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... 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 2-5 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the...
... 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 2-5 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the...
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...fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product...or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. If ...
...fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product...or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. If ...
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... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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. •...
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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. •...
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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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... 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 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 ...card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card Remote management solution provides KVM over IP solution ASUS Z9NA-D6 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the ...
... 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 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 ...card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card Remote management solution provides KVM over IP solution ASUS Z9NA-D6 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the ...
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...processors with integrated memory controller to 8.0GT/s. 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 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below power, temperature, and current limits...is operating below . 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 Intel Xeon® processor E5-2400 product family in ...
...processors with integrated memory controller to 8.0GT/s. 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 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below power, temperature, and current limits...is operating below . 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 Intel Xeon® processor E5-2400 product family in ...
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.../1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS Z9NA-D6 1-5 The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. Also, the motherboard can support LRDIMM (Load reduced DIMM) which helps reduce CPU usage, thus...
.../1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS Z9NA-D6 1-5 The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. Also, the motherboard can support LRDIMM (Load reduced DIMM) which helps reduce CPU usage, thus...
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...voltage levels to ensure stable supply of validation efforts and hardware cost 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 ensure quiet,... is an on-demand upgrade kit for timely failure detection. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of current for end users. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing...
...voltage levels to ensure stable supply of validation efforts and hardware cost 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 ensure quiet,... is an on-demand upgrade kit for timely failure detection. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of current for end users. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing...
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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 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 2-4 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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...so may cause severe damage to indicate the system AC power cable plug or not. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-3 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 a ..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down the system and unplug the ...
...so may cause severe damage to indicate the system AC power cable plug or not. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-3 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 a ..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down the system and unplug the ...
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... screws into the holes indicated by the circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. DO NOT...information Failure 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 place it in the correct orientation. Ensure to ...
... screws into the holes indicated by the circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. DO NOT...information Failure 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 place it in the correct orientation. Ensure to ...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1356 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2400 family processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you see...motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1356 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS Z9NA...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1356 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2400 family processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you see...motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1356 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your left. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS Z9NA...
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... move it to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. Retention tab A B Load lever Load plate D C 4. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket 1.
... move it to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. Retention tab A B Load lever Load plate D C 4. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket 1.
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Close the load plate (E), and then push the load lever (F) until it snaps into the retention tab. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 7. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information E F 8. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2.
Close the load plate (E), and then push the load lever (F) until it snaps into the retention tab. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 7. DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information E F 8. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2.
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... 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on CPU1) DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 1 DIMMs X 2 DIMMs X X 3 DIMMs X X X • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for better performance with three (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-13 The...
... 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on CPU1) DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 1 DIMMs X 2 DIMMs X X 3 DIMMs X X X • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for better performance with three (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-13 The...
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... slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Apply force to both of the memory modules. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on the 2 socket. Removing a DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. Align a DIMM... the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into a socket in ...
... slot key on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Apply force to both of the memory modules. Press the retaining clip outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on the 2 socket. Removing a DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. Align a DIMM... the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into a socket in ...
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..., ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the... unstable and the card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep...
..., ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the... unstable and the card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep...
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Ensure that it is completely seated on your motherboard. 1. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Optional) Follow the steps below to Chapter 2.8.2 for SAS connector location. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Please refer to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on the PIKE RAID card slot. Insert the PIKE RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2.
Ensure that it is completely seated on your motherboard. 1. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Optional) Follow the steps below to Chapter 2.8.2 for SAS connector location. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Please refer to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on the PIKE RAID card slot. Insert the PIKE RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2.
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Insert the audio card into the PCIE5 card slot. Locate the PCIE5 card slot on the motherboard. 2. Secure the audio card to install an optional ASMB6 management board on the card slot. 3. 2.5.9 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to the chassis with the PCIE5 card slot. 2. Ensure that it is completely seated on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. 2.5.10 Installing the audio card 1. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-19 Locate the ASMB6 header on the motherboard and align the golden fingers of the audio card with a screw.
Insert the audio card into the PCIE5 card slot. Locate the PCIE5 card slot on the motherboard. 2. Secure the audio card to install an optional ASMB6 management board on the card slot. 3. 2.5.9 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to the chassis with the PCIE5 card slot. 2. Ensure that it is completely seated on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. 2.5.10 Installing the audio card 1. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-19 Locate the ASMB6 header on the motherboard and align the golden fingers of the audio card with a screw.