Asus Z8NR-D12 Motherboard with optional ASMB4-iKVM Module
Summary
I just received the pleasure of trying out this absolutely slick motherboard over the past few weeks. I unfortunately have to say that my first board that I recieved was faulty. I had problems with the motherboard retaining CMOS information after a power loss. Unfortunately for me, this was a rather large problem as where this system would be installed would be in a technician-less area. But, ASUS was good at diagnosing the problem, and expediting a replacement overnight. All and all a fantastic board for the money.
The Review
The Contents
The Z8NR-D12 Motherboard arrived in a rather large box. As you can tell by the size of the box. The box contents included:
Z8NR-D12 Motherboard
ASMB4-iKVM Module
6 Sata Cables
Floppy Disk Drive Cable (who uses these still???)
IO Shield
Support CD
User Manual for the Motherboard and one for the ASMB4-iKVM Module
All packed nicely in anti static bags and packed tightly with foam.
The motherboard out of the box
Specifications:
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Model |
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Brand |
ASUS |
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Model |
Z8NR-D12(ASMB4-IKVM) |
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Supported CPU |
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CPU Socket Type |
Dual LGA 1366 |
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CPU Type |
Quad-Core Intel Xeon W5500 Series (130W) |
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QPI |
4.8 /5.86 /6.4 GT/s |
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Chipsets |
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North Bridge |
Intel 5500 |
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South Bridge |
Intel ICH10R |
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Memory |
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Number of DDR3 Slots |
12 × 240pin |
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DDR3 Standard |
DDR3 1333 |
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Maximum Memory Supported |
Maximum up to 96GB (RDIMM), Maximum up to 48GB (UDIMM) |
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Channel Supported |
Triple Channel |
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ECC Supported |
Yes |
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Registered |
Yes |
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Expansion Slots |
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PCI Express 2.0 x 16 |
1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen2 x16 Link for 1U Full-Height/Full-Length Card) (Auto switch to x8 Link if slot 5 is occupied) |
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PCI Express x8 |
2 x PCI-E x8 (Gen2 x4 Link) |
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PCI Slots |
1 |
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Other Slots |
Additional Slot: 1 x PIKE Slot for Stroage expansion |
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Storage Devices |
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SATA |
6 x SATA II |
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SATA RAID |
Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only) |
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Onboard Video |
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Onboard Video Chipset |
Aspeed AST2050 |
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Onboard LAN |
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LAN Chipset |
Intel 82574L |
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LAN Speed |
10/100/1000Mbps |
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Second LAN Chipset |
Intel 82574L |
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Second LAN Speed |
10/100/1000Mbps |
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Max LAN Speed |
Dual 10/100/1000Mbps |
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Rear Panel Ports |
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PS/2 |
2 |
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COM |
1 |
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Video Ports |
D-Sub |
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USB |
2 x USB 2.0 |
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Physical Spec |
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Form Factor |
SSI EEB 3.61 |
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Dimensions |
12.0" x 13.0" |
The Revision that I received
The ASMB4-iKVM Module
Last Updated ( Monday, 22 June 2009 13:18 )
