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... x Z8PE-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 2-6 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-6 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-6 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-11 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-14 2.4 System memory...
... x Z8PE-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 2-6 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-6 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-6 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-11 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-14 2.4 System memory...
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...; EM64T feature allows your problems. Z8PE-D12 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 processor supports Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Intel®...
...; EM64T feature allows your problems. Z8PE-D12 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 processor supports Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Intel®...
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...for critical components. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored to PCIe 1.0 devices. 82574L LAN Solution The motherboard comes with peak bandwidth of server and workstation applications. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (... backward compatibility to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 1-5 The 3-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which makes it an ideal memory solution. This voltage reduction limits the power ...
...for critical components. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored to PCIe 1.0 devices. 82574L LAN Solution The motherboard comes with peak bandwidth of server and workstation applications. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (... backward compatibility to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 1-5 The 3-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which makes it an ideal memory solution. This voltage reduction limits the power ...
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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 2-31 ASUS Z8PE-D12 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 2-31 ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series
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A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... this section. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Memory population table CPU 1 Configuration DIMM_A2 1 DIMMs -- 2 DIMMs -- 3 DIMMs -- 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs CPU 2 Configuration DIMM_D2 1 DIMMs -- 2 DIMMs -- 3 DIMMs -- 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs DIMM_A1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_B2 ----- DIMM_E1 -- ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-17 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB,or 8 GB Registerd...
... this section. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Memory population table CPU 1 Configuration DIMM_A2 1 DIMMs -- 2 DIMMs -- 3 DIMMs -- 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs CPU 2 Configuration DIMM_D2 1 DIMMs -- 2 DIMMs -- 3 DIMMs -- 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs DIMM_A1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_B2 ----- DIMM_E1 -- ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-17 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB,or 8 GB Registerd...
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... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-25 2.6 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the steps above do not help, ...cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.
... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-25 2.6 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the steps above do not help, ...cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.
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... Size : 1024MB System Memory Information ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to check information of the general system specifications. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American ...Megatrends, Inc. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Information Displays system...
... Size : 1024MB System Memory Information ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to check information of the general system specifications. 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American ...Megatrends, Inc. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Information Displays system...
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CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Displays the auto-detected memory specification. Main CPU1 Memory Configuration Speed N/A DIMM_A1 N/A DIMM_A2 N/A DIMM_A3 N/A DIMM_B1 N/A DIMM_B2 N/A DIMM_B3 N/A DIMM_C1 N/A DIMM_C2 N/A DIMM_C3 N/A BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-15
CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Displays the auto-detected memory specification. Main CPU1 Memory Configuration Speed N/A DIMM_A1 N/A DIMM_A2 N/A DIMM_A3 N/A DIMM_B1 N/A DIMM_B2 N/A DIMM_B3 N/A DIMM_C1 N/A DIMM_C2 N/A DIMM_C3 N/A BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-15
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... CPU REeVvIiSsIiOoNn :B0 Current CSI Frequency :64.4800GT Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz To transition the CSI links to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Bridge ...Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Closed] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down for more items. Adaptive Page Data Scramble Split Below 4GB Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving [Disabled...
... CPU REeVvIiSsIiOoNn :B0 Current CSI Frequency :64.4800GT Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz To transition the CSI links to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Bridge ...Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Closed] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down for more items. Adaptive Page Data Scramble Split Below 4GB Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving [Disabled...
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... via SPD or designate a specific frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NUMA Aware [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Force DDR-800] [Force DDR-1066] [Force DDR-1333] Memory Mode [Independent] Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Double Rate Refresh [Auto...
... via SPD or designate a specific frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NUMA Aware [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Force DDR-800] [Force DDR-1066] [Force DDR-1333] Memory Mode [Independent] Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Double Rate Refresh [Auto...
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...S3/S4 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Performance Event Timer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPET Memory Address [FED00000h] Configuration options: [FED00000h] [FED01000h] [FED02000h] [FED03000h] General WHEA Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY General WHEA Configuration ...Bridge ACPI Configuration Energy Lake Feature APIC ACPI SCI IRQ USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 High Performance Event Timer HPET Memory Address [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [FED00000h] Options Enabled Disabled Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Allows you...
...S3/S4 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Performance Event Timer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPET Memory Address [FED00000h] Configuration options: [FED00000h] [FED01000h] [FED02000h] [FED03000h] General WHEA Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY General WHEA Configuration ...Bridge ACPI Configuration Energy Lake Feature APIC ACPI SCI IRQ USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 High Performance Event Timer HPET Memory Address [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [FED00000h] Options Enabled Disabled Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Allows you...