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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 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...
... 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 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...
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Contents 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 Software drivers and utilities installation 6-13 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-13 6.4 Installing the drivers and utilities 6-16 6.4.1 Using the ASUS InstAll application 6-16 6.4.2 Installing a driver or utility 6-18 6.5 Running the utilities 6-20 6.5.1 USB Charger 6-20 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 Z10PE-D16 WS block diagram A-2 A.2 Audio I/O connections A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vii
Contents 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 Software drivers and utilities installation 6-13 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-13 6.4 Installing the drivers and utilities 6-16 6.4.1 Using the ASUS InstAll application 6-16 6.4.2 Installing a driver or utility 6-18 6.5 Running the utilities 6-20 6.5.1 USB Charger 6-20 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 Z10PE-D16 WS block diagram A-2 A.2 Audio I/O connections A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vii
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These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of shutting down the system. • ...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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:...
These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of shutting down the system. • ...that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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:...
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... 3.0-compliant devices. ASpeed AST2400 32MB VGA port (with bracket) Supports VGA with Intel® RSTe RAID 0,1,5, and 10 support (for Windows only) 1 x discrete M.2 Socket 3* LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1& 10(Windows & Linux) * LSI MegaRAID only support SATA Controller ** M.2 Socket 3 ... (x16 Gen3 Link) * This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 specification. Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Z10PE-D16 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Dual Intel® Socket...
... 3.0-compliant devices. ASpeed AST2400 32MB VGA port (with bracket) Supports VGA with Intel® RSTe RAID 0,1,5, and 10 support (for Windows only) 1 x discrete M.2 Socket 3* LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1& 10(Windows & Linux) * LSI MegaRAID only support SATA Controller ** M.2 Socket 3 ... (x16 Gen3 Link) * This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 specification. Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Z10PE-D16 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Dual Intel® Socket...
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xiv Z10PE-D16 WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors ... M.2 Socket 3 10 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 2 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 7 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 2 x Serial Port headers 1 x RAID key header 1 x ASMB8-iKVM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x AUX panel header 1 x System Panel header 1 ...ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.6.1, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update EEB Form Factor, 12 in . * Refer to change...
xiv Z10PE-D16 WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors ... M.2 Socket 3 10 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 2 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 7 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 2 x Serial Port headers 1 x RAID key header 1 x ASMB8-iKVM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x AUX panel header 1 x System Panel header 1 ...ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.6.1, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update EEB Form Factor, 12 in . * Refer to change...
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... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z10PE-D16 WS motherboard! Before you for the following items. VGA cable with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Standard Gift Box Pack 1 10 1 1 1...per carton 5 pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Optional items PIKE II 3008 PIKE II 3108 PEB-10G/57840-2S PEB-10G/57811-1S Description LSI 8-port SAS 12G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter Single...
... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z10PE-D16 WS motherboard! Before you for the following items. VGA cable with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Standard Gift Box Pack 1 10 1 1 1...per carton 5 pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Optional items PIKE II 3008 PIKE II 3108 PEB-10G/57840-2S PEB-10G/57811-1S Description LSI 8-port SAS 12G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter Single...
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...) Page 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 2-5 VGA controller setting (VGA_SW1) 3. SMBUS connection setting (TESLA_M_SW) 4. Memory Error LED (ERR_DIMMA1, ERR_DIMMB1, ERR_DIMMC1, ERR_DIMMD1, ERR_DIMME1, ERR_DIMMF1, ERR_DIMMG1, ERR_DIMMH1) 2. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) 6. CPU sockets 2. Reset button 3. Location LED (LOCLED2) 4. M2 LED (M2_LED) 7. RAID selection jumper setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. DDR4 sockets 3. Dr...
