P9D-E/4L
Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Electrical safety.............................................................................................viii
Operation safety............................................................................................viii
About this guide.......................................................................................................... x
How this guide is organized............................................................................ x
P9D-E/4L Specifications Summary.......................................................................... xii
Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-3
Package contents.......................................................................................1-3
Serial number label....................................................................................1-4
Special features..........................................................................................1-4
Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-3
Motherboard overview...............................................................................2-4
System memory .......................................................................................2-14
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Contents
Expansion slots........................................................................................2-16
Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................2-23
Jumpers ....................................................................................................2-26
Connectors ...............................................................................................2-29
Starting up for the first time......................................................................3-3
Powering off the computer........................................................................3-4
BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-7
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Contents
Main menu ................................................................................................4-10
Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-31
Boot menu ................................................................................................4-32
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................4-35
Security.....................................................................................................4-36
Tool menu .................................................................................................4-39
Exit menu..................................................................................................4-39
5.1 Setting up RAID..........................................................................................5-3
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Contents
SATA Option ROM Utility...........................................................................5-5
RAID driver installation .............................................................................6-3
Installing the LAN driver..........................................................................6-15
Installing the VGA driver .........................................................................6-20
A.1 P9D-E/4L block diagram........................................................................... A-3
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
•
•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are
not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you 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 package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
•
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
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Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with
the 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
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
http://support.asus.com
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
•
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it
supports.
•
Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
•
•
Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
•
Chapter 5: RAID configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets
using the available utilities.
•
Chapter 6: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.
•
Appendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring
the motherboard.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take 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..
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S
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P9D-E/4L Specifications Summary
1 x Socket LGA1150
Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 Product
Processor Support / System Bus
Family
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor Family*
Intel® C224 Chipset
Core Logic
ATX, 12 in. x 9.6 in.
Form Factor
Fan Speed Control
Rack Ready
(Rack and Pedestal
dual use)
ASUS Features
Memory
ASWM Enterprise
Total Slots
4 (2 Channels)
Capacity
Maximum up to 32GB
DDR3 1333/1600 ECC UDIMM
7
Memory Type
Total PCI/PCI-E Slots
Slot Location 1
Slot Location 2
Slot Location 3
Slot Location 4
Slot Location 5
1 x PCI 32bit/33 MHz
1 x PCI 32bit/33 MHz
1 x PCI-E x1 (x1 Gen2 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link)
Expansion
Slots
(follow SSI
Location
number)
1 x PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link)
Slot Location 6
Slot Location 7
Additional Slot 1
(Auto switch to x8 link if slot 5 is occupied)
1 x PCI-E x1 (x1 Gen2 link); MIO supported
1 x PIKE Slot for Storage expansion
(Gen3 supported)
Intel® C224:
-
-
-
2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
SATA Controller
SAS Controller
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
(RSTe) supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5
(Windows)
Storage
Optional:
ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2208 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2308 8-port SAS 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 9230 4-port SATA 6G RAID card
* Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs.
(continued on the next page)
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4 x Intel® I210AT
LAN
Networking
Graphic
1 x Management LAN
VGA
Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM
1
TPM Header
24-pin ATX power connector
PSU Connector
8-pin ATX 12V power connector
SATA DOM Power
Connector
4-pin power connector
Management
Header
On-board header for optional management card
1 x USB 3.0 pin header (up to 2 devices)
1 x USB 2.0 pin header (up to 2 devices)
1 x USB 2.0 connector (Type aA USB socket)
Onboard I/O
Connectors
USB Connector/
Header
Fan Header
5 x 4 pin headers
SMBus
1
1
4
2
1
Chassis Intruder
Front LAN LED
Serial Port Header
VGA Header
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
External USB Port
VGA Port
1
Rear I/O
Connectors
4 x GbE LAN
RJ-45
1 x Management LAN
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Software
1
ASWM Enterprise
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet
CPU Temperature
FAN RPM
Monitoring
Operating temperature:
10oC – 35oC (50oF – 95oF)
Non operating temperature:
-40oC – 70oC (-40oF – 158oF)
Non operating humidity:
Environment
20% – 90% (Non condensing)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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1
Chapter summary
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it
supports. This chapter contains the following sections:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-3
Package contents.......................................................................................1-3
Serial number label....................................................................................1-4
Special features..........................................................................................1-4
ASUS P9D-E/4L
1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P9D-E/4L motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
1.2
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Items
Standard Gift Box Pack
Standard Bulk Pack
I/O Shield
Cables
1
1
SATA DOM Power cable
SATA 3G cable
SATA 6G cable
1
--
2
--
4
--
COM port cable
1
--
Support CD
1
1
Application CD
Documentation
ASWM Enterprise SDVD
1
1
Motherboard User Guide
Metal Plate for LGA1150
1
1
Accessory
1
1
Packaging Qty.
1 pc per carton
10 pcs per carton
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Optional items
Description
PIKE 2008
LSI 8-port SAS 6G RAID card
PIKE 2008/IMR
PIKE 2108
LSI 8-port SAS 6G RAID card
LSI 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card
LSI 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card
LSI 8-port SAS 6G RAID card
PIKE 2208
PIKE 2308
PIKE 9230
MARVELL 4-port SATA 6G RAID card
Remote Management solution provides KVM over IP solution
ASMB7-iKVM
Discrete 8-channel audio card provides clearest high quality
sounds
MIO-892
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1.3
Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take
note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx
shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS
Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution
to your problems.
P9D-E/4L
Made
in
China
合格
xxS2xxxxxxxx
1.4
Special features
1.4.1
Product highlights
Latest processor technology
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3/
CoreTM i3 series in LGA1150 package, which has memory and PCI Express
controller integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI
Express 3.0 lanes. The Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 have improve CPU performance
and integrated voltage regulators making it one of the most powerful and energy
efficient CPU in the world.
Intel® Turbo Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost automatically allows the processor to run faster than the marked
frequency if the processor is operating below its power, current, and temperature
specification limits. This technology increases performance of both multi-threaded
and single-threaded workloads.
Intel® Hyper Threading
The thread-level parallelism on each processor makes more efficient use of the
processor resources, higher processing throughout and improved performance on
today's multi-threaded software.
Intel® EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended
Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on
64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster
and more efficient computing.
DDR3 memory support
The motherboard supports ECC UDIMM DDR3 memory that features data
transfer rates of 1600/1333 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of
server and workstation applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture boosts
system performance, eliminates bottlenecks with peak bandwidth up to 25Gb/s,
and dramatically reduces the memory voltage to just 1.5V compared to DDR2's
memory voltage of 1.8V.
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PCI Express 3.0
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides
twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics
performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its
complete backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
Intel® I210AT LAN Solution
The motherboard comes with four Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which
provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Intel® I210AT
Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve
network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the
CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency
depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement.
Serial ATA II technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the
Serial ATA interface and Intel® C224 chipset. The Serial ATA II specification
provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of
new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management
(PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial ATA allows thinner, more
flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements.
Serial ATA III technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the
Serial ATA interface and Intel® C224 chipset. Get enhanced scalability, faster
data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems with up to 6Gbps
data transfer rates.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification
that dramatically increases 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.
USB 3.0 technology
The motherboard implements the USB 3.0 technology with data transfer speeds
of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized
power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
Temperature, fan, 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.
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1.4.2
Innovative ASUS features
ASUS Fan Speed technology
The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and 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 hardware cost for end users. Moreover, the special patent design
offers multiple I/O solutions without occupying the Slot 6 in a 1U system.
ASUS MIO Audio card
The ASUS MIO audio card is a discrete 8-channel high definition audio (High
Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC that enables the clearest
high quality audio output. It has jack-sensing feature, retasking functions, and
multi-streaming technology that simultaneously send different audio streams to
different destinations for high-end sound quality.
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2
Chapter summary
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. This chapter contains the following sections:
Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-3
Motherboard overview...............................................................................2-4
System memory .......................................................................................2-14
Expansion slots........................................................................................2-16
Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................2-23
Jumpers ....................................................................................................2-26
Connectors ...............................................................................................2-29
ASUS P9D-E/4L
2.1
Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
•
•
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such
as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
•
•
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched
off 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.
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2.2
Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it.
To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 1.1
compliant chassis.
Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components!
2.2.1
Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
2.2.2
Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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2.2.4
Layout contents
Slots/Sockets
Page
2-8
1.
2.
3.
CPU sockets
DDR3 sockets
2-14
2-17
PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x1 / PCI slot
4.
PIKE slot
2-18
Onboard LEDs
Page
2-22
2-22
2-23
2-23
2-24
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1)
Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)
CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1)
Power LED (+5V_LED)
Location LED (LOCLED1)
Jumpers
Page
2-25
2-26
1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
2.
3.
VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
LAN controller setting
2-26
2-27
2-27
(3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4)
4.
5.
RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)
Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI) Setting
(3-pin PECI1)
Rear panel connectors
Page
2-28
2-28
2-28
2-28
2-28
2-28
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green)
RJ-45 port for iKVM
Video Graphics Adapter port
RJ-45 ports for LAN.
Power-on Button
Location LED
7.
8.
9.
Power LED
2-28
2-28
2-28
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2
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Internal connectors
Page
1.
Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connector
(7-pin 6Gbps SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 [Light Blue])
(7-pin 3Gbps SATA5, SATA6 [Black])
2-29
2.
PSAS connectors
(7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, 2-30
PSAS8 [Light Blue])
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9)
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
2-30
2-31
2-31
2-32
Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)
CPU, front, and rear fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3,
REAR_FAN1)
2-32
8.
Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 2-33
PIKE Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors
2-33
(8-1 pin PSGPIO1, PSGPIO2)
9.
Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2)
Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)
2-34
2-34
10.
11.
2-35
2-35
2-36
12.
13
SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3)
LAN34_LED connector (5-pin LAN34_LED1)
14.
15.
16.
Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
2-36
2-37
2-38
2-39
VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1)
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)
17.
18.
System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)
2-40
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2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the
Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 and Intel® Core™ i3 processor.
•
Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
•
•
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1150 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
2.3.1
Installing the CPU
To install the CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load
lever is on your right.
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2.
Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the right (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
Load lever
Do not remove the PnP cap yet from
the CPU socket. Doing so may bend
the pins of the socket.
Retention tab
3.
Lift the load lever until the load plate is
completely lifted.
Load plate
4.
Position the CPU above the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle mark is
on the bottom-left corner of the socket,
then fit the CPU notches to the socket's
alignment keys.
CPU notches
The CPU fits in only one orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the
Gold
triangle
mark
socket to prevent bending the pins on
the socket and damaging the CPU.
Alignment
key
Alignment
key
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5.
Close the load plate (A), ensuring that
the front edge of the load plate slides
under the retention lock (B) then push
down the load lever (C).
Load lever
Retention
lock
6.
Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
Load lever
Retention tab
7.
Apply some Thermal Interface Material
to the exposed area of the CPU that the
heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring
that it is evenly spread in a thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with pre-
applied Thermal Interface Material. If
so, skip this step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If
it gets into your eyes or touches your
skin, wash it off immediately and seek
professional medical help.
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2.3.2
Installing the CPU heatsink
The Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure
optimum thermal condition and performance.
•
•
If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel® certified multi-directional
CPU heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan.
Use an LGA1150-compatible CPU heatsink and CPU fan assembly only. The LGA1150
socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal
Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan assembly.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
A
1.
Place the heatsink on top of the installed
CPU, making sure that the four fasteners
match the holes on the motherboard.
B
B
2.
Push down two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.
A
A
B
B
A
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
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3.
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
you fail to plug this connector.
2.3.3
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the
connector on the motherboard.
A
B
2.
3.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
B
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a
diagonal sequence to disengage the
heatsink and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
A
A
B
B
A
4.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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2.3.4
Installing the CPU heatsink in rack
The Intel® 1150 processor requires a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal
condition and performance.
•
•
Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only.
Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the CPU
before installing the heatsink and fan.
1.
Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal
plate and affix the plate to the back of
the motherboard, matching the standoffs
to the heatsink screw holes.
2.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten
the four heatsink screws using the
recommended sequence below.
A
C
D
A
C
B
D
B
•
•
Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat.
Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so can damage the CPU.
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2.4
System memory
Overview
2.4.1
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) sockets.
A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for
better performance with less power consumption.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
2.4.2
Memory Configurations
You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
UDIMM
DIMM Slot Per DIMM Populated
DIMM Type
Speed
Rank per DIMM
Channel
per Channel
2
2
1
2
Unbuffered DDR3
Unbuffered DDR3
1333/1600
1333/1600
Single Rank, Dual Rank
Single Rank, Dual Rank
•
•
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is
recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (Blue).
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2.4.3
Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket
DIMM notch
1.
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the
retaining clip outward.
1
2.
Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.
2
DIMM slot key
Unlocked retaining clip
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3.
Hold the DIMM by both of its ends
then insert the DIMM vertically into the
socket. Apply force to both ends of the
3
DIMM simultaneously until the retaining
clip snaps back into place and the
DIMM cannot be pushed in any further
to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.
Locked Retaining Clip
Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.
•
•
To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard
package.
Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules.
Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket
1.
Press the retaining clip outward to
unlock the DIMM.
2
2.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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.
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2.5
Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the
slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do
so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
2.5.1
Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1.
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2.
3.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later
use.
4.
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely
seated on the slot.
5.
6.
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
Replace the system cover.
2.5.2
Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1.
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for
information on BIOS setup.
2.
3.
Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
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. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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2.5.3
Interrupt assignments
Standard Interrupt assignments
IRQ
0
Priority Standard function
1
System Timer
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
-
Programmable Interrupt
Communications Port (COM2)
Communications Port (COM1)
--
3*
11
12
13
14
15
3
4*
5*
6
Floppy Disk Controller
--
7*
8
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
ACPI Mode when used
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
Secondary IDE Channel
9*
4
10*
11*
12*
13
14*
15*
5
6
7
8
9
10
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
2.5.4
PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link)
The onboard PCIE6 slot provides one x16 Gen3 link and auto switches to x8 link if PCIE5 is
occupied. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on
cards.
2.5.5
PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link)
The onboard PCIE 4 and PCIE 5 provide one x8 Gen3 link. These slots support VGA cards
and various server class high performance add-on cards.
2.5.6
PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link)
The onboard PCIE 3 and PCIE 7 provide one x1 Gen2 link to the Intel® C224 PCH.
2.5.7
PCI slot
The PCI 1 and PCI 2 slots supports cards such as LAN, USB, and other cards that complies
with PCI specifications.
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No.(Slot location) Short Description
1 (slot 1)
2 (slot 2)
3 (slot 3)
4 (slot 4)
5 (slot 5)
PCI1
PCI2
PCI 32 bit/ 33 MHz
PCI 32 bit/ 33 MHz
PCIE3 PCI-E x1 (x1 Gen2 link)
PCIE4 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link)
PCIE5 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link)
PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link)
PCIE6
6 (slot 6)
7 (slot 7)
(Auto switch to x8 if slot 5 is occupied)
PCIE7 PCI-E x1 (x1 Gen2 link); MIO-892 Supported
2.5.8
PIKE slot
The PIKE slots allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install
an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs.
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2.5.9
Installing the ASUS PIKE 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 RAID card slot.
3.
Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID
card slot. Ensure that it is completely
seated on the PIKE RAID card slot.
•
•
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and
appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the
same.
Refer to section 2.8.2 Internal Connectors for the PIKE SAS/SATA connector
location.
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2.5.10
Installing the Baseboard Management Card
Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 Management Card on your motherboard.
1.
Locate the Baseboard Management
Card header on the motherboard.
2.
Orient and press the Management Card
in place.
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance
may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same.
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2.5.11
Connecting the Thermal sensor cable
Follow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the connector on your
motherboard.
1.
Locate the Thermal Sensor (TR1)
connector on the motherboard.
2.
Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to
the connector.
3.
Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor
temperature.
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance
may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same.
