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    Motherboard Z9NA-D6 Series
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    Reserved. No part of this manual, including the 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
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    used in this guide xi Typography xi Z9NA-D6 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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    x8 link 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link 2-17 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link 2-17 2.5.7 PIKE slots 2-17 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Optional 2-18 2.5.9 Installing ASMB6 management board 2-19 2.5.10 Installing the audio card 2-19 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.7 Jumpers 2-22
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    4-31 4.4.13 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-34 4.4.14 ME Subsystem 4-34 4.4.15 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-35 4.4.16 Runtime Error Logging 4-35 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-36 4.5.1 System Event Log 4-37 4.5.2 BMC network configuration 4-38 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-39 4.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log
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    Contents Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-4 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6
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    .. 6-26 6.7 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation 6-29 6.8 Management applications and utilities installation 6-33 6.8.1 Running the support DVD 6-33 6.8.2 Drivers menu 6-33 6.8.3 Utilities menu 6-34 6.8.4 Make disk menu 6-34 6.8.5 Contact information 6-34 Appendix
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. viii
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    product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out
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    motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and
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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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    Z9NA-D6 Z9NA-D6C Processor / System Bus 2 * LGA 1356 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2400 product family QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A PCH Form Factor 12"x 9.9" ASUS Slot Location 1 6 1 * PCI-E5 x1 (X1 Gen2 Link), from C602 PCH; MIO supported Slot Location 2 1 * PCI-E4 x8
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    I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors SATA Controller Z9NA-D6 Z9NA-D6C Intel® C602-A: Intel® C602-A: 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) Intel® RSTe (for Windows (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & only
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    Out of Band Remote Management Z9NA-D6 Z9NA-D6C ASWM Enterprise Optional ASMB6-iKVM for KVM- over-Internet Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. ** Minimum
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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 Z9NA-D6 Series
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    1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Z9NA-D6 Series Cables Accessories SATA 6G cable SATA 3G cable SATA DOM USB power cable IO shield Standard Gift Box Pack 2 8 (Z9NA-D6) 4 (Z9NA-D6C) 1 1 Standard Bulk Pack --- -1 Support CD 1 1 Application CD ASWM
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    product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. Z9NA-D6 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports the latest Intel Xeon® processor E5-2400 product
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    support The Z9NA-D6 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server , the motherboard can support LRDIMM server system memory capacity. PCIe 3.0 The motherboard supports The motherboard supports motherboard supports the
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    USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically 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
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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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-20 2.7 Jumpers 2-22 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Z9NA-D6
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    cable plug or not. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-3
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    in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by the circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9NA-D6 ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-5
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    Z9NA-D6C 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4. COM port 5. Video Graphics Adapter port 6. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 7. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port Page 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 ASUS Z9NA-D6 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. SATA connectors-ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1-4 [Gray]) 3. SAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1-8 [Blue]) 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin
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    ® Xeon E5-2400 family processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will
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    2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to
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    and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-11
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    and then push the load lever (F) until it snaps into the retention tab. E F 8. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2-12
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with three (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual CPU1) DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 1 DIMMs X 2 DIMMs X X 3 DIMMs X X X • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Install the DIMMS starting from slot A1 (CPU1) and D1 (CPU2). •
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    2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1 1 DIMMs X 2 DIMMs X X 4 DIMMs X X X X 6 DIMMs X X X X X X 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    bundled in 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
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    hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
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    4 (slot location 2) provides one x4 Gen2 link to Intel C602 PCH. This slot supports various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link) The change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-17
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    PIKE RAID card (Optional) 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 the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Insert the PIKE RAID card into the PIKE RAID card
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    install an optional ASMB6 management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the ASMB6 header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB6 management 2.5.10 Installing the audio card 1. Locate the PCIE5 card slot on the motherboard and align the golden fingers of the audio card with the PCIE5 card
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    ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning
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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. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-21
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    2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system
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    / LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-23
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    4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility
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    . 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. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-25
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    2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
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    Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. 2. SATA connectors - ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1-4 [Gray]) Supported by Intel C602 PCH, ISAS 1-4 connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb
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    3. SAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1-8 [Blue]) 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. If
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    FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan
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    7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2, ISGPIO1, SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. • The PSGPIO 1/2 connectors
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    connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network
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    10. 24+8-pin EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for the SSI or ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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    (Disk on Module) device, when using an appropriate cable. You can also use this 4-pin connector to connect the PSU to enhance power by 12V. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-33
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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/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-35
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    2-36 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 Z9NA-D6
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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 Z9NA-D6 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
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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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    summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-36 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-39 4.7 Boot menu 4-41 4.8 Monitor menu 4-43 4.9 Security menu 4-44 4.10 Tool menu 4-45 4.11 Exit menu 4-46 ASUS Z9NA-D6
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    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 Z9NA-D6 4-3
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    fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0304 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 03/13/2012 Z9NA-D6-ASUS-0304.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE: [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2]
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    ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus , then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-5
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    the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9NA-D6 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9NA-D6 VER: 0204 DATE: 11/28/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS
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    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 Z9NA-D6 4-7
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    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 American
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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 Z9NA-D6 4-9
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    to set the system date, time, language, and security 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
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    - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Front Panel high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high
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    bit 2300 MHz Supported Hyper Threading Active Processor Core Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Server Class Hardware American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Socket 1 CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2470 CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor
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    prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-13
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    Local APIC mode [Auto] Allows you to select APIC mode. Configuration options: [Auto][x2APIC] [xAPIC] 4.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Power Management Configuration Power Technology [Custom] EIST [Enabled
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    power1 1.2 * Long Duration Short duration power limit 0 Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-15
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    4.4.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Page QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility -
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    Thermal Throtting Enable High Temp. Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 4096 MB (DDR3) Independent 1333 MHz Not Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-17
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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] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel(R) I/OAT DCA Support VGA Priority TargetVGA [Disabled] Enabled [Offboard] VGA From CPU 0 Enables/ priority between onboard and 1st offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-19
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep Sx [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] Mobile platforms support deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. SCU devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable Patsburg SCU devices. Configuration
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    Coherency Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NA-D6
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    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] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-23
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    PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] In case of multiple option roms (Legacy and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI option rom to lanuch.Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM] PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] The value is programmed into PCI latency timer register.
