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...x1 slot (x1 link 2-17 2.5.7 PCI slot 2-17 2.5.8 PIKE slot 2-18 2.5.9 Installing the ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-19 2.5.10 Installing the Baseboard Management Card 2-20 2.5.11 Connecting the Thermal sensor...Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 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 Menu items 4-9 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-9 4.2.5 ...
...x1 slot (x1 link 2-17 2.5.7 PCI slot 2-17 2.5.8 PIKE slot 2-18 2.5.9 Installing the ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-19 2.5.10 Installing the Baseboard Management Card 2-20 2.5.11 Connecting the Thermal sensor...Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 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 Menu items 4-9 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-9 4.2.5 ...
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... menu 4-39 4.10 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 5-4 5.1.3 Setting Jumpers 5-4 5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS 5-4 5.1.5 RAID configuration utilities 5-4
... menu 4-39 4.10 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 5-4 5.1.3 Setting Jumpers 5-4 5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS 5-4 5.1.5 RAID configuration utilities 5-4
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... Non-RAID 5-9 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility 5-10 5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-10 5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-12 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-13 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-14 5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-16 5.3.3 Deleting a volume 5-17 ... 6.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver 6-23 6.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver 6-25 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 P9D-E/4L block diagram A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vi
... Non-RAID 5-9 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility 5-10 5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-10 5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-12 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-13 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-14 5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-16 5.3.3 Deleting a volume 5-17 ... 6.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver 6-23 6.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver 6-25 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 P9D-E/4L block diagram A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vi
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...system components. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package....
...system components. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package....
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... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the tables on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the chassis... motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Ensure to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the tables on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the chassis... motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Ensure to the card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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... setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re- Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3.
... setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re- Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 2.7 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3.
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... the system OFF. 6. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system...
... the system OFF. 6. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system...
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...a. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P9D-E/4L 3-3 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. Monitor b. At power on self-test or POST. System power 6. Connect the power cord to the power connector... monitor LED may have failed a power-on . The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between...
...a. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P9D-E/4L 3-3 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. Monitor b. At power on self-test or POST. System power 6. Connect the power cord to the power connector... monitor LED may have failed a power-on . The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between...
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... option that best describes why you want to the triangle on the right of Log off mode, depending on the lower right side of the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Select Shut down the computer. 3. Otherwise, select the option that the Planned check box is ON, press the power switch for... R2: 1. Ensure that best describes why you want to soft-off , then click Shut Down. 2. Click OK. Press ++. 2. Click on the Power icon on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button, move the cursor to shut down . 4. If necessary, key in the selection lists.
... option that best describes why you want to the triangle on the right of Log off mode, depending on the lower right side of the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Select Shut down the computer. 3. Otherwise, select the option that the Planned check box is ON, press the power switch for... R2: 1. Ensure that best describes why you want to soft-off , then click Shut Down. 2. Click OK. Press ++. 2. Click on the Power icon on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button, move the cursor to shut down . 4. If necessary, key in the selection lists.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter summary 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. This chapter contains the following sections: 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 4-11 4.5 Event Logs menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Monitor menu 4-35 4.8 Security...4-36 4.9 Tool menu 4-39 4.10 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS P9D-E/4L
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter summary 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. This chapter contains the following sections: 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 4-11 4.5 Event Logs menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Monitor menu 4-35 4.8 Security...4-36 4.9 Tool menu 4-39 4.10 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS P9D-E/4L
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... flash drive: 1. ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-3 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive. 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...
... flash drive: 1. ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-3 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive. 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...
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... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file then press . 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using EzFlash Utility: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility. Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P9D-E/4L Version : 0060 Build Date :12/03...
... flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to find the BIOS file then press . 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using EzFlash Utility: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility. Enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P9D-E/4L Version : 0060 Build Date :12/03...
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... 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. Boot the system in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-5 Reboot the system when the update... process is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . 7. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a...
... 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. Boot the system in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-5 Reboot the system when the update... process is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . 7. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as a...
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...25L1605A Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P9D-E/4L VER: 0201 DATE: 12/01/2013 BOARD: P9D-E/4L VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2013 PATH: WARNING! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. C:\> 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset ...the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt ...
...25L1605A Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P9D-E/4L VER: 0201 DATE: 12/01/2013 BOARD: P9D-E/4L VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2013 PATH: WARNING! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. C:\> 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset ...the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt ...
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You can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you see on . ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-7 This section explains how to "Run Setup." When you start up the computer, the system provides...
You can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you see on . ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-7 This section explains how to "Run Setup." When you start up the computer, the system provides...
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... Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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.../Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-9 Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit PCI Subsystem Settings ACPI Settings Trusted Computing PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express Settings. 4.2.5 Navigation keys At... are the navigation keys for that the item has a submenu. 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program.
.../Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-9 Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit PCI Subsystem Settings ACPI Settings Trusted Computing PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express Settings. 4.2.5 Navigation keys At... are the navigation keys for that the item has a submenu. 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program.
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...Time Allows you to set the system date and time. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; Where: hh = hour (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value... Setup Utility - System Date System Time [Mon 02/22/2013] [10:10:10] 4.3.1 System Date Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system date to [Day mm/dd/yyyy].
...Time Allows you to set the system date and time. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; Where: hh = hour (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value... Setup Utility - System Date System Time [Mon 02/22/2013] [10:10:10] 4.3.1 System Date Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system date to [Day mm/dd/yyyy].
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...page, press the Page Down button. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Aptio Setup Utility - L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache 32 kB x 4 32 kB...Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. W(hOSennotDiosptaibmliezedd foonrlyHypoern-e tThhrreeaaddinpgerTeecnhnaoblloegdy)c.ore is eWnhaebnlDeids.abled only one thread per...
...page, press the Page Down button. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Aptio Setup Utility - L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache 32 kB x 4 32 kB...Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. W(hOSennotDiosptaibmliezedd foonrlyHypoern-e tThhrreeaaddinpgerTeecnhnaoblloegdy)c.ore is eWnhaebnlDeids.abled only one thread per...
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... power savings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU AES [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that the BIOS will set the EIST item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable...to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efficient] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-13 Hyper-threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). This allows you to enable or...
... power savings. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU AES [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that the BIOS will set the EIST item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable...to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efficient] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-13 Hyper-threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). This allows you to enable or...