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- Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 1
Motherboard Z9NH-D12 Series Z9NH-D12/FDR Z9NH-D12/10G Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 3
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ix Australia statement notice ix Safety information x About this guide xi How this guide is organized xi Z9NH-D12 series specifications summary xiii Z9NH-D12 heatsink 2-13 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.4.1 Overview 2-14 2.4.2 Memory Configurations 2-15 2.5 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 4
function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 5
Contents 4.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration 4-22 4.4.5 PCH SCU Configuration 4-23 4.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-23 4.4.7 USB Configuration 4-27 4.4.8 Trusted Computing 4-28 4.4.9 ACPI Settings 4-29 4.4.10 WHEA Configuration 4-30 4.4.11 APM setting 4-30 4.4.12 Serial Port Console Redirection 4-31 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 6
Contents 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-22 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-23 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-24 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-27 5.3.2 Creating a Recovery set 5-28 5.3.3 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 7
support DVD 6-34 6.9.2 Drivers menu 6-34 6.9.3 Utilities menu 6-35 6.9.4 Make disk menu 6-35 6.9.5 Contact information 6-35 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9NH-D12/FDR block diagram A-2 A.2 Z9NH-D12/10G block diagram A-3 A.3 Z9NH-D12 block diagram A-4 ASUS contact information A-5 ASUS - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 8
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer' s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 9
should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http://support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 10
power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 11
installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 12
for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 13
Name Z9NH-D12/ FDR Z9NH-D12/ 10G Processor / System Bus 2 * LGA 1356 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2400 product family QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A PCH Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR Intel® C602-A PCH Mellanox ConnectX-3 10GbE Form Factor Proprietary, 6.3" x 16.7 ASUS Features - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 14
FAN RPM Z9NH-D12/ FDR Z9NH-D12/ 10G Aspeed AST2300 with 16MB VRAM 1 2 * 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin power connector Z9NH-D12 Onboard Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. **Specifications are subject to change without notice. - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 15
This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports. - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-5 1.4 Special features 1-5 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 17
- FDR D12/10G 1 1 Support CD 1 1 Infiniband SDVD 1 1 Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD 1 1 ASMB6-iKVM SDVD 1 1 Motherboard User Guide 1 1 Documentation ASMB6-iKVM User Guide 1 1 Cable Thermistor 2 2 Packing Qty. 10 pc per carton Z9NH-D12 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 ASUS Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 18
Box Z9NH-D12/ Z9NH- FDR D12/10G 1 1 Support CD 1 1 Application CD Documentation Cable Packing Qty. Infiniband SDVD 1 1 ASWM Enterprise SDVD 1 1 ASMB6-iKVM SDVD 1 1 Motherboard User Guide 1 1 ASMB6-iKVM User Guide 1 1 Thermistor 2 2 1 pc per carton Z9NH-D12 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 If - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 19
® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-5 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 20
DDR3 memory support The Z9NH-D12 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. The 3-channel DDR3 architecture - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 21
) PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I/O solutions. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation efforts and hardware cost for end users. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 1-7 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 22
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 23
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. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 24
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 2-20 2.7 Jumpers 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 25
green LED lights up to indicate the system AC power cable plug or not. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-3 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 26
you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 27
2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9NH-D12/FDR Z9NH-D12/10G ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-5 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 28
Z9NH-D12 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 29
-45) port 5. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 6. InfiniBand LED (Link/ ACT) (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) 7. InfiniBand (QSFP) (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) 8. Location LED 9. Serial (COM1) port Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-7 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 30
Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin ISGPIO1, SGPIO1) 8. TPM connector (20-1-pin TPM1) 9. Proprietary power connectors (20-pin PWR1/2; 4-pin PWR3) 10. Power Supply SMBus (5-pin PSUSMB1) 11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1 [White]) 12. Auxiliary panel connector - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 31
only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the is facing toward you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-9 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 32
2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 33
and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-11 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 34
7. Close the load plate (E), and then push the load lever (F) until it snaps into the retention tab. E F 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 35
just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. A B B A ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 2-13 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 36
with three (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 37
16GB and 32GB* LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from DIMMs P P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 6 DIMMs P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-15 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 38
the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 39
the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 40
PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides x16 link to the Intel® Xeon E5-2400 family processor. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. PCIEx16 slot (x16 link) When installing the motherboard to a 1U/2U rackmount server - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 41
2.5.4 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB6 management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the ASMB6 header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-19 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 42
system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. The - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 43
3. Location LED (LOCLED1) This LED allows you to know the server location. 4. Infiniband LED (ACT_LED/ LINK_LED) LINK LED indicates Infiniband link status. Activity LED indicates Infiniband activity status. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-21 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 44
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 passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 45
/ LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-23 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 46
4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 47
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/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) This port allows connection with a QSFP cable to an InfiniBand switch. 8. Location LED. This LED lights up for you to conveniently locate the system in error. 9. Serial (COM1) port. This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. ASUS Z9NH - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 50
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 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 51
2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]; 7-pin SATA3G_3-4 [Black]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-29 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 52
2. SATA connectors - ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1-4 [Gray]) Supported by Intel C602 PCH, ISAS 1-4 connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 53
to connectors USB3, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-31 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 54
5. ASMB6 header (ASMB6) The ASMB6 connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 6 Series. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 55
6. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A-6.66 A DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-33 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 56
7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin ISGPIO1, SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. • The ISGPIO 1 connector is for SATA - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 57
(20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-35 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 58
firmly until they completely fit. The 4-pin PWR3 is designed for hard disk drives power supply.�D�O��N��O�T� connect other 4-pin power connectors of the power supply unit (PSU) to this connector. • Connect either one of the 20-pin power connectors to boot up the system. • Use of a PSU with a higher - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 59
10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-37 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 60
panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1 [White]) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1) System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 61
the Locator button is pressed. 5) Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-39 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 62
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 63
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Chapter 3: - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 64
