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... Guide 1 1 Documentation ASMB6-iKVM User Guide 1 1 Cable Thermistor 2 2 Packing Qty. 10 pc per carton Z9NH-D12 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
... Guide 1 1 Documentation ASMB6-iKVM User Guide 1 1 Cable Thermistor 2 2 Packing Qty. 10 pc per carton Z9NH-D12 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
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... Xeon® processor E5-2400 product family in LGA 1356 package with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-5 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with integrated memory controller to 8.0GT/s. Optimized Intel®...further optimizes the processor's performance and automatically allows it is operating below . 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...
... Xeon® processor E5-2400 product family in LGA 1356 package with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-5 Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with integrated memory controller to 8.0GT/s. Optimized Intel®...further optimizes the processor's performance and automatically allows it is operating below . 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...
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...is an on-demand upgrade kit for timely failure detection. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-7 USB 2.0 is monitored to choose their preferred I /O Kit Expansion) PIKE is monitored for users. PIKE (Proprietary I /O solutions. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE...quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with USB 1.1. This ASUS unique feature enables users to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
...is an on-demand upgrade kit for timely failure detection. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-7 USB 2.0 is monitored to choose their preferred I /O Kit Expansion) PIKE is monitored for users. PIKE (Proprietary I /O solutions. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE...quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with USB 1.1. This ASUS unique feature enables users to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
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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 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.7 Jumpers 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series
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 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.7 Jumpers 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series
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ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-3 This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED. Failure to do so may cause severe ...
ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-3 This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED. Failure to do so may cause severe ...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9NH-D12/FDR Z9NH-D12/10G ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-5
2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9NH-D12/FDR Z9NH-D12/10G ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-5
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... DIMMTRIP1) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 6. Serial (COM1) port Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-7 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. Location LED (LOCLED1) 4. CPU sockets 2. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) 3. Infiniband LED...PMBus1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) Page 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 3. InfiniBand (QSFP) (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) 8. Location LED 9.
... DIMMTRIP1) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 6. Serial (COM1) port Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-7 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. Location LED (LOCLED1) 4. CPU sockets 2. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) 3. Infiniband LED...PMBus1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) Page 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 3. InfiniBand (QSFP) (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) 8. Location LED 9.
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...the cap on the LGA1356 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you see any damage to the socket contacts ... 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 repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS Z9NH-D12 ...
...the cap on the LGA1356 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you see any damage to the socket contacts ... 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 repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS Z9NH-D12 ...
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... will be in only one correct orientation. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. If it gets into the CPU notch. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-11 Gold triangle mark CPU notch Alignment key The CPU fits in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. Position the...
... will be in only one correct orientation. DO NOT eat it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. If it gets into the CPU notch. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-11 Gold triangle mark CPU notch Alignment key The CPU fits in contact with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. Position the...
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Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard. A B B A ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 2-13 Twist each of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to completely secure the heatsink. 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1.
Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to the motherboard. A B B A ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 2-13 Twist each of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to completely secure the heatsink. 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1.
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... CPU2 Configuration A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P P 3 DIMMs P P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 6 DIMMs P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slot A1 and B1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs with.../Non-ECC UDIMMs or 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from the same vendor.
... CPU2 Configuration A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P P 3 DIMMs P P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 6 DIMMs P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slot A1 and B1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs with.../Non-ECC UDIMMs or 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from the same vendor.
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared...
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared...
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Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-19 Locate the ASMB6 header on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.4 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB6 management board on the motherboard. 2.
Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-19 Locate the ASMB6 header on your motherboard. 1. 2.5.4 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB6 management board on the motherboard. 2.
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ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-21 Location LED (LOCLED1) This LED allows you to know the server location. 4. Activity LED indicates Infiniband activity status. Infiniband LED (ACT_LED/ LINK_LED) LINK LED indicates Infiniband link status. 3.
ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-21 Location LED (LOCLED1) This LED allows you to know the server location. 4. Activity LED indicates Infiniband activity status. Infiniband LED (ACT_LED/ LINK_LED) LINK LED indicates Infiniband link status. 3.
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2. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-23 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1/ LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
2. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-23 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1/ LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to activate the VGA feature. 3. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
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...;D��IM��M�T��R�I�P�1�) This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-25
...;D��IM��M�T��R�I�P�1�) This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-25
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... 2. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Refer to the table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the LAN port LED indications. 5. This port allows Gigabit ...connection to an InfiniBand switch. 8. InfiniBand LED (Link/ ACT). (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) LINK LED indicates Infiniband link status. Serial (COM1) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN...
... 2. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Refer to the table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the LAN port LED indications. 5. This port allows Gigabit ...connection to an InfiniBand switch. 8. InfiniBand LED (Link/ ACT). (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) LINK LED indicates Infiniband link status. Serial (COM1) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN...
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2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]; 7-pin SATA3G_3-4 [Black]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-29
2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]; 7-pin SATA3G_3-4 [Black]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-29
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Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices, which you want to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB3, then install the modules to monitor temperature. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (5-1 pin USB3; Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2) These connectors are for temperature monitoring. 3. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-31 A-Type USB4) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices, which you want to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB3, then install the modules to monitor temperature. 4. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (5-1 pin USB3; Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2) These connectors are for temperature monitoring. 3. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-31 A-Type USB4) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
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... jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 3.15 A-6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-33 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not... of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 6.
... jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 3.15 A-6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-33 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not... of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 6.