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    Z9PR-D16 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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    Safety information viii About this guide x Z9PR-D16 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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    Contents 4.4.8 Trusted Computing 4-27 4.4.9 ACPI Settings 4-28 4.4.10 WHEA Configuration 4-28 4.4.11 APM setting 4-29 4.4.12 Serial Port Console Redirection 4-30 4.4.13 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-33 4.4.14 ME Subsystem 4-34 4.4.15 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-34 4.4.16 Runtime Error
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    installation 6-28 6.8 Management applications and utilities installation 6-32 6.8.1 Running the support DVD 6-32 6.8.2 Drivers menu 6-32 6.8.3 Utilities menu 6-33 6.8.4 Make disk menu 6-33 6.8.5 Contact information 6-33 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PR-D16 block diagram A-3 vi
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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. vii
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    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 • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii
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    Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http://support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com ix
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    guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports provides instructions for ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS
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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-D16 specifications summary Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory Fan Speed Control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) Rack Optimized (Dedicated for Rack) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Voltage Capacity Memory Type
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    Z9PR-D16 specifications summary Storage Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment SATA Controller 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®
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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-D16
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    ASUS® Z9PR-D16 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD Motherboard User Guide Documentation ASMB6-iKVM User Guide Packing
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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-D16 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product
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    III technology 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-D16 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 2-8 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-D16
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    or not plugged. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. ASUS Z9PR-D16 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 ASUS Z9PR-D16 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 LEDs 1. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 2. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) 3. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) 4. Location LED (3-pin LOCLED2) Page 2-8 2-14
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    (20-1 pin PANEL1) 14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 2-37 ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-7
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    will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover
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    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 Z9PR-D16 E C D 2-9
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    5. Push the left load lever (F) to lift the load plate (G). F G 6. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is 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
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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 retention tab (M). M L ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-11
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    11. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT
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    to just about the proper tightness to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. 4. Connect the fan connector to the CPU_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-13
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    section. 1 CPU Configuration (must on CPU1) A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and E1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs with
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    2 DIMMs P 4 DIMMs P P 8 DIMMs P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 2 CPU Configuration E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 1 DIMM P 2 DIMMs P 4 DIMMs P P 8 DIMMs P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P ASUS Z9PR-D16 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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    drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, resulting to an unstable system and an inoperable card. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-17
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    for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCIE6 slot provides one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1. 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 3, 4, 5, and 7 slots provide one
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    x8 link) 1 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-D16 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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    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. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. ASUS Z9PR-D16 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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    not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-23
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    2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1/ LAN_SW2/ LAN_SW3/ LAN_SW4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L
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    use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. 5 M��E��fi�rm��w��a�re��f�o�r�c�e�r�e�c�o�v�e�r�y��s�e�t�ti�n�g��(3�-�p�i�n�M��E�_�R��C�V�R��1�) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-25
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    6 D��D�R�3��th��e�rm��a�l�e�v�e�n��t �s�e�t�ti�n�g��(3�-�p�i�n�D��IM��M�T��R�I�P�1�) This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN) This jumper allows you to enable(default) or disable the ASMB6. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Blinking Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection Orange 100 Mbps connection Green 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-27
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    2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) Supported by the Intel® 602 Chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s
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    , PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE Serial Attached SCSI (PSAS) connectors that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-29
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    , USB56; A-Type USB7) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB78. 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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    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 caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-31
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    SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. The PSGPIO 1 and PSGPIO 2 connectors only functions when you install an ASUS PIKE RAID card. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-33
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    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 ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    LAN34_LED1) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-35
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    13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to
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    . 5. Locator Button/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-D16 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-D16
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    jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Z9PR-D16 3-3
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    3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2008 Server: 1. Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, and then click Shut Down. 2. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4:
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    4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-36 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-40 4.7 Boot menu 4-42 4.8 Monitor menu 4-45 4.9 Security menu 4-46 4.10 Tool menu 4-49 4.11 Exit menu 4-49 ASUS Z9PR-D16
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    in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-3
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    to the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9PR-D16 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0208 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE
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    to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-5
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    updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PR-D16 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PR-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO
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    4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-7
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    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date
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    not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-9
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    4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server
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    CPU Information Socket 2 Not Present CPU Speed 64-bit 2300 MHz Supported Hyper Threading Active Processor Core Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Server Class F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-11
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    Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache 206d6 619 2300 MHz 1200 MHz 8 Supported Supported Supported 32 kB x 6 32 kB x 6 256 kB x 6 15360 kB →←: Select to [Enabled] allows legacy operating system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled]
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    . Advanced CPU Power Management Configuration Power Technology [Custom] EIST [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] CPU C3 Report [Disabled] item allows you to enable/disable Intel SpeedStep. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-13
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    Turbo Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] This item allows you to change P-STATE Coordination type. Configuration options: [HW_ALL] [SW_ALL] [SW_ANY] CPU C3
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    )] [8.0 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] QPI Link0s [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link0p [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-15
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    ] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [CLTT] [Disabled] [Enabled] [300 M] [Disabled] Support for compatibility Revision ID(CRID) Functionality mentioned in Sandybridge bios spec. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2
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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 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-17
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    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 No Snoop Optimization [Disabled] [Enabled] [Offboard] VGA From CPU 0 [VC1] Enables/Disables Intel(R) I/O Acceleration
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    Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] Mobile platforms support deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] Allows enable/disable High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-19
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    [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] AHCI supports staggered spin-up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-21
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    Megatrends, Inc. Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Enable or Disable 64bit capable Devices to be Decoded in Above 4G Address Space (Only if system supports 64 bit PCI Decoding).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] Value to be programmed into PCI latency timer
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    : 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] [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-23
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    PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy 0pROM Support Launch Storage 0pROM PCIE3 Option Rom PCIE4 Option Rom PCIE5 Option Rom PCIE6 Option Rom PCIE7 Option Rom PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] [Enabled]
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    . Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. This is the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature. VT and VT-d support must be enabled before using this feature. Install a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on the motherboard to enal the Intel® TXT(LT) Hardware Support.. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-25
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    driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Hardware Delays and Time-outs USB
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    [Enabled] Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. TPM Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-27
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    Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture
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    generating a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-29
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    for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [ you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto