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2.5.12
Installing the Audio card
1.
2.
3.
Locate the MIO card slot on the
motherboard and align the golden fingers
of the audio card with the MIO card slot.
Insert the audio card into the MIO slot
on the motherboard. Ensure that it is
completely seated on the card slot.
3
Secure the audio card to the chassis
with a screw.
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2.6
Onboard LEDs
1.
Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1)
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. 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.
2.
Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)
The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working
normally. The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB7 management device and
indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS
ASMB7 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC
LED blinks after system initiation finishes.
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•
•
The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management
card.
Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for about 60 seconds
for the system to power up.
3.
CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1)
The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred.
The warning LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card.
4.
Power LED (+5V_LED1)
This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on.
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5.
Location LED (LOCLED1)
The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the
front panel is pressed. This LED helps you visually locate the server among other
servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack.
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2.7
Jumpers
1.
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing
the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.
2.
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins
2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
3.
4.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-
enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do 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.
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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, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4)
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN
controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
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4.
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 caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the third party
software RAID Utility; otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility.
5.
Platform Enviromental Control Interface Setting (3-pin PECI1)
When an ASMB7-iKVM is installed, set these to pins 2-3 for correct sensor information
of the Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI). Set to pins 1-2 if ASMB7-iKVM
is not installed.
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2.8
Connectors
2.8.1
Rear panel connectors
1.
2.
3.
4.
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or
mouse.
RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB7
management card.
Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible
devices.
RJ-45 ports for LAN. These ports allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
5.
6.
Power-on Button. Press this button to turn on the system.
Location LED. The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location
Button on the front panel is pressed. This LED helps you visually locate the server
among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack.
7.
8.
9.
Power LED. This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system
is on.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available
for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin USB ports are available for connecting USB
3.0 devices.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED
ACT/LINK SPEED
Speed LED
LED
LED
Status
Description
No link
Status
Description
OFF
OFF
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
GREEN
BLINKING
Linked
ORANGE
GREEN
Data activity
LAN port
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2.8.2
Internal connectors
1.
Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors
(7-pin 6Gbps SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 [Light Blue])
(7-pin 3Gbps SATA5, SATA6 [Black])
Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal
cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps 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.
The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.
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2.
PSAS connectors
(7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8
[Light 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.
Connect the SAS hard disk drives to PSAS connectors 1–8 (blue) when installing a
PIKE RAID card.
3.
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS
add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS
add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.
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4.
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to these
connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up
to 480 Mbps connection speed.
5.
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front
or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with
USB 2.0.
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6.
Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)
This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that is used for
monitoring temperature. Connect the Thermal sensor cable to the connector and place
its probe to the device that you want to monitor.
7.
CPU, front, and rear fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)
The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors
on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin
of the connector.
•
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 connectors feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.
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8.
Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and
general purpose data.
The PSGPIO 1 and PSGPIO 2 connectors only functions when you install an ASUS
PIKE RAID card.
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9.
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
system chassis.
10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power
supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or
other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7.
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11. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
12. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3)
This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of a certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when
using an appropriate cable.
•
•
The SATA DOM power connector is for output power only. It has a maximum output
current of 1A.
Ensure that the power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is less than 1A.
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13. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1)
These LEDs are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED
cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication.
14. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
This connector is for the parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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15. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)
This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
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16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)
These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
•
•
DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs otherwise the system
will not boot up.
Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring 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.
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17. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
1. System power LED (3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power
LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects 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)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED
cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from
or written to the HDD.
5. Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS
settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system
is ON turns 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.
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18. 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 LEDs connect the front panel SMBus cable.
2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK)
These LEDs are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
3. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin AUX_CHASSIS)
These LEDs are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion
sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor
triggers and sends a high-level signal to these LEDs to record a chassis intrusion
event. The default setting is short CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to
disable the function.
4. Locator LED (2-pin AUX_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX_LOCLED2)
These LEDs 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/Switch (2-pin AUX_BMCLOCBNT)
These LEDs are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the
state of the system locator.
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3
Chapter summary
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
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3.1
Starting up for the first time
1.
2.
3.
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
Be sure that all switches are off.
Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system
chassis.
4.
5.
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
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 applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case
lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up
when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green”
standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up
or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self-test or POST. While the tests are
running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you
do not see anything within 30 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 <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.
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3.2
Powering off the computer
3.2.1
Using the OS shut down function
Using Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1.
2.
Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off,
then click Shut Down.
From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes
why you want to shut down the computer.
3.
4.
5.
Ensure that the Planned check box is checked.
If necessary, key in comments.
Click OK.
Using Windows® Server 2012:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>.
Click on the Power icon on the lower right side of the screen.
Select Shut down.
In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the Other (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 to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode
regardless of the BIOS setting.
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4
Chapter summary
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This chapter contains the following sections:
BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-7
Main menu ................................................................................................4-10
Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-31
Boot menu ................................................................................................4-32
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................4-35
Security.....................................................................................................4-36
Tool menu .................................................................................................4-39
Exit menu..................................................................................................4-39
ASUS P9D-E/4L
4.1
Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup:
1.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS
file fails or gets corrupted.
2.
3.
ASUS EzFlash
Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.
BUPDATER
Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in
case you need to restore the BIOS in 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 restore
the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated
BIOS file.
Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this
utility.
Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive
To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive:
1.
Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB
port on the system.
2.
The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the
BIOS recovery 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.
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4.1.2
ASUS EzFlash Utility
The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash
disk without having to use a DOS-based utility.
Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility.
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may
not be the same as shown.
To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility:
1.
2.
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EzFlash
Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
New Platform
Platform : P9D-E/4L
Version : 0077
Current Platform
Platform : P9D-E/4L
Version : 0060
Build Date :01/31/2013
Build Date :12/03/2013
FS0
System Volume Information
<DIR>
<DIR>
<DIR>
P9D-E/4L Bios
P9D-E/4L Bios
Windows
[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit
3.
4.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the
latest BIOS then press <Enter>.
5.
6.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file then press <Enter>.
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7.
Reboot the system when the update process is done.
•
This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and
single partition only.
•
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
4.1.3
BUPDATER utility
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may
not be the same as shown.
The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment
using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file
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.
Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support
website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created
earlier.
3.
Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:
BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB
flash disk drive, then press <Enter>.
A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP
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The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.
ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04)
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A
Current ROM
Update ROM
BOARD: P9D-E/4L
BOARD: P9D-E/4L
VER: 0202
VER: 0201
DATE: 12/01/2013
DATE: 12/09/2013
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!
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed.
4.
Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
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4.2
BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section 4.1 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 section explains how to configure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
firmware chip.
The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility;
otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You
can also restart by turning the system off then back on. Do this last option only if
the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
•
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
•
•
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard.
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4.2.1
Menu items
Main
BIOS menu screen
Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
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BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor
BIOS Version
Compliancy
BIOS Version
Build Date
Set the Date, Use Tab to
switch between Data elements.
American Megatrends
4.6.5.4
UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2
0077 x64
01/31/2013
System Date
System Time
[Mon 02/21/2013]
[10:10:10]
Select Screen
Select Item
→←:
↑↓:
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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Navigation keys
4.2.2
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
For changing the advanced system settings
For changing the event log settings
Advanced
Event Logs
Boot
For changing the system boot configuration
Monitor
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and
changing the fan settings
Security
Tool
For changing the security settings
For configuring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options
Exit
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
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4.2.3
Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For
example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced,
Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
4.2.4
Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
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PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express
Settings.
PCI Subsystem Settings
ACPI Settings
Trusted Computing
4.2.5
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS
setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.
4.2.6
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
4.2.7
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable,
you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an
item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and
is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press
<Enter> to display a list of options.
4.2.8
Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up 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 <Page Up> /<Page Down>
keys to display the other items on the screen.
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4.3
Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The
Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows
you to set the system date and time.
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Main
BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor
BIOS Version
American Megatrends
4.6.5.4
Set the Date, Use Tab to
switch between Data
elements.
Compliancy
UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2
0077 x64
BIOS Version
Build Date
01/31/2013
System Date
System Time
[Mon 02/22/2013]
[10:10:10]
4.3.1
System Date
Allows you to set the system date to [Day mm/dd/yyyy].
Where:
Day = Day of the week
mm = month (numeric value)
dd = day (numeric value)
yyyy = year (numeric value)
4.3.2
System Time
Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss].
Where:
hh = hour (numeric value)
mm = minutes (numeric value)
ss = seconds (numeric value)
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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.
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CPUConfiguration
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Settings.
PCH-IO Configuration
SATA Configuration
Systems Agent (SA) Configuration
PCI Subsystem Settings
USB Configuration
TPM
ACPI Settings
WHEA Configuration
NCT6779D Super IO Configuration
Intel Server Platform Services
Onboard LAN Configuration
MIO Card Configuration
Serial Port Console Redirection
Runtime Error Logging
APM
Network Stack
Intel RC Drivers Version Detail
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4.4.1
CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related
functions.
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Advanced
Enabled for WIndows XP and
Linux (OS optimized for
CPU Configuration
Hyper-Threading Technology)
Genuine Intel (R) CPU 0000 @ 2.50GHz
and Disabled for other OS
CPU Signature
Microcode Patch
Max CPU Speed
Min CPU Speed
CPU Speed
306c2
(OS not optimized for Hyper-
ffff0006
2500 MHz
800 MHz
Threading Technology).
When Disabled only one
thread per enabled core is
2500 MHz
4
enabled.
Processor Cores
Intel HT Technology
Intel VT-x Technology
Intel SMX Technology
64-bit
EIST Technology
CPU C3 State
CPU C6 State
CPU C7 State
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
L1 Data Cache
L1 Code Cache
L2 Cache
32 kB x 4
32 kB x 4
256 kB x 4
8192 kB
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
+/-: Change Opt.
L3 Cache
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Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by
pressing the Up or Down arrow keys.
To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the
Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.
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L2 Cache
L3 Cache
Hyper-threading
Active Processor Cores
Execute Disable Bit
Inter Virtualization Technology[Enabled]
256 kB x 4
8192 kB
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select Item
[Enabled]
+/-: Change Opt.
[All]
F1: General Help
[Enabled]
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save & Exit
Hardware Prefetcher
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
CPU AES
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Turbo Performance]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Performance]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[CPU C7s]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[AUTO]
ESC: Exit
Boot performance mode
EIST
Turbo Mode
Energy Performance
CPU C states
Enhanced C1 state
CPU C3 Report
CPU C6 report
CPU C7 report
C1 state auto demotion
C3 state auto demotion
Package C State limit
LakeTiny Feature
Intel TXT (LT) Support
ACPI T State
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
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Hyper-threading [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that can prevent certain classes of
malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration
options: [Enabled][Disabled]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool
Technology.Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of adjacent
cache lines. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU AES [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance]
This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before
OS handoff. Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performace] [Max Battery]
[Turbo Performance]
EIST [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled]. This allows you to
enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Energy Performance [Performance]
Allows you to optimize between performance and power savings. Configuration options:
[Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efficient]
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CPU C states [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
This following items appears only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled].
Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C6 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
C1 state auto demotion [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C3/C6/C7 request to C1 based on
uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C3 state auto demotion [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C6/C7 request to C3 based on
uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Package C State limit [AUTO]
Allows you set the Package C State limit to AUTO. Configuration options: [C0/C1]
[C2] [C3] [C6] [C7] [C7s] [AUTO]
LakeTiny Feature [Disabled]
Allows you enable or disable LakeTiny for C state configuration. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
ACPI T State [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI T state. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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4.4.2
PCH-IO Configuration
Allows you to configure PCH parameters.
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Advanced
USB Configuration
settings.
Intel PCH RC Version
Intel PCH SKU Name
Intel PCH Rev ID
1.0.0.0
C224
04/C1
USB Configuration
PCH Azalia Configuration
USB Configuration
Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings.
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USB Configuration
Mode of operation of xHCI
controller.
XHCI Mode
[Auto]
EHCI1
EHCI2
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]
XHCI Mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the mode of operation of the xHCI controller. Configuration
[Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
options:
EHCI1 / EHCI2 [Enabled]
Allows you to control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must
always be enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]
Allows you to control the disabling of the USB ports (0-13). Configuration options:
[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Port #0-#13 Disable [Enabled]
This items only appears when you set the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control to [Enabled]
This item allows you to control the disabling of each of the USB ports (0-13). Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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PCH Azalia Configuration
Allows you to control the detection of the Azalia device. Configuration options:
[Auto] [Disabled]
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PCH Azalia Configuration
Control Detection of
the Azalia device.
Azalia
[Auto]
Disabled = Azalia will be
unconditionally disabled
Enabled = Azalia will be
unconditionally Enabled
Auto = Azalia will be
enabled if present,
disabled otherwise.
4.4.3
SATA Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA
devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to
the corresponding SATA port.
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Enable or disable SATA
Device.
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check
[Enabled]
[AHCI]
[Enabled]
Serial ATA Port 0
Software Preserve
Port 0
HardDisk (250.0GB)
SUPPORTED
[Enabled]
Hot Plug
[Enabled]
SATA Device Type
Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 1
Software Preserve
Port 1
[Hard Disk Drive]
[Disabled]
HardDisk (250.0GB)
SUPPORTED
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Hot Plug
SATA Device Type
Spin Up Device
Serial ATA Port 2
Software Preserve
Port 2
[Hard Disk Driver]
[Disabled]
HardDisk (250.0GB)
SUPPORTED
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Hot Plug
SATA Device Type
Spin Up Device
[Hard Disk Driver]
[Disabled]
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Configuration
options: [AHCI] [IDE] [RAID]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) 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]
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Compatible Mode [Disabled]
This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allows you
to enable or disable the Compatible mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.
SATA Controller(s)
SATA Mode Selection
Compatible Mode
[Enabled]
[IDE]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check
Serial SATA Port 0
Software Preserve
Serial SATA Port 1
Software Preserve
Serial SATA Port 2
Software Preserve
Serial SATA Port 3
Software Preserve
Serial SATA Port 4
Software Preserve
Serial SATA Port 5
Software Preserve
HardDisk (250.0GB)
SUPPORTED
HardDisk (250.0GB)
SUPPORTED
HardDisk (250.0GB)
SUPPORTED
HardDisk (250.0GB)
SUPPORTED
HardDisk (250.0GB)
SUPPORTED
ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI
SUPPORTED
4.4.4
System Agent (SA) Configuration
This allows you to change System Agent parameters.
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Check to enable VT-d
function on MCH.
System Agent Bridge Name
System Agent RC Version
VT-d Capability
Haswell
1.0.0.0
Supported
VT-d
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Offboard]
Enable NB Card
BDAT ACPI Table Support
VGA Priority
Memory Configuration
VT-d [Enabled]
This allows you enable or disable the VT-d function on MCH. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Enable NB CRID [Disabled]
This allows you enable or disable the NB CRID WorkAround. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
BDAT ACPI Table Support [Disabled]
This allows you enable or disable the support for the BDAT ACPI table.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
VGA Priority [Offboard]
This allows you to prioritize between the onboard and offboard video device to be
found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard]
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Memory Configuration
This allows you to change memory information settings.
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Maximum Memory Frequency
Selections in MHz.
Memory Information
Memory RC Version
Memory Frequency
Usage Memory
DIMM_A1
1.0.0.0
1067 MHz
1024 MB (DDR3)
Not Present
1024 MB (DDR3)
Not Present
Not Present
7
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A3
DIMM_A4
CAS Latency (tCL)
Minimum delay time
CAS to RAS (tRCDmin)
7
Row Precharge (tRPmin)
7
Active to Precharge (tRASmin)
20
Memory Frequency Limiter
ECC Support
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Memory Scrambler
Memory Remap
GDXC Support
Memory Frequency Limiter [Auto]
This allows you to set the memory frequency in MHz. Configuration options: [Auto]
[1333] [1600]
ECC Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the DDR ECC support. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Memory Remap [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remap above 4G. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
GDXC Support [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the GDXC feature. Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
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4.4.5
PCI Subsystem Settings
Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.
