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...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN..., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
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... guide is organized x Where to find more information x Conventions used in this guide xi Typography xi Z9NA-D6 series specifications summary xii 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 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout...
... guide is organized x Where to find more information x Conventions used in this guide xi Typography xi Z9NA-D6 series specifications summary xii 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 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout...
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... x8 slot (x4 link 2-17 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link 2-17 2.5.7 PIKE slots 2-17 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Optional 2-18 2.5.9 Installing ASMB6 management board 2-19 2.5.10 Installing the audio card 2-19 2.6 Onboard LEDs ... Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 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 Menu items 4-9 ...
... x8 slot (x4 link 2-17 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link 2-17 2.5.7 PIKE slots 2-17 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Optional 2-18 2.5.9 Installing ASMB6 management board 2-19 2.5.10 Installing the audio card 2-19 2.6 Onboard LEDs ... Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 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 Menu items 4-9 ...
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Contents 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.9 Scroll bar 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 4-10 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-12 4.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 4-14 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration 4-16 4.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration 4-22 4.4.5 PCH SCU Configuration 4-23 4.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-23 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-27 4.4.8 Trusted Computing 4-28 4.4.9 ACPI Settings 4-29 4.4.10 WHEA Configuration 4-30 4.4.11 APM setting 4-30 4.4.12 Serial Port Console ...
Contents 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.9 Scroll bar 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 4-10 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-12 4.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 4-14 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration 4-16 4.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration 4-22 4.4.5 PCH SCU Configuration 4-23 4.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-23 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-27 4.4.8 Trusted Computing 4-28 4.4.9 ACPI Settings 4-29 4.4.10 WHEA Configuration 4-30 4.4.11 APM setting 4-30 4.4.12 Serial Port Console ...
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Contents Chapter 5: RAID configuration 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 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-12 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-13 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-17 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-19 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-22 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-23 5.2.8 ...
Contents Chapter 5: RAID configuration 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 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-12 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-13 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-17 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-19 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-22 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-23 5.2.8 ...
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... and utilities installation 6-33 6.8.1 Running the support DVD 6-33 6.8.2 Drivers menu 6-33 6.8.3 Utilities menu 6-34 6.8.4 Make disk menu 6-34 6.8.5 Contact information 6-34 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9NA-D6 block diagram A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vii
... and utilities installation 6-33 6.8.1 Running the support DVD 6-33 6.8.2 Drivers menu 6-33 6.8.3 Utilities menu 6-34 6.8.4 Make disk menu 6-34 6.8.5 Contact information 6-34 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9NA-D6 block diagram A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vii
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... limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the...
... limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are ...
Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are ...
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... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the... parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. x ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating,...
... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the... parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. x ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating,...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you complete a task. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in brackets. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Command Means that you MUST follow to help you must press the enclosed key. Italics Used to select. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S xi...
NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you complete a task. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in brackets. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Command Means that you MUST follow to help you must press the enclosed key. Italics Used to select. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S xi...
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... specifications summary Model Name Storage Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors SATA Controller Z9NA-D6 Z9NA-D6C Intel® C602-A: Intel® C602-A: 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (... socket) 2 * USB pin header (up to 4 devices) 8 * 4pin 2 1 2 1 1 4 1 2 1 (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card 2 * Intel 82574L Aspeed AST2300 with 16MB VRAM Aspeed AST1300 with...
... specifications summary Model Name Storage Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors SATA Controller Z9NA-D6 Z9NA-D6C Intel® C602-A: Intel® C602-A: 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (... socket) 2 * USB pin header (up to 4 devices) 8 * 4pin 2 1 2 1 1 4 1 2 1 (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card 2 * Intel 82574L Aspeed AST2300 with 16MB VRAM Aspeed AST1300 with...
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xiv Z9NA-D6 series specifications summary Model Name Management Solution Environment Software Out of Band Remote Management Z9NA-D6 Z9NA-D6C ASWM Enterprise Optional ASMB6-iKVM for latest update. ** Minimum requirement of ATX Power supply:1) 470W 2) All +12V output ≥ 20A ***Specifications are subject to ASUS Server AVL for KVM- over-Internet Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Refer to change without notice.
xiv Z9NA-D6 series specifications summary Model Name Management Solution Environment Software Out of Band Remote Management Z9NA-D6 Z9NA-D6C ASWM Enterprise Optional ASMB6-iKVM for latest update. ** Minimum requirement of ATX Power supply:1) 470W 2) All +12V output ≥ 20A ***Specifications are subject to ASUS Server AVL for KVM- over-Internet Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Refer to change without notice.
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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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... your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9NA-D6 Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Z9NA-D6 Series Cables Accessories SATA 6G cable SATA 3G cable SATA DOM USB power cable IO shield Standard Gift Box Pack 2 8 (Z9NA-D6) 4 (Z9NA-D6C) 1 1 Standard Bulk Pack ---... -1 Support CD 1 1 Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD 1 1 Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. 1 1pc per carton 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE...
... your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9NA-D6 Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Z9NA-D6 Series Cables Accessories SATA 6G cable SATA 3G cable SATA DOM USB power cable IO shield Standard Gift Box Pack 2 8 (Z9NA-D6) 4 (Z9NA-D6C) 1 1 Standard Bulk Pack ---... -1 Support CD 1 1 Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD 1 1 Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. 1 1pc per carton 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE...
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... your computer to support 3 channel (6 DIMM prt CPU) DDR3 memory. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the processor resources, higher processing throughout and improved performance on today's multi-threaded... software. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z9NA-D6 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports the latest...
... your computer to support 3 channel (6 DIMM prt CPU) DDR3 memory. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the processor resources, higher processing throughout and improved performance on today's multi-threaded... software. The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z9NA-D6 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports the latest...
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... supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS Z9NA-D6 1-5 PCIe 3.0 The motherboard supports the latest PCIe 3.0 device, which makes it an ideal memory solution. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat ...
... supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS Z9NA-D6 1-5 PCIe 3.0 The motherboard supports the latest PCIe 3.0 device, which makes it an ideal memory solution. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat ...
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... monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of validation efforts and hardware cost for end users. ASUS MIO Audio card Enjoy high-end sound quality! ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of current for timely failure... detection. USB 2.0 is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to choose their preferred I /O Kit...
... monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of validation efforts and hardware cost for end users. ASUS MIO Audio card Enjoy high-end sound quality! ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of current for timely failure... detection. USB 2.0 is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to choose their preferred I /O Kit...
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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. Chapter 2: 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. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.7 Jumpers 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Z9NA-D6
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.7 Jumpers 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Z9NA-D6
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... lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
... lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.