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... Error Logging Support 4-37 4.6 Server Mgmt menu 4-38 4.7 Event Logs menu 4-43 4.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 4-43 4.7.2 View Smbios Event Log 4-44 4.8 Monitor menu 4-45 4.9 Security menu 4-46 4.10 Boot menu 4-49 4.11 Tool menu 4-50 4.12 Exit menu 4-51 Chapter 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...
... Error Logging Support 4-37 4.6 Server Mgmt menu 4-38 4.7 Event Logs menu 4-43 4.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 4-43 4.7.2 View Smbios Event Log 4-44 4.8 Monitor menu 4-45 4.9 Security menu 4-46 4.10 Boot menu 4-49 4.11 Tool menu 4-50 4.12 Exit menu 4-51 Chapter 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...
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... Type 5-35 5.4.3 Deleting a volume 5-36 5.4.4 Preferences 5-37 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 Appendices A.1 Z10PH-D16 block diagram A-2 ASUS...
... Type 5-35 5.4.3 Deleting a volume 5-36 5.4.4 Preferences 5-37 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 Appendices A.1 Z10PH-D16 block diagram A-2 ASUS...
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... supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. 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. About this guide is organized This user guide...
... supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. 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. About this guide is organized This user guide...
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...support 1 x PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 Link) and 1 x PCI-E x8 (X8 Gen3 Link)**. * Z10PH-D16 motherboard ships with one Riser card. x 6.855 in . support software RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5) LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1, and 10 (Windows & Linux) SAS upgrade * 3 x SATA 6Gb/s ports switch to www.asus.com for Windows only; Storage SATA Controller ** Support InfiniBand and 10G upgrade kit (Optional) such as PEM-FDR, PEB-10G/57840-2S, and PEB-10G/57811-1S. Z10PH-D16 specifications summary Model Name Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor Fan Speed Control ASUS...
...support 1 x PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 Link) and 1 x PCI-E x8 (X8 Gen3 Link)**. * Z10PH-D16 motherboard ships with one Riser card. x 6.855 in . support software RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5) LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1, and 10 (Windows & Linux) SAS upgrade * 3 x SATA 6Gb/s ports switch to www.asus.com for Windows only; Storage SATA Controller ** Support InfiniBand and 10G upgrade kit (Optional) such as PEM-FDR, PEB-10G/57840-2S, and PEB-10G/57811-1S. Z10PH-D16 specifications summary Model Name Processor Support / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor Fan Speed Control ASUS...
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... riser card into the PCI-E x24 slot. Riser card PCI-E x24 slot ASUS Z10PH-D16 2-15 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 PCI Express x24 slot (Gen 3 x24 link) The onboard PCI Express x24 slot (Gen 3 x 24 link) provides x24 link to one PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 link) and one PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link) by installing the default riser card that ships with the motherboard. The slot can switch to...
... riser card into the PCI-E x24 slot. Riser card PCI-E x24 slot ASUS Z10PH-D16 2-15 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 PCI Express x24 slot (Gen 3 x24 link) The onboard PCI Express x24 slot (Gen 3 x 24 link) provides x24 link to one PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 link) and one PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link) by installing the default riser card that ships with the motherboard. The slot can switch to...
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Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Programmable Interrupt 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually...
Install the software drivers for ISA or PCI devices. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Programmable Interrupt 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually...
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...design of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [Light blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. The actual data transfer rate depends on this motherboard, refer to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. For more information, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of the motherboard using a SATA cable.
...design of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [Light blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. The actual data transfer rate depends on this motherboard, refer to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. For more information, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of the motherboard using a SATA cable.
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... connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of 3.15 A-6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. A-Type USB10) These connectors are not jumpers! Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB3, then install the modules to the fan connectors. 2. USB connector (5-1 pin USB3; Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the system chassis. ASUS Z10PH-D16 2-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...
... connect the fan cables to a slot opening at the back of 3.15 A-6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. A-Type USB10) These connectors are not jumpers! Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB3, then install the modules to the fan connectors. 2. USB connector (5-1 pin USB3; Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the system chassis. ASUS Z10PH-D16 2-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...
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...=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h;
...=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h;
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...Enabled] ASUS Z10PH-D16 4-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [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 S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] When enabled, S/W Error Injection is supported by unlocking MSR 0x790. 4.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type...
...Enabled] ASUS Z10PH-D16 4-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [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 S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] When enabled, S/W Error Injection is supported by unlocking MSR 0x790. 4.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type...
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4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to change the settings. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads...
4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to change the settings. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads...
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... hard disk drives is required for this setup. Use of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID. 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...
... hard disk drives is required for this setup. Use of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID. 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...
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... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS Z10PH-D16 5-3 For optimal performance, install identical drives of each RAID controller. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on how to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Press to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then...
... you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS Z10PH-D16 5-3 For optimal performance, install identical drives of each RAID controller. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on how to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Press to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then...
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... 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to enter the utility. 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 the menu level. Use the arrow keys to RAID Mode is the legend box. The keys on the legend box vary according to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard's chip. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The...
... 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to enter the utility. 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 the menu level. Use the arrow keys to RAID Mode is the legend box. The keys on the legend box vary according to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard's chip. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The...
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... changes from READY to select the configurable array. Select all the drives required for the RAID set , and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set , and then press to the SATA ports. Press to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT...
... changes from READY to select the configurable array. Select all the drives required for the RAID set , and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set , and then press to the SATA ports. Press to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT...
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...-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: Using Easy Configuration to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ASUS Z10PH-D16 5-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and...
...-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: Using Easy Configuration to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. ASUS Z10PH-D16 5-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and...
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... . 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 Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 5-14 Chapter 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...
... . 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 Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 5-14 Chapter 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...
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... to start initialization. 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 Consistency View/Update Parameters Initialize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4. When initialization is completed, press . View/Update ParameteYress No Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate...
... to start initialization. 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 Consistency View/Update Parameters Initialize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4. When initialization is completed, press . View/Update ParameteYress No Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate...
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... keys at the bottom of the motherboard, and have set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the screen allow you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set the correct SATA mode in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can refer to Non-RAID 4. Delete RAID Volume 3. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The RAID BIOS setup...
... keys at the bottom of the motherboard, and have set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the screen allow you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set the correct SATA mode in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can refer to Non-RAID 4. Delete RAID Volume 3. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. The RAID BIOS setup...
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... replace with the Windows Server installation disc. A message appears, reminding you to continue. 6. Select the drive to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation 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 motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. Click Browse to continue. 5. Select the RAID controller driver...
... replace with the Windows Server installation disc. A message appears, reminding you to continue. 6. Select the drive to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation 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 motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. Click Browse to continue. 5. Select the RAID controller driver...