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    Motherboard Z9PA-D8 Series
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    purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS
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    information viii About this guide x Z9PA-D8 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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    down function 3-4 3.2.2 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
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    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 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID
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    5-32 5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage support DVD 6-35 6.9.2 Drivers menu 6-35 6.9.3 Utilities menu 6-36 6.9.4 Make disk menu 6-36 6.9.5 Contact information 6-36 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PA-D8 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z9PA-D8C
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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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    Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the
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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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    Z9PA-D8 series specifications summary Model Name Processor Support Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory FAN speed control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) Rack Optimized (Dedicate for Rack) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Voltage Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Expansion Slots Total
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    H/W RAID card ASUS PIKE 9230 4-port SATA 6G RAID card 2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 Management port Aspeed AST2300 16MB (continued on the next page) Z9PA-D8C Intel® C602-A Chipset: 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s, 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (for Windows only) (Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10
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    CPU Temperature FAN RPM Z9PA-D8 Z9PA-D8C 1 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V power connector (95W or below CPU only) 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V + 8-pin SSI 12V power connector (Support both ATX to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. ** Minimum requirement of ATX Power
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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 Z9PA-D8
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    ASUS® Z9PA-D8 Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS cable SATA 3G cable Application CD Support CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD Documentation Motherboard User Guide Packing Qty. Standard Gift Box
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    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. Z9PA-D8 to support 4 channel DDR3 memory (4 DIMM for CPU). Intel Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family supports Intel
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    LAN Solution This motherboard features the built-in dual server class Intel® Gigabit LAN ports, which helps reduce CPU usage, thus increasing throughput to achieve highlyreliable network connections, outstanding performance, and better support for diverse operating systems. Intel® 82574L chipset is
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    2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for rear panel - two USB 3.0 speed connectivity. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-30 ASUS Z9PA-D8
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    from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-3
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    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 installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9PA-D8 ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-5
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    Z9PA-D8C 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2-8 2-13 Onboard LEDs 1. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 2. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) 3. DIMM Warning LED (ERR_DIMMA1~H1) 4. CATT (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin EATX12V2 ) 10. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) 11
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    /transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU
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    (B) until it is released from the retention tab. A B To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever 3. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to
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    on the top‑right corner of the socket. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I). I H 2-10 Chapter
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    8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. K J 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M). M L ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-11
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    If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 12. Install a compatible CPU heatsink and fan for each CPU socket. 13. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. DO NOT forget to connect the
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    3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Install the DIMMs starting from slot A1 (CPU1) and E1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS Z9PA-D8
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    2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs P 2 DIMMs P 4 DIMMs P P 8 DIMMs P P P P 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs P 4 DIMMs P P 8 DIMMs P P P P 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS Z9PA-D8
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    settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need
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    and auto switches to x8 link if PCIE1/3 is occupied. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI slot location 3) slots provide one x8 Gen3 link to CPU1. These slots support VGA Cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6
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    (slot 3) 1 (slot 2) Slot Description PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link), MIO-892 supported PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link)(Audio switch to x8 Link if slot 6 is occupied) -E x8 (x4 Gen2 Link) 2.5.7 PIKE slots (Z9PA-D8 SKU only) The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily.
