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    Motherboard Z9PE-D16 Series Z9PE-D16 Z9PE-D16/2L
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    April 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL,
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    organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x Z9PE-D16 Series specifications summary xi Z9PE-D16 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
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    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 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu
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    35 4.4.17 Runtime Error Logging 4-36 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4- 10 Tool menu 4-47 4.11 Exit menu 4-47 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities
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    and utilities installation 6-32 6.9.1 Running the support DVD 6-32 6.9.2 Drivers menu 6-32 6.9.3 Utilities menu 6-33 6.9.4 Make disk menu 6-33 6.9.5 Contact information 6-33 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PE-D16 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z9PE-D16/2L block diagram A-4 ASUS contact
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. vii
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    are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. 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 the
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    available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Where
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    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 as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example
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    D16 Z9PE-D16/2L Processor Support / System Bus 2 x Socket LGA 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family QPI 6.4/7.2/8.0 GT/s Core Logic Intel® C602-A Form Factor EEB, 12" x 13" ASUS Features Fan Speed Control V Rack Ready (Rack V and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise V Memory
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    Z9PE-D16 Series specifications summary Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Monitoring Environment TPM Header PSU Connector Management Connector USB Connectors Fan Header Chassis Intruder Serial Port Header External USB Port VGA Port RJ-45 PS/2 KB/Mouse CPU Temperature FAN RPM 1 24-pin SSI
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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 Z9PE-D16 Series
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    package for the following items. Z9PE-D16 Series ASMB6-iKVM module Cables SATA DOM cable SATA cable Support CD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD Motherboard User Guide Documentation ASMB6-iKVM User Guide Packing Qty. Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1pc per carton
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    Z9PE-D16 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor Technology The motherboard supports the latest Intel Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family in LGA 2011 package with integrated memory controller to support 4 channel (8 DIMM prt CPU) DDR3 memory
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    bus systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 1-5
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    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. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan
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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 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-26 2.8 Internal LEDs 2-37 ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    green LED lights up to indicate the system AC power cable plug or not. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 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 SSI EEB 2011 1.0 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9PE-D16 Z9PE-D16/2L ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-5
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    RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1) 4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. ME firmware 5. LAN 3 (RJ-45) port (Z9PE-D16 only) 6. LAN 4 (RJ-45) port (Z9PE-D16 only) 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
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    /2; ERR_DIMMD1/2; ERR_DIMME1/2; ERR_DIMMF1/2; ERR DIMMG1/2; ERR DIMMH1/2) 2. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) 3. CPU warning LED (ERR CPU1, ERR_CPU2) 4. CATT LED 5. Q-Code LEDs Page 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-36 Page 2-37 2-38 2-38 2-39 2-39 ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-7
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    the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect
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    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 the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    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 2: Hardware information
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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 Z9PE-D16 Series 2-11
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    it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 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. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    X X X X X • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and B1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-13
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    DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs X 2 DIMMs X 4 DIMMs X X 8 DIMMs X X X X 12 DIMMs X X X X X X 16 DIMMs X X X X X X X X 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_H1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs X 4 DIMMs X X 8 DIMMs
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    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 pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-15
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    . 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 IRQ assignments
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    to CPU1 (MIO supported.). These slot supports VGA Cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PIKE slots The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-17
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    Balck, from CPU 2) PCIE 5 (x16 Gen3 link, Balck, from CPU 2) PCIE 4 (x16 Gen3 link, White, from CPU 1) PCIE 3 (x16 Gen3 link, Balck, from CPU 2) PCIE 2 (x16 Gen3 link, Auto switch to x8 link if PCIE 1 is occupied, White, from CPU 1) PCIE 1 (x8 link, Gen3 link, MIO supported, White, from CPU 1) 2-18
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    2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-19
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    3. Insert the PIKE RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot. For details about the installing the SAS HDD for PIKE, please refer to 2.7.2 PSAS connectors. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.5.8 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. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-21
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    the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move 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
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    LAN_SW1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-23
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    (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted
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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 Z9PE-D16 Series 2-25
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    connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 5. LAN 3 (RJ-45) port (Z9PE-D16 only). This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
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    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 of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. ASUS Z9PE-D16
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    2. SATA connector -- ISAS connectors Supported by the Intel® C602 PCH. ISAS 1-4 connectors can connect to serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SATA hard disks installed. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    signal cables for SAS hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed SAS hard disk 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 Z9PE-D16 Series 2-29
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    connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB10) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors 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
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    DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-31
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    and general purpose data. The PSGPIO 1/2 connectors are used for PIKE card. 8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/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
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    (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-33
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    10. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1/EATX12V2, PSUSMB1) These connectors are for an EATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit
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    on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. (6) Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-35
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    Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1 and 2-pin LOCATORLED2) These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. (5) Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for
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    DIMMG1/2; ERR DIMMH1/2) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs function only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-37
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    working normally. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6 • Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for about 30 seconds for the system to power up. 3. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure
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    4. CATT LED The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 5. 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. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-39
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    code(POWER_ON_POST_CODE) Load BSP microcode(MICROCODE_POST_CODE) Set cache as ram for PEI phase(CACHE_ENABLED_POST_CODE) 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
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    ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-41
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    2-42 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 Z9PE-D16 Series
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    seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 3-3
