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    Z9PE-D8 WS 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 Z9PE-D8 WS 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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    2-18 2.5.6 Installing the ASMB6 management board 2-19 2.6 Onboard Switches 2-20 2.7 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 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS
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    DRAM Timing Control 4-13 4.5 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-15 4.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 4-18 4.5.3 Chipset Configuration 4-20 4.5.4 PCH SATA 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-4 v
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    Rebuilding the RAID 5-32 5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows 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 6-5
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    7.2.5 Installing the device drivers 7-10 7.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 7-10 7.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology 7-13 7.3.1 Requirements 7-13 7.3.2 Installing CUDA-ready graphics cards 7-13 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PE-D8 WS 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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    are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the
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    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 the hardware
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    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 exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
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    Z9PE-D8 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio Dual Intel® Socket 2011 for Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 QPI 6.4/7.2/8.0 GTs *Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel®
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    Z9PE-D8 WS specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features Workstation Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel Intel®C602 Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-
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    Z9PE-D8 WS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form Factors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 type A vertical ports 6 x SATA 6Gb
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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 Z9PE-D8 WS
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    3-Way SLI Bridge connector 1 4-Wat SLI Bridge connector Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. 1 2 1 1 or 3pcs per carton Standard Bulk Pack -----1 -- -- -- 2 1 5pcs per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 1-3
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    problems. Z9PE-D8 WS xxS1xxxxxxxx Made in Taiwan 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports the latest Intel Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family in LGA 2011 package with integrated memory controller to support 4 channel (4DIMM per CPU
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    resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C602 chipset. The Serial ATA
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    most demanding PC games in full detail for enhanced entertainment. Quick Gate Quick Gate is a vertical USB connector on the motherboard, allowing you to install USB devices directly with no messy cables. This stops important data storage devices from breaking off unexpectedly. Z9PE-D8 WS with this
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    SSD Caching SSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever. At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity response and hard drive capacity with just one click, no rebooting needed and instant activation for complete ease of use. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 1-7
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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Onboard Switches 2-20 2.7 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.8 Jumpers 2-26 2.9 Connectors 2-29 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-3
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    an EEB compliant chassis. 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 direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9PE-D8 WS ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 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 Onboard Switches 1. Power-on Switch 2. Reset Switch Onboard LEDs 1. DIMM Error LED (ERR_DIMM) 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 3. Q-Code LED (LED1_LED2)
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    A-Type USB12/11) 3. USB connectors (USB3_34) 4. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) 5. Power supply SMBus Connector (PSUSMB1) 6. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-36 2-36 2-37 2-38 2-39 2-39 2-40 2-40 2-41 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-7
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    socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket
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    a CPU. Load lever 3. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS E C D 2-9
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    on the top‑right corner of the socket. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I). I H 2-10 Chapter
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    8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. K J 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M). M L ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-11
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    Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring medical help. 12. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can
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    DIMMs X X X X • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Install the DIMMs starting from slot A1 (CPU1) and E1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-13
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    2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs X 2 DIMMs X 4 DIMMs X X 8 DIMMs X X X X 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs X 4 DIMMs X X 8 DIMMs X X X X 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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 pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-15
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    settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software 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
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    Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-17
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    x8 link) The onboard PCIE 6 provides one x8 Gen3 link to CPU2; The onboard PCIE 2 and 4 provide one x8 Gen3 link to CPU1. These slot support VGA Cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. PCIE 1 PCIE 2 PCIE 3 PCIE 4 PCIE 5 PCIE 6 PCIE 7 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16/ x8 link) 1 x PCI
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    2.5.6 Installing the ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the ASMB6 header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-19
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    -tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake up the system. The switch also
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    ) 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, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-21
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    11 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B - 2F 30 Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent
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    Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-23
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    70 71 72 73 - 77 78 79 7A - 7F 90 91 92 93 Description CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus
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    Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU Flash update is ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-25
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    by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data
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    pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. SMBUS connection setting (TESLA_M_SW) This jumper allows you to select the connection to BMC or PCH for PCIE 1/3/5/7 SMBUS. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-27
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    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
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    2.9 Connectors 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-29
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    1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse and keyboard. 2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit
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    USB78 and USB910, 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 Z9PE-D8 WS 2-31
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    ports. Connect the USB module cable to connector USB3_34. 4. CPU, front 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, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches
