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    Motherboard Z9PR-D12 Series
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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 Z9PR-D12 series 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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    Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Menu items 4-9 4.2.4 Submenu
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    4-22 4.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-23 4.4.7 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration 4-26 4.4.8 USB Devices Configuration 4-35 4.4.16 Runtime Error Logging 4-36 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-37 4.5.1 System Event Log 4-38 4.5.2 BMC Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-4 v
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    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 5-35 5.4.1 Creating Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers 6-25 6.6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation.. 6-26 6.7 Intel
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    6.8.1 6.8.2 6.8.3 6.8.4 6.8.5 Running the support DVD 6-33 Drivers menu 6-33 Utilities menu 6-34 Make disk menu 6-34 Contact information 6-34 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PR-D12 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z9PR-D12C block diagram A-4 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 staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician
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    setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities
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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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    Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Processor Support / System Bus 2 * Socket 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family QPI 6.4/ 7.2/ 8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A PCH Form Factor EEB, 12" x 13" ASUS Fan Speed V Features Control Rack
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    Z9PR-D12 series specifications summary Model Name Storage SATA Controller Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C Intel® C602-A: 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10)
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series
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    the following items. Z9PR-D12 series I/O Shield 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 1 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1 1 (Z9PR-D12 only) 1pc
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    1.3 Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS2xxxxxxxx as shown in the figure below. Z9PR-D12 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product
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    The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C602 chipset, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 1-5
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    detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool
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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 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
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    install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 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. Unplug the chassis power cord before
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9PR-D12 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-5
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    Z9PR-D12C 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Socket 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR3 sockets 3. PCI Express x8 / PCI setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. ME firmware force port Page 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-7
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    Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1-2 [Blue]; 7-pin SATA3G 3-6 [Black]) 2. SAS connectors-ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1-4 [Gray]) 3. SAS connectors- PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1-8 [Light Blue]) 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 5.
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    LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
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    left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. A B To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever 3. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow
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    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 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-11
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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). K J 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the M retention tab (M). L 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 2-13
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    8GB* UDIMMs or 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. 1 CPU Configuration (must on • • • • • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and C1
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    B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 F1 G1 H1 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 2-15
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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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    change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, resulting to an unstable system and an inoperable card. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
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    ) The onboard PCIE2 slot provides one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1 and auto switches to x8 link if PCIE3 is occupied. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link) The onboard PCIE 1, 3, and 4 slots provide one x8 Gen3 link to
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    x8 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link) 2.5.6 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 2-19
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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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    , ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) (Z9PR-D12 only) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-21
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    3. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 4. Location LED (LOCLED2) This LED allows you to know the server location. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-23
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    controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1/ LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 2-25
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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. 2-26 Chapter 2:
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    2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Z9PR-D12 Z9PR-D12C 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. DM_LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-27
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    DM_LAN1 port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link Orange Linked Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED DM LAN port LAN port LED indications
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    -4 [Gray]) Supported by the Intel® C602-A PCH Supported by the ASUS® PIKE Card, these connectors are for the SAS signal cables for SAS hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SAS hard disks installed. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
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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. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    , 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 on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-31
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    8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin PSGPIO1/2, 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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    (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 Z9PR-D12 Series 2-33
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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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    12. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-35
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    System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1) System power LED turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns
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    . 5) Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 2-37
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    2-38 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 Z9PR-D12 Series
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    system then runs the power-on self-test or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 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, put the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up
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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 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.5 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 Z9PR-D12 Series
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    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 Z9PR-D12 Series 4-3
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    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: Z9PR-D12 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0208 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 10/18/2011 Z9PR-D12.ROM File Infor
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    you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].ROM where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-5
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    for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PR-D12 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PR-D12 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the
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    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 Z9PR-D12 Series 4-7
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    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 American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9 0202
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    Enter>. 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 4.2.6 General Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-9
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    the system date, time settings. 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 American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9 0103
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    ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 4-11
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    Socket 1 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.60GHz CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-X Technology Intel SMX Technology L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache 206d5 513 2600 MHz 1200 MHz 8 Supported Supported Supported
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    Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Power Technology [Custom] This item allows you to enable [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Intel SpeedStep. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-13
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    Duration Short duration power limit 0 Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Page QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-15
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    : Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Compatibility RID [Enabled] Support for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandy Bridge BIOS specification. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Mode [Independent] Select
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 4-17
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    Not Present Present 40096 MB Indep Not Present CPU2 DIMM 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
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    & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCH Compatibility RID [Disabled] Support for PCH compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep Launch Storage Oprom is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-19
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    you set Intel(R) VT-d to [Enabled]. Coherency Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options
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    Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility, or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise from the Serial ATA supports staggered spin-up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
