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... 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z10PA-D8 only 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-12 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-16 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-18 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-21 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-22 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-23 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA...
... 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z10PA-D8 only 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-12 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-16 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-18 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-21 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-22 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-23 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA...
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... Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-3 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-13 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-13 6.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 6-17 6.5 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver 6-19 6.6 VGA driver installation 6-22 6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation 6-24 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 Z10PA-D8 Series block diagram A-2 Z10PA-D8 ...A-2 Z10PA-D8C A-3 ASUS contact...
... Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-3 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-13 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-13 6.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 6-17 6.5 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver 6-19 6.6 VGA driver installation 6-22 6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation 6-24 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 Z10PA-D8 Series block diagram A-2 Z10PA-D8 ...A-2 Z10PA-D8C A-3 ASUS contact...
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... voltage in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling. 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 connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices...
... voltage in municipal waste. This symbol of parts and recycling. 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 connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices...
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... 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your...
... 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your...
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... - 10 x SATA 6Gb/s ports or 9 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 1 x M.2 connector (support both SATA and PCI-E interface.) Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; x 10 in . MIO supported Networking Storage 2 x Intel I210AT LAN 1 x Management port Intel® C612 - 10 x SATA 6Gb/s ports or 9 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 1 x M.2 connector (support both SATA and PCI-E interface.) SATA Controller Intel® RSTe (for Windows® only; support software RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5) (continued on the next page) xiii Z10PA-D8 Series specifications summary Model Name Z10PA-D8 Z10PA-D8C Processor Support...
... - 10 x SATA 6Gb/s ports or 9 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 1 x M.2 connector (support both SATA and PCI-E interface.) Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; x 10 in . MIO supported Networking Storage 2 x Intel I210AT LAN 1 x Management port Intel® C612 - 10 x SATA 6Gb/s ports or 9 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 1 x M.2 connector (support both SATA and PCI-E interface.) SATA Controller Intel® RSTe (for Windows® only; support software RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5) (continued on the next page) xiii Z10PA-D8 Series specifications summary Model Name Z10PA-D8 Z10PA-D8C Processor Support...
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... card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Otherwise, conflicts may need IRQ assignments. Refer to the card. Ensure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove...
... card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Otherwise, conflicts may need IRQ assignments. Refer to the card. Ensure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove...
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...). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This RJ-45 port is for connecting USB 3.0 devices. This port is available only on the Z10PA-D8 model and only functions when you enable the ASMB8 controller. 4. RJ-45 port for LAN. RJ-45 ports for iKVM. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other VGAcompatible devices. 6. Refer to a LAN through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN BLINKING Linked Data activity Speed LED Status...
...). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This RJ-45 port is for connecting USB 3.0 devices. This port is available only on the Z10PA-D8 model and only functions when you enable the ASMB8 controller. 4. RJ-45 port for LAN. RJ-45 ports for iKVM. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other VGAcompatible devices. 6. Refer to a LAN through a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN BLINKING Linked Data activity Speed LED Status...
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...; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2.
...; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2.
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...] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. PCH DMI ASPM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. PCIE ASMP [Disable ASPM] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is connected to identify the SATA port is attached.
...] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. PCH DMI ASPM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. PCIE ASMP [Disable ASPM] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is connected to identify the SATA port is attached.
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appears only when the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control is set to [Enabled]. USB Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6/ #7/ #8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Platform Thermal Configuration PCH Thermal Device [Auto] Allows you to control each of the USB ports 1 to 8 disabling. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PA-D8 Series 4-37 USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCH Thermal Device...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appears only when the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control is set to [Enabled]. USB Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6/ #7/ #8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Platform Thermal Configuration PCH Thermal Device [Auto] Allows you to control each of the USB ports 1 to 8 disabling. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PA-D8 Series 4-37 USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCH Thermal Device...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Z10PA-D8 Series 4-39 OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to enable or disable the WHEA support. 4.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Z10PA-D8 Series 4-39 OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to enable or disable the WHEA support. 4.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging...
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.... RAID 5 stripes both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you install an operating...
.... RAID 5 stripes both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. With the RAID 10 configuration you install an operating...
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... must set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Z10PA-D8 Series 5-3 Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to use , you use the RAID configuration utility. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the motherboard...
... must set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Z10PA-D8 Series 5-3 Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to use , you use the RAID configuration utility. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the motherboard...
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... level. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z10PA-D8 only) The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The utility main window appears. Press + to Navigate Between...
... level. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z10PA-D8 only) The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The utility main window appears. Press + to Navigate Between...
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... least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . Press to configure array setting. 4. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set . 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press to select the configurable array. 2. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure SelectPOCRoTnf#igurable Array(s) Initialize Objects Rebuild...
... least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . Press to configure array setting. 4. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set . 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press to select the configurable array. 2. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure SelectPOCRoTnf#igurable Array(s) Initialize Objects Rebuild...
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... Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set . Z10PA-D8 Series 5-11 ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00-00 Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays...
... Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set . Z10PA-D8 Series 5-11 ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00-00 Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays...
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... 5: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . Using the Objects command To...
... 5: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . Using the Objects command To...
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... menu, and then press to select Yes from the Initialize? View/Update ParameteYress No Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. When initialization is completed, press . 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Virtual Drive(0) Check Consistency Initialize Check...
... menu, and then press to select Yes from the Initialize? View/Update ParameteYress No Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. When initialization is completed, press . 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Virtual Drive(0) Check Consistency Initialize Check...
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... Installing hard disk drives, Setting Jumpers, and Setting the RAID mode sections in BIOS for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Before you proceed, ensure that are for more information. To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility: 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage...
... Installing hard disk drives, Setting Jumpers, and Setting the RAID mode sections in BIOS for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - Before you proceed, ensure that are for more information. To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility: 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage...
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... the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. A message appears...
... the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. A message appears...