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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 card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-19
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    2.5.9 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB6 management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the ASMB6 header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. 2.5.10 Installing the audio card 1. Locate the MIO card slot on the
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    status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The system initiation finishes. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. • Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for
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    warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs function only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. 4. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 2-22 Chapter
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    5. Q-Code LED (LED1) The Q-Code LED provides you a 2-digit display that shows the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for more details. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-23
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    cache as ram for PEI phase(CACHE_ENABLED_POST_CODE) CPU Early init.(CPU_EARLY_INIT_POST_CODE) initializes South bridge for . Memory Init. Done Other config. After RC end Memory already installed. CPU Init. CPU Init. CPU Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next page) 2-
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    CPU Init Driver Init. AMI USB Driver Init. AMI USB Driver Init. Legacy Option ROM Init. Reset system USB hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM configuration reset IDE, AHCI Init. IDE, AHCI Init. IDE, AHCI Init. IDE, AHCI Init. BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start BIOS ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-25
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    the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause
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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 Z9PA-D8 2-27
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    4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility
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    . 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 Z9PA-D8 2-29
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    2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connector 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2. DM_LAN 1 (RJ-45) port (Z9PA-D8 SKU only). This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub for dedicated BMC Mamagement function. Refer to the
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    drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SAS hard disks installed. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-31
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    USB34 and USB56, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-33
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    6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO1, 8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2) 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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    7. 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 . Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-35
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    pin EATX12V1 , 8-pin EATX12V2) These connectors are for the SSI or ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these up. • DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8+8-pin power plugs when using 115W or above CPU; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use of a PSU with a higher
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    10. 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 DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-37
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    System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns
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    . 5. Locator Button/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 Z9PA-D8 2-39
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    2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Chapter 3:
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS Z9PA-D8
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    on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with "green" standards or hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Z9PA-D8 3-3
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    , select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the computer. 3. Tick Planned. 4. If necessary, key in comments. 5. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system to sleep mode or
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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 4-35 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-38 4.7 Boot menu 4-40 4.8 Monitor menu 4-43 4.9 Security menu 4-44 4.10 Tool menu 4-46 4.11 Exit menu 4-46 ASUS Z9PA-D8
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    the BIOS recovery is finished. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS Z9PA-D8
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    the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9PA-D8 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 3005 Folder Info
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    you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].ROM where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-5
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PA-D8 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/04/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PA-D8 VER: 0206 DATE: 08/04/2012 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during
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    > and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-7
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    Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 3002 x64 06/29
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    displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-9
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    the system date, time settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 3002 x64 06/29/2012
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    Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Configuration CPU Power CPU Confguration Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 Not Present Enter to view socket soecific CPU Information. CPU Speed 64-bit 2000 MHz Supported (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-11
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    CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2650 @ 2.00GHz CPU Signature 206d6 Microcode Patch 616 Max CPU Speed 2000 MHz Min CPU Speed 1200 MHz Processor Cores 8 Intel HT Technology Supported Intel VT-X Technology Supported options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    ] Turbo Mode [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] CPU C3 Report [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] CPU C7 Report [Disabled] Package C State limit [C6 Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Intel SpeedStep. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-13
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    : [HW_ALL] [SW_ALL] [SW_ANY] CPU C3 Report [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable CPU C3(ACPI C2) report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows limit 0 Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed Link0p [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-15
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    ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Compatibility RID [Enabled] Support for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandy Bridge BIOS specification. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Mode [Independent] Select the mode for
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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 Z9PA-D8 4-17
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    CPU IIO Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel(R) I/OAT DCA Support VGA Priority TargetVGA [Disabled] [Enabled] [Offboard] VGA From CPU ] DCA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable DCA support. Configuration
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    RID GbE Controller Patsburg Support for PCH Compatibility 06 , Inc. PCH Compatibility RID [Disabled] Support for PCH compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled in S4 and S5] Mobile platforms support deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only.
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    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] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS
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    the default setting [AHCI Mode]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] AHCI supports staggered spin-up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-21
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    Subsystem Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.02 PCI Common Settings PCI Latency Timer VGA Palette Snoop PERR# device to load RT32 image. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Link Training
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    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 Disabled] [Enabled] PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This item 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] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-25
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    . 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] Rear
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    . Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 only (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)] [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-27
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 APM setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 ) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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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 Z9PA-D8 4-29
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    None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT-UTF8 Combo Key support [Enabled] Enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] The settings specify if BootLoader is selected than
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    Management Services ( Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote 115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for
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    disables Intel LAN2 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] INTEL W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] This item launched INTEL W82574L OpROM2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    : ME FW State : ME FW Operation State: ME FW Error Code: ME Ext FW Status value: BIOS Booting Mode: Cores Disabled: ME FW SKU Information: End-of-POST Status: 2.1.5.73 0xf0345 SPS ME FW to enable or disable the serial port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-33
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Megatrends, Inc. O/S Watchdog Timer [Disabled] If enabled, starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after Down] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-35
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    reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static . Gateway IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows you to key in Gateway IP address. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-37
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    or view the event log settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log View options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    ] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press to view all system event logs. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-39
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    - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows ] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] D o not allow disable GA20.