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    3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2008 Server: 1. Click the Start key in comments. 5. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep
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    This chapter tells you how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4:
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    4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-37 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-40 4.7 Boot menu 4-42 4.8 Monitor menu 4-44 4.9 Security menu 4-45 4.10 Tool menu 4-47 4.11 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    is finished. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-3
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    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 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0208 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 10/18/2011 Z9PE-D16.ROM File Infor MODEL
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    To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com
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    ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D16 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to
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    setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This
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    help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9 0306 x64 01/16/2012 Set the Date
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    BIOS window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS Z9PE-D16
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    Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9 0306 x64 01/16/2012 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. System Date System Time Access Level Memory
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    Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Configuration CPU Power Devices Configuration Runtime Error Logging CPU Configuration Parameters →←: (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-11
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    classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Server Class [Custom] Use Intel® recommended prefetch settings. Configuration options
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    Technology [Enabled] When this item is enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: with APIC IDs greater than 254. Some OS do not support x2APIC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-13
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    Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Power Management Confguration Power Technology [Custom] EIST [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] CPU C3 Report [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] CPU C7 Report
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    window which the long duration power is maintained. Use the number keys to set the value. Recommended short duration power limitation 1.2 * Long Duration Short duration power limit 0 Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the number keys to set the value. ASUS Z9PE-D16
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    Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Page QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 ] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Compatibility RID [Enabled] Support for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandybridge BIOS spec. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory . Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-17
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    2x Refresh [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] The system altitude above the sea level in meters. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-18 Chapter
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    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 and 1st offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Name Stepping SB Chipset Configuration PCH Compatibility RID Patsburg Support for PCH Compatibility 05 you to enable/disable Azalia HD Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.15.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-21
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    the onboard storage driver to enable advanced create RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility, or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible
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    Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.00 PCI Option ROM Handling PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible ] [224 PCI Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus Clocks] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-23
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    RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI-E device to fail Allows you
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    Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE5 Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE6 Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-25
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN3 Enable [Enabled] (Z9PE-D16 only) Allows you to enable or disable Intel® LAN3 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN3 Option ROM Support [Enabled] (Z9PE-D16 only) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    TPM Support Enabled TPM State Disabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-27
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    Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices: 3Drivers, 1Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 3 Hubs Legacy USB Support EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabled Legacy USB support. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB
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    ] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be TPM Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-29
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    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Enabled Hibernation ACPI Sleep State Lock Legacy Resources [Enabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock
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    ] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-31
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    2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [Disabled] Consloe Redirection Enable or Disable. COM2 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [Enabled] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services
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    can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] parity bit is 0 Legacy OS Redirction Resolution [80x24] Configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-33
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    Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration
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    ). Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port Configuration Enable or Disable Serial Port(COM). Serial Port Device Settings [Enabled] I0=3F8h; IRQ=4 Device Mode [Standard Serial Po...] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-35
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    mode. Configuration options: [Standard Serial Port Mode] 4.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Runtime
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    [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] O/S Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] Allows you to configure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watchdog Timer expires. Not available if O/S Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-37
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    4.5.1 System Event Log Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Erasing Settings Erase SEL When SEL is Full reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC network 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration Address source [Previous State] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS IP address. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-39
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    the event log settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security MECI 1 METW 60 Custom Option Log OEM Codes Convert OEM Codes [Enabled] [Disabled] Note: All values changed Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press to view all system event logs. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-41
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    item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disable GA20; this option useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display
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    on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-43
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    4.8 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature TR1
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    Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-45
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    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 the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the
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    Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.15.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-47
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    on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard
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    This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 5-5 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU /SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility(Windows)... 5-35 ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. Move the jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-3
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    configuration: 1. Install 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 connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector
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    the menu level. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-5
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    manually set the virtual drive parameters. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Easy Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10
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    A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9PE-D16
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    then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(1s0).C0o9n2f3ig1u5r2e3dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENU Status Managemen0t Menu 1 Configure
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    10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 12. 11. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility , but with the risk of data loss. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-9
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    to save configuration, 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