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    5. Power supply SMBus Connector (PSUSMB1) This connector supplies power for low-speed system management communications. 6. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-33
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    7. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [blue]; 7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [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. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell ® shared library driver, and then load Marvell® 92xx SATA Controller Driver. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell® 92xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    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. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. 6) Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-37
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    12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. (1) Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. (2) LAN activity LED (2-
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    module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-39
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    is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS
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    17. ASMB6 header (ASMB6) This connector supports the ASUS Server Management Board 6 series. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-41
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    2-42 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 Z9PE-D8 WS
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    30 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 Z9PE-D8 WS 3-3
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    3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are Tick Planned. 4. If necessary, key in comments. 5. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system to sleep mode or to soft-
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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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    your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-11 4.5 Advanced menu 4-15 4.6 Server Management menu 4-41 4.7 Event Logs menu 4-44 4.8 Boot menu 4-47 4.9 Monitor menu 4-50 4.10 Security menu 4-52 4.11 Tool menu 4-53 4.12 Exit menu 4-54 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    BIOS recovery is finished. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that 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: Z9PE-D8 WS
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    updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BUPDATER : 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support
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    starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D8 WS VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D8 WS VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO
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    select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and 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 Z9PE-D8 WS 4-7
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    BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9 0208 x64 12/14/2011 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. System Date System Time [Wed 10/19/2011] [15:07:28] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU power
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    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 the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options. 4.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-9
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    install ASMB card on the motherboard. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI
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    the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] to show BCLK Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-11
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    [Auto] This item allows users adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range 1.52V with 0.005V interval. Clock Spread Spectrum [Disabled] [Disabled] Enhances BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] For [EMI] control. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    [Auto] DRAM COMMAND Mode 1 Min=0.800V Max=1.520V Standard=By CPU Increment=0.005V =/-:Raise/Reduce Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay ] DRAM Write Latency 7 Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Use the scroll to view items. Primary . ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-13
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    15 with 1 interval. DRAM WRITE Latency [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 15 with 1 interval. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Confguration Socket specific CPU Information Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 CPU Information CPU Speed 64-bit 2000 MHz Supported Hyper Threading Active Processor Cores 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-15
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    - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Socket 2 CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2660 0 @ 2.20GHz CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-X Technology 206d6 613 2200 MHz 1200 MHz 8 Supported Supported L1 Data
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    per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] This item sets the number of cores to enable with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). [Enabled] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-17
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    . Configuration options: [Auto] [xAPIC] []x2APIC] 4.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Power Management Confguration Enable the power management features Power Technology [Custom] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
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    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 Z9PE-D8 WS 4-19
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    CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Page QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    ] [CLTT] [Disabled] [Enabled] [300 M] [Enabled] Support for Compatibility Revision ID(CRID) Functionality mentioned in Sandybridge bios spec →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [3 Way] [4 Way] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-21
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] Shows 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] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Present CPU IIO Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel(R) I/OAT DCA Support DCA Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable direct cache access support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] PCH Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Name Stepping SB Chipset Configuration PCH Compatibility RID Patsburg Support for PCH Compatibility 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    ] This item allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-25
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    2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Port1 SATA Port2 SATA Port3 SATA Port4 SATA Port5 SATA Port6 ST3500320AS(500GB) Not Present Not Present Not Present ASUS the onboard storage driver to enable advanced enable the Aggressive Link Power Management and support Staggered Spin-up. BIOS setup
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    Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Configuration Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-27
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    .00 PCI Option ROM Handling PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI option ROM to lanuch. PCI Common or disables PCI device to generate SERR#. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-29
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    ROM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy OpROM Support Launch Storage OpROM PCIE1 Option Rom PCIE2 Option Rom : [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE7 Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] This item enables or disables Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] USB3.0 Support ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-31
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    [Manual] [Auto] Device power-up delay in seconds [X] This item appears only when you set the Device power-up delay item to [Manual 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EHCI Controller 1/2 [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support. If we disable the EHCI Controller in BIOS
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    BIOS ACPI 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 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restrore AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On By PCIE Power On By Ring Power power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power event. Power On event. Power On Power On event. Power On By
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    computers should 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, etc. [VT speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-35
