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... card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9NR-D12 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 --1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ...line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9NR-D12 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Z9NR-D12 ASMB6-iKVM module Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD...
... card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9NR-D12 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 --1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ...line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9NR-D12 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Z9NR-D12 ASMB6-iKVM module Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD...
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..., more flexible cables with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. DDR3 memory support The Z9NR-D12 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to PCIe 2.0. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation... and Intel® C600 chipset, delivering up to support the virtualization technology. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Z9NR-D12 1-5
..., more flexible cables with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. DDR3 memory support The Z9NR-D12 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to PCIe 2.0. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation... and Intel® C600 chipset, delivering up to support the virtualization technology. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Z9NR-D12 1-5
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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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... cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-3 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate the system AC power cable plug...
... cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-3 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate the system AC power cable plug...
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To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. PnP cap ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-9 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). Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A B Load lever Load plate D C 4. 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. 2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2.
To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is released from the CPU socket. PnP cap ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-9 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). Remove the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A B Load lever Load plate D C 4. 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. 2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2.
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7. 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 connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. E F 8. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
7. 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 connect the CPU fan connector! DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. E F 8. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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... the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-15 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...
... the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-15 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...
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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 Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. 2.5.11 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB6 management board on the motherboard. 2.
Locate the ASMB6 header on your motherboard. 1. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-19 Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. 2.5.11 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB6 management board on the motherboard. 2.
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ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-21 3. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 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 3. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 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.
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... QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization Complete Memory Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next page) ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-23 Q-Code table Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE Security Phase 01 02 03 06 04 PEI(Pre-EFI 10 initialization) phase 15 19 78...
... QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization Complete Memory Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next page) ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-23 Q-Code table Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE Security Phase 01 02 03 06 04 PEI(Pre-EFI 10 initialization) phase 15 19 78...
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... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-25 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper...
... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-25 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper...
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... when ME become corrupted. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default); 4. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-27
... when ME become corrupted. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default); 4. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-27
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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
... 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
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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 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk ... optical disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SAS connectors- The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SATA hard disks installed. 3. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-31 2. PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1-4 [Light Blue]; 7-pin PSAS5-8 [Black]) Supported by Intel® C602-A PCH, ISAS 1-4 connectors connect to 6Gb/s of SAS hard disks...
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 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk ... optical disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. SAS connectors- The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SATA hard disks installed. 3. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-31 2. PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1-4 [Light Blue]; 7-pin PSAS5-8 [Black]) Supported by Intel® C602-A PCH, ISAS 1-4 connectors connect to 6Gb/s of SAS hard disks...
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6. 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! CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans.
6. 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! 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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ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-35 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. 8. 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. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 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.
ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-35 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. 8. 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. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 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.
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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. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 11.
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... on the front panel. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to these 2-pin connector. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-39 The default setting is pressed. (5) Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for the locator button on the...
... on the front panel. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to these 2-pin connector. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-39 The default setting is pressed. (5) Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for the locator button on the...