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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P7F-C Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P7F-C Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 ...
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CDROM Drives 4-34 4.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-35 4.7.4 Security 4-36 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ...Matrix Storage Manager 5-12 5.2.7 Rebuilding the RAID 5-12 5.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-14 5.3 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (P7F-C/SAS model only 5-15 Contents 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 USB Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-25 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 4-26 4.4.7 Event Log ...
CDROM Drives 4-34 4.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-35 4.7.4 Security 4-36 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ...Matrix Storage Manager 5-12 5.2.7 Rebuilding the RAID 5-12 5.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-14 5.3 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (P7F-C/SAS model only 5-15 Contents 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 USB Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-25 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 4-26 4.4.7 Event Log ...
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... 5-19 5.3.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 5-22 5.3.4 Managing Arrays 5-25 5.3.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-30 5.3.6 Global Properties 5-31 5.4 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (P7F-C/4L model only 5-34 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-35 5.4.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-41 5.4.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-42 5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drives...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 P7F-C/SAS Series block diagram A-3 A.2 P7F-C/4L Series block diagram A-4 vi
... 5-19 5.3.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 5-22 5.3.4 Managing Arrays 5-25 5.3.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-30 5.3.6 Global Properties 5-31 5.4 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (P7F-C/4L model only 5-34 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-35 5.4.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-41 5.4.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-42 5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drives...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 P7F-C/SAS Series block diagram A-3 A.2 P7F-C/4L Series block diagram A-4 vi
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... 10 & 5(Windows) LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1& 10(Windows & Linux) (P7F-C/4L only) SAS Controller LSI 1068E 8-port SAS - P7F-C Series specifications summary Model Name P7F-C/SAS P7F-C/4L Processor / System Bus 1 * Socket LGA1156 Quad Core Intel Xeon 3400 series Server Processor Quad...series Desktop Processor Dual Core 32nm CPU design Ready Core Logic Dual Core/Quad Core Intel® 3420 PCH Form Factor ATX, 12" * 9.6" ASUS Features FAN speed V V control Rack Ready V V (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM2.0 V V Memory Total Slots 6/4 (RDIMM/UDIMM...
... 10 & 5(Windows) LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1& 10(Windows & Linux) (P7F-C/4L only) SAS Controller LSI 1068E 8-port SAS - P7F-C Series specifications summary Model Name P7F-C/SAS P7F-C/4L Processor / System Bus 1 * Socket LGA1156 Quad Core Intel Xeon 3400 series Server Processor Quad...series Desktop Processor Dual Core 32nm CPU design Ready Core Logic Dual Core/Quad Core Intel® 3420 PCH Form Factor ATX, 12" * 9.6" ASUS Features FAN speed V V control Rack Ready V V (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM2.0 V V Memory Total Slots 6/4 (RDIMM/UDIMM...
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xii P7F-C Series specifications summary Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment PSU Connector 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 24+4 pin ...
xii P7F-C Series specifications summary Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment PSU Connector 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 24+4 pin ...
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... or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Standard Gift Box Pack P7F-C Series Cables SATA data cable 6 Accessories IO shield 1 Plate for buying an ASUS® P7F-C Series motherboard! Before you for LGA1156 (1U) 1 Application CD Support CD 1 Documentation... User Guide 1 Packing Qty. 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack -1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start ...
... or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Standard Gift Box Pack P7F-C Series Cables SATA data cable 6 Accessories IO shield 1 Plate for buying an ASUS® P7F-C Series motherboard! Before you for LGA1156 (1U) 1 Application CD Support CD 1 Documentation... User Guide 1 Packing Qty. 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack -1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start ...
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...® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 13 characters xxS2xxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below ...to run on each processor makes more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P7F-C Series xxS2xxxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Xeon 3400 Processor Ready This ...
...® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 13 characters xxS2xxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below ...to run on each processor makes more efficient computing. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Intel® EM64T feature allows your problems. P7F-C Series xxS2xxxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Intel® LGA1156 Xeon 3400 Processor Ready This ...
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... latest PCIe 2.0 device for your networking needs. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to just 1.5V for DDR3. ASUS P7F-C Series 1-5 Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is reduced from 1.8 V for enterprise-class storage devices. Serial ATA allows thinner,...the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel 3420 chipset. DDR3 memory support The P7F-C Series supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that includes Serial ATA interoperability, and is projected to Gigabit bandwidth. Serial Attached SCSI...
... latest PCIe 2.0 device for your networking needs. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to just 1.5V for DDR3. ASUS P7F-C Series 1-5 Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is reduced from 1.8 V for enterprise-class storage devices. Serial ATA allows thinner,...the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel 3420 chipset. DDR3 memory support The P7F-C Series supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that includes Serial ATA interoperability, and is projected to Gigabit bandwidth. Serial Attached SCSI...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS P7F-C Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS P7F-C Series
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... the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P7F-C Series 2-3 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them...
... the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P7F-C Series 2-3 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them...
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... 2-19 2-19 Page 2-21 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 Page 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 ASUS P7F-C Series 2-7 PCI Express x 16 slot (x8 link) 4. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple...) 3. Video Graphics Adapter port 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_SW1) (P7F-C/SAS Model only) 7. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 7. CPU sockets 2. Serial (COM1) port 5. DDR3 sockets 3. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1))...
... 2-19 2-19 Page 2-21 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 Page 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 ASUS P7F-C Series 2-7 PCI Express x 16 slot (x8 link) 4. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple...) 3. Video Graphics Adapter port 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_SW1) (P7F-C/SAS Model only) 7. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 7. CPU sockets 2. Serial (COM1) port 5. DDR3 sockets 3. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1))...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect...cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on your left. 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Press the load lever with ...pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS P7F-C Series Load lever A B Retention tab 2-9
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect...cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on your left. 2. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Press the load lever with ...pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS P7F-C Series Load lever A B Retention tab 2-9
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... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. B A C 8. ASUS P7F-C Series 2-11 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. 6.
... off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that it is toxic and inedible. B A C 8. ASUS P7F-C Series 2-11 Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the front edge of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. 6.
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... a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7F-C Series 2-13 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
... a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P7F-C Series 2-13 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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DDR3 modules are not supported ASUS P7F-C Series 2-15 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC/Non-...
DDR3 modules are not supported ASUS P7F-C Series 2-15 For optimum compatibility, it is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with ECC/Non-...
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... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS P7F-C Series 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card...
... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS P7F-C Series 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card...
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PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) PCI slot PCI slot PCI slot ASUS P7F-C Series 2-19 These slots support VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 specifications. 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x8 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provide x8 link to CPU.
PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) PCI slot PCI slot PCI slot ASUS P7F-C Series 2-19 These slots support VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI slots The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 specifications. 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x8 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provide x8 link to CPU.