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... time 3-2 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-3 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-3 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-3 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Menu items 4-8 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-8 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.6 General help 4-8 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.9 Scroll...
... time 3-2 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-3 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-3 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-3 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Menu items 4-8 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-8 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.6 General help 4-8 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.9 Scroll...
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...5: RAID Configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 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 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing...174; Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 5-29 5.3.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-29 5.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-31 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-32 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-33 5.4.2 Changing a ...
...5: RAID Configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 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 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing...174; Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 5-29 5.3.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-29 5.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-31 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-32 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-33 5.4.2 Changing a ...
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...the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Z10PA-U8 Series xi 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 ...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources...
...the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Z10PA-U8 Series xi 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 ...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources...
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... IRQ assignments. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts may cause you intend to the table Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. Failure to... card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in section Interrupt assignments for later use . Z10PA-U8 Series 2-15 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 ...
... IRQ assignments. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts may cause you intend to the table Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. Failure to... card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in section Interrupt assignments for later use . Z10PA-U8 Series 2-15 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 ...
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... information Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory...
... information Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can clear the CMOS memory...
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...pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. Z10PA-U8 Series 2-35 10. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is controlled... power button. 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. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
...pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. Z10PA-U8 Series 2-35 10. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is controlled... power button. 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. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ...
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...the following shows the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition Beep 1 short 1 short 1 short, 2 short 1 short, 8 short 2 long 2 long BIOS Beep codes Error condition Power supply surges detected during the previous power on test. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections...If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. The following order: a. No VGA Detected. BIOS-image Crash Detected. 7. Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on...
...the following shows the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition Beep 1 short 1 short 1 short, 2 short 1 short, 8 short 2 long 2 long BIOS Beep codes Error condition Power supply surges detected during the previous power on test. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections...If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. The following order: a. No VGA Detected. BIOS-image Crash Detected. 7. Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on...
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... comments. 5. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . 4. Using Windows® Server 2012: 1. Click on the Power icon on the BIOS setting. Select Shut down function Using Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the.... 5. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Press ++. 2. Click OK. Click Continue. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4. Z10PA-U8 Series 3-3
... comments. 5. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . 4. Using Windows® Server 2012: 1. Click on the Power icon on the BIOS setting. Select Shut down function Using Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the.... 5. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Press ++. 2. Click OK. Click Continue. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4. Z10PA-U8 Series 3-3
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4
Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4
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...you to download the latest BIOS file. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using this motherboard. Insert... the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...
...you to download the latest BIOS file. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive: 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using this motherboard. Insert... the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...
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... the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility. ASUS Tek. Press to switch to use a DOS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the BIOS setup program. Z10PA-U8 Series 4-3 Insert the USB... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, then press . 5. Press . Press the Up/...
... the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility. ASUS Tek. Press to switch to use a DOS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the BIOS setup program. Z10PA-U8 Series 4-3 Insert the USB... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, then press . 5. Press . Press the Up/...
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...you created earlier. 3. Save the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash ...disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt,...
...you created earlier. 3. Save the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash ...disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt,...
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ASUS Tek. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Please restart your system. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PA-U8 Version : 0001 Build date: 05/13/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PA-U8 Version : 0002 Build date: 08/28/2014 Start Programming Flash. The BIOS update is completed. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! 4. Write 75% DO NOT...
ASUS Tek. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Please restart your system. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PA-U8 Version : 0001 Build date: 05/13/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PA-U8 Version : 0002 Build date: 08/28/2014 Start Programming Flash. The BIOS update is completed. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! 4. Write 75% DO NOT...
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... settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this utility. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility; The firmware chip on the system chassis. Press... during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this last option...
... settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this utility. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility; The firmware chip on the system chassis. Press... during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this last option...
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following ... 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. Z10PA-U8 Series 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following ... 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. Z10PA-U8 Series 4-7
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...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 the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. For... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu.
...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 the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. For... example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu.
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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. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. Z10PA-U8 Series 4-9 4.3 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. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. Z10PA-U8 Series 4-9 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system time.
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Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to optimize for the CPU and other system devices. The configuration options depends on the installed CPU and chipset. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for performance. Optimized Performance Settings [Default] This item shows the recommended BIOS setting to malfunction.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to optimize for the CPU and other system devices. The configuration options depends on the installed CPU and chipset. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for performance. Optimized Performance Settings [Default] This item shows the recommended BIOS setting to malfunction.
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...ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PA-U8 Series 4-11 4.4.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to... hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] 4.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Disabled] Allows you to RAM)]...
...ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PA-U8 Series 4-11 4.4.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to... hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] 4.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Disabled] Allows you to RAM)]...
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IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.