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... 2.8 Internal LEDs 2-34 2.8 Z10PH-D16 Golden Finger 2-38 Chapter 3: Powering Up 3.1 Starting up for the first 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...
... 2.8 Internal LEDs 2-34 2.8 Z10PH-D16 Golden Finger 2-38 Chapter 3: Powering Up 3.1 Starting up for the first 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...
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... 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 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-12 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives...
... 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 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-12 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives...
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...-RAID 5-28 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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 Volume Type 5-35 5.4.3 Deleting a volume ... 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 contact information 1 vi
...-RAID 5-28 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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 Volume Type 5-35 5.4.3 Deleting a volume ... 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 contact information 1 vi
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...to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when ... by your dealer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence...
...to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when ... by your dealer. How this guide This user guide contains the information you may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence...
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... not need IRQ assignments. 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for more information. 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary...
... not need IRQ assignments. 2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for more information. 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary...
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... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. After the CMOS clearance, ...default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. ASUS Z10PH-D16 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the ...
... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. After the CMOS clearance, ...default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. ASUS Z10PH-D16 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the ...
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Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which you want to monitor temperature. Go to BIOS setup to change the default setting of TR1 from "Disabled" to the devices, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system ...
Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which you want to monitor temperature. Go to BIOS setup to change the default setting of TR1 from "Disabled" to the devices, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system ...
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...Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN#) This 2-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the HDD. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS Z10PH-D16 2-33 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when the Locator button is ON turns the system OFF.... Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to indicate an abnormal event occurance. Hard disk drive ...
...Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN#) This 2-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the HDD. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS Z10PH-D16 2-33 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when the Locator button is ON turns the system OFF.... Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to indicate an abnormal event occurance. Hard disk drive ...
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... Detected. Follow the instructions in the following shows the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Turn on...power on the screen. 3.1 Starting up If your retailer for the first time 1. No Keyboard Detected. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system ...
... Detected. Follow the instructions in the following shows the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Turn on...power on the screen. 3.1 Starting up If your retailer for the first time 1. No Keyboard Detected. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system ...
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... is ON, press the power switch for more than four seconds to put the system to sleep mode or to the triangle on the BIOS setting. Click Continue. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4. Ensure that best describes why you want ...® Server 2008 R2: 1. Click on the Power icon on the lower right side of Log off mode, depending on the right of the screen. 3. ASUS Z10PH-D16 3-3 Using Windows® Server 2012: 1. Press ++. 2. Select Shut down the computer. 5. In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the Other (Planned) option in ...
... is ON, press the power switch for more than four seconds to put the system to sleep mode or to the triangle on the BIOS setting. Click Continue. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4. Ensure that best describes why you want ...® Server 2008 R2: 1. Click on the Power icon on the lower right side of Log off mode, depending on the right of the screen. 3. ASUS Z10PH-D16 3-3 Using Windows® Server 2012: 1. Press ++. 2. Select Shut down the computer. 5. In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the Other (Planned) option in ...
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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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... USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash drive that allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS...
... USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash drive that allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during...BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS...
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... allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Go to use a DOS‑based utility. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PH-D16 Version : 0020 Build Date :04/25/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PH-D16 Version : 0022 Build Date :05/05/2014 FS0 System Volume Information Z10PH-D16 BIOS Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. ASUS Z10PH-D16 4-3
... allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Go to use a DOS‑based utility. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PH-D16 Version : 0020 Build Date :04/25/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PH-D16 Version : 0022 Build Date :05/05/2014 FS0 System Volume Information Z10PH-D16 BIOS Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. ASUS Z10PH-D16 4-3
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... function can support devices such as shown. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The BUPDATER utility allows you created...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where ...
... function can support devices such as shown. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a USB flash disk with the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The BUPDATER utility allows you created...; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where ...
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...returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Please restart your system. The BIOS update is completed. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PH-D16 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/13/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PH-016 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/13/2014 Start Programming Flash....down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! C:\> ASUS Z10PH-D16 4-5
...returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Please restart your system. The BIOS update is completed. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PH-D16 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/13/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PH-016 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/13/2014 Start Programming Flash....down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! C:\> ASUS Z10PH-D16 4-5
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...the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using this last option ...only if the first two failed. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change...
...the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using this last option ...only if the first two failed. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change...
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ASUS Z10PH-D16 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 ...
ASUS Z10PH-D16 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 ...
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... specific items 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. Use the navigation keys to select items in brackets, and is not userconfigurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display...
... specific items 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. Use the navigation keys to select items in brackets, and is not userconfigurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display...
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4.3 Main menu When 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. 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 time. ASUS Z10PH-D16 4-9
4.3 Main menu When 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. 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 time. ASUS Z10PH-D16 4-9
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4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.