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... panel connectors 2-29 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-30 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-9 4.2.9 General...
... panel connectors 2-29 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-30 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-9 4.2.9 General...
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... 4-36 4.6.4 Security 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter summary 5-2 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-4 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-12 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-13 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives...
... 4-36 4.6.4 Security 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter summary 5-2 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-4 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-12 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-13 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives...
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... Non-RAID 5-30 5.3.5 5.3.6 Recovery Volume Options 5-31 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-32 6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID 5-32 5.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 Windows® OS 6-6 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux ...6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-25 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-25 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-26 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-26 6.5.5 Contact information 6-26 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z8PE-D18 block diagram A-3 vi
... Non-RAID 5-30 5.3.5 5.3.6 Recovery Volume Options 5-31 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-32 6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID 5-32 5.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 Windows® OS 6-6 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux ...6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-25 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-25 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-26 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-26 6.5.5 Contact information 6-26 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z8PE-D18 block diagram A-3 vi
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...find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technologies it ...of the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and...
...find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technologies it ...of the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and...
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 8. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)) Rear panel connectors 1. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)) 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. ...
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 8. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)) Rear panel connectors 1. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)) 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. ...
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...Xeon 5500 series CPU in BIOS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will only shows the information of the motherboard, ensure that the socket ...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Mixing componenets operating at different internal clock frequencies is also not supported. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the same Intel QuickPath Interconnect...
...Xeon 5500 series CPU in BIOS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will only shows the information of the motherboard, ensure that the socket ...; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Mixing componenets operating at different internal clock frequencies is also not supported. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the same Intel QuickPath Interconnect...
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...documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to ...the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Ensure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following subsections describe ...
...documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to ...the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Ensure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following subsections describe ...
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Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ...
Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ...
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LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82576EB Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to select 1.5V BIOS control, pins 2-3 to select 1.2V Force or 3-4 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 5. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1-2 to select 1.35V Force. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82576EB Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to select 1.5V BIOS control, pins 2-3 to select 1.2V Force or 3-4 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 5. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1-2 to select 1.35V Force. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to update the BIOS. 4. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the... system. 8. Turn on the system to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information To update the BIOS: 1. Shut down the...
...utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to update the BIOS. 4. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the... system. 8. Turn on the system to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information To update the BIOS: 1. Shut down the...
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...button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-37 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SSI power button/soft-off the system power. Connect the chassis power LED cable to... the HDD. 5. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. 14. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS...
...button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to this connector. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-37 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. SSI power button/soft-off the system power. Connect the chassis power LED cable to... the HDD. 5. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. 14. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS...
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... for assistance. 7. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS Z8PE-D18 3-3 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. 3.1 Starting up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Be sure that is equipped with the last device...
... for assistance. 7. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS Z8PE-D18 3-3 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. 3.1 Starting up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Be sure that is equipped with the last device...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4: This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4: This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Server menu 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS Z8PE-D18
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Server menu 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS Z8PE-D18
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.... 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the future. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-3 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the...
.... 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the future. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-3 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the...
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... DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. done Advance Check ...... Visit the ASUS website at the DOS prompt. 2. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright... (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 ...
... DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. done Advance Check ...... Visit the ASUS website at the DOS prompt. 2. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright... (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 ...
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A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-5 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! 5. done Verifying flash ....
A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-5 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! 5. done Verifying flash ....
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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one USB port on the system. 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive and turn the system. 2. Remove any...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one USB port on the system. 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive and turn the system. 2. Remove any...
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... continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. Being a menu-driven program,... off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-7
... continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. Being a menu-driven program,... off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-7
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Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in .] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [...8594; Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Fri, 02/13/2009...
Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in .] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [...8594; Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Fri, 02/13/2009...