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...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. 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 OF...
...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN... or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. 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 OF...
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... notice ix Safety information x About this guide xi How this guide is organized xi Z9NH-D12 series specifications summary xiii Z9NH-D12 series specifications summary xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-5 1.4 Special features 1-5 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-5 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-7 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...
... notice ix Safety information x About this guide xi How this guide is organized xi Z9NH-D12 series specifications summary xiii Z9NH-D12 series specifications summary xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-5 1.4 Special features 1-5 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-5 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-7 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...
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... 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 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 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-9 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.6 General help 4-9 4.2.7 Configuration fields...
... 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 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 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-9 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.6 General help 4-9 4.2.7 Configuration fields...
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Contents 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 Redirection 4-31 4.4.13 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-34 4.4.14 ME Subsystem 4-34 4.4.15 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-35 4.4.16 Runtime Error Logging 4-35 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-36 4.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 4-36 4.7 Boot menu 4-38 4.8 Monitor menu 4-40 4.9 Security menu 4-42 4.10 Tool menu 4-...
Contents 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 Redirection 4-31 4.4.13 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-34 4.4.14 ME Subsystem 4-34 4.4.15 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-35 4.4.16 Runtime Error Logging 4-35 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-36 4.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 4-36 4.7 Boot menu 4-38 4.8 Monitor menu 4-40 4.9 Security menu 4-42 4.10 Tool menu 4-...
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Contents 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 Enabling WriteCache 5-24 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-27 5.3.2 Creating a Recovery set 5-28 5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set 5-30 5.3.4 5.3.5 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-31 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility........ 5-32 5.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID 5-32 5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise ...
Contents 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 Enabling WriteCache 5-24 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-27 5.3.2 Creating a Recovery set 5-28 5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set 5-30 5.3.4 5.3.5 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-31 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility........ 5-32 5.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID 5-32 5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise ...
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6.9 Management applications and utilities installation 6-34 6.9.1 Running the support DVD 6-34 6.9.2 Drivers menu 6-34 6.9.3 Utilities menu 6-35 6.9.4 Make disk menu 6-35 6.9.5 Contact information 6-35 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9NH-D12/FDR block diagram A-2 A.2 Z9NH-D12/10G block diagram A-3 A.3 Z9NH-D12 block diagram A-4 ASUS contact information A-5 ASUS contact information A-6 ASUS contact information A-7 vii
6.9 Management applications and utilities installation 6-34 6.9.1 Running the support DVD 6-34 6.9.2 Drivers menu 6-34 6.9.3 Utilities menu 6-35 6.9.4 Make disk menu 6-35 6.9.5 Contact information 6-35 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9NH-D12/FDR block diagram A-2 A.2 Z9NH-D12/10G block diagram A-3 A.3 Z9NH-D12 block diagram A-4 ASUS contact information A-5 ASUS contact information A-6 ASUS contact information A-7 vii
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. These limits are designed to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for connection of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment...
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. These limits are designed to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the party responsible for connection of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment...
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...not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework... Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with Canadian ICES-003. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class...
...not be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework... Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with Canadian ICES-003. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class...
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Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any damage is incorrectly replaced. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. Use the power cable with a three-wire power cable and plug for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Dispose of explosion if battery is ...
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any damage is incorrectly replaced. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on a stable surface. Use the power cable with a three-wire power cable and plug for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Dispose of explosion if battery is ...
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How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for different system components. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you have to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ...
How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for different system components. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you have to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ...
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...press the enclosed key. Refer to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. xii ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks... properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the following symbols...
...press the enclosed key. Refer to help you complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. xii ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks... properly, take note of the following sources for additional information, and for all ASUS hardware and software products. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S References Refer to the following symbols...
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Z9NH-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Z9NH-D12/ FDR Z9NH-D12/ 10G Processor / System Bus 2 * LGA 1356 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2400 product family QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A PCH Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR Intel® C602-A PCH Mellanox ConnectX-3 10GbE Form Factor Proprietary, 6.3" x 16.7 ASUS...) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10) Z9NH-D12 Intel® C602-A PCH SAS Controller 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) (Support software RAID 0, ...
