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    Z9NR-D12 Motherboard
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    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
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    used in this guide xi Typography xi Z9NR-D12 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
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    2-16 2.5.7 PCI Express x4 slot (x2 link 2-16 2.5.8 PCI Express x4 slot (x1 link 2-16 2.5.9 PIKE slots 2-17 2.5.10 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-18 2.5.11 Installing ASMB6 management board 2-19 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.7 Jumpers 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-29 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-29
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    4.4.15 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-34 4.4.16 Runtime Error Logging 4-34 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-35 4.5.1 System Event Log 4-36 4.5.2 BMC network configuration 4-37 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-38 4.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 4-38 4.7 Boot menu 4-40 4.8 Monitor menu 4-42 4.9 Security
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    38 5.4.4 Preferences 5-39 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-6 6.2 Intel® chipset device software installation 6-16 6.3 Intel@ Network Connections Software installation 6-19 vi
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    Management applications and utilities installation 6-33 6.8.1 Running the support DVD 6-33 6.8.2 Drivers menu 6-33 6.8.3 Utilities menu 6-34 6.8.4 Make disk menu 6-34 6.8.5 Contact information 6-34 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9NR-D12 block diagram A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vii
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    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 , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. viii
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the
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    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 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    specifications summary Model Name Processor Support / System Bus Z9NR-D12 2 x Socket LGA 1356 Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory Fan Speed Control Rack Optimized (Dedicated for Rack) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Voltage Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2400 product family QPI 6.4/ 7.2/ 8.0 GT
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    Z9NR-D12 specifications summary Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment TPM Header PSU - 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. **Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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    xiv
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    This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 ASUS Z9NR-D12
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    Check your motherboard package for the following items. Z9NR-D12 ASMB6-iKVM module Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD Motherboard User Guide Documentation ASMB6-iKVM User Guide Packing Qty. Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 10
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    shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. Z9NR-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The
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    III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C600 chipset, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Z9NR-D12 1-5
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    USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the 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
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    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
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-30 ASUS Z9NR-D12
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    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 Z9NR-D12 2-3
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    2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9NR-D12 ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-5
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    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Socket 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR3 sockets 3. PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16 slots 4. PIKE RAID card slot 4. ASMB6 header Page 2-8 2-12 2-15 2-18 2-19 Onboard LEDs 1. DIMM Error LED (ERR_DIMM) 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 3. CPU
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    connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-37 2-38 2-39 ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-7
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    will shoulder the cost of repair 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 LGA1356 socket. • The product warranty does not cover
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    plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100° angle (D). Retention tab A B Load lever Load plate D C 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-9
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    5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark CPU notch Alignment key The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket
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    motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-11
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    (must on CPU1) DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 1 DIMMs • 2 DIMMs • • 3 DIMMs • • • 4 DIMMs • • • • 5 DIMMs • • • • • 6 DIMMs • • • • • • • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and B1 (light blue). • Always
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    B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 E2 F1 F2 1 DIMMs • 2 DIMMs • • 3 DIMMs • • • 4 DIMMs • • • • 5 DIMMs • • • • • 6 DIMMs • • • • • • 7 DIMMs • • • • • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • ••• • 9 DIMMs ••• • 10 DIMMs 11 DIMMs 12 DIMMs ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-13
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    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
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    drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers 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 Z9NR-D12 2-15
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    class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) The onboard PCIE 1 slot provide one x4 Gen3 link to CPU1. This slot supports VGA Cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.7 PCI Express x4 slot (x2 link) The onboard PCIE 6 slot provides one x2 Gen2
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    -E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 4 (Gen3 x2 link) 1 x PCI-E x 4 (Gen3 x1 link) 2.5.9 PIKE slots The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-17
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    RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE RAID card with
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    2.5.11 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 Z9NR-D12 2-19
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    ) The DIMM Error LEDs light up to indicate an error in its nearby DIMM. 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF
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    LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. The warning LEDs function only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. 4. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-21
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    5. LAN LED (LAN34_LED1) This LED indicates the connection status of LAN3 and LAN4. The LAN LEDs function only when the motherboard is installed in a server system. 6. Q-Code LED (LED1_LED2) The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system status. Refer to the
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    . Done Other config. After RC end Memory already installed. CPU Init. CPU Init. CPU Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next page) ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-23
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    Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE DXE(Driver 60 Execution 61 Environment) phase 62 63 68 69 6A 70 71 72 78 79 BDS(Boot Device 90 Selection) phase 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D b2 b3 b4 b6 b7 A0 A1 A2 A3 A8 A9 AB AD AE Operating system 17 phase
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    not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-25
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    2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350 Quad Ports Gigabit LAN
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    . 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-27
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    6. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version, Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for Others. 2-28 Chapter 2:
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    Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGAcompatible devices. 6. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-29
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    LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link Green 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 LAN port 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial
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    . 3. SAS connectors- PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1-4 [Light Blue]; 7-pin PSAS5-8 [Black]) Supported by the ASUS® PIKE Card, these connectors are for the SAS signal cables for SAS hard disk drives that actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SAS hard disks installed. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-31
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    USB34 and USB56, 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. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-33
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    7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2, 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 PSGPIO 1/2 connectors
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    TPM connector (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 Z9NR-D12 2-35
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    configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports EATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system
