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... guide is organized xi Where to find more information xi Z11PA-U12 Series specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Serial number label 1-3 1.4 Special features 1-3 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
... guide is organized xi Where to find more information xi Z11PA-U12 Series specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Serial number label 1-3 1.4 Special features 1-3 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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...the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ix DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before... installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short...
...the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ix DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before... installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short...
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...the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Refer to perform when installing system components. xi ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering Up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets...the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the ...
...the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Refer to perform when installing system components. xi ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering Up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets...the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the ...
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1
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... it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z11PA-U12 Series motherboard! Optional items PIKE II 3008 PIKE II 3108 PEM-FDR PEB-10G/57840-2S PEB-... FDR card Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter Single port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the...1 1 - 1 1 piece per carton 1 piece per carton 10 pieces per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
... it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z11PA-U12 Series motherboard! Optional items PIKE II 3008 PIKE II 3108 PEM-FDR PEB-10G/57840-2S PEB-... FDR card Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter Single port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the...1 1 - 1 1 piece per carton 1 piece per carton 10 pieces per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... MT/s (million transfers per second). DDR4 memory support The motherboard supports DDR4 memory that the standard VR solutions cannot provide. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. Z11PA-U12 Series xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in signal and image processing applications...
... MT/s (million transfers per second). DDR4 memory support The motherboard supports DDR4 memory that the standard VR solutions cannot provide. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. Z11PA-U12 Series xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in signal and image processing applications...
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...use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to 6 Gb/s data transfer rates. Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C621 / C622 chipset, delivering up to ensure... current for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to 14 ports for timely failure detection. M.2 Support This motherboard features the M.2 slot, which shares ...
...use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to 6 Gb/s data transfer rates. Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C621 / C622 chipset, delivering up to ensure... current for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to 14 ports for timely failure detection. M.2 Support This motherboard features the M.2 slot, which shares ...
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Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2
Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2
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...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install any motherboard component or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap... power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or...
...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install any motherboard component or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap... power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or...
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To optimize the features of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard, we highly recommend that you install it in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis...the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Z11PA-U12 Series 2-3 Place this side towards the ...
To optimize the features of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your motherboard, we highly recommend that you install it in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis...the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis Z11PA-U12 Series 2-3 Place this side towards the ...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z11PA-U12/10G-2S 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z11PA-U12/10G-2S 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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... socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the top-right position. 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Remove the PNP cap from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of ... toward you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the CPU socket. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware Information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket P0 (LGA 3647) designed for the Intel® Xeon® processor product...
... socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the top-right position. 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the motherboard. Remove the PNP cap from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of ... toward you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the CPU socket. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware Information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket P0 (LGA 3647) designed for the Intel® Xeon® processor product...
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... firmly in place (C). A torque value of the four screws with the triangle mark on the socket. CPU Carrier Triangle mark CPU Z11PA-U12 Series 2-9 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the motherboard. Twist each of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. DO NOT force the CPU and heatsink assembly into the heatsink until it...
... firmly in place (C). A torque value of the four screws with the triangle mark on the socket. CPU Carrier Triangle mark CPU Z11PA-U12 Series 2-9 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the motherboard. Twist each of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. DO NOT force the CPU and heatsink assembly into the heatsink until it...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. P - - - - - P - - - - 4 DIMMs - P - P 8 DIMMs P P - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 ... recommended memory population: Recommended Memory configuration DIMM A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 1 DIMM -P 2 DIMMs - P - P - P - P - P - P - You can refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing DIMMs, always start from the same vendor. P - P - - - P P P - P - P 12 DIMMs P P P P P P P P...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. P - - - - - P - - - - 4 DIMMs - P - P 8 DIMMs P P - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 ... recommended memory population: Recommended Memory configuration DIMM A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 1 DIMM -P 2 DIMMs - P - P - P - P - P - P - You can refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing DIMMs, always start from the same vendor. P - P - - - P P P - P - P 12 DIMMs P P P P P P P P...
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DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is seated securely in place. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-11 DIMM notch 2. Hold the DIMM at both ends of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from the socket. Remove the DIMM from...into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled with the motherboard package. • Refer to both ends then insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when ...
DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is seated securely in place. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-11 DIMM notch 2. Hold the DIMM at both ends of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from the socket. Remove the DIMM from...into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled with the motherboard package. • Refer to both ends then insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged when ...
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...screw you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for more information. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the table Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. See ...Refer to do not need to use . 4. When using PCIe cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press ...
...screw you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for more information. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to the table Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. See ...Refer to do not need to use . 4. When using PCIe cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press ...
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The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-15 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB9 is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is working normally.
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-15 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB9 is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is working normally.
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Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2; ISSATA1) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SSATA1) This connector, controlled by Intel® C620 chipset, is for the Serial ATA signal cable for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1.
Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2; ISSATA1) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SSATA1) This connector, controlled by Intel® C620 chipset, is for the Serial ATA signal cable for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1.
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Z11PA-U12 Series 2-31 9. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...the front panel LED to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on card. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on...
Z11PA-U12 Series 2-31 9. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...the front panel LED to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on card. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on...
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...2. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS in case you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. BUPDATER Updates... Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility will automatically ...
...2. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS in case you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. BUPDATER Updates... Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility will automatically ...