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... 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 Description LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9NR-D12 1-3 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9NR-D12 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Z9NR-D12 ASMB6-iKVM module Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD...
... 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 Description LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9NR-D12 1-3 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9NR-D12 motherboard! Before you for the following items. Z9NR-D12 ASMB6-iKVM module Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD...
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... DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS Z9NR-D12 1-5 Intel® 82574L This motherboard features the built-in dual server class Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, which makes it an ideal memory solution. Additionally, ...
... DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of current bus systems. ASUS Z9NR-D12 1-5 Intel® 82574L This motherboard features the built-in dual server class Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, which makes it an ideal memory solution. Additionally, ...
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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 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-30 ASUS Z9NR-D12
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-30 ASUS Z9NR-D12
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This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-3 Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling ...
This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-3 Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling ...
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Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. PnP cap ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-9 2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket 1. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135° angle (C), then lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100° angle (D). Retention tab A B Load lever Load plate D C 4. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2.
Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. PnP cap ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-9 2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket 1. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135° angle (C), then lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100° angle (D). Retention tab A B Load lever Load plate D C 4. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2.
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Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. 7. E F 8. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Close the load plate (E), and then push the load lever (F) until it snaps into the retention tab.
Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. 7. E F 8. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Close the load plate (E), and then push the load lever (F) until it snaps into the retention tab.
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... settings for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the...
... settings for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the...
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PCIE 1 PCIE 2 PCIE 3 PCIE 4 PCIE 5 PCIE 6 PCIE 7 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x4 link) 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 4 (Gen3 x2 link) 1 x PCI-E x 4 (Gen3 x1 link) 2.5.9 PIKE slots The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-17
PCIE 1 PCIE 2 PCIE 3 PCIE 4 PCIE 5 PCIE 6 PCIE 7 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x4 link) 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 4 (Gen3 x2 link) 1 x PCI-E x 4 (Gen3 x1 link) 2.5.9 PIKE slots The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-17
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Locate the ASMB6 header on your motherboard. 1. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-19 2.5.11 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.
Locate the ASMB6 header on your motherboard. 1. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-19 2.5.11 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.
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The warning LEDs function only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. 4. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-21 CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 3.
The warning LEDs function only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. 4. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-21 CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 3.
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... initialization QPI initialization Complete Memory Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. Done Other config. Memory Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next page) ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-23 Memory Init. Memory Init.
... initialization QPI initialization Complete Memory Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. Done Other config. Memory Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next page) ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-23 Memory Init. Memory Init.
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... default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-25 2.7 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap...
... default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-25 2.7 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap...
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...) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-27 Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default);
...) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-27 Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default);
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... Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED DM LAN port ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-29 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Video Graphics Adapter port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port...
... Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED DM LAN port ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-29 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Video Graphics Adapter port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port...
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... to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SAS hard disks installed. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-31 2. ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1-4 [Light Blue]) Supported by the ASUS® PIKE Card, these connectors are for the SAS signal cables for SAS hard disk drives that allows up to...
... to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SAS hard disks installed. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-31 2. ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1-4 [Light Blue]) Supported by the ASUS® PIKE Card, these connectors are for the SAS signal cables for SAS hard disk drives that allows up to...
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Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-33 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! 6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans.
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-33 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! 6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans.
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-35 8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9.
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-35 8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9.
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Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 11. This connector functions only when you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-37 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you install the ASUS ASMB6.
Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 11. This connector functions only when you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-37 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you install the ASUS ASMB6.
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... are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. (3) Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-39 When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will...
... are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. (3) Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-39 When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will...