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    automatically detects and displays Device 1-4. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Device1 Device2 Device3 Device4 Not Present Not F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] In case of multiple option roms PCI device to load RT32 image. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-23
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    Help F2: Previous Values 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
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    Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy 0pROM Support Launch Storage 0pROM PCIE1 Option Rom PCIE2 options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-25
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    2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel TXT(LT-SX) Hardware Support CPU:TXT Feature Chipset:TXT Feature Supported Supported Intel TXT(LT-SX)Configuration TXT Support Disabled Intel TXT(LT-SX)Dependencies The following must be supported and enabled. VT-d Support VT Support TPM Support
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    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] Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-27
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    Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EHCI Controller 1/2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support. If we disable the EHCI Controller in BIOS > South Bridge > USB configuration, the USB device will all disable in
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    Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Enabled to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-29
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    or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.11 APM setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restore Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-31
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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] description of the Console Redirection Settings item under COM1 for details. 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [VT100] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/ Xoff] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-33
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    LAN Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Onboard LAN Configuration Intel LAN ROM Type Intel LAN1 Enable LAN1 Option ROM Support Intel LAN2 Enable LAN2 Option ROM Support [PXE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Launch
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    4.4.14 ME Subsystem Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME BIOS Interface Version 1.2 ME Subsystem Help. ME Version ME the serial port mode. Configuration options: [Standard Serial Port Mode] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-35
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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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    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. O/S Watchdog Timer [Disabled] If enabled, starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Down] ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-37
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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 reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC network configuration DM_LAN1 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration Address source [Previous State] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS address. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-39
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    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 options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 4-41
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    options. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. CSM16 Module Version GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always]
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    number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Set the booting allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-43
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    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 CPU2 automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the password when prompted. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-45
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    the submenu. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main 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
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    you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Discard a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load optimized defaults. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 4-47
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    device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item is for launching the EFI Shell application from one of the available filesystem devices. 4-48 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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 SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Advanced
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    SATA connectors supported by the drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the 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 Z9PR-D12 Series
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    drive parameters are set automatically. New Configuration : In this type, 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 , SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 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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    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 Z9PR-D12 Series
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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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    17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10. 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 Z9PR-D12 Series
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    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 Objects Rebuild Check
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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 Drives ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 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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    then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency CC Of VD(s) Use Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 5-19
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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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    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 The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 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. RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive RAID = 0
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    Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To use onboard SATA ports: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Turning on the system. During POST, press . to enter BIOS. Go to Advanced 3. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 5-25
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    display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
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    press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 5-27
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    RAID 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 screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 5-29
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    main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Level Drives RAID0(Stripe
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    Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Member Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset. [↑↓]-Previous/Next to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 5-31
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    array with other installed non-RAID disks. To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk: 1. At the prompt, press + to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility. 2. If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt to rebuild the RAID. Press
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 5-33
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    Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. To set the boot array in the BIOS: To be able to boot from the hard disk, create at least one bootable array. 1. Reboot the system and press
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    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 click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 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. 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. Click Next. • If
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    Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties. ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series 5-37
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    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 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 5-39
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    5.4.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system
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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 6-22 6.5 Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers 6-25 6.6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation.. 6-26 6.7 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation 6-29 6.8 Management applications and utilities installation 6-33 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
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    select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press to enter the sub-menu. C600 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 6-3
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    Windows 7 64 bit Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit RHEL 4 UP7 32 bit RHEL 4 UP7 64 bit RHEL 4 UP8 32 bit RHEL 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
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 6-5
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    installation To install the RAID controller driver 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
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    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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 6-13
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    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
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 6-15
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    instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows operating system. To install the Intel the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. 4. The Intel(R) Chipset
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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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    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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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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    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 Z9PR-D12 Series 6-25
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    instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel 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
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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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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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    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 Z9PR-D12 Series 6-29
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    4. When the Intel® PRO 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 Z9PR-D12 Series 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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    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 Z9PR-D12 Series 6-33
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    supports. Click an item to install. 6.8.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. 6.8.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide
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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 Z9PR-D12 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z9PR-D12C block diagram A-4 ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series
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    A.1 Z9PR-D12 block diagram ASUS Z9PR-D12 Series A-3
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    A.2 Z9PR-D12C block diagram 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 : Z9PR-D12 :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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