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Motherboard Z9PE-D16 -10G Series - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 3
guide...x Z9PE-D16-10G 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 18 2.5.8 Installing the ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-20 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 4
3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut 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 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 5
10G Configuration 4-32 4.4.14 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-33 4.4.15 ME Subsystem 4-33 4.4.16 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-34 4.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Support 4-40 4.6.3 View System Event Log 4-40 4.7 Boot menu 4-41 4.8 Monitor menu 4-44 4.9 Security menu 4-45 4.10 Tool menu 4-48 4.11 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 6
6-27 6.7 Management applications and utilities installation 6-29 6.8 Running the Support DVD 6-29 6.9 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 6-33 6.10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation 6-34 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 Z9PE-D16-10G Series block diagram A-3 vi - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 7
and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. vii - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 8
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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 9
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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 10
guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 11
note 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 a task - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 12
Z9PE-D16-10G Series Specifications Summary Model Name Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor Fan Speed Control Rack Ready ASUS Features (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Voltage Memory Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-E Slots Slot - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 13
CPU Temperature FAN RPM Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL Z9PE-D16-10G/SINGLE Intel® C602-A: 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports; 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) LSI® MegaRAID driver support software RAID 0, 1 &10) (Linux/Windows) Optional kits***: ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 14
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. This chapter contains the following sections: 1.1 Welcome!...1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 Z9PE-D16-10G Series - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 17
ASUS® Z9PE-D16-10G Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD Motherboard User Guide Documentation ASMB6-iKVM User Guide - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 18
number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 19
, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 1-5 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 20
efficient operation. PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I/O solutions. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation efforts and - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 21
Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 22
the following sections: 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-21 2.7 Jumpers...2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-32 Z9PE-D16-10G Series - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 23
or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-3 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 24
2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI EEB 2011 1.0 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 25
2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-5 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 26
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(3 pin BMC10G_SW1) Page 2-9 2-14 2-18 2-18 Page 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 Page 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-7 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 28
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. PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) 3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB10) 4. CPU, front, and rear fan - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 29
mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 family processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-9 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 30
2. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is A released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. B Load lever 3. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 31
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 Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-11 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 32
8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). K J 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention M tab (M). L 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 33
. 12. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-13 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 34
Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and B1 (light blue). • - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 35
P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_H1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs P 4 DIMMs P P 8 DIMMs P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-15 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 36
the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 37
drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-17 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 38
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1. These slots support VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 39
(x8 Gen3 link) 4 PCIE2 1 x PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link) 5 PCIE1 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen2 link) additional slot 1 1 x PIKE slot for Storage expansion (x8 Gen3 link) Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-19 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 40
RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 41
(BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB6 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-21 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 42
3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate impending failure of the CPU. 4. Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when you turn on the system using the Power-on button. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 43
DIMMH1/2) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs function only when you enable the ASUS ASMB6. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-23 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 44
7. CATT LED The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 8. Q-Code LEDs 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. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 45
) CPU Early init.(CPU_EARLY_INIT_POST_CODE) initializes South bridge for PEI preparation PEI Core Entry NB initialize before installed memory SB initialize before installed memory Wait BMC CPU Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next page) Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-25 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 46
Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress DXE Core Started DXE NVRAM Init. SB run-time init. DXE CPU Init NB Init. NB Init. NB Init. SB Init. SB Init - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 47
not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-27 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 48
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 49
. 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-29 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 50
6. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 51
the possible network communications in a server such as data network. Set to pins 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pins 2-3 to disable the Broadcom 10Gb chip. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-31 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 52
management card. 3. Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. SFP+_LED1. This has two LEDs that the SFP that supports data rates up to 10 Gbps. The Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL have SFP+_1, SFP+_2, SFP+_LED1, and SFP+_LED2. Z9PED16-10G/SINGLE only have - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 53
GREEN Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Speed LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-33 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 54
2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) Supported by the Intel® 602 Chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 55
PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE Serial Attached SCSI (PSAS) connectors that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-35 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 56
USB module cables to connectors USB78. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 4. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4- caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 57
SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. The PSGPIO 1 and PSGPIO 2 connectors only functions when you install an ASUS PIKE RAID card. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-37 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 58
the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. The Z9PE-D16-10G/SINGLE only have SFP+_1 LED connector. Z9PE-D16-10G have SPF+_1/2 LED connector. 7. Power Supply SMBus connector (5- This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 59
(20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-39 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 60
a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 61
(20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power to the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER the system power. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-41 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 62
12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2- - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 63
13. VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 14. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 2-43 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 64
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Chapter 3: Powering Up - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 66
Chapter summary 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.This chapter contains the following sections: 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 Z9PE-D16-10G Series - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 67
that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power 6. After key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 3-3 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 68
(Planned) option in the selection lists. Otherwise, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the computer. 5. Click Continue. 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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 69
Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 70
: 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 4-44 4.9 Security menu 4-45 4.10 Tool menu 4-47 4.11 Exit menu 4-47 Z9PE-D16-10G Series - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 71
the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-3 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 72
BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. Press . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9PE-D16-10G fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0208 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 10/18 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 73
a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support. asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-5 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 74
updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.30 (11/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D16-10G VER: 0203 DATE: 04/30/2013 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D16-10G VER: 0206 DATE: 04/30/2013 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 75
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility 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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-7 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 76
For changing the advanced system settings Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Security For changing the security settings Boot For - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 77
that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid > / keys to display the other items on the screen. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-9 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 78
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 79
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-11 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 80
enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 81
mode. If Auto, use x2APIC if required. Otherwise, use xAPIC mode. xAPIC will disable CPUs with APIC IDs greater than 254. Some OS do not support x2APIC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-13 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 82
Power Technology [Custom] This item allows you to enable power management features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Energy Efficient] [Custom] EIST [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Intel® SpeedStep. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Configuration - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 83
)] [8.0 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] QPI Link0s [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link0p [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-15 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 84
Memory Configuration Compatibility RID [Enabled] Support for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandybridge BIOS spec. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Mode [Independent] Select the mode for memory initializaton. Configuration - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 85
Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Disbled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DIMM Information Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-17 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 86
to enable or disable Intel® I/O accelaration technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the direct cache access support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]] VGA Priority [offboard] Allows you to prioritize between onboard - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 87
] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] Mobile platforms support deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] Allows enable/disable High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-19 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 88
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] 4.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration [AHCI - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 89
Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Z9PE-D16-10G - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 90
[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] Value to be programmed into PCI latency timer register - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 91
all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Link Training Timeout (us) 5000 Use the or keys to adjust the value. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-23 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 92
PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable boot option for legacy mass storage device with option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE1 Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE2 Option Rom [Enabled] - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 93
4.4.6 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration The Intel® TXT(LT-SX) configuration automatically detects and displays the Intel®TXT(LT-SX) hardware support. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-25 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 94
[Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to enable the 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB hardware delays and time-outs USB transfer - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 95
Controller 1/2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB (EHCI) Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Rear USB #1 and #2 Trusted Computing TPM Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-27 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 96
4.4.9 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Enabled ACPI Auto Configuration to [Disabled]. Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 97
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.11 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/ Second will become user-configurable with set values. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-29 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 98
the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set Bits per - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 99
of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Z9PE-D16-10G - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 100
VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a /Xoff] 4.4.13 Onboard Broadcom 10G Configuration Allows you to configure the onboard LAN BCM57840S. Broadcom 10G Enable [Enabled] Allows you to - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 101
I210 LAN2 OpROM [PXE] Allows you to disable INTEL LAN2 OpROM or select between iSCSI or PXE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] 4.4.15 ME Subsystem Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-33 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 102
4.4.16 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. This item only functions if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 103
will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. IPSEC Certificate: Support to Enables/Disables the IPSEC certificate for Ikev. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. IPv6 Delay Time: Set seconds of delay before IPv6 PXE Boot. Default 0 seconds. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-35 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 104
4.5 Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu displays the server mgmt status, and allows you to change the settings. The Server Mgmt menu appears only when you install ASMB card on the motherboard. O/S Watchdog Timer [Disabled] If enabled, starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 105
during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static Mode] [DHCP Mode] The following items appears only when you set Configuration Address source to [Static Mode]. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-37 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 106
Station IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows you to input Station IP address. Subnet mask [0.0.0.0] Allows you to input Subnet mask. Gateway IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows you to input Gateway IP address. 4.5.3 IPv6 BMC Network configuration IPv6 BMC IP Address source [Previous State] Select to configure LAN - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 107
. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-39 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 108
Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 109
Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This item is useful When set to [Upon Request], the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. When set to [Always], disabling of GA20 is not allowed. Configuration Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-41 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 110
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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 111
device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM] This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Configuration options: [UEFI OpROM] [Legacy OpROM] Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-43 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 112
FRNT FAN1-4 Speed; REAR FAN1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of CPU fans, front fans, and rear fan FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 113
. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-45 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 114
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 115
, otherwise select No. Platform Key (PK)/Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)/Authorized Signature Database (DB)/ Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append] Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-47 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 116
configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. 4.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 117
you to restore/load defaults values for all the setup options. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load optimized defaults. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 4-49 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 118
4-50 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 119
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 120
Chapter summary 5 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. This chapter ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-33 Z9PE-D16-10G Series - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 121
to the surviving drive as it support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. Move the jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID. Z9PE-D16-10G - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 122
the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 123
from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-5 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 124
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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 125
Rebuild A-0 0 ONLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-Chidinfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-7 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 126
