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... cable management arm 3-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Z11PG-D16 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-10 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-20 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Menu items 5-8 5.2.4 Submenu items 5-8 5.2.5 Navigation keys 5-8 5.2.6 General help 5-8 5.2.7 Configuration fields 5-8 5.2.8 Pop-up window 5-8 5.2.9 Scroll...
... cable management arm 3-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Z11PG-D16 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-10 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-20 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-7 5.2.3 Menu items 5-8 5.2.4 Submenu items 5-8 5.2.5 Navigation keys 5-8 5.2.6 General help 5-8 5.2.7 Configuration fields 5-8 5.2.8 Pop-up window 5-8 5.2.9 Scroll...
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... to Non-RAID 6-8 6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 6-9 6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 6-9 6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-11 6.3 I ntel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-12 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set 6-13 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-15 6.3.3 Deleting a volume 6-16 ... Adapters driver 7-10 7.6 VGA driver installation 7-13 7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation 7-15 Appendix Z11PG-D16 block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 ASUS contact information A-5 vi
... to Non-RAID 6-8 6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 6-9 6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 6-9 6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-11 6.3 I ntel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6-12 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set 6-13 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 6-15 6.3.3 Deleting a volume 6-16 ... Adapters driver 7-10 7.6 VGA driver installation 7-13 7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation 7-15 Appendix Z11PG-D16 block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 ASUS contact information A-5 vi
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... This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with...or removing system components. 3. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. ...
... This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with...or removing system components. 3. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Detailed descriptions of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. ...
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... available for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for...
... available for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the Standard Interrupt assignments table for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for...
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... CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Clear RTC RAM...
... CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Clear RTC RAM...
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DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 9. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to select the DMLAN setting. 8. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 9. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to select the DMLAN setting. 8. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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... Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. SSI power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and...
... Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. SSI power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and...
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Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 5
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 5
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... flash drive that allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
... flash drive that allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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... having to the Tool menu then select Start EzFlash. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Tek. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-3 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert...
... having to the Tool menu then select Start EzFlash. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Tek. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-3 Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com/support to ensure system compatibility and stability. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copy the BUPDATER utility ...(BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com/support to ensure system compatibility and stability. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copy the BUPDATER utility ...(BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable...
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The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is completed. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30(2011/12/22) FLASH TYPE: KALEL 0305-12 Current ROM BOARD: Z11PG-D16 VER: 0201 DATE: 02/20/... BOARD: Z11PG-D16 VER: 0202 DATE: 03/12/2017 PATH: Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Please restart your system. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. C:\> ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-5 4.
The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is completed. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30(2011/12/22) FLASH TYPE: KALEL 0305-12 Current ROM BOARD: Z11PG-D16 VER: 0201 DATE: 02/20/... BOARD: Z11PG-D16 VER: 0202 DATE: 03/12/2017 PATH: Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Please restart your system. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. C:\> ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-5 4.
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... the default settings to enter the Setup utility; This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Even if you are not prompted to use as possible. otherwise, POST... exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Do this last option only if the first two failed. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the...
... the default settings to enter the Setup utility; This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Even if you are not prompted to use as possible. otherwise, POST... exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Do this last option only if the first two failed. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the...
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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: ... options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-7
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: ... options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-7
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...to select items in brackets, and is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 5.2.8 Pop-up ...window Select a menu item and press to display a list of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup To change the settings. 5.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 5.2.7 Configuration fields...
...to select items in brackets, and is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 5.2.8 Pop-up ...window Select a menu item and press to display a list of a menu screen are items that do not fit on the screen. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup To change the settings. 5.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 5.2.7 Configuration fields...
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5.3 Main menu When you to set the system time. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-9
5.3 Main menu When you to set the system time. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-9
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Select this option, then select a workload type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of the OS. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Recommended for traditional HPC applications. Recommend for latency-sensitive users. [Power Efficient Optimized] - Core Optimizer and Engine Boost appear only when you set Optimized ...
Select this option, then select a workload type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of the OS. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Recommended for traditional HPC applications. Recommend for latency-sensitive users. [Power Efficient Optimized] - Core Optimizer and Engine Boost appear only when you set Optimized ...
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.../Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. 5.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the...
.../Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. 5.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the...
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... Console Redirection item. Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you set .
... Console Redirection item. Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you set .
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... the FunctionKey and Keypad on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] This setting allows you to stop signals. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled only text will be sent...
... the FunctionKey and Keypad on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] This setting allows you to stop signals. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS ESC4000 G4 Series 5-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled only text will be sent...