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... guide is organized x Where to find more information x Conventions used in this guide xi Typography xi Z9PR-D12 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...
... guide is organized x Where to find more information x Conventions used in this guide xi Typography xi Z9PR-D12 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...
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... 5 is occupied ) Slot Location 7 1 * PCI-E x8 (X8 Gen3 Link) Additional Slot 1 1* PIKE Slot for Storage expansion (continued on the next page) xii Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Processor Support / System Bus 2 * Socket 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family QPI 6.4/ 7.2/ 8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A PCH...
... 5 is occupied ) Slot Location 7 1 * PCI-E x8 (X8 Gen3 Link) Additional Slot 1 1* PIKE Slot for Storage expansion (continued on the next page) xii Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Processor Support / System Bus 2 * Socket 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family QPI 6.4/ 7.2/ 8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A PCH...
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...176;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 4 devices) Fan Header 8 * 4pin SMBus 1 Chassis Intruder 1 Front LAN LED 2 Serial...ASMB6 - 1 * USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 * USB pin header (up to change without notice. xiii Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Storage SATA Controller Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Intel® C602-A: 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) (Support ...
...176;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 4 devices) Fan Header 8 * 4pin SMBus 1 Chassis Intruder 1 Front LAN LED 2 Serial...ASMB6 - 1 * USB connector (Type A USB socket) 2 * USB pin header (up to change without notice. xiii Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Storage SATA Controller Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Intel® C602-A: 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) (Support ...
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...line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D12 series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Z9PR-D12 series I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD... SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 10 1 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 --1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
...line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D12 series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Z9PR-D12 series I/O Shield Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD... SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 10 1 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 --1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
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... and automatically allows it is operating below . 1.3 Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS2xxxxxxxx as shown in LGA 2011 package...multi-threaded software. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with a system bus of system memory for CPU2). Z9PR-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports Intel Xeon®...
... and automatically allows it is operating below . 1.3 Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS2xxxxxxxx as shown in LGA 2011 package...multi-threaded software. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with a system bus of system memory for CPU2). Z9PR-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports Intel Xeon®...
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..., and seamless transition with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-5 Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with its complete backward compatibility to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. The 4-channel DDR3 architecture also manages traffic...
..., and seamless transition with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-5 Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with its complete backward compatibility to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. The 4-channel DDR3 architecture also manages traffic...
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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 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
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... to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is plugged or not plugged. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-3 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord...
... to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is plugged or not plugged. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-3 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord...
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... 2 5. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) 4. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-7 PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16 slots Onboard LEDs 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. DDR3 sockets 3. Video Graphics Adapter port 6. Baseboard...
... 2 5. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) 4. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 3. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-7 PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16 slots Onboard LEDs 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. DDR3 sockets 3. Video Graphics Adapter port 6. Baseboard...
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ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return ...the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 2.3 Central ...
ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return ...the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 2.3 Central ...
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I ). 5. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-11 Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). F G 6.
I ). 5. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I H ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-11 Push the left load lever (F) to prevent bending the connectors on the top‑right corner of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to lift the load plate (G). F G 6.
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... monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this connector. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-13 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Apply some Thermal Interface Material to plug this step. Some heatsinks...
... monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. If so, skip this connector. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-13 If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it . Apply some Thermal Interface Material to plug this step. Some heatsinks...
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... the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, resulting to the card. Failure to the tables on the system and change the...
... the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, resulting to the card. Failure to the tables on the system and change 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 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) (Auto switch to x8 Link if PCIE3 is occupied) 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 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 2.5.6 PIKE slots The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-19 Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily.
PCIE 1 PCIE 2 PCIE 3 PCIE 4 PCIE 5 PCIE 6 PCIE 7 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) (Auto switch to x8 Link if PCIE3 is occupied) 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 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 2.5.6 PIKE slots The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-19 Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily.
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ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-21 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) (Z9PR-D12 only) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) (Z9PR-D12 only) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status.
ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-21 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) (Z9PR-D12 only) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) (Z9PR-D12 only) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status.
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... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-23 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key...
... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-23 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key...
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ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-25 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you want to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...
ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-25 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you want to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...
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...the table below for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 4. Refer to a Local Area Network .../2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). LAN 2 (RJ-45) port . Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C 1. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub for the DM_LAN1 and LAN port LED indications. 3. PS/2 mouse port (green)....
...the table below for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 4. Refer to a Local Area Network .../2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). LAN 2 (RJ-45) port . Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C 1. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub for the DM_LAN1 and LAN port LED indications. 3. PS/2 mouse port (green)....