Z9NH-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Z9NH-D12/ FDR Z9NH-D12/ 10G Processor / System Bus 2 * LGA 1356 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2400 product family QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A PCH Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR Intel® C602-A PCH Mellanox ConnectX-3 10GbE Form Factor Proprietary, 6.3" x 16.7 ASUS...) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10) Z9NH-D12 Intel® C602-A PCH SAS Controller 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) (Support software RAID 0, ...
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... Port Header External Serial Port External USB Port QSFP Port VGA Port RJ-45 CPU Temperature FAN RPM Z9NH-D12/ FDR Z9NH-D12/ 10G Aspeed AST2300 with 16MB VRAM 1 2 * 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin power connector Z9NH-D12 Onboard socket for management card 1 * USB connector (Type A USB socket) 1 * USB pin header 4 * 4pin 2 1 (in AUXPANEL 1) - - ...: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. **Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
... Port Header External Serial Port External USB Port QSFP Port VGA Port RJ-45 CPU Temperature FAN RPM Z9NH-D12/ FDR Z9NH-D12/ 10G Aspeed AST2300 with 16MB VRAM 1 2 * 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin power connector Z9NH-D12 Onboard socket for management card 1 * USB connector (Type A USB socket) 1 * USB pin header 4 * 4pin 2 1 (in AUXPANEL 1) - - ...: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. **Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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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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...-iKVM SDVD 1 1 Motherboard User 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 Before you for the following items. Z9NH-D12 Series ASMB6-iKVM module Standard Bulk Pack Z9NH-D12/ Z9NH- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
...-iKVM SDVD 1 1 Motherboard User 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 Before you for the following items. Z9NH-D12 Series ASMB6-iKVM module Standard Bulk Pack Z9NH-D12/ Z9NH- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
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Infiniband SDVD 1 1 ASWM Enterprise SDVD 1 1 ASMB6-iKVM SDVD 1 1 Motherboard User Guide 1 1 ASMB6-iKVM User Guide 1 1 Thermistor 2 2 1 pc per carton Z9NH-D12 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASMB6-iKVM module Standard Gift Box Z9NH-D12/ Z9NH- FDR D12/10G 1 1 Support CD 1 1 Application CD Documentation Cable Packing Qty.
Infiniband SDVD 1 1 ASWM Enterprise SDVD 1 1 ASMB6-iKVM SDVD 1 1 Motherboard User Guide 1 1 ASMB6-iKVM User Guide 1 1 Thermistor 2 2 1 pc per carton Z9NH-D12 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASMB6-iKVM module Standard Gift Box Z9NH-D12/ Z9NH- FDR D12/10G 1 1 Support CD 1 1 Application CD Documentation Cable Packing Qty.
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...the processor's performance and automatically allows it to support 3 channel (6 DIMM per CPU) DDR3 memory. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-5 The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z9NH-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard... xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below power, temperature, and current limits. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to 8.0GT/s. Intel Xeon®...
...the processor's performance and automatically allows it to support 3 channel (6 DIMM per CPU) DDR3 memory. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-5 The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z9NH-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard... xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below power, temperature, and current limits. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to 8.0GT/s. Intel Xeon®...
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... allows thinner, more flexible cables with a host of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. DDR3 memory support The Z9NH-D12 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product...
... allows thinner, more flexible cables with a host of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. DDR3 memory support The Z9NH-D12 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product...
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... multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of current for end users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I /O Kit Expansion) PIKE is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The chip monitors ...the fan speeds according to the system loading to a fast 480 Mbps on -demand upgrade kit for timely failure detection. PIKE (Proprietary I /O solutions. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-7 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is an on USB 2.0. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is backward compatible with...
... multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of current for end users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I /O Kit Expansion) PIKE is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The chip monitors ...the fan speeds according to the system loading to a fast 480 Mbps on -demand upgrade kit for timely failure detection. PIKE (Proprietary I /O solutions. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-7 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is an on USB 2.0. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is backward compatible with...