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... ACPI Configuration 4-25 4.4.7 Event Log Configuration 4-27 4.4.8 Intel VT-d Configuration [Disabled 4-27 4.4.9 SR-IOV Supprted [Disabled 4-27 4.5 Server menu 4-28 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-28 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.6.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-30 4.6.2 APM Configuration 4-30 ...4-32 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-33 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-34 4.7.3 Security 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk...
... ACPI Configuration 4-25 4.4.7 Event Log Configuration 4-27 4.4.8 Intel VT-d Configuration [Disabled 4-27 4.4.9 SR-IOV Supprted [Disabled 4-27 4.5 Server menu 4-28 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-28 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.6.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-30 4.6.2 APM Configuration 4-30 ...4-32 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-33 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-34 4.7.3 Security 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk...
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... P7F-E specifications summary Model Name P7F-E Processor Support / System Bus 1 * Socket LGA1156 Quad Core Intel Xeon 3400 series Server Processor Quad Core Intel Core i7-800 series Desktop Processor Quad Core Intel Core i5-700 series Desktop Processor Dual Core 32nm CPU design Ready Core Logic Intel® 3420 PCH Form Factor ATX, 12" * 9.6" ASUS...
... P7F-E specifications summary Model Name P7F-E Processor Support / System Bus 1 * Socket LGA1156 Quad Core Intel Xeon 3400 series Server Processor Quad Core Intel Core i7-800 series Desktop Processor Quad Core Intel Core i5-700 series Desktop Processor Dual Core 32nm CPU design Ready Core Logic Intel® 3420 PCH Form Factor ATX, 12" * 9.6" ASUS...
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... LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is reduced from the 12... total solution for DDR3. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from 1.8 V for twice the current speed and bandwidth. ASUS P7F-E 1-5 DDR3 memory support The P7F-E supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features...
... LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is reduced from the 12... total solution for DDR3. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from 1.8 V for twice the current speed and bandwidth. ASUS P7F-E 1-5 DDR3 memory support The P7F-E supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features...
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...critical components. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors (2000hrs) onboard for users. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for Graphic Card and Storage Utilization. ASUS MIO Audio card Enjoy high-end sound quality! The system...purposes and PIKE saves lots of the Slot 6 would switch to ensure stable supply of configurations, PCI-E x8 Link on both Server and Workstation. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to choose their preferred I /O solutions without occupying ...
...critical components. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors (2000hrs) onboard for users. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for Graphic Card and Storage Utilization. ASUS MIO Audio card Enjoy high-end sound quality! The system...purposes and PIKE saves lots of the Slot 6 would switch to ensure stable supply of configurations, PCI-E x8 Link on both Server and Workstation. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored to choose their preferred I /O solutions without occupying ...
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... link automatically if the slot location 3 is occupied. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance addon cards. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides...
... link automatically if the slot location 3 is occupied. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance addon cards. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides...
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ASUS P7F-E 2-33 BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. 9. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10.
ASUS P7F-E 2-33 BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. 9. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10.
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... switch for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Select Shutdown Event Tracker. 4. list box. 3. Select shutdown option from the What do you are using Windows® 2003 Server: 1. If necessary, key in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to...
... switch for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Select Shutdown Event Tracker. 4. list box. 3. Select shutdown option from the What do you are using Windows® 2003 Server: 1. If necessary, key in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Server menu 4-28 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS P7F-E
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Server menu 4-28 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS P7F-E
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...Item +- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced... server settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions Exit...
...Item +- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced... server settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions Exit...
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... setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Wed, 08/05/2009] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [ST3160812AS] : [Not Detected] : [Not...
... setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Wed, 08/05/2009] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [ST3160812AS] : [Not Detected] : [Not...
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Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP ACPI Configuration Event Log Configuration Exit Configure CPU. Intel VT-d [...
Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP ACPI Configuration Event Log Configuration Exit Configure CPU. Intel VT-d [...
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Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After ... [Enabled]. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. 4.5 Server menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-
Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After ... [Enabled]. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. 4.5 Server menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-
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... or not to [Power On], the system will reboot after AC power loss. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 4.6 Power menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Include ACPI APIC table pointer to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC...
... or not to [Power On], the system will reboot after AC power loss. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 4.6 Power menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Include ACPI APIC table pointer to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC...
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... [XXXXXXX] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P7F-E 4-33 Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Server Boot Settings Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Boot Settings Configuration Security Exit Specifies the Boot...
... [XXXXXXX] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P7F-E 4-33 Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Server Boot Settings Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Boot Settings Configuration Security Exit Specifies the Boot...
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.... Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup...
.... Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup...
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.... NTFS (read only) ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. CD-DISC (read only) 3. Check section 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for special functions. ASUS P7F-E 4-37 Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10...
.... NTFS (read only) ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. CD-DISC (read only) 3. Check section 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for special functions. ASUS P7F-E 4-37 Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10...
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..., choose this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the...
..., choose this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the...
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...menu, select 1. When the Create Volume item is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select ASUS P7F-E 5-27 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Use the up/down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to...following warning message appears. 6. 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 RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The default value ...
...menu, select 1. When the Create Volume item is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select ASUS P7F-E 5-27 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Use the up/down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to...following warning message appears. 6. 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 RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The default value ...
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...have to boot from the connected SATA ODD. Place the motherboard support DVD in the support DVD). PCH INTEL RAID Driver PCH INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit ASUS P7F-E 6-3 This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive...floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the support DVD. Restart the computer. Save your server system, you want to create and press to be manually adjusted. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application ...
...have to boot from the connected SATA ODD. Place the motherboard support DVD in the support DVD). PCH INTEL RAID Driver PCH INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit ASUS P7F-E 6-3 This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive...floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the support DVD. Restart the computer. Save your server system, you want to create and press to be manually adjusted. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application ...
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... RAID Driver PXH LSI RAID Driver Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit RHEL AS4 UP5 32/64 bit RHEL AS4 UP6 32/64 bit...
... RAID Driver PXH LSI RAID Driver Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit RHEL AS4 UP5 32/64 bit RHEL AS4 UP6 32/64 bit...