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 65
seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 3-3 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 66
computer. 3. Ensure that the Planned check box is checked. 4. If necessary, key in comments. 5. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 67
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4: - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 68
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-36 4.7 Boot menu 4-38 4.8 Monitor menu 4-40 4.9 Security menu 4-42 4.10 Tool menu 4-43 4.11 Exit menu 4-44 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 69
the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-3 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 70
contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9NH-D12 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 12/09/10 10 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 71
to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-5 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 72
for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9NH-D12 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9NH-D12 VER: 0204 DATE: 11/28/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 73
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST . • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-7 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 74
Date System Time [Tue 04/05/2005] [15:07:28] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC: Onboard LAN2 MAC: Administrator 1024 MB configuration Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Security - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 75
Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 4.2.6 General help At / keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-9 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 76
Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main Data elements. System Date System Time [Sat 01/15/2005] [15:07:28] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC: Onboard LAN2 MAC: Administrator 4096 MB (DDR3) 1900 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 77
Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration Chipset Configuration PCH SATA Configuration PCH SCU Configuration PCI : Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-11 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 78
Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache @ 1.90GHz 206d6 616 1900 MHz 1200 MHz 6 Supported Supported 32kB x6 32kB x6 256kB x6 15360 kB →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 79
this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-13 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 80
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Power Management Configuration Enable the power Power Technology [Custom] management features. EIST [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] CPU C3 Report [Disabled] CPU C6 Report - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 81
the long duration power is maintained. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Recommended short duration power1 1.2 * Long Duration Short duration power limit 0 Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-15 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 82
4.4.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Page QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 83
Thermal Throtting Enable High Temp. Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 4096 MB (DDR3) Independent 1333 Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-17 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 84
[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] The system altitude above the sea level in meters. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 85
DCA Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable direct cache access support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]] VGA Priority [Offboard] Allows you to decide priority between onboard and 1st offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 86
[Disabled] [Enabled] Deep Sx [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] Mobile platforms support deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. SCU devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable Patsburg SCU devices. Configuration - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 87
Coherency Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 88
messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Port 1/2/3/4 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] AHCI supports staggered spin-up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 89
Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-23 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 90
PCI option rom to lanuch.Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM] PCI Common Settings PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] The value is programmed into PCI latency timer register. Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus Clocks] [128 PCI Bus Clocks - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 91
Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s Status register. The value ranges from 10 to 1000 uS. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-25 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 92
PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy 0pROM Support Launch Storage 0pROM PCIE1 Option Rom [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables or disables boot option for legacy mass storage device with option ROM. →←: Select Screen - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 93
2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] This item enables or disables Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off out. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-27 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 94
ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EHCI Controller 1/2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support. If we disable the EHCI Controller in BIOS > South Bridge > USB configuration, the USB device will all disable in OS. Configuration options - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 95
] ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 96
Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.11 APM setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restore AC Power Loss Power On By PCIE Power On By Ring Power On By RTC [Last State] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 97
or Disable. Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings →←: Select Screen ↑↓: disables the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-31 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 98
have the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set Bits per second - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 99
Resolution [80x24] Configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 100
, Inc. Advanced Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME BIOS Interface Version 1.2 ME Subsystem Help. ME Version ME FW Status Value : ME FW State : ME FW Operation State : ME FW Error Code : ME Ext FW Status value: BIOS Booting Mode : Cores Disabled : ME FW SKU Information: ME FW - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 101
Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 102
4.6 Event Logs menu The Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log View System Event Log Press < - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 103
] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press to view all system event logs. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-37 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 104
you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. CSM16 Module - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 105
P2: ASUS ...] [SATA P3: WDC WD80...] [AMI Virtual Floppy...] [IBA GE Slot 0700 v...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities These items appear only when you connect SATA ODD or hard drive to the SATA ports and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. ASUS Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 106
4.8 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 107
through the onboard voltage regulators. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-41 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 108
Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 109
>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 110
of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Save - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 111
the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item is for launching the EFI Shell application from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-45 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 112
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This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 114
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 5-5 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows 5-35 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 115
Use of two new identical hard disk support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. Move the jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID. ASUS Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 116
bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 117
from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-5 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 118
you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New. In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically. In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 119
Rebuild A-0 0 ONLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-Chidinfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-7 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 120
5. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 121
Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-9 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 122
C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Configuration Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Save Configuration? Yes No Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Virtual Drive(s) Configured Check CoLnDsistenRcAyID - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 123
another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-11 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 124
RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 125
Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(s) Configured ERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU 1 148.580GB 2 64KB Status ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-13 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 126
