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... guide x Typography x Z9PE-D16 Series specifications summary xi Z9PE-D16 Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 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 layout 2-5 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13...
... guide x Typography x Z9PE-D16 Series specifications summary xi Z9PE-D16 Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 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 layout 2-5 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13...
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Z9PE-D16 Series specifications summary Model Name Z9PE-D16 Z9PE-D16/2L Processor Support / System Bus 2 x Socket LGA 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family QPI 6.4/7.2/8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A Form Factor EEB, 12" x 13" ASUS Features Fan Speed Control V Rack Ready (Rack V and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise V Memory Total Slots 16 (4 Channels per...
Z9PE-D16 Series specifications summary Model Name Z9PE-D16 Z9PE-D16/2L Processor Support / System Bus 2 x Socket LGA 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family QPI 6.4/7.2/8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A Form Factor EEB, 12" x 13" ASUS Features Fan Speed Control V Rack Ready (Rack V and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise V Memory Total Slots 16 (4 Channels per...
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... of system memory for faster and more efficient use of the processor resources, higher processing throughout and improved performance on each processor makes more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z9PE-D16 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made ...threaded software. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with integrated memory controller to 8.0GT/s. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing ...
... of system memory for faster and more efficient use of the processor resources, higher processing throughout and improved performance on each processor makes more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. Z9PE-D16 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made ...threaded software. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with integrated memory controller to 8.0GT/s. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing ...
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...from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The Z9PE-D16 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. PCIe 3.0 The... Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C600 chipset. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 1-5 Also, the motherboard can support LRDIMM (Load reduced DIMM) which doubles the delivered bandwidth of new features, including Native Command...
...from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. DDR3 memory support The Z9PE-D16 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. PCIe 3.0 The... Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C600 chipset. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 1-5 Also, the motherboard can support LRDIMM (Load reduced DIMM) which doubles the delivered bandwidth of new features, including Native Command...
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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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-26 2.8 Internal LEDs 2-37 ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-26 2.8 Internal LEDs 2-37 ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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... install DIMMs with less power consumption. For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to ASUS Server AVL for better performance with the same CAS latency. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB RDIMMs or 2GB, 4GB and...
... install DIMMs with less power consumption. For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to ASUS Server AVL for better performance with the same CAS latency. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB RDIMMs or 2GB, 4GB and...
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DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-15 Removing a DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining ... DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Unlock a DIMM socket by both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed...
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to unlock the DIMM. 2. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-15 Removing a DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. Remove the DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining ... DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Unlock a DIMM socket by both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ...
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... initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization Complete Memory Init. Memory Init. CPU Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. After RC end Memory already installed. Memory Init. Memory Init. CPU Init. Q-Code table Action Normal boot PHASE Security Phase POST CODE 01 02 03 06 04...
... initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization QPI initialization Complete Memory Init. Memory Init. CPU Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. After RC end Memory already installed. Memory Init. Memory Init. CPU Init. Q-Code table Action Normal boot PHASE Security Phase POST CODE 01 02 03 06 04...
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... the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup System Date System Time [Tue 01/17/2012] [15:07:28] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC Onboard LAN2 MAC Onboard LAN3 MAC Onboard LAN4 MAC Administrator 2048 MB (DDR3) 2600 MHz 1 00:E0...
... the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup System Date System Time [Tue 01/17/2012] [15:07:28] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC Onboard LAN2 MAC Onboard LAN3 MAC Onboard LAN4 MAC Administrator 2048 MB (DDR3) 2600 MHz 1 00:E0...
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... Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.15.1219. 4.3 Main menu When you to switch between Data elements. System Date System Time Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC Onboard LAN2 MAC Onboard LAN3 MAC Onboard LAN4 MAC [Tue 01/17/2012] [15:07:28] Administrator...
... Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.15.1219. 4.3 Main menu When you to switch between Data elements. System Date System Time Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC Onboard LAN2 MAC Onboard LAN3 MAC Onboard LAN4 MAC [Tue 01/17/2012] [15:07:28] Administrator...
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Advanced QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for selecting the QPI link frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [6.4 GT/s] [7.2 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] [8.0 GT/s (Fast ...
Advanced QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for selecting the QPI link frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [6.4 GT/s] [7.2 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] [8.0 GT/s (Fast ...
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...: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-17 Advanced Compatibility RID Memory Configuration Total Memory Current Memory Mode Currently Memory Speed Mirroring Sparing Memory Mode DDR Speed Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving Patrol Scrub Demand Scrub Data Scrambling...65533;O�L�T�T��P�e�a�k��B�W Enable High Temp Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT Sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 2048 MB (DDR3) Independent 1333 MHz Supported Not Possible [Independent] ...
...: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-17 Advanced Compatibility RID Memory Configuration Total Memory Current Memory Mode Currently Memory Speed Mirroring Sparing Memory Mode DDR Speed Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving Patrol Scrub Demand Scrub Data Scrambling...65533;O�L�T�T��P�e�a�k��B�W Enable High Temp Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT Sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 2048 MB (DDR3) Independent 1333 MHz Supported Not Possible [Independent] ...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Device Tagging [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable device tagging. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Device Tagging [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable device tagging. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...