...) Page 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 2-5 VGA controller setting (VGA_SW1) 3. SMBUS connection setting (TESLA_M_SW) 4. Memory Error LED (ERR_DIMMA1, ERR_DIMMB1, ERR_DIMMC1, ERR_DIMMD1, ERR_DIMME1, ERR_DIMMF1, ERR_DIMMG1, ERR_DIMMH1) 2. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) 6. CPU sockets 2. Reset button 3. Location LED (LOCLED2) 4. M2 LED (M2_LED) 7. RAID selection jumper setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. DDR4 sockets 3. Dr...
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... from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default); RAID selection jumper setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. 5. Place the jumper...
... from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default); RAID selection jumper setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. 5. Place the jumper...
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Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_1-6 [gray], SSATA_1-4 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6 Gbps of this user guide. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on this motherboard, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. 7. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to the RAID Configuration chapter of data transfer rate.
Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_1-6 [gray], SSATA_1-4 [gray]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6 Gbps of this user guide. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on this motherboard, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. 7. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to the RAID Configuration chapter of data transfer rate.
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Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 4-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1/ SATA Port 2/ SATA Port 3/ SATA Port 4 Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4 Allows you to enable or disable the Suport ...
Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 4-39 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1/ SATA Port 2/ SATA Port 3/ SATA Port 4 Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4 Allows you to enable or disable the Suport ...
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Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure SATA as [AHCI] Allows ...
Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure SATA as [AHCI] Allows ...
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Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5
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...a second drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel® Rapid ...business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for how to select the RAID configuration utility. RAID 10 is required for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel...
...a second drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel® Rapid ...business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for how to select the RAID configuration utility. RAID 10 is required for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel...
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... BIOS You must set configuration. Go to use the LSI MegaRAID Software Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Set SATA Mode to the power connector... SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set the RAID item in each RAID controller. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-3
... BIOS You must set configuration. Go to use the LSI MegaRAID Software Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Set SATA Mode to the power connector... SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set the RAID item in each RAID controller. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-3
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... the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the next page. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). The utility main window appears. The keys on the system after installing all the ... enter the utility. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 1...
... the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the next page. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). The utility main window appears. The keys on the system after installing all the ... enter the utility. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 1...
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... Configure > Easy Configuration, and then press . An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically. This menu also.... Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using two types of a created RAID set 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-5 Menu Description Configure Allows you manually...
... Configure > Easy Configuration, and then press . An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically. This menu also.... Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using two types of a created RAID set 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-5 Menu Description Configure Allows you manually...
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... at the bottom of the screen. • You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. • You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to select the configurable array... 0 ONLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-Chidinfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. LSI Software...
... at the bottom of the screen. • You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. • You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to select the configurable array... 0 ONLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-Chidinfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. LSI Software...
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... For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 6. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU ...Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 Status ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-7 Select the RAID level from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 7....
... For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 6. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU ...Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 Status ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-7 Select the RAID level from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 7....
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...SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU CIonniftiigaulriez0e Objects 1 148.580GB PORT #2 0 ONLIN A00-00 64KB Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01Change DWC Check Consistency Virtual Driv2e 0READY RAID = 1 Units= MB 3 READY Off On Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Status ONLINE..., and then press . Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU Status ...
...SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU CIonniftiigaulriez0e Objects 1 148.580GB PORT #2 0 ONLIN A00-00 64KB Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01Change DWC Check Consistency Virtual Driv2e 0READY RAID = 1 Units= MB 3 READY Off On Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Status ONLINE..., and then press . Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU Status ...
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... Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-9 When prompted to save configuration, select Yes from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R... ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU CIonniftiigaulriez0e Objects 1 148.580GB PORT #2 0 ONLIN A00-00 64KB Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency Virtual Drive2 0READY RAID = 1 Units= MB 3 READY Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Status ONLINE Accept This VD Configuration...
... Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-9 When prompted to save configuration, select Yes from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R... ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU CIonniftiigaulriez0e Objects 1 148.580GB PORT #2 0 ONLIN A00-00 64KB Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency Virtual Drive2 0READY RAID = 1 Units= MB 3 READY Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Status ONLINE Accept This VD Configuration...