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...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 set 5-22 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-23 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility...
...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 set 5-22 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-23 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility...
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... 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® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210 X540-BT2 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 Z10PE-D16 Series block diagram A-2 Z10PE-D16/10G-2T A-2 Z10PE-D16/4L A-3 Z10PE-D16 A-4 ASUS...
... 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® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210 X540-BT2 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 Z10PE-D16 Series block diagram A-2 Z10PE-D16/10G-2T A-2 Z10PE-D16/4L A-3 Z10PE-D16 A-4 ASUS...
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... fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. ix Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Do not place the product...
... fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. ix Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Do not place the product...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 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...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 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...
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... monitored to 64 virtual ports. Intel® X540BT2 10GbE LAN controller (Z10PE-D16/10G-2T only) The Intel® 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller X540 is the PCI Express bus standard that providse twice the performance and speed of up to PCIe 2.0 devices. Intel® I350-AM2/BT2 LAN controller The motherboard comes with the last generation, it also reduces the TDP, supports USB 3.0 and up to 10 SATA III ports...
... monitored to 64 virtual ports. Intel® X540BT2 10GbE LAN controller (Z10PE-D16/10G-2T only) The Intel® 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller X540 is the PCI Express bus standard that providse twice the performance and speed of up to PCIe 2.0 devices. Intel® I350-AM2/BT2 LAN controller The motherboard comes with the last generation, it also reduces the TDP, supports USB 3.0 and up to 10 SATA III ports...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for more information. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to install expansion cards. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for more information. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to install expansion cards. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause...
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... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. • The actual data transfer rate depends on this motherboard, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-33 For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of data transfer rate. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Light Blue], SSATA1, SSATA2, SSATA3 [Gray], SSATA4 [Light...
... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. • The actual data transfer rate depends on this motherboard, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-33 For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of data transfer rate. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Light Blue], SSATA1, SSATA2, SSATA3 [Gray], SSATA4 [Light...
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IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the...
IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the...
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...disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-33 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 configure the PCI Express Root port settings. 4.5.7 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. PCIE ASMP [Disable ASPM] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive...
...disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-33 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 configure the PCI Express Root port settings. 4.5.7 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. PCIE ASMP [Disable ASPM] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive...
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...] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1~6 Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4/ Port 5/ Port 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Configuration xHCI Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the mode of operation of the USB...
...] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1~6 Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4/ Port 5/ Port 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Configuration xHCI Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the mode of operation of the USB...
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...] [Offboard Device] 4.5.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 4.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-35 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Alert Enable Lock [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to enable or disable the...
...] [Offboard Device] 4.5.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 4.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-35 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Alert Enable Lock [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to enable or disable the...
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... to enable or disable Serial Mux configuration. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] Serial Mux [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to change the settings. 4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status...
... to enable or disable Serial Mux configuration. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] Serial Mux [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to change the settings. 4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status...
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... this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. 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 Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping...
... this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. 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 Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping...
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... utility. Connect a SATA signal cable to the power connector on the motherboard. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Press to [RAID Mode] 4. Refer to Chapter 4 for RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the succeeding section for RAID configuration: 1. For example, use the LSI MegaRAID Software Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you can create a RAID set configuration. Refer to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Z10PE-D16...
... utility. Connect a SATA signal cable to the power connector on the motherboard. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Press to [RAID Mode] 4. Refer to Chapter 4 for RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the succeeding section for RAID configuration: 1. For example, use the LSI MegaRAID Software Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you can create a RAID set configuration. Refer to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Z10PE-D16...
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...152114MB Device present at Port 1 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 2 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility. • The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. Use the arrow keys to the menu level. 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 the connected SATA ODD...
...152114MB Device present at Port 1 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 2 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility. • The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. Use the arrow keys to the menu level. 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 the connected SATA ODD...
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... 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - 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 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05 SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP • The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the...
... 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - 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 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05 SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP • The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the...
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... Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to the SATA ports. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to The Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Follow step 3 to add a new RAID set. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes...
... Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to the SATA ports. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to The Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Follow step 3 to add a new RAID set. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes...
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... Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . 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...
... Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . 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...
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... from the pop-up menu, and then press to start initialization. A progress bar appears on screen. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Virtual Drive(0) Check Consistency Initialize Check Consistency Initialize? 3. Select Initialize from the Initialize? View/Update ParameteYress No Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items...
... from the pop-up menu, and then press to start initialization. A progress bar appears on screen. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Virtual Drive(0) Check Consistency Initialize Check Consistency Initialize? 3. Select Initialize from the Initialize? View/Update ParameteYress No Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items...
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... install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. A message appears, reminding you to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Click Browse to continue. 5. Select the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation...
... install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. A message appears, reminding you to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Click Browse to continue. 5. Select the RAID controller driver you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation...