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...Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 6 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM Power cable SATA cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Support CD Documentation Motherboard...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 Z9PA-U8 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the...
...Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 6 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM Power cable SATA cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Support CD Documentation Motherboard...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 Z9PA-U8 1-3 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the...
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... for diverse operating systems. Intel® 82574L chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PA-U8 1-5 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of PCIe 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is VMware-certified to 6Gb/s data...
... for diverse operating systems. Intel® 82574L chipset is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PA-U8 1-5 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of PCIe 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is VMware-certified to 6Gb/s data...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-2-7 2.4 System memory 2-2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-2-14 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-2-19 2.7 Jumpers 2-2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-2-28 ASUS Z9PA-U8
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-2-7 2.4 System memory 2-2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-2-14 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-2-19 2.7 Jumpers 2-2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-2-28 ASUS Z9PA-U8
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..., such as the power supply case, before removing or installing any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED.
..., such as the power supply case, before removing or installing any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED.
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...the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 and E5-1600 processors. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...that the PnP cap is on the LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU ...
...the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 and E5-1600 processors. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...that the PnP cap is on the LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU ...
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Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-9 I ). Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. F G 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). 5.
Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-9 I ). Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. F G 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). 5.
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... gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . 11. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to plug this step. If so, skip this connector. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-11 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware...
... gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . 11. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to plug this step. If so, skip this connector. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-11 The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with preapplied thermal paste. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware...
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... a single clip DIMM socket 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-13 Press the retaining clip outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Apply force to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM...
... a single clip DIMM socket 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-13 Press the retaining clip outward to DIMM notch unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Apply force to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM...
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ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-15 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 ...
ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-15 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 ...
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Insert the PIKE RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-17 Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on your motherboard. 1. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot.
Insert the PIKE RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-17 Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on your motherboard. 1. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot.
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... warning LED (ERR_CPU) The CPU warning LEDs light up . 2. The BMC LED blinks after the AC power is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about 30 seconds for the system to power up to wait for about one (1) minute...install the ASUS ASMB6. • Everytime after system initiation finishes. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you have to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-19 ...
... warning LED (ERR_CPU) The CPU warning LEDs light up . 2. The BMC LED blinks after the AC power is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about 30 seconds for the system to power up to wait for about one (1) minute...install the ASUS ASMB6. • Everytime after system initiation finishes. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you have to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-19 ...
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Q-Code LED (LED1) The Q-Code LED provides you a 2-digit display that shows the system status. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-21 5. Refer to the Q-Code table below for more details.
Q-Code LED (LED1) The Q-Code LED provides you a 2-digit display that shows the system status. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-21 5. Refer to the Q-Code table below for more details.
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... ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-23 AMI USB Driver Init. SB Init. IDE, AHCI Init. ACPI Init. CSM Init. PCI Bus Enumeration. Reset system USB hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM...
... ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-23 AMI USB Driver Init. SB Init. IDE, AHCI Init. ACPI Init. CSM Init. PCI Bus Enumeration. Reset system USB hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM...
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ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-25 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1/ LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3.
ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-25 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1/ LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3.
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PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 for Others. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version, Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-27 6.
PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3 for Others. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version, Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-27 6.
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DM_LAN1 port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link Orange Linked Blinking 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 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link Green Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-29
DM_LAN1 port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link Orange Linked Blinking 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 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link Green Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-29
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... 6Gb/s of SAS hard disks installed. 3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for SAS hard disk drives that allows up . ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-31 If you installed SAS hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. PSAS connectors are for the SAS signal...
... 6Gb/s of SAS hard disks installed. 3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for SAS hard disk drives that allows up . ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-31 If you installed SAS hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. PSAS connectors are for the SAS signal...
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ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-33 6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO1, 8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for PIKE card. The PSGPIO 1/2 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data.
ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-33 6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO1, 8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for PIKE card. The PSGPIO 1/2 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data.
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... supports EATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-35 EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are designed to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; Find the proper orientation and...
... supports EATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-35 EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are designed to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; Find the proper orientation and...