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...Removable/optional components 2-17 2.8.1 System fans 2-17 2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional 2-18 2.8.3 Installing ASMB7 series management... 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-7 4.4 Internal LEDs 4-19 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 EzFlash 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...
...Removable/optional components 2-17 2.8.1 System fans 2-17 2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional 2-18 2.8.3 Installing ASMB7 series management... 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-7 4.4 Internal LEDs 4-19 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 EzFlash 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...
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... disks to Non-RAID 6-8 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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 Intel® 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...controller driver 7-4 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-6 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-6 7.4 Installing the LAN driver 7-14 7.5 Installing the VGA driver 7-19 ASUS contact information A-1 vi
... disks to Non-RAID 6-8 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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 Intel® 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...controller driver 7-4 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-6 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-6 7.4 Installing the LAN driver 7-14 7.5 Installing the VGA driver 7-19 ASUS contact information A-1 vi
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...Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. About this guide Audience This ...
...Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that you have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. About this guide Audience This ...
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... Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications... 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications... 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for the expansion card. See Chapter 5 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to...
... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to...
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... MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the front message LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system...
... MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the front message LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... for details on the system. 2. Doing so would cause system boot failure! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS 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. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Insert the USB flash drive with the original...
... for details on the system. 2. Doing so would cause system boot failure! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS 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. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Insert the USB flash drive with the original...
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... FS0 System Volume Information PP99DD--CE/-44LL BBiiooss Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-3 Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Before you...
... FS0 System Volume Information PP99DD--CE/-44LL BBiiooss Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-3 Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Before you...
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...USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the... disk drive. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is done. •...
...USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the... disk drive. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is done. •...
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ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P9D-C/4L VER: 0201 DATE: 12/01/2013 Update ROM ... updating the BIOS file. Please restart your system. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS 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! The BIOS update is completed. 4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. C:\> ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-5
ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P9D-C/4L VER: 0201 DATE: 12/01/2013 Update ROM ... updating the BIOS file. Please restart your system. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS 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! The BIOS update is completed. 4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. C:\> ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-5
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... chip that the computer can change the power management settings. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your... BIOS. The firmware chip on your system using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip. If...
... chip that the computer can change the power management settings. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your... BIOS. The firmware chip on your system using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip. If...
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ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.15.1236. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 0077 x64 01/31/2013...] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility -
ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.15.1236. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 0077 x64 01/31/2013...] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility -
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... bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu...
... bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu...
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Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 0077 x64 01/31/2013 Set the Date, Use Tab to set the system... day (numeric value) yyyy = year (numeric value) 5.3.2 System Time Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. Where: hh = hour (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value) ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-9 Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.3 Main menu When you to set the system...
Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 0077 x64 01/31/2013 Set the Date, Use Tab to set the system... day (numeric value) yyyy = year (numeric value) 5.3.2 System Time Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. Where: hh = hour (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value) ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-9 Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.3 Main menu When you to set the system...
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...)) 22001133 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Settings. MIO Card Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection Runtime Error Logging APM Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. MaiMnainAdvaAndcveadnceEdventEvLeongts LBoogost BMooontitorMonSietcourritySecTuoroiltyExiTtool Exit PCCIPUSuCbosnyfisgtuermatSieotntings ATCrPPuCIsHt-SeIedOttCCioonmngpfisugtuirnagtion WHSEAATACoCnofnigfiugruartaitoinon CPPCSUHy-sCItoOenmfCsigounArfgiagetunirtoant(iSoAn) Configuration SAPTCAI...
...)) 22001133 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Settings. MIO Card Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection Runtime Error Logging APM Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. MaiMnainAdvaAndcveadnceEdventEvLeongts LBoogost BMooontitorMonSietcourritySecTuoroiltyExiTtool Exit PCCIPUSuCbosnyfisgtuermatSieotntings ATCrPPuCIsHt-SeIedOttCCioonmngpfisugtuirnagtion WHSEAATACoCnofnigfiugruartaitoinon CPPCSUHy-sCItoOenmfCsigounArfgiagetunirtoant(iSoAn) Configuration SAPTCAI...
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....led core is enabled. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of the second page, press the Page Down button. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-11 L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache 32 kB x 4 32 kB x 4 256 kB x 4 8192 kB →←: Select ...- Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. To quickly go back to the last item of items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down ...
....led core is enabled. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of the second page, press the Page Down button. ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-11 L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache 32 kB x 4 32 kB x 4 256 kB x 4 8192 kB →←: Select ...- Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. To quickly go back to the last item of items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - 5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down ...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to optimize between performance and power savings. This allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that the BIOS will set the EIST item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to ... overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efficient] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU AES [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of ...
... [Enabled] Allows you to optimize between performance and power savings. This allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that the BIOS will set the EIST item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to ... overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efficient] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU AES [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of ...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI1 / EHCI2 [Enabled] Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup EHCI1 EHCI2 [Enabled] [Enabled] USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled] XHCI Mode [Auto] Allows you to configure PCH parameters. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI1 / EHCI2 [Enabled] Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup EHCI1 EHCI2 [Enabled] [Enabled] USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled] XHCI Mode [Auto] Allows you to configure PCH parameters. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends...
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... Enabled Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise. 5.4.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the Azalia device. Advanced SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection S.M.A.R.T. Copyright (C) 2013 American...Disabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Advanced...
... Enabled Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise. 5.4.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the Azalia device. Advanced SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection S.M.A.R.T. Copyright (C) 2013 American...Disabled] SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-E8 Series 5-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This allows you to the corresponding SATA port. Advanced...