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Advanced
Change PCI Express
Devices Settings.
PCI Bus Driver Version
V 2.05.02
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
PCI 64bit Resources Handling
Above 4G Decoding
PCI Common Settings
Load RT32 Image
PCI Express Settings
PCIE Slot Configuration
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded
in above 4G Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled]
Load RT32 Image [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the RT32 Image Loading. Configuration Options:
[Disabled][Enabled]
PCI Express Settings
Allows you to change the settings of the PCI Express Devices.
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Set the ASPM Level: Force
L0s
PCI Express Device Register Setting
PCI Express Device Register Settings
ASPM Support
WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some
PCIE devices to fail
- Force all links to L0s
State
[Disabled]
: AUTO - BIOS auto
configure :DISABLE -
Disables ASM
ASPM Support [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable support to Active State Power
Management (ASPM). ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to
extend battey life. Configuration options:
[Disabled]
[Auto]
Disables ASMP
BIOS auto configure
Force all links to L0s State
[Force L0s]
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PCIE Slot Configuration
Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations.
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Enabled/Disabled PCIE3
Option Rom
PCIE Slot Configuration
PCIE3
Not Present
[Enabled]
PCIE3 Option Rom
PCIE4
Not Present
[Enabled]
PCIE4 Option Rom
PCIE5
Not Present
[Enabled]
PCIE5 Option Rom
PCIE6
Not Present
[Enabled]
PCIE6 Option Rom
PCIE7
Not Present
[Enabled]
PCIE7 Option Rom
PIKE
Not Present
[Enabled]
PIKE Option Rom
PCIE Option Rom 3 - 7 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE slots. Configuration Options:
[Disabled][Enabled]
PIKE Option Rom [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PIKE Option Rom. Configuration Options:
[Disabled][Enabled]
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4.4.6
USB Configuration
This allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB.
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USB Configuration
Enables Legacy USB
support. AUTO option
disables legacy
support if no USB
devices are connected.
DISABLE option will
keep USB devices
available only for
EFI applications.
USB Devices
1 mouse,2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support
USB3.0 Support
XHCI Hand-off
EHCI Hand-off
USB Mass Storage Driver Support
Port 60/64 Emulation
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
USB hardware delays and time-outs:
USB transfer time-out
[20 sec]
[20 sec]
[Auto]
Device reset time-out
Device power-up delay
The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to
[Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected,
the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
[Auto]
USB3.0 Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
This functions as a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support.
Configuration options: [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]
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USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options:
[1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec]
Device reset time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options:
[10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]
Device power-up delay [Auto]
This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly
reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
4.4.7
TPM
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Configuration
TPM Support
Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security
device.O.S. will not
show Security Device. TCG
EFI protocol and INT1A
interface will not be
available.
[Disable]
Current Status Information
NO Security Device Found
Security Device Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.8
ACPI Settings
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ACPI Settings
Enables or Disables
System ability to
Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep
State). This option may
not be effective with
some OS.
Enable Hibernation
ACPI Sleep State
[Enabled]
[Both S1 and S3 avai...]
Enable Hibernation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Hibernation feature (OS/S4 sleep state).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ACPI Sleep State [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from]
Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep state. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled]
[S1 only (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)]
[Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from]
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4.4.9
WHEA Support
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Enables or disable
Windows Hardware Error
Architecture.
WHEA Support
[Enabled]
WHEA [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA)
support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.10
NCT6779D Super IO Configuration
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Advanced
NCT6779D Super IO Configuration
Set Parameters of
Serial Port 1 (COM1)
Serial Port 1 Configuration
Serial Port 2 Configuration
Parallel Port Configuration
Serial Port 1/2 Configuration
The sub-items in this menu allows you to set the parameters of the Serial Port 1
(COM1) and the Serial Port 2 (COM2).
Serial Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM 1/2). Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Change Settings [Auto]
This item only appears when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled]. This item allows you to
select the serial port base address. Configuration options:
[Auto]
[IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=3F8h: IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
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Parallel Port Configuration
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration.
Parallel Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Change Settings [Auto]
Allows you to select the optimal setting for the super IO device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5] [IO=378h: IRQ=5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
[IO=278h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]
Device Mode [STD Printer Mode]
Allows you to select the printer port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer mode]
[SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode]
[ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode]
4.4.11
Intel Server Platform Services
This item displays the information of the Intel Server Platform Services configured
in the system.
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Intel Sever Platform Services Configuration
ME BIOS Interface Ver :
1.0
SPS Version
3.0.4.162
ME FW Status Value
ME FW State
:
:
0xf0345
SPS ME FW Active
M0 without UMA
No Error
ME FW Operation State :
ME FW Error Code
ME NM FW Status Value :
:
0x80000001
Power Optimized Mode
0
BIOS Booting Mode
Cores Disabled
:
:
ME FW SKU Information :
End-of-POST Status
Node Manager
EOP disabled in POST
:
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4.4.12
Onboard LAN Configuration
This allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard LAN.
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Onboard LAN Configuration
INTEL I210 LAN
Disable/Enable
INTEL I210 LAN1 MAC:
INTEL I210 LAN2 MAC:
INTEL I210 LAN3 MAC:
INTEL I210 LAN4 MAC:
00:E0:18:10:18:E8
00:E0:18:10:18:E9
00:E0:18:10:18:EA
00:E0:18:10:18:EB
INTEL I210 LAN1 Enable
INTEL I210 LAN1 OpROM
INTEL I210 LAN2 Enable
INTEL I210 LAN2 OpROM
INTEL I210 LAN3 Enable
INTEL I210 LAN3 OpROM
INTEL I210 LAN4 Enable
INTEL I210 LAN4 OpROM
[Enabled]
[PXE]
[Enabled]
[PXE]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
INTEL I210 LAN1 - LAN4 Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the INTEL I210 LAN function in the system.
Configuration Options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
INTEL I210 LAN1/LAN2 OpROM [PXE], INTEL I210 LAN3/LAN4 OpROM
[Disabled]
Allows you to launch the Intel I210 LAN OpROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE]
[iSCSI]
4.4.13
MIO Card Configuration
This item allows you to set MIO Card configuration settings.
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Set MIO Card
MIO Card Type
Front Panel Type
MIO Card Type
[ALC 892]
[AC97]
Front Panel Type [AC97]
Allows you to select the front Panel type of the MIO. Configuration options:
[AC97] [HD]
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4.4.14
Serial Port Console Redirection
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Console Redirection
Enable or Disable.
COM1
Console Redirection
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Console Redirection Settings
COM2
Console Redirection
Console Redirection Settings
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/
Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)
Console Redirection
Console Redirection Settings
[Disabled]
COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The Console Redirection Settings becomes configurable when Console Redirection is
set to [Enabled].
COM1/COM2 Console Redirection Settings
The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which
the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or
compatible settings.
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Allows you to set the terminal type.
[VT100]
[VT100+]
[VT-UTF8]
[ANSI]
ASCII char set.
Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, among others
Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
Extended ASCII char set
Bits per second [57600]
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long
or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400]
[57600] [115200]
Data Bits [8]
Allows you to set the data bits. Configuration options: [7] [8]
Parity [None]
Allows you to select the parity bit. A parity bit is sent with the data bits to detect transmission
errors. Configuration options: [None] [Even] [Odd] [Mark] [Space]
Stop Bits [1]
Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The
standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop
bit. Configuration options: [1] [2]
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Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]
Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving
buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty,
a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send
start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]
VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Recorder Mode [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the Recorded mode to capture Terminal data.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resolution 100x31 [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the extended terminal resolution. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24]
This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.
Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]
Putty Keypad [VT100]
This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Configuration options:
[VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Bootloader]
This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection.
Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader]
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Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS) Settings
The following items only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled].
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]
Allows remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration
options: [COM1] [COM2]
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Allows you to set the terminal type for out-of-band management. Configuration options:
[VT100]
[VT100+]
[VT-UTF8]
[ANSI]
ASCII char set.
Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et.
Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes
Extended ASCII char set
Bits per second [115200]
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long
or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400]
[57600] [115200]
Flow Control [None]
Allows you to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer overflow. Configuration
options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]
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4.4.15
Runtime Error Logging Support
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Enable/Disable
Runtime Error Logging
Support.
Runtime Error Logging Support
[Disabled]
Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.16
APM
Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.
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Restore AC Power Loss
Power On By PCI
[Last State]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Specify what state
to go to when power
is re-applied after
a power failure (G3
state).
Power On By PCIE
Power On By RTC
EuP Ready
[Disabled]
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
Allows you to set the state the system will go to after an AC power loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By PCI [Disabled]
You can use this option to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel®
LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or diasble the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When
set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second
becomes user-configurable where you can set values.
EUP Ready [Disabled]
This item allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for
EuP requirement. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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4.4.17
Network Stack
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Enable/Disable the
network stack (Pxe
and UEFI)
Network stack
[Disable]
Network stack [Disable]
Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable]
[Enable]
4.4.18
Intel RC Drivers Version Detail
This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers.
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Intel CPU RC Version
Memory RC Version
Intel SA RC Version
Intel PCH RC Version
1.0.0.0
1.0.0.0
1.0.0.0
1.0.0.0
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4.5
Event Logs menu
The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view
the system event logs.
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Event Logs
Change Smbios Event Log Settings
View Smbios Event Log
View System Event Log
Press <Enter> to change
the Smbios Event Log
configuration.
Change Smbios Event Log Settings
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Event Logs
Enabling/Disabling Options
Smbios Event Log
Change this to enable or
disable all features of
Smbios Event Logging during
boot.
[Enabled]
Erasing Settings
Erase Event Log
When Log is Full
[No]
[Do Nothing]
NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect
until computer is restarted.
Smbios Event Log [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable all features of Smbios event logging during boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Erase Event Log [No]
This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to
select the options for erasing Smbios event log. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset]
[Yes, Every reset]
When Log is Full [Do Nothing]
This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to
select the options for reaction when the event logs are full. Configuration options:
[Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]
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4.6
Boot menu
The items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will
boot.
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Boot
Boot Configuration
Number of seconds to wait
for setup activation key.
65535(0xFFFF) means
Setup Prompt Timeout
Bootup NumLock State
1
[On]
indefinite waiting.
Full Screen Logo
[Enabled]
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CSM16 Module Version
GateA20 Active
[Upon Request]
[Force BIOS]
[Immediate]
Option ROM Messages
INT19 Trap Response
Boot Device Seeking
[Endless PXE]
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1
[P0: DVD
]
Boot Option #2
[P4: Harddisk 2.50G]
[Windows Boot Man..]
Boot Option #3
Network Device BBS Priorities
Hard Drive BBS Priorities
CSM parameters
Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]
This item allows you to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation
key. Use the <+> and <-> keys to specify the values.
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options:
[Off] [On]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration
.
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set the Full Screen Logo to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
GateA20 Active [Upon Request]
This item is useful when any RT code is execute above 1MB. When set to [Upon
Request], the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. When set to [Always],
disabling of GA20 is not allowed. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always]
.
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
Allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM. Configuration options:
[Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
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INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]
This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM.
Configuration options: [Immediate] [Postponed]
Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE]
This allows you to enable the Boot Device Seeking option. Configuration options:
[Endless PXE] Continuosly seek remote boot image until boot image is found or
the operation is aborted <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> is pressed by the
user).
[Normal]
Seek remote boot image once then stop.
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system.
•
•
To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:
- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.
- Press <F8> after POST.
Network Device BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities
This allows you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group.
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CSM Parameters
This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM
settings settings.
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Launch CSM
[Enabled]
This option controls if
CSM will be launched.
Boot Option filter
[Legacy only]
[Legacy only]
[Legacy only]
[Legacy only]
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Launch Storage OpRom policy
Launch Video OpRom policy
Other PCI device ROM priority
[Legacy OpROM]
Launch CSM [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable the launch of CSM. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Option filter [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control what devices the system can boot to. Configuration options:
[UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]
Launch PXE OpROM policy [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.
Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy first] [UEFI first]
Launch Storage OpROM policy [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy first] [UEFI first]
Launch Video OpROM policy [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy first] [UEFI first]
Other PCI 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]
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4.7
Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you
to change the fan settings.
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Monitor
CPU Temperature
MB Temperature
TR1 Temperature
CPU_FAN1 Speed
REAR_FAN1 Speed
FRNT_FAN1 Speed
FRNT_FAN2 Speed
FRNT_FAN3 Speed
VCORE1
: +58ºC/ +162ºF
: +52ºC/ +151ºF
: N/A
Whisper/Generic/High/
Speed/Full Speed
: 1054 RPM
: N/A
: N/A
: N/A
: N/A
: +1.800 V
: +12.288 V
: +5.040 V
: +1.504 V
: +3.408 V
: +1.296 V
: +3.344 V
+12V
+5V
+VDDQ
+3VSB
+3.3V
VBAT
FAN Speed Control
[Generic Mode]
CPU/MB/TR1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and
motherboard component temperatures.
CPU_FAN1 Speed; FRNT_FAN1–3 Speed; REAR_FAN1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or
[Ignore] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of
CPU fans, front fans, and rear fan in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not
connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
VCORE1 Voltage: +12V, +5V, +VDDQ, +3VSB, +3.3V, and VBAT
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators.
Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]
Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan
speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options:
[Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode]
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4.8
Security
This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be
cchanged. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the
user configure the System Mode state.
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Password Description
Set Setup Administrator
Password
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then
this only limits access to Setup and is only asked
for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have
Administrator rights.
The password length must be
in the following range:
Minimum length
Maximum length
3
20
Administrator Password
User Password
Clear Password
System Boot Menu
HDD Security Configuration:
P1: HardDisk
P2: HardDisk
Administrator Password
To set an administrator password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1.
2.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then
press <Enter>.
3.
4.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press
<Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password.
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User Password
To set a user password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1.
2.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then
press <Enter>.
3.
4.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press
<Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear a user password:
1.
2.
Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>.
Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>.
Secure Boot Menu
This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.
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Platform Mode
Secure Boot
Setup
Secure Boot flow control.
Secure Boot can be
Disabled
enabled only when
Secure Boot Control
[Enabled]
Platform Key (PK) is
enrolled and Platform is
operating in User mode.
Secure Boot Mode
Image Execution Policy
Key Management
[Standard]
Secure Boot Control [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot flow control.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Secure Boot Mode [Standard]
This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution
policy and Secure Boot Key management. Configuration options: [Standard]
[Custom]
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Image Execution Policy
This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This
allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation.
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Security
Image Execution Policy
per device path on
Security Violation.
Interval FV
Option ROM
Removable Media
Fixed Media
[Always Execute]
[Deny Execute]
[Deny Execute]
[Deny Execute]
Internal FV [Always Execute]
Configuration options: [Always Execute]
Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]
Configuration options: [Always Execute] [Always Deny] [Allow Execute] [Defer Execute]
[Deny Execute] [Query User]
Key Management
This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This
allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page.
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Security
Factory Default Key Provisioning [Disabled]
Install All Factory Default Keys
Install Factory default
Secure Boot Keys when
System is in Setup Mode
Platform Key (PK)
Set new PK
Delete PK
NOT INSTALLED
Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)
Set new KEK
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
Delete KEK
Append Var to KEK
Authorized Signature Database (DB)
Set new DB
Delete DB
Append Var to DB
Forbidden Signature Database (DBX)
Set new DBX
Delete DBX
Append Var to DBX
Factory Default Key Provisioning [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Install All Factory Default Keys
This item will ask you if you want to Install Factory Default secure variables. Select Yes if you
want to load the default secure variables, 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]
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4.9
Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit
Tool
Press ENTER to run the
utility to select and
update BIOS.
Start EzFlash
Start EzFlash utility
Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash utility.
4.10
Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool
Exit
Exit system setup without
saving any changes.
