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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography 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...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography 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...
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...cables from the existing system before the signal cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ..., disconnect all power cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
...cables from the existing system before the signal cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ..., disconnect all power cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
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... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you may have to when configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. ...Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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 ...
... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you may have to when configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. ...Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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 ...
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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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...virus software CD 1 1 Documentation User Guide 1 1 Packing Qty. 1pcs per carton 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the...Discrete 8 channel audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 1-3 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8PE-D12 Series motherboard! Cables IDE cable 1 -- 1.1 Welcome! Before ...
...virus software CD 1 1 Documentation User Guide 1 1 Packing Qty. 1pcs per carton 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the...Discrete 8 channel audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 1-3 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8PE-D12 Series motherboard! Cables IDE cable 1 -- 1.1 Welcome! Before ...
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1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the CPU temperature is the one of the...access larger amounts of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to 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...
1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the CPU temperature is the one of the...access larger amounts of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to 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...
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...on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 1-5 This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of current for your networking needs. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically... DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable...
...on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 1-5 This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of current for your networking needs. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically... DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable...
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... offers multiple I /O solutions. ASUS Flex-E Technology offers two kinds of configurations, PCI-E x8 Link on both Server and Workstation. With this flexibility, ASUS Flex-E makes motherboards suitable for end users. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different...Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Flex-E Technology ASUS Flex-E Technology allows PCIE slots to automatically switch configurations for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU With current trends leaning towards power efficiency, the Z8PE-D12X is an ...
... offers multiple I /O solutions. ASUS Flex-E Technology offers two kinds of configurations, PCI-E x8 Link on both Server and Workstation. With this flexibility, ASUS Flex-E makes motherboards suitable for end users. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different...Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Flex-E Technology ASUS Flex-E Technology allows PCIE slots to automatically switch configurations for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EPU With current trends leaning towards power efficiency, the Z8PE-D12X is an ...
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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... mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came...The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-3
... mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came...The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-3
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... orientation. Failure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in an SSI EEB 1.1 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
... orientation. Failure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in an SSI EEB 1.1 compliant chassis. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
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... load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS Z8PE-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 PnP cap/socket...
... load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS Z8PE-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 PnP cap/socket...
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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. 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. 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. 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. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... • A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Press the retaining clips outward...
... • A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Press the retaining clips outward...
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... for later use . ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-19 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5.
... for later use . ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-19 Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5.
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2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on your motherboard. 1. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on your motherboard. 1. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... 1078 functions. 2.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. 1. You need to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-23 Locate the I Button in place. Snap the I Button slot on the...
... 1078 functions. 2.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. 1. You need to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-23 Locate the I Button in place. Snap the I Button slot on the...