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    PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-37
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    12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 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
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    . (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 Z9NR-D12 2-39
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    2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Chapter 3:
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS Z9NR-D12
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    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 Z9NR-D12 3-3
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    3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2008 Server: 1. Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, and then click Shut Down. 2. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you
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    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:
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    4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-37 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-40 4.7 Boot menu 4-42 4.8 Monitor menu 4-44 4.9 Security menu 4-45 4.10 Tool menu 4-46 4.11 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS Z9NR-D12
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    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 restore this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-3
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    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: Z9NR-D12 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0208 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE
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    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 DOS disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-5
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    updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9NR-D12 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9NR-D12 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO
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    4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-7
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    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date
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    not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-9
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    4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server
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    Enter to view socket soecific CPU Information. CPU Speed 64-bit 2300 MHz Supported Hyper Threading Active Processor Core Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Server Class F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-11
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    CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-X Technology 206d6 610 2300 MHz 1200 MHz 8 Supported Supported L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache 32kB x8 32kB x8 256kB x8 20480 kB Enter to view socket soecific CPU Information
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    enable power management features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Energy Efficient] [Custom] EIST [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Intel SpeedStep. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-13
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    Turbo Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] This item allows you to change P-STATE Coordination type. Configuration options: [HW_ALL] [SW_ALL] [SW_ANY] CPU C3 Report [Disabled] This item allows you to enabled/disabled CPU C3(ACPI C2) report.
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    )] [8.0 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] QPI Link0s [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link0p [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-15
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    Scrub Demand Scrub Data Scrambling Device Tagging Thermal Throtting Enable High Temp. Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 1024 MB (DDR3) Independent 1333 MHz Not Possible Not Possible [Independent] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled
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    ] 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 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-17
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    Information CPU IIO Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel(R) I/OAT DCA Support VGA Priority TargetVGA [Disabled] [Enabled] [Offboard] VGA From CPU 0 Enables/Disables Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT). →←: Select
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    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 options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-19
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    (R) VT-d to [Enabled]. Coherency Support [Disabled] Allows to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled
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    messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] AHCI supports staggered spin-up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-21
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    4.4.5 PCH SCU Configuration This menu automatically detects and displays Device 1-4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Device1 Device2 Device3 Device4 Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item
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    device to generate SERR#. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Load RT32 Image [Enabled] Enables or disables PCI device to load RT32 image. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-23
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    F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state
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    Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy 0pROM Support Launch Storage 0pROM PCIE1 Option Rom PCIE2 Option Rom PCIE3 Option Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-25
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    F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 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 [Disabled] This is a workaround for OSes without
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    [Enabled] Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. TPM SUPPORT [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-27
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    Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture
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    generating a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Eanbled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-29
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    for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [ 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
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    [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] Configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] to the description of the Console Redirection Settings item under COM1 for details. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-31
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    only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8
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    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 Z9NR-D12 4-33
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    . 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]. 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    BMC Firmware: O/S Watchdog Timer O/S Wtd Timer Timeout O/S Wtd Timer Policy System Event Log BMC network configuration x.xx [Disabled] [10 minutes] [Reset] Wait for BMC response for specified timeout In Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-35
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    4.5.1 System Event Log Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Erasing Settings Erase SEL When SEL is Full [Disabled] [No] [Do Nothing] Change this to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during
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    statically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static Mode] [DHCP Mode Subnet mask. Gateway IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows you to input Gateway IP address. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-37
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    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 Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log View System Event
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    ] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press to view all system event logs. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-39
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    PXE] [Disabled] [SATA P2: ASUS ...] [SATA P3: WDC WD80...] [AMI Virtual Floppy...] [IBA GE Slot 0700 v...] Network Device BBS Priorities →←: Select Screen use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. CSM16 Module Version GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [
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    GE Slot 0700 v...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Floppy 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 Z9NR-D12 4-41
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    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 Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU1 Temperature N/A CPU2
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    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: New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-43
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    Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Check section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    values for all the setup options. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load optimized defaults. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-45
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    Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item is for launching the EFI Shell
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    This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration
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    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 Z9NR-D12
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    first the RAID driver from the 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 Z9NR-D12 5-3
