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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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... outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. ix If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to enable proper...
... outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. ix If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to enable proper...
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... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. x How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. 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...
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. x How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. 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...
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... gray from SATA controller , 4 x black from SATA controller) - 1 x discrete M.2 Socket 3* - LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1, and 10 (for Windows only) - Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ASpeed AST2400 32MB VGA port (with bracket) Supports VGA with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) * M.2 Socket 3 supports M Key and type 2260/2280/22110 storage devices. ** LSI MegaRAID only support SATA Controller ***These functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Z10PE-D8 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA...
... gray from SATA controller , 4 x black from SATA controller) - 1 x discrete M.2 Socket 3* - LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1, and 10 (for Windows only) - Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ASpeed AST2400 32MB VGA port (with bracket) Supports VGA with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports) * M.2 Socket 3 supports M Key and type 2260/2280/22110 storage devices. ** LSI MegaRAID only support SATA Controller ***These functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Z10PE-D8 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA...
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... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z10PE-D8 WS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with bracket SATA 6G cable COM port cable 2-port USB 2.0 IO shield 2-Way SLI Bridge connector 3-Way SLI Bridge connector 4-Wat SLI Bridge connector ASWM Enterprise SDVD Application CD Support CD Packing Qty. Optional items PIKE II...
... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z10PE-D8 WS motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with bracket SATA 6G cable COM port cable 2-port USB 2.0 IO shield 2-Way SLI Bridge connector 3-Way SLI Bridge connector 4-Wat SLI Bridge connector ASWM Enterprise SDVD Application CD Support CD Packing Qty. Optional items PIKE II...
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...® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to target users. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is optimized and validated to work with two Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which shares bandwidth with the speed of current bus systems. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is dedicated only to PCIe 2.0 devices. Intel® I210AT LAN Solution The motherboard comes with the...
...® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to target users. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is optimized and validated to work with two Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which shares bandwidth with the speed of current bus systems. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is dedicated only to PCIe 2.0 devices. Intel® I210AT LAN Solution The motherboard comes with the...
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... sleep mode or hibernate mode. • * Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on your USB device every time you easily check Q-Code event logs without opening the computer's case. ASUS Dr. Power ASUS Dr. Power detects any relevant power issues to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 1-5 Best graphics performance for enhanced entertainment. ProCool Connector ProCool eliminates...
... sleep mode or hibernate mode. • * Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on your USB device every time you easily check Q-Code event logs without opening the computer's case. ASUS Dr. Power ASUS Dr. Power detects any relevant power issues to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 1-5 Best graphics performance for enhanced entertainment. ProCool Connector ProCool eliminates...
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... necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 2-15 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the table Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Otherwise, conflicts may need IRQ assignments. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove...
... necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 2-15 The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the table Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Otherwise, conflicts may need IRQ assignments. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove...
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3. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 2-21 Location LED (LOCLED2) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on a server rack. 4.
3. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 2-21 Location LED (LOCLED2) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on a server rack. 4.
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... Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS...
... Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS...
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... System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI...
... System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 2. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB78 and USB910, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of any device connected to 480 Mbps connection speed. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) These connectors are for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to the SATA or SAS add-on card. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 2-35 The read...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 2. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB78 and USB910, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of any device connected to 480 Mbps connection speed. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910) These connectors are for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to the SATA or SAS add-on card. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 2-35 The read...
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...: Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the S/W Error Injection support. 4.6.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 4.6.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings WHEA Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
...: Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the S/W Error Injection support. 4.6.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 4.6.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings WHEA Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... larger than the existing drive. 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 how to select the RAID configuration utility. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup.
... larger than the existing drive. 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 how to select the RAID configuration utility. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup.
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... the BIOS Setup. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 5-3 For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in the system user guide. 2. Press to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. 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 Serial ATA connectors supported by...
... the BIOS Setup. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 5-3 For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in the system user guide. 2. Press to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. 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 Serial ATA connectors supported by...
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... 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 the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. The utility main window appears. Press + to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to...
... 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 the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. The utility main window appears. Press + to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to...
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... X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. Press to the SATA ports. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to select the configurable array. 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 . ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure SelectPOCRoTnf#igurable Array(s) Initialize Objects Rebuild A-0 0 ONLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Cursor Keys, SPACE...
... X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. Press to the SATA ports. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to select the configurable array. 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 . ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure SelectPOCRoTnf#igurable Array(s) Initialize Objects Rebuild A-0 0 ONLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Cursor Keys, SPACE...
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...,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. 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 at the bottom of section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set . ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 5-11 Follow step 3 to add a new RAID set : Using Easy...
...,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. 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 at the bottom of section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set . ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 5-11 Follow step 3 to add a new RAID set : Using Easy...
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...‑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 To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive...
...‑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 To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive...
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... the support DVD to change at any time without notice. By default, the Drivers menu is enabled in your computer. These menus are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 6-13 The other menus on Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, and Windows® Server 2012 R2. 6.3 Running the Support DVD When you can install to maximize the features of the support DVD...
... the support DVD to change at any time without notice. By default, the Drivers menu is enabled in your computer. These menus are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Z10PE-D8 WS 6-13 The other menus on Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, and Windows® Server 2012 R2. 6.3 Running the Support DVD When you can install to maximize the features of the support DVD...