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    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 ports and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-41
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    [Legacy OpROM] For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch. Configuration options: [UEFI OpROM] [Legacy OpROM] 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature TR1 Temperature TR2 Temperature CPU FAN1 Speed CPU CPU and motherboard component temperatures. CPU automatically detects and displays the speed of CPU fans, front fans, and rear fan configure the ASUS Smart Fan
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    Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Password Description If you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password
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    you to configure the Secure Boot Policy extended options. Key Management This sub-section contains parameters that allow you to configure the Key Management settings. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-45
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    the submenu. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced 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
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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 Z9PA-D8 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 SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows 5-35 ASUS Z9PA-D8
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    supports the following RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install
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    the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Advanced
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    to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip the utility. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA ODD. 3. The utility main Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R
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    drive parameters are set automatically. New Configuration : In this type, you manually set the virtual drive parameters. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management
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    is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9PA-D8 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 Z9PA-D8 5-9
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    , select Yes from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Save Configuration? Yes No Initialize Clear
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    press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-11
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    A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00
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    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check >. 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
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    , select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize Objects 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB
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    Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects
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    the pop-up menu, and then press to start initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check
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    manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Virtual Drives ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-17
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    to rebuild, press . When prompted, press to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize 0 ONLIN A00-00 Objects Rebuild 1 RBLD A00-01
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    and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency CC Of VD(s) Use Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-19
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    Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure 0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Initialize
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    prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-21
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    Configure > Clear Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects
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    press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add 3. The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-23
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    5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive RAID = 0
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    Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To use onboard SATA ports: 1. Install all the 2. Turning on the system. During POST, press . to enter BIOS. Go to Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration > SATA Mode, then press <
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    POST, press + to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume [ MAIN MENU ] 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
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    5.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-27
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    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 volume capacity that you want and press . The default
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    ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 8. Press to create the recovery set and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have
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    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 Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright
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    internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press . The following screen appears. [ 4. Press to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-31
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    >. 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 utility main menu. 5.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA
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    Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-33
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    be able to boot from the hard disk, create at least one bootable array. 1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3. Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority
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    icon to display the main menu. Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system. You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS Z9PA-D8 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,
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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 Z9PA-D8 5-37
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    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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    disk drives.Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen
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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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    HECI Driver 6-24 6.6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.1 installation.. 6-25 6.7 Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation 6-28 6.8 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation 6-31 6.9 Management applications and utilities installation 6-35 ASUS Z9PA-D8
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    keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press to enter the sub-menu. C600 INTEL RAID Driver C600 INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 32 bit (SCU RAID) Windows 64 bit (SCU RAID) Back Exit ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-3
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    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 disk. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. To create a RAID driver disk in Red in the support DVD: For LSI MegaRAID Driver \Drivers\C600 LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux 3. Eject the floppy disk. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-5
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    During Windows® Server 2008 OS 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
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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 Z9PA-D8 6-7
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    boot: linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2 3. 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 4. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . Insert
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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 commands when using a Legacy floppy. mkdir /mnt/driver mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/driver cd /mnt/driver sh replace_ahci.sh reboot ASUS Z9PA-D8 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
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    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 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 Z9PA-D8 6-11
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    for the RAID card are installed to the system. 7. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 6-12 Chapter
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    a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image 01, into a FAT32 USB drive. 5. Rename the 01 folder to CD Image. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-13
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    SUSE Linux 11 OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the
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    below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy Other device OK Back 6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-15
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® . 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in
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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 Z9PA-D8 6-17
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    8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3. Click the Intel® Network Connections Software to begin installation. 4. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-19
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    5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    7. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. 8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-21
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    instructions on how to install the ASPEED 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 EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the ASPEED AST2300 / AST1300 Display Driver to begin installation. 4.
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    5. Click Install to start driver installation. 6. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-23
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    Intel® C600 MEI NULL HECI Driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C600 MEI NULL HECI Driver on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® C600 MEI NULL HECI Driver on a Windows operating system. To install the drivers: 1. Restart the computer, and then
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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 3.1 to begin installation. 4. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS Z9PA-D8 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 Z9PA-D8 6-27
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    section provides the instructions on how to install Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver. To install the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to
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    4. When the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-29
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    6. Click Finish to complete the installation and exit the wizard. 6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. 3. Click Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-31
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    4. When the Intel® PRO Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. 6-32 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 Z9PA-D8 6-33
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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. 6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    EXE to run the support DVD. 6.9.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-35
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    supports. Click an item to install. 6.9.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. 6.9.5 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 Z9PA-D8 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z9PA-D8C block diagram A-4 ASUS Z9PA-D8
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    A.1 Z9PA-D8 block diagram ASUS Z9PA-D8 A-3
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    A.2 Z9PA-D8C block diagram A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
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    +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, Chundong Road
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    Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. No. 150, LI-TE RD., ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : Z9PA-D8, Z9PA-D8C, Z9PA-D8
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Z9PA-D8
Series