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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...
... 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...
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... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try...; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your area. 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 on it ...
... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try...; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your area. 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 on it ...
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Where to find more information Refer 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 available utilities...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include ...
Where to find more information Refer 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 available utilities...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include ...
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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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... Standard Bulk Pack Z8PE-D12 series Z8PE-D12 series SATA data cable 6 -- 1.1 Welcome! FDD cable 1 (Z8PE-D12X only) -- Cables IDE cable 1 -- Optional items PIKE 1064E PIKE 1068E PIKE 1078 PIKE 6480 ASMB4-iKVM ASUS MIO audio card ...Description LSI 4 port SAS RAID card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8PE-D12 Series motherboard...
... Standard Bulk Pack Z8PE-D12 series Z8PE-D12 series SATA data cable 6 -- 1.1 Welcome! FDD cable 1 (Z8PE-D12X only) -- Cables IDE cable 1 -- Optional items PIKE 1064E PIKE 1068E PIKE 1078 PIKE 6480 ASMB4-iKVM ASUS MIO audio card ...Description LSI 4 port SAS RAID card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8PE-D12 Series motherboard...
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...series processor is allowed. The 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 Turbo... Intel Hyper Threading The thread-level parallelism on today's multithreaded software. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of up to improve performance. Intel Xeon 5500 series processor supports Intel QuickPath ...
...series processor is allowed. The 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 Turbo... Intel Hyper Threading The thread-level parallelism on today's multithreaded software. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of up to improve performance. Intel Xeon 5500 series processor supports Intel QuickPath ...
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...motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which makes it an ideal memory solution. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on USB 2.0. ASUS Z8PE...speed or power requirement. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel ICH10R chipset. DDR3 memory support The Z8PE-D12X supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data ...
...motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which makes it an ideal memory solution. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on USB 2.0. ASUS Z8PE...speed or power requirement. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel ICH10R chipset. DDR3 memory support The Z8PE-D12X supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data ...
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...and hardware cost for end users. With this flexibility, ASUS Flex-E makes motherboards suitable for Graphic Card and Storage Utilization. The ASUS MIO audio card is equipped with the ASUS exclusive EPU technology to provide total system power saving by...Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors (5000hrs) onboard 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 a discrete 8-channel high definition...
...and hardware cost for end users. With this flexibility, ASUS Flex-E makes motherboards suitable for Graphic Card and Storage Utilization. The ASUS MIO audio card is equipped with the ASUS exclusive EPU technology to provide total system power saving by...Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors (5000hrs) onboard 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 a discrete 8-channel high definition...
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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 2-6 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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... as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any... plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-3
... as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any... plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-3
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...Place nine (9) screws into it. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you place it in the correct orientation....motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 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 into the chassis in an SSI EEB...
...Place nine (9) screws into it. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you place it in the correct orientation....motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 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 into the chassis in an SSI EEB...
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...the Socket 1366. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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...CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series...
...the Socket 1366. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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...CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series...
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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 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.
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... and the 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into...
... and the 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into...
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... 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-19 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ...PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ"...
... 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-19 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ...PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ"...
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Ensure that it is completely seated on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the PIKE RAID card slot. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2.
Ensure that it is completely seated on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on the PIKE RAID card slot. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2.
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... card in place. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-23 Snap the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. 2.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. 1. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.8 Installing ...i Button Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions...
... card in place. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-23 Snap the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. 2.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. 1. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.8 Installing ...i Button Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions...