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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x Z8NH-D12 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 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.3.1 Installing the...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x Z8NH-D12 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 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.3.1 Installing the...
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... outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems ...from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. ...
... outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems ...from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. ...
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... description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the...menus. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates....
... description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the...menus. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates....
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The Northbridge chipset may damage the motherboard. • The 4-pin Molex connector is designed for hard disk drive only. xii DO NOT connect other 4-pin power connectors of Band... provide sufficient air flow to this connector. USE THE PROPRIETARY POWER SUPPLY ONLY; otherwise you may become overheated. Z8NH-D12 Series specifications summary Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment LAN 2 * Intel 82574L + 1 * Management LAN 1 * Single Port 1 * Single Port DDR Infiniband QDR Infiniband 20Gbps with 40Gbps CX4...
The Northbridge chipset may damage the motherboard. • The 4-pin Molex connector is designed for hard disk drive only. xii DO NOT connect other 4-pin power connectors of Band... provide sufficient air flow to this connector. USE THE PROPRIETARY POWER SUPPLY ONLY; otherwise you may become overheated. Z8NH-D12 Series specifications summary Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment LAN 2 * Intel 82574L + 1 * Management LAN 1 * Single Port 1 * Single Port DDR Infiniband QDR Infiniband 20Gbps with 40Gbps CX4...
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This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
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...User Guide Packing Qty. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ...making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8NH-D12 Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 1-3 Standard Bulk Pack Z8NH-D12 Series...
...User Guide Packing Qty. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ...making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8NH-D12 Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 1-3 Standard Bulk Pack Z8NH-D12 Series...
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...Z8NH-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxxx 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 processor is allowed. Intel Xeon 5500 series processor supports Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Intel...1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 13 characters xxS2xxxxxxxxx shown as...
...Z8NH-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxxx 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 processor is allowed. Intel Xeon 5500 series processor supports Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Intel...1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 13 characters xxS2xxxxxxxxx shown as...
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...motherboard comes with a host of DDR3 which provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 1-5 Enhanced Intel... SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by...
...motherboard comes with a host of DDR3 which provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 1-5 Enhanced Intel... SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by...
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...for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU With current trends leaning towards power efficiency, the Z8NH-D12 Series is monitored to provide total system power saving by detecting ...current CPU loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard...
...for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU With current trends leaning towards power efficiency, the Z8NH-D12 Series is monitored to provide total system power saving by detecting ...current CPU loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-28 ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-28 ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series
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The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-3 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-3 Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
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... cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into it in an SSI EEB 1.1 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it . Ensure to the rear part of the chassis ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-5 The edge with external ports...
... cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into it in an SSI EEB 1.1 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it . Ensure to the rear part of the chassis ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-5 The edge with external ports...
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... and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. •... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-11 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1366. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the...
... and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. •... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-11 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1366. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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: 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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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...: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM...
...: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM...
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...by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-19 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary .... 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
...by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-19 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary .... 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... performance add-on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-21 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides x16 link to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. It also supports a special riser card with models. 2.5.5 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to Intel 5500 I/O Hubchipset. PCIEx16 slot...
... performance add-on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-21 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides x16 link to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. It also supports a special riser card with models. 2.5.5 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to Intel 5500 I/O Hubchipset. PCIEx16 slot...