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    options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-31
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    only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8
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    ] Enables or disables Intel LAN4 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] INTEL W82574L OpROM4 [Disabled] This item launches INTEL W82574L OpROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-33
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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 FW Status Value : ME FW State : ME FW Operation State: ME FW Error Code: ME Ext FW Status value:
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    will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. IPSEC Certificate [Enabled] Support to Enables/Disables the IPSEC certificate for Ikev. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. IPv6 Delay Time 0 Set seconds of delay before IPv6 PXE Boot. Default 0 seconds. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-35
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    4.5 Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu displays the server management status, and allows you to change the settings. The Server Mgmt menu appears only when you install ASMB card on the motherboard. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event
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    , On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-37
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    4.5.2 BMC network configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC network configuration DM_LAN1 DM_LAN1 IP Address in BMC: DM_LAN1 Subnet Mask in BMC: DM_LAN1 Gateway Address in BMC : DM_LAN1 MAC Address in BMC: DM_LAN1 Address Source in BMC:
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    4.6 Event Logs menu The Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log View System Event
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    ] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press to view all system event logs. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-41
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    logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] D o not allow disable GA20. This option is useful when any RT code is
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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 order and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-43
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    CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings. Launch CSM [Always] This option allows you to enable or disable the launch of CSM. Configuration options: [Always] [Never] Boot Option filter [Legacy only] This option allows you to
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    output through the onboard voltage regulators. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-45
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    4.9 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. ���S�e�l�e�c�t�t�h�e��A�d�m��
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    Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-47
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    Internal FV [Always Execute] Configuration options: [Always Execute] Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute] Configuration options: [Always Execute] [Always Deny] [Allow Execute] [Defer Execute] [Deny Execute] [Query User] Key Management This item only appears when you set the Secure
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    values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-49
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    Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you to restore/load defaults values for all the 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 SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows 5-35 ASUS Z9PR-D16
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    first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. Move the jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID. ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-3
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    the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during
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    (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA ODD ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-5
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    of configurations: Easy Configuration : In this type, the virtual 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 using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the Management Menu
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    MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9PR-D16 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-D16 5-9
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    12. When you have finished configuring the selected virtual drive, select Accept from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(1s0).C0o9n2f3ig1u5r2e3dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENU
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    Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. Follow steps 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-11
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    5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and
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    #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-13
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    3. Press to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status
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    Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-15
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    3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press to start initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive
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    5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-17
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    3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . When prompted, press to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize 0 ONLIN A00-00
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    StripSz Status Configure Initialize 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-19
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    3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure
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    prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-21
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    5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration
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    Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 3. The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-23
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    5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a
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    RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 sets from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To use onboard SATA ports: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. 3. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-25
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    . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. 5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-27
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    6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for
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    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-D16 5-29
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    5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious 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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    . 3. Press to reset the RAID set drives. A confirmation message appears. 4. Press to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-31
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    5.3.5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and then press . The following warning message appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the
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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-D16 5-33
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    5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. To set the boot array in the BIOS: To be able to boot from the hard disk, create at least one bootable
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    ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter . You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS Z9PR-D16 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-D16 5-37
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    5.4.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2 From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to
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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-D16 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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    Chipset 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-D16
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    or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the ASUS Z9PR-D16 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 Z9PR-D16 6-5
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    and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue. finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select
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    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 Z9PR-D16 6-7
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    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. Press + + to switch to the command
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    ® OS installation CD. 2. Press to edit options. 3. Entering the following command at the boot: linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press . ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-9
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    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 5. You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press . Driver Disk Sou8rce
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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. ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-11
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    Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with 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 file into the
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    OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press . ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-13
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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. 6-14 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 Chipset Device Software from the menu. 4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-15
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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. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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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. ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-17
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections Software on the system. You need to manually install the . • If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE
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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. ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-19
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    8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. 6-20 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 ASPEED AST2300 Display Driver to begin installation. 4. When the ASPEED Graphics installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-21
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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. 6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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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. ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-23
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers on the system. You need to manually install the Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    DVD 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 Z9PR-D16 6-25
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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. 6-26 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 Z9PR-D16 6-27
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the
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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. ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-29
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    6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. 6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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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. ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-31
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    you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.8.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers
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    menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.8.4 Make disk menu The the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-33
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    6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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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-D16 block diagram A-3 ASUS Z9PR-D16
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    A.1 Z9PR-D16 block diagram ASUS Z9PR-D16 A-3
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    A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
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    11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online Support +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No.508
  • Asus Z9PR-D16 | User Guide - Page 192
    Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00
  • Asus Z9PR-D16 | User Guide - Page 193
    Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Online Support +48-225718033 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web site http://ru
  • Asus Z9PR-D16 | User Guide - Page 194
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : Z9PR-D16, Z9PR-D16/DDR3 TESTER conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC
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