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    the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during
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    (s) 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 ODD ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-5
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    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 Configuration option: 1. From the Management Menu
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    MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-7
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    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 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(1s0).C0o9n2f3ig1u5r2e3dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-
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    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 Z9NR-D12 5-9
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    12. When finished setting the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(1s0).C0o9n2f3ig1u5r2e3dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENU
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    Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. Follow step 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-11
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    5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new 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
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    #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-13
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    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 Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status
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    Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-15
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    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 Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive
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    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 Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-17
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    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 PORT # Configure Initialize 0 ONLIN A00-00
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    StripSz Status Configure Initialize 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-19
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    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 Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure
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    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 Z9NR-D12 5-21
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    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
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    Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 3. The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-23
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    5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may 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
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    1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can create RAID mode by use of onboard AHCI SATA ports. Also, you can . 3. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-25
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    . 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
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    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 Z9NR-D12 5-27
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    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
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    delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-29
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    5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB [↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-31
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create
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    4.7 Boot menu for details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-33
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    disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
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    NO in next column (If displayed). • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, you can click Advanced tab to slelect. ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-35
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    6. Confirm volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. When display Volume Ceation Complete message, you can click OK to finish. You still need to
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    RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-37
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    5.4.3 Delete volume Take caution when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Back up data before continuing. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Then select Delete volume in
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    , 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 ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-39
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    5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 6: 6Driver installation
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    installation 6-3 6.2 Intel® chipset device software installation 6-16 6.3 Intel@ Network Connections Software installation 6-19 6.4 VGA driver installation 6-22 6.5 Intel® Gigabit Adapters Driver installation 6-29 6.8 Management applications and utilities installation 6-33 ASUS Z9NR-D12
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    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 as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the ASUS Z9NR-D12 6-3
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    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
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    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 Z9NR-D12 6-5
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    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
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    Next. 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 Z9NR-D12 6-7
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    Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® 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 hard disk
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    >. 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 Z9NR-D12 6-9
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    Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.1 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® 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
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    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 Z9NR-D12 6-11
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    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
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    -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 Z9NR-D12 6-13
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    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
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    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 Z9NR-D12 6-15
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    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
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    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 Z9NR-D12 6-17
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    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
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    , browse 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 Z9NR-D12 6-19
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    5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. 7. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS Z9NR-D12 6-21
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    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
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    5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. ASUS Z9NR-D12 6-23
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    8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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 Drivers from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS Z9NR-D12 6-25
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    the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 on the system. You need to manually install with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    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. ASUS Z9NR-D12 6-27
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    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. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. 3. Click Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. ASUS Z9NR-D12 6-29
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    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. 6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS Z9NR-D12 6-31
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    8. The programs you select are being installed. 9. Click Finish to finish the installation. 10. Restart your computer before using the program. 6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    to run the support DVD. 6.8.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. ASUS Z9NR-D12 6-33
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    menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.8.4 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. 6-34 Chapter 6: Driver
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    This appendix includes additional Reference informaAtion information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Appendix:
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    Appendix summary A A.1 Z9NR-D12 block diagram A-3 ASUS Z9NR-D12
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    A.1 Z9NR-D12 block diagram ASUS Z9NR-D12 A-3
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    A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
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    , CA 94539, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880
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    112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : Z9NR-D12 conform with the essential requirements of the
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