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    , Inc. Advanced PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI . Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled]
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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 PCIE1 Option Rom PCIE2 Option Rom PCIE3 Option Rom PCIE4 Option Rom PCIE5 Option Rom PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] [Enabled]
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    USB Devices: 1 Drive, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabled Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option command time-out. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-27
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    ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EHCI Controller 1/2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support. If we disable the EHCI Controller in BIOS > South Bridge > USB configuration, the USB device will all disable in OS. Configuration options
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    ] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-29
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable 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 AC Power Loss Power On By PCIE Power
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    of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console 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 [57600] [115200] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-31
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    capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [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] Enables or disables the console redirection feature
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    port. Configuration 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] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-33
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    4.4.13 Onboard LAN Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Onboard LAN Configuration INTEL W82574L OpROM1 INTEL W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] [PXE] Launch INTEL W82574L OpROM INTEL W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] This item launched INTEL W82574L OpROM1.
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    Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS Z9NA-D6
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    mgmt 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 Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BMC Firmware: O/S Watchdog
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    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 options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS Z9NA-D6 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 Lan1 Lan1 IP Address in BMC: Lan1 Subnet Mask in BMC: Lan1 Gateway Address in BMC: Lan1 MAC Address in BMC:
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    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 Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-39
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    When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows you to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event
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    Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Boot Configuration the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. CSM16 Module Version GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Enabled] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-41
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    on the screen depends on the 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 of network devices. Boot Option #1/#2/#3/#4 [SATA
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    Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor and displays the CPU and motherboard component temperatures. CPU FAN1/2 (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. +VTT_CPU Voltage, VCORE1/2 Voltage, you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that
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    The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits
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    , 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 . Check section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-45
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    allow 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 Changes & Exit Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Reset Exit system setup without saving
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    the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item is for launching the EFI Shell application from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-47
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    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 Z9NA-D6
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    motherboard supports the following RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install
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    instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C602 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section
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    SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA ASUS Z9NA-D6 5-5
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    two types of configurations: Easy and New. In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically. In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the Management Menu
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    MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 5-9
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    12. When finished setting the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(1s0).C0o9n2f3ig1u5r2e3dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENU
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    Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. Follow step 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 5-23
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    5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a
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    1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. 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 Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 5-27
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    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. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID
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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 Z9NA-D6 5-29
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    5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage
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    . 3. Press to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. 4. Press to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 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: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1.
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    hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you using Intel® Rapid Storage manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions ASUS Z9NA-D6 5-35
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    5.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Then click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Then click Next.
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    data. When you are finished, you will see the following screen in Volumes field and you can change related items in the Volume Properties field. ASUS Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 5-39
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    5.4.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you set to sent e-mail of the following events: Storage system information Storage system warnings Storage system errors 5-40 Chapter
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    This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 6: 6Driver installation
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    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 Z9NA-D6
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    6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1
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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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    Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write
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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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    Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 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 Z9NA-D6 6-13
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    Installing SUSE Linux 11 OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Press , then
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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 Z9NA-D6 6-15
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    on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows operating system. To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The
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    5. 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 Z9NA-D6 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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    system. You need to manually install the Intel® Network Connections Software on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel® Network Connections Software: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive
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    5. Click 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 Z9NA-D6 6-21
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    Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The
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    5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. ASUS Z9NA-D6 6-23
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    7. Click Install to start driver installation. 8. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS Z9NA-D6 6-25
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    to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD
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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 Z9NA-D6 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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    This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® 82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical
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    4. When the Intel® Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. 6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS Z9NA-D6 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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    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 . Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 6.8.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows
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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 Z9NA-D6 block diagram A-3 ASUS Z9NA-D6
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    A.1 Z9NA-D6 block diagram ASUS Z9NA-D6 A-3
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    A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
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    D-40880 Ratingen, Germany 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 * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed
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    OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z9NA-D6, Z9NA-D6C Conforms to the
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Motherboard
Z9NA-D6
Series