3. Press to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R LD Management Menu Configure 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 127
Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-15 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 128
3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press to start initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialize Physical Drive - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 129
5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard 1 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-17 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 130
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . When prompted, press to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00- - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 131
Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(s) Configured ERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU 1 148.580GB 2 64KB Status ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-19 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 132
3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure LD 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 133
prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-21 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 134
5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 135
you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu, select virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-23 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 136
manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power 30 Off Rebuild Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Bios State = Enable Cont On Error = Yes Fast Init = - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 137
and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To use onboard SATA ports: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-25 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 138
. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. 5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 139
up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-27 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 140
6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 141
VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-29 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 142
5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 143
. 3. Press to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. 4. Press to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-31 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 144
5.3.5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and then press . The following warning message appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 145
select Start > Programs > Intel Rapid new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. 2. Reboot the system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS Z9NH-D12 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 146
5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 147
disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you using Intel® Rapid manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-35 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 148
5.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Then click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Then click Next. - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 149
, you can click OK to finish. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. When you are finished, you will see the following screen in Volumes field and you can change related items in the Volume Properties field. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-37 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 150
Volumes field. 2 From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Then select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 151
following screen appears. 3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-39 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 152
5.4.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you set to sent e-mail of the following events: Storage system information Storage system warnings Storage system errors 5-40 Chapter - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 153
This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 6: 6Driver installation - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 154
MEI NULL HECI Driver 6-26 6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation.. 6-27 6.8 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation 6-30 6.9 Management applications and utilities installation 6-34 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 155
or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-3 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 156
4 UP8 64 bit Back Exit 6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 157
floppy disk drive. 2. Type dd if=XXX.img of=/dev/fd0 to decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support DVD: For LSI MegaRAID Driver \Drivers\C600 LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux 3. Eject the floppy disk. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-5 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 158
when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. 6-6 Chapter - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 159
7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-7 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 160
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing�R��e�d��H�a�t® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2..., then press . The number of ata varies with the - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 161
More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press dev/fd0 /mnt/driver cd /mnt/driver sh replace_ahci.sh reboot ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-9 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 162
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.1 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing�R��e�d��H�a�t® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. Press to edit options. 3. Entering the following command at the boot: linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 163
Sou8rce You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? sdc sdd sdb sr0 OK Cancel ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-11 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 164
RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 165
-1-sles11ga-x86__64.img image 4. Copy the contents of the image directory, labeled as 01, into a FAT32 USB drive. 5. Rename the 01 folder to CD Image. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-13 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 166
Installing SUSE Linux 11 OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 167
medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy Other device OK Back 6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-15 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 168
provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 169
5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-17 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 170
8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 171
the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3. Click the Intel® Network Connections Software to begin installation. 4. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-19 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 172
5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 7. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. 6-20 Chapter 6: - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 173
8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-21 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 174
This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 175
5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.. 6. Enter your information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and then click Next to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-23 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 176
8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. Click Finish to finish the installation. 10. Restart your computer before using the program. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 177
of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Driver from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 178
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C600 MEI NULL HECI Driver on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 179
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.1 to begin installation. 4. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-27 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 180
5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 181
8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-29 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 182
This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® 82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 183
4. When the Intel® Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-31 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 184
6. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. 7. Click Install to start the installation. 6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 185
8. The programs you selected are being installed. 9. Click Finish to finish the installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-33 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 186
you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.9.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 187
menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.9.4 Make disk menu the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-35 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 188
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This appendix includes additional Reference informaAtion information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Appendix: - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 190
A.1 Z9NH-D12/FDR block diagram A-2 Appendix A: Reference information - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 191
A.2 Z9NH-D12/10G block diagram ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series A-3 - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 192
A.3 Z9NH-D12 block diagram A-4 Appendix A: Reference information - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 193
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Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923 +49-2102-959911 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address N�a��R�ov�in - Asus Z9NH-D12 FDR | Z9NH-D12 Series User Manual - Page 195
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Motherboard
Z9NH-D12
Series
Z9NH-D12/FDR
Z9NH-D12/10G
Z9NH-D12