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    Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management To Select An Option 5. Follow step 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-11
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    to ONLIN 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
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    BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    . When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize Objects 0 1 148
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    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 Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    /Update Parameters Initilize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4. When prompted, press the to 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
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    PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 FAIL A00-01 Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-17
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    drive to rebuild, press . When prompted, press to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure Initialize 0 ONLIN A00-00 Objects Rebuild 1 RBLD
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    A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency A progress bar appears on screen. 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 Configure Initialize 0 1C0C Un1d5e4r49P4rMoBcess
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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 Z9PE-D16 Series 5-21
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    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 Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear
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    the list, then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Bootable VDs(1):Current Boot VD(0) ConfiguratiBoonotMeDnruive 0 Easy 3. The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-23
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    an existing adapter and press . Select View/Update Parameters and press to display the adapter properties. 4. Select Disk WC, and then press to turn on the option. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive RAID
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    the utility main menu. To use SCU SATA ports: 1. Install all the hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Confirm all the SATA hard disk drives you installed are correctly displayed, then reboot system. 4. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-25
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    move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. 5-26 Chapter 5: RAID
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    the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-27
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    are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia Storage Technology enterprise - SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU
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    back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-29
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    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 Technology enterprise - SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 [ DELETE
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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 Z9PE-D16 Series 5-31
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    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 as "Degraded" during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks. To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk: 1.
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    hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. 2. Reboot the system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-33
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    at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 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 and press <
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    Utility (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-35
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    5.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Then click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume
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    , you can click OK to finish. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. When you are finished, you will see the following screen in Volumes field and you can change related items in the Volume Properties field. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-37
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    needed. 4. Then select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for
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    the hard disk drives.Back up data before continuing. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 5-39
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    Preferences Allow you set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you set to sent e-mail of the following events: Storage system information Storage system warnings Storage system errors 5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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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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    Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Driver 6-23 6.6 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 6-24 6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation.. 6-25 6.8 Intel® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver installation 6-28 6.9 Management applications and utilities installation 6-32 ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    when installing Windows® XP / Server 2003 or Linux operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support DVD). To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment 1. Place the motherboard support DVD
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    , high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then
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    installing Windows® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    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. 6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    No 4. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press "OK" to continue. OK Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 6-7
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    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 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press
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    OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. Press to edit options. 3. While booting from DVD, press to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press . ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    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 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    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 Linux system. Example: megasr-15.00.0120.2012 .00.0120.2012-1-sles11ga-x86__64.img
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    the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press . ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 6-13
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    , 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. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. 4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 6-15
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    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 installation
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    the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3. Click the Intel® Network Connections Software to begin installation. 4. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 6-17
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    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: Driver installation
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    8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 6-19
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    the 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: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard
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    5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 6-21
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    8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Driver from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 6-23
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    on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 software on a Windows operating system. To install the drivers: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The
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    locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 to begin installation. 4. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 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 Z9PE-D16 Series 6-27
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    Driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support
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    4. When the Intel® PRO Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 6-29
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    6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. 6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    8. The programs you select are being installed. 9. Click Finish to finish the installation. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 6-31
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    package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.9.1 Running the support DVD Place the
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    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. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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    6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    This appendix includes additional Reference informaAtion information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Appendix:
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    Appendix summary A A.1 Z9PE-D16 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z9PE-D16/2L block diagram A-4 ASUS Z9PE-D16
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    A.1 Z9PE-D16 block diagram ASUS Z9PE-D16 A-3
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    A.2 Z9PE-D16/2L block diagram A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
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    , CA 94539, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880
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    Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Oct. 28, 2011 Ver. 110101 EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Z9PE-D16 conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:2001+A1:2003
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    name : Mother board Model name : Z9PE-D16/2L conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10) EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05
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Motherboard
Z9PE-D16 Series
Z9PE-D16
Z9PE-D16/2L