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    options: [1] [2] Flow Control [VT100] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through ] This item configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] . 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    -of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server LAN Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Onboard LAN Configuration [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-37
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    4.5.13 Marvell SATA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Marvell SATA Configuration Marvell Storage Controller Marvell Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    4.5.14 Onboard Devices Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration VIA to enable or disable Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging S. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-39
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    Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The
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    you install ASMB card on the motherboard. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. O/S Watchdog Timer [Disabled] If enabled, starts a BIOS timer which can only be Reset] [Power Down] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-41
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    Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. SEL Components [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of system a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    .1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration Address source [Previous State] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified Subnet mask. Gateway IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows to input Gateway IP address. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-43
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    . The Event Logs menu appears when the ASMB card is not installed on the motherboard. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings View System Event Log Log Press to view all system event logs. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling logging of System boot event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-45
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    occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiplt-event counter associated with the log entry is updated, specified as a numeric value in the range 1 to 255. METW [60] This item allows you may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Option #2 [Upon Request] [Force BIOS] [Enabled] [Endless PXE] [Disabled Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Setup Prompt Timeout [xx] [On] This item allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-47
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    BIOS services. [Always] D o not allow disable GA20; this optionis useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press
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    Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-49
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    234 V [Generic Mode] Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Use the scroll to view items. CPU 1/2; TR1 1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard component temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not
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    the onboard voltage regulators. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] This item 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 Z9PE-D8 WS 4-51
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    . Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select
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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 This item 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. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-53
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    4.12 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Discard Changes & Exit Save Changes & Reset Discard
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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 5.5 Marvell RAID utility 5-41 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    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 Z9PE-D8 WS 5-3
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    instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS supported by the Intel® C602
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    supported by the motherboard southbridge has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    , 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 RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management
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    is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 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 Z9PE-D8 WS 5-9
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    , select Yes from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Save Configuration? Yes No Initialize Clear
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    . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-11
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    A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00
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    2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #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 Z9PE-D8 WS
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    , 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 Configure Initialize Objects 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB
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    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 Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-15
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    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management Rebuild Check Consistency Vitual Drive(0) Initialze Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Initilize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between
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    manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Virtual Drives ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-17
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    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 Objects Rebuild 1 RBLD A00-01
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    BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #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-Check Consistency ASUS Z9PE-D8
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    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 0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Initialize
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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 Z9PE-D8 WS 5-21
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    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 Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects
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    to select the bootable virtual drive from the list, then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Bootable VDs(1):Current Boot VD 3. The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-23
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    an existing adapter and press . Select View/Update Parameters and press to display the adapter properties. 4. Select Disk WC, and then press to turn on the option. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive RAID
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    ATA connectors supported by the BIOS. Go to Advanced Menu > PCH SCU SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Confirm all the SATA hard disk drives you installed are correctly displayed, then reboot system. 4. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    ]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. 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
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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 Z9PE-D8 WS 5-27
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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. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default value indicates the
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    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 Z9PE-D8 WS 5-29
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    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
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    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 utility main menu. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-31
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    5.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as "Degraded" during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with
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    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 Z9PE-D8 WS 5-33
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    at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3. Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority
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    changes and exit the BIOS Setup. 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 . You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-35
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    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.
