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...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express ...a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number 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...
...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express ...a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number 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...
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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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. The use of ...
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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. The use of ...
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...bin indicates that cannot be of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://support.asus.com. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be ...to the highest standards for protecting our environment. ix Check local regulations for disposal of Communications. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed...
...bin indicates that cannot be of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://support.asus.com. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be ...to the highest standards for protecting our environment. ix Check local regulations for disposal of Communications. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed...
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This product is equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! If any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is detected, contact your dealer. Place ...
This product is equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! If any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is detected, contact your dealer. Place ...
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xi About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter ...
xi About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter ...
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...Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying... then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Example:...
...Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying... then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to the ASUS contact information. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following symbols used throughout this manual. Example:...
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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) - - 1... temperature: 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.
... 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) - - 1... temperature: 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.
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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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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9NH-D12 Series motherboard! FDR D12/10G 1 1 Support CD 1 1 Infiniband SDVD 1 1 Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD 1 1 ASMB6-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 The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9NH-D12 Series motherboard! FDR D12/10G 1 1 Support CD 1 1 Infiniband SDVD 1 1 Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD 1 1 ASMB6-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 The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
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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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... (QPI) with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 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 supports the latest Intel...processor's performance and automatically allows it is operating below . ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-5 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying...
... (QPI) with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 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 supports the latest Intel...processor's performance and automatically allows it is operating below . ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-5 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying...
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... ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth 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 PCIe 2.0. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA...
... ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth 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 PCIe 2.0. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA...
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...and damage. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of validation efforts and hardware cost for end users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I /O Kit Expansion) PIKE is monitored for timely failure detection. USB 2.0 ...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, cool, and efficient operation. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is an on USB 2.0. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-7
...and damage. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of validation efforts and hardware cost for end users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I /O Kit Expansion) PIKE is monitored for timely failure detection. USB 2.0 ...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, cool, and efficient operation. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is an on USB 2.0. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-7