Discard Changes & Exit
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Reset
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
IBA GE Slot 0B00 v1404
IBA GE Slot 0B00 v1404
Windows Boot Manager
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this
menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes.
When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears.
Select Yes to discard changes and exit.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit
menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or
if you press <F10>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes
and exit.
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Discard Changes & Reset
This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this
option or if you press <ENTER>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to
discard changes and reset.
Restore Defaults
This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the setup options.
When you select this option or if you press <ENTER>, a confirmation window
appears. Select Yes to apply the default values or press <Esc> to exit.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
This option allows you to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of
the available filesystem devices. Select Yes to proceed, or No to cancel, and then
press <Enter>.
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5
Chapter summary
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using
the available utilities.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Setting up RAID..........................................................................................5-3
SATA Option ROM Utility...........................................................................5-5
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5.1
Setting up RAID
The motherboard comes with the Intel® C224 controller that supports Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5
support (for Windows® OS only).
5.1.1
RAID definitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a
second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and
three new drives for this setup.
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing,
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy
first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating
system to the selected hard disk drive.
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5.1.2
Installing hard disk drives
The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance,
install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration:
1.
2.
3.
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system
user guide.
Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to
the SATA connector on the motherboard.
Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
5.1.3
Setting Jumpers
Ensure to turn off power before setting the jumpers on the motherboard.
You must set the jumper settings of your motherboard to activate the embedded Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility.
To set the jumper settings for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option
ROM Utility, set the 3-pin RAID_SEL1 jumper to pins 2-3.
For more information about the jumper settings of 3-pin RAID_SEL1, you may refer to the
RAID configuration utility section on page 2-27.
5.1.4
Setting the RAID mode in BIOS
You must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before
you can create a RAID set from the SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors
supported by Intel® C224 chipset.
To do this:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
Go to the Advanced Menu > SATA Configuration, then press <Enter>.
Set SATA Mode to [RAID].
Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
5.1.5
RAID configuration utilities
Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities
embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial
ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C224 chipset.
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5.2
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA
Option ROM Utility
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 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
set the correct jumper settings of the motherboard, and have set the correct SATA mode in
the BIOS setup. You can refer to sections 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives, 5.1.3 Setting
Jumpers, and 5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS for more information.
To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility:
1.
2.
Turn on the system.
During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> to display the utility main menu.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Disks:
ID Drive Model
Serial #
HWAS0000991753TR
37VN00009846RAJ1
397600009846UEDY
GWC50000991756G6
Size
279.3GB
279.3GB
279.3GB
279.3GB
Type/Status(Vol ID)
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
0
1
2
3
ST3300656SS
ST3300656SS
ST3300656SS
ST3300656SS
[
]-Select
[ESC]-Exit
[ENTER]-Select Menu
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus
and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.
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5.2.1
Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1.
2.
From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name: Volume0
RAID Level: RAID0(Strips)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB
Syne: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
16 characters or less.
[
]Change
[TAB]-Next
[ESC]-Previous Menu
[ENTER]-Select
3.
4.
Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then
press <Enter>.
From the Disks item field, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives that you want to
include in the RAID set.
[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model
Serial #
Size
Status
0
1
2
3
ST3300656SS
ST3300656SS
ST3300656SS
ST3300656SS
HWAS0000991753TR
37VN00009846RAJ1
397600009846UEDY
GWC50000991756G6
279.3GB
279.3GB
279.3GB
279.3GB
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 disks to create volume.
]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done
[
5.
Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a
disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter>
when you are done.
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6.
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0,
10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to
128 KB. The following are typical values:
RAID 0: 128KB
RAID 10: 64KB
RAID 5: 64KB
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for
multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7.
In the Capacity field item, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want to use and
press <Enter>. The default value field indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8.
9.
Press <Enter> to start creating the RAID volume.
From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return
to the main menu, or press <N> to 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):
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5.2.2
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.
2.
From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set
you want to delete then press <Del>.
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[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name
Volume0
Level
RAID0(Stripe)
Drives
2
Capacity
298.0GB
Status
Normal
Bootable
Yes
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[
]-Select
[ESC]-Previous Menu
[DEL]-Delete Volume
3.
Press <Y> to confirm deletion of the selected RAID set and return to the utility main
menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N):
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5.2.3
Resetting disks to Non-RAID
Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a
RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.
To reset a RAID set:
1.
2.
From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>.
Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want
to reset, then press <Space>. A small triangle before the Port number marks the
selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done.
[ RESET RAID DATA ]
Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures
and revert it to a non-RAID disk.
WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Port Drive Model
Serial #
HWAS0000991753TR
37VN00009846RAJ1
Size
279.3GB
279.3GB
Status
Member Disk
Member Disk
0
1
ST3300656SS
ST3300656SS
Select the disks that should be reset.
]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete
[
3.
Press <Y> in the confirmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the
utility main menu.
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5.2.4
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1.
2.
From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>.
Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
[ CONFIRM EXIT ]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
5.2.5
Rebuilding the RAID
This option is only for the RAID 1 set.
Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk
If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays
the status of the RAID volume 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.
During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> at the prompt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage
Technology option ROM utility.
2.
If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt you to rebuild the
RAID. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk then Press <Enter>
to start the rebuilding process, or press <ESC> to exit.
[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]
“Degraded” volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selectign
a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.
Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):
Port Drive Model
XXXXXXXXXXX
Serial #
XXXXXXXX
Size
XXX.GB
X
[
]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit
Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.
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3.
The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the
status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”.
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[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
RAID Volumes:
*=Data is Encrypted
ID
1
Name
Level1
RAID1(Mirror)
Strip
N/A
Size
149.0GB
Status
Bootable
Yes
Volume0
Rebuild
Physical Devices:
Port Drive Model
Serial #
9LS0F4HL
3LS0JYL8
Size
Type/Status(Vol ID)
Member Disk(0)
Member Disk(0)
1
2
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
149.0GB
149.0GB
Volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
[
]-Select
[ESC]-Exit
[ENTER]-Select Menu
4.
5.
Press <Esc> to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and reboot the system.
Select Start > Programs > Intel Rapid Storage > Intel Rapid Storage Console or
click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tray icon to load the Intel Rapid Storage
Manager utility.
6.
7.
From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Rapid
Storage Console.
From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status.
When finished, the status is changed to “Normal”.
Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk
If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the
status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You may replace the disk drive and
rebuild the RAID array.
To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk:
1.
Remove the failed SATA 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 then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other
non-RAID disk.
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5.2.6
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 multi-
RAID 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 bootable to boot from the hard disk.
1.
2.
3.
Reboot the system and press <Del> to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST.
Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.
Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot
menu section of Chapter 4 for more details.
4.
5.
From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>.
When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>.
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5.3
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
(Windows)
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 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 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 6.
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating
system:
1.
2.
Turn on the system to windows desktop.
Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu.
Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data
storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system.
You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.
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5.3.1
Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1.
From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and click
Next.
2.
3.
5.
Key in a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks.
Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set the volume size.
Click Next.
•
•
If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when
prompted.
If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click
Advanced.
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5.
Confirm the volume creation, then click Create Volume to continue.
This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can
continue using other applications during this time.
6.
Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted.
You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding
any data.
The created RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list. If you wish to change the settings, go
to Volume Properties.
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5.3.2
Changing a Volume Type
To change the volume type in Volume Properties:
1.
2
Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field.
From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type.
3.
4.
You can also change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional
disks to include in the new volume if needed.
Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) and click
OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are
typical values:
RAID 0: 128KB
RAID 10: 64KB
RAID 5: 64KB
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
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5.3.3
Deleting a volume
Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before
you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives.
To delete a volume:
1.
From the Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to
delete.
2.
3.
From the Volume Properties field, select Delete volume.
Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return
to the main menu.
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5.3.4
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 errors
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Chapter summary
6
This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system
components in both Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.