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    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 Z9PE-D8 WS 5-37
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    10: 64KB 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. 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    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 Z9PE-D8 WS 5-39
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    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
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    system user manual for the BIOS Setup (c) 2011 2011 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure->Select free disks HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks * ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Port ID : PD ID : Type : Status : Size : Feature Support ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-41
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    Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2011 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure->Select applications requiring large data transfers such as audio, video, and graphics. A smaller stripe size is better 32K] [64K] Gigabyte Rounding: In the event of a single physical disk failure in a RAID 1 virtual disk, Gigabyte
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    to delete and press . Select Delete and press . Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2011 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology Information HBA 0: Marvell 0 ID ├ Virtual : 0 8 ▶ ▶ Help Delete the selected virtual disk. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-43
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    the Master Boot Record (MBR) from the selected RAID array. 3. Press . The following warning message appears: Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Yes No Press to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility. 5-44 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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    23 6.8 Marvell Storage Utility installation 6-26 6.9 Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation 6-30 6.10 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation 6-33 6.11 VGA driver installation 6-36 6.12 Management applications and utilities installation 6-39 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press to enter the sub-menu. C60x INTEL RAID Driver C600 INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 32 bit (SCU RAID) Windows 64 bit (SCU RAID) Back Exit ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-3
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    , high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then
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    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. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-5
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    the list and click 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
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    Use the function keys listed below for more information driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press "OK" to continue. OK Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . 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.
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    3. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press . 4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-9
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    for the RAID card are installed to the system. 7. When asked if you will load additional 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. 6-10 Chapter
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    a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image 01, into a FAT32 USB drive. 5. Rename the 01 folder to CD Image. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-11
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    Installing SUSE 11 Linux 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
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    screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update 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 Z9PE-D8 WS 6-13
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    section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled
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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. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-15
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    section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections Software on the system. You need to manually install the privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled
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    the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-17
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    7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 8. When finished, press Finish to continue. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the ASUS MIO Audio card/ Realtek High Definition Audio to begin installation. 4. When the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver installation wizard appears, click Yes to start the installation. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-19
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    5. When the installation completes, click Yes, I want to restart my computer now to restart your computer before using the program. 6-20 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 Z9PE-D8 WS 6-21
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    Magni software on the system. You need to manually install the Marvell Magni software on a Windows operating system. To install the Marvell Magni driver: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The
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    to 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 3.0 to begin installation. 4. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-23
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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. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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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. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-25
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    installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Marvell Storage Utility Driver. To install the Marvell Storage Utility 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 drive
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    5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-27
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    7. Choose the destination folder to install and click Install to start the installation. 8. The programs you selected are being installed. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    9. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-29
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    section provides the instructions on how to install Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver. To install the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to
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    4. When the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-31
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    6. Click Finish to complete the installation and exit the wizard. 6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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. 4. When the Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-33
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    5. Click Modify to change custom setup and then click Next to continue. 6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    7. Click Install to begin installation. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-35
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    if you use the onboard VGA chipset. • You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The
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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 Z9PE-D8 WS 6-37
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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. 6-38 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    to run the support DVD. 6.12.2 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 Z9PE-D8 WS 6-39
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    the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.12.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. 6.12.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find
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    This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™/ NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards and NVIDIA® CUDA technology. Chapter 7: 7 Multiple GPU technology support
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    Chapter summary 7 7.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 7-3 7.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 7-7 7.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology 7-13 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd. com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least
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    only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the cards) 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately
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    graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com Go to continue to the VISION Engine Control Center Advanced View window. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-5
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    Graphics Settings > Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM Configuration. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the 1 display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 3 2 3 4 7-6 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support
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    graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-7
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    graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge 7-8 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support
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    to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4-Way SLI bridge ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-9
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    graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • If you are using a Triple SLI system, ensure to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under Windows® Vista™. The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by Windows
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    B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-11
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    the NVIDIA Control Panel. B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. 7-12 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology
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    cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the general installation steps remain the same. 1. Insert four Tesla computing processor card(s) into the PCIe x16_1, PCIe x16_2, PCIe x16_3, and PCIe x16_4 slot. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slot. ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-13
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    power connectors from the power supply to the Quadro graphics card and Tesla computing processor card(s). 3. Connect a display cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 4. Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers technology support
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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 Z9PE-D8 WS block diagram A-3 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS
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    A.1 Z9PE-D8 WS block diagram ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 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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    ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : Z9PE-D8 WS :2002+A1:2006+A11:2008 EN 60950-1 / A12:2011 EN 60065:2002 / A12:2011 2009/125/EC-ErP Directive Regulation (EC) No.
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