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 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 127
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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-9 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 128
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 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -# - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 129
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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-11 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 130
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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 131
Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(s) Configured ERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU 1 148.580GB 2 64KB Status ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-13 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 132
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 Management Menu LD Configure 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 133
Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-15 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 134
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 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialize Physical Drive - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 135
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 1 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-17 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 136
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 Management MenuREBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00- - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 137
Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(s) Configured ERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU 1 148.580GB 2 64KB Status ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-19 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 138
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 LD Management Menu Configure 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 139
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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-21 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 140
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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 141
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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-23 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 142
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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 143
1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have and may not exactly match the items on your screen. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-25 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 144
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 . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 145
go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-27 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 146
5.3.2 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 . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 147
. [ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete 3. Press in the confirmation window to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-29 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 148
5.3.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press . 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 149
the same size as the original hard disk. 2. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-31 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 150
5.3.6 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 multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 151
ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-33 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 152
5.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 153
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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-35 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 154
5.4.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2 From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 155
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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 5-37 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 156
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 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 157
Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 158
This chapter provides the instructions for installing the 10G driver 6-27 6.7 Management applications and utilities installation 6-29 6.8 Running the Support DVD 6-29 6.9 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 6-33 6.10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation 6-34 Z9PE-D16-10G - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 159
or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-3 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 160
, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 161
Windows® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-5 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 162
and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue. finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 163
Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press "OK" to continue. OK Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-7 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 164
drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press + + to switch to the command - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 165
, press to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press . Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-9 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 166
4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No 5 . You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press . Driver Disk Sou8rce - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 167
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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-11 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 168
Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image file into the - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 169
OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press . Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-13 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 170
medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy other device OK Back 6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 171
of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. 4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. Z9PE-D16-10G Series - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 172
5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 173
the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click 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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-17 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 174
5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 7. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. 6-18 Chapter 6: - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 175
8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-19 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 176
This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 177
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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-21 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 178
8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 179
section provides the instructions on how to support DVD. 4. Click Intel® I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. 5. Click Next to continue. 6. From the Program Maintenance window, select Modify then click Next. Z9PE-D16-10G - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 180
7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. 9. When done, click Finish. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 181
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the Drivers menu of click Next. 7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-25 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 182
8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. 9. When done, click Finish. 6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 183
Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Click the Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE Driver to begin installation. 5. From the Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer window, click Next. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-27 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 184
6. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. 7. Click Install to start installing the drivers. 8. When done, click Finish. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 185
support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. MakeDisk 4. Manual 5. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2008 R2 and on the Windows® Server 2012 Operating System (OS). Z9PE-D16-10G Series - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 186
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 6.8.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 187
disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 6.8.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-31 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 188
6.8.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. 6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 189
with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive, and find the utility menu. 3. Click the item Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 software from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-33 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 190
10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility on a Windows® operating - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 191
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. Z9PE-D16-10G Series 6-35 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 192
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. 6-36 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 193
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Chapter summary A This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. This chapter contains the following sections: A.1 Z9PE-D16-10G Series block diagram A-3 Z9PE-D16-10G Series - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 195
A.1 Z9PE-D16-10G Series block diagram Z9PE-D16-10G Series A-3 - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 196
A-4 Appendix A: Reference information - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 197
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ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 201
: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN TAIWAN ASUS COMPUTER GmbH HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY Product name : Motherboard Model name : Z9PE-D16-10G/SINGLE conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC - Asus Z9PE-D16-10G DUAL | Z9PE-D16-10G Series Manual - Page 202
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