This chapter contains the following sections:
RAID driver installation .............................................................................6-3
Installing the LAN driver..........................................................................6-16
Installing the VGA driver .........................................................................6-21
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6.1
RAID driver installation
After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an
operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the
instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
6.1.1
Creating a RAID driver disk
The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when
creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® or Red Hat®
Enterprise 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.
2.
3.
4.
Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive.
Restart your computer.
Enter the BIOS Setup.
Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save
your changes.
5.
6.
Exit the BIOS Setup and restart your computer.
The following Makedisk menu appears.
Select the C22x INTEL RAID Driver and press <Enter> to go to the sub-menu.
Create Driver Diskette Menu
C22x INTEL RAID Driver
Write DMI
FreeDOS command prompt
7.
From the C22x Intel RAID Driver sub-menu, use the Up or Down arrow keys to select the
driver and press <Enter> to create the RAID driver disk.
C22x INTEL RAID Driver
Windows 32 bit(AHCI / AHCI RAID)
Windows Server 2012 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID)
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8.
Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.
WARNING !!!
)ADLOLYDOAUTAWAONNT TTHOECFOLNOTPIPNYUEDI?SKETTE WILL BE DELETED !!
YES
NO
9.
On the following Important message, select YES if an ASMB7 is installed, otherwise
select NO, then press <Enter>.
<Important>
Please ensure ASMB7-iKVM is well installed on the
motherboard.
YES
NO
10. Insert the formatted diskette into the disk drive and press <Enter> to write the image to
the disk.
11. Press any key to continue when prompted.
The Create Driver Diskette Menu appears after the creation of the diskette is finished.
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Start Windows®.
Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
Go to the Make disk menu, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create.
Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive.
Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
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6.1.2
Installing the RAID controller driver
During Windows® Server 2008 OS installation
To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS
1.
2.
Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen
instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008.
When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced).
3.
Click Load Driver.
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4.
A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver
of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system,
eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD
into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue.
5.
Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to
continue.
6.
7.
Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.
When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD
with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click
Next.
8.
Follow succeeding screen instructions to continue.
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6.2
Management applications and utilities
installation
The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management
applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your
motherboard.
1. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and
utilities.
2. The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2008 R2 and Windows®
Server 2012.
6.3
Running the Support DVD
When you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays
the main screen if Autorun is enabled in your computer. By default, the Drivers tab is
displayed.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to
run the support DVD.
The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Drivers
Utilities
MakeDisk
Manual
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).
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6.3.1
Drivers menu tab
The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
6.3.2
Utilities menu tab
The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard
supports.
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6.3.3
MakeDisk menu tab
The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.
Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items.
6.3.4
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.
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6.3.5
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.
6.3.6
Installing the Intel® Chipset device Software driver
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on
the system.
You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows® Operating
System.
To install the Intel® chipset device software on Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1.
2.
3.
Restart the computer.
Log in with Administrator privileges.
Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4.
Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.
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5.
From the Intel® Chipset Device
Software, click Next to start the
installation.
6.
In the License Agreement window,
click Yes to continue.
7.
Read the Readme File information and
click Next to continue.
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To install the Intel® Chipset device software on Windows® Server 2012:
1.
2.
3.
Restart the computer.
Log in with Administrator privileges.
Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4.
5.
Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.
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7.
Read the Readme File information and
click Next to continue.
8.
When done, click Finish to complete the
installation.
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6.4
Installing the LAN driver
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections
Software drivers on the system.
You need to manually install the LAN controller driver on a Windows® operating system.
To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1.
2.
3.
Restart the computer.
Log in with Administrator privileges.
Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4.
Click Intel® Network Connections
Software on the Drivers menu to start
the installation.
5.
From the Intel® Network Connections
window, click Install Drivers and
Software.
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6.
Click Next in the Welcome to the
InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network
Connections.
7.
From the License Agreement window,
select I accept the terms in the license
agreement then click Next.
8.
Select the drivers you want to install in the
Setup Options window and click Next.
9.
From the Ready to Install the Program
window, click Install.
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10. Click Yes when the Microsoft
Management Console dialog box
appears.
The Microsoft Management
Console dialog box appears when
the system detects open or running
applications that needs to be closed.
You have to terminate open or
running applications specified in
the dialog box to proceed with the
installation.
11. When done, click Finish to complete
the installation.
To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2012:
1.
2.
3.
Restart the computer.
Log in with Administrator privileges.
Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4.
Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the
installation.
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5.
From the Intel® Network Connections
window, click Install Drivers and
Software.
6.
Click Next in the Welcome to the
InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network
Connections window.
7.
Select the drivers you want to install in
the Setup Options window and click
Next.
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8.
Click Install to continue.
9.
When done, click Finish to complete the
installation.
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6.5
Installing the VGA driver
This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics
Adapter (VGA) driver.
To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1.
2.
3.
Restart the computer.
Log in with Administrator privileges.
Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4.
From the Main Menu, click ASPEED
AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on
the Drivers tab to start the installation.
5.
From the License Agreement window,
select I accept the terms and click Next..
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6.
Key in a username and organization
then click Next.
7.
Select Complete in the Setup Type
window then click Next.
8.
Click Install to begin the installation.
9.
When done, click Finish.
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10. When prompted to restart the
computer, click Yes.
To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012:
1.
2.
3.
Restart the computer.
Log in with Administrator privileges.
Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4.
5.
Click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers menu to start the
installation.
Click OK in the Driver Information window.
Wait for the loading of drivers to finish.
6.
Click OK to complete the installation.
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6.6
Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver
on the motherboard.
To install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver in Windows:
1.
2.
3.
Restart the computer.
Log in with Administrator privileges.
Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4.
Click Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI on the
Drivers menu of the main screen to start
the installation.
5.
From the Welcome to the Setup Program
window, click Next.
6.
Click Yes in the License Agreement
window to continue with the installation.
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9.
Click NEXT when the installation of
driver is complete.
10. Click Finish to complete the
installation.
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6.7
Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter
driver on the system.
To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1.
2.
3.
Restart the computer.
Log on with Administrator privileges.
Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4.
Click Intel® 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.
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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.
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To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012:
1.
2.
3.
Restart the computer.
Log on with Administrator privileges.
Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
4.
5.
Click Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the Drivers menu of the main screen to
start the installation.
Click Next to continue.
6.
From the Program Maintenance window,
select Modify then click Next.
7.
Select the options you want to install then
click Next to continue.
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8.
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window, click Install to load the options you
selected.
9.
When done, click Finish.
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A
Chapter summary
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the
motherboard. This chapter contains the following sections:
A.1
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Appendix A: Reference information
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Web site
15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
+886-2-2894-3447
+886-2-2890-7798
http://www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone
+86-21-38429911
Fax
+86-21-58668722 ext: 9101
Online Support
http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Web site
15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
+886-2-2894-3447
+886-2-2890-7798
http://www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone
+886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456)
Online Support
http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China)
Address
No.508, Chundong Road, Xinzhuang Industrial Zone,
Minhang District, Shanghai, China.
+86-21-5442-1616
+86-21-5442-0099
Telephone
Fax
Web site
http://www.asus.com.cn
Technical Support
Telephone
+86-21-3407-4610 (800-820-6655)
Online Support
http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUS contact information
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address
Fax
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
+1-510-608-4555
Web site
http://usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Support fax
+1-812-284-0883
General support
Online support
+1-812-282-2787
http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address
Fax
Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
+49-2102-959911
Web site
Online contact
http://www.asus.de
http://www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone +49-1805-010923
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe)
Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava – Hrabová, Czech
Republic
Telephone +420-596766888
Web site http://www.asus.cz
Technical Support
Telephone +420-596-766-891
Fax +420-596-766-329
E-mail [email protected]
Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUS contact information
ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands)
Address
Web site
Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands
http://www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone
+31-(0)591-5-70292
Fax
+31-(0)591-666853
E-mail
Online Support
http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
Address
Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland
Web site
http://pl.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone
+48-225718033
Online Support
http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASK-Service (Russia and CIS)
Address
г.Москва, ул. Орджоникидзе, д.10, Россия
Telephone
Web site
(495) 640-32-75
http://ru.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone
008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787)
Online Support
http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx?SLanguage=ru
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