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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing the...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing the...
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Contents 2.5.8 PIKE slot (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-20 2.5.9 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-21 2.5.10 Installing i Button (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.11 Installing ASMB4 management board (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.12 Installing the audio card 2-... off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5...
Contents 2.5.8 PIKE slot (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-20 2.5.9 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-21 2.5.10 Installing i Button (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.11 Installing ASMB4 management board (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.12 Installing the audio card 2-... off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5...
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... Chapter summary 5-2 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-4 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z8NA-D6 model only 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6
... Chapter summary 5-2 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-4 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z8NA-D6 model only 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6
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... and utilitie installation 6-26 6.5.1 Running the support DVD 6-26 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-26 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-27 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-27 6.5.5 Contact information 6-27 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z8NA-D6 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z8NA-D6C block diagram A-4 vi
... and utilitie installation 6-26 6.5.1 Running the support DVD 6-26 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-26 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-27 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-27 6.5.5 Contact information 6-27 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z8NA-D6 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z8NA-D6C block diagram A-4 vi
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Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary Model Name Z8NA-D6 Z8NA-D6C Processor Support / System Bus 2 * socket 1366 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W) Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) Quad-...Core Intel® Xeon® L5500 Series (60W/38W) Core Logic QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s Intel® 5500 chipset I/O H Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller Form Factor ATX, 12" x 9.6" ASUS...
Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary Model Name Z8NA-D6 Z8NA-D6C Processor Support / System Bus 2 * socket 1366 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W) Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) Quad-...Core Intel® Xeon® L5500 Series (60W/38W) Core Logic QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s Intel® 5500 chipset I/O H Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller Form Factor ATX, 12" x 9.6" ASUS...
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Asus PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card 2 * Intel 82574L Aspeed AST2050 8MB 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V (Support Both ATX & SSI Power Supply)** Onboard header for Linux/Windows) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10) Optional: - xii Z8NA-D6...Windows only) (Support software (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) LSI® MegaRAID RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) (for - ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card; Asus PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card; Asus PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card; optional management card 2 (One for internal Type A USB connector) 8 * 4pin 2 2 1 ...
Asus PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card 2 * Intel 82574L Aspeed AST2050 8MB 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V (Support Both ATX & SSI Power Supply)** Onboard header for Linux/Windows) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10) Optional: - xii Z8NA-D6...Windows only) (Support software (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) LSI® MegaRAID RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) (for - ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card; Asus PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card; Asus PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card; optional management card 2 (One for internal Type A USB connector) 8 * 4pin 2 2 1 ...
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Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary Management Solution Environment CPU Temperature FAN RPM V V V Operation temperature: 10℃-35℃ Non operation temperature: -40℃- 70℃ Non operation ... subject to change without notice. * Refer to keep the system stable. xiii DO NOT touch the Northbridge chipset! Remember to provide sufficinet air flow to ASUS Server QVL for latest update. ** Minimum requirement of ATX Power supply: 1) 450W 2) All +12V output ≥ 18A. The Northbridge chipset may become overheated.
Z8NA-D6 Series specifications summary Management Solution Environment CPU Temperature FAN RPM V V V Operation temperature: 10℃-35℃ Non operation temperature: -40℃- 70℃ Non operation ... subject to change without notice. * Refer to keep the system stable. xiii DO NOT touch the Northbridge chipset! Remember to provide sufficinet air flow to ASUS Server QVL for latest update. ** Minimum requirement of ATX Power supply: 1) 450W 2) All +12V output ≥ 18A. The Northbridge chipset may become overheated.
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... your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8NA-D6 Series motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with Hardware RAID 5, 6, 50, 60 Marvell 8 port SAS RAID card Remote Management solution provides KVM over IP solution. Discrete 7.1 channel audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series...
... your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8NA-D6 Series motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with Hardware RAID 5, 6, 50, 60 Marvell 8 port SAS RAID card Remote Management solution provides KVM over IP solution. Discrete 7.1 channel audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series...
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...EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z8NA-D6 xxM0Axxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel Xeon 5500 series processors in the world. Intel Xeon 5500 series... as long as the figure below. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with a system bus of up to 25.6GB/s. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying ...
...EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z8NA-D6 xxM0Axxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel Xeon 5500 series processors in the world. Intel Xeon 5500 series... as long as the figure below. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with a system bus of up to 25.6GB/s. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying ...
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... to ensure stable supply of current for DDR3. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for your networking needs. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 1-5 Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel ICH10R chipset. USB 2.0 is reduced from the 12...
... to ensure stable supply of current for DDR3. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for your networking needs. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 1-5 Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel ICH10R chipset. USB 2.0 is reduced from the 12...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-30 ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-25 2.7 Connectors 2-30 ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series
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... cord is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-3 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install...following precautions before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is...
... cord is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-3 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install...following precautions before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is...
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The warning LEDs function only when you install the ASUS ASMB4. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB4. 3. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) (Z8NA-D6 model only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally.
The warning LEDs function only when you install the ASUS ASMB4. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB4. 3. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) (Z8NA-D6 model only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally.
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... the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install it in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Ensure to the chassis. Failure to ensure...
... the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-5 Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install it in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Ensure to the chassis. Failure to ensure...
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...2. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (Z8NA-D6 model only) 6. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 7. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1...28 Rear panel connectors 1. CPU sockets 2. PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) 4. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. PCI slot 7. PIKE slot (Z8NA-D6 model only) Page 2-10 2-15 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Jumpers 1. LVDDR3_SEL2) 8. Video Graphics Adapter port 6. MIO PCIE slot ...
...2. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (Z8NA-D6 model only) 6. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 7. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1...28 Rear panel connectors 1. CPU sockets 2. PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) 4. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. PCI slot 7. PIKE slot (Z8NA-D6 model only) Page 2-10 2-15 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Jumpers 1. LVDDR3_SEL2) 8. Video Graphics Adapter port 6. MIO PCIE slot ...
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Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. PnP cap ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-11 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to a 100º angle. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 4 3 5. 2. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab.
Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. PnP cap ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-11 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to a 100º angle. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 4 3 5. 2. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab.
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... screws in a diagonal sequence. Ensure that the screw holes are matched with the heatsink standoffs. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-13 Orient and place the heatsink on top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The...
... screws in a diagonal sequence. Ensure that the screw holes are matched with the heatsink standoffs. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-13 Orient and place the heatsink on top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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.... 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-17 Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 2 1. Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do not support...
.... 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-17 Press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 2 1. Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do not support...