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Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-12 4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration 4-15 4.4.3 SATA Configuration 4-16 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-17 4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-19 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-21 4.4.7 TPM 4-22 4.4.8 ACPI Settings 4-22 4.4.9 WHEA Support 4-23 4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 4-23 4.4.11 Intel ...
Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-12 4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration 4-15 4.4.3 SATA Configuration 4-16 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration 4-17 4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings 4-19 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-21 4.4.7 TPM 4-22 4.4.8 ACPI Settings 4-22 4.4.9 WHEA Support 4-23 4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 4-23 4.4.11 Intel ...
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...MPT Setup Utility 5-19 5.4.1 RAID 1 volume 5-20 5.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volume 5-24 5.4.3 RAID 0 volume 5-26 5.4.4 Managing Arrays 5-28 5.4.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-35 5.4.6 Global Properties 5-36 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Creating the LSI 2308 ... the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver 6-35 6.8 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver 6-39 Appendix A: Reference Information A-1 A.1 P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL block diagram A-3 A.2 P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE block diagram A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vi
...MPT Setup Utility 5-19 5.4.1 RAID 1 volume 5-20 5.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volume 5-24 5.4.3 RAID 0 volume 5-26 5.4.4 Managing Arrays 5-28 5.4.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-35 5.4.6 Global Properties 5-36 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Creating the LSI 2308 ... the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver 6-35 6.8 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver 6-39 Appendix A: Reference Information A-1 A.1 P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL block diagram A-3 A.2 P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE block diagram A-3 ASUS contact information 1 vi
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P9D-MH Specifications Summary Model Name P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE Processor Support / System Bus 1 x Socket LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family Intel® Core™ i3 Processor Family* Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Fan Speed Control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Memory Capacity Memory Type Total...
P9D-MH Specifications Summary Model Name P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE Processor Support / System Bus 1 x Socket LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family Intel® Core™ i3 Processor Family* Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Fan Speed Control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Memory Capacity Memory Type Total...
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... Port Rear I/O Connectors VGA Port RJ-45 SFP+ PS/2 KB/ Mouse Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management Monitoring CPU Temperature FAN RPM Environment P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM 1 24-pin ATX power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4-pin power connector On-board header for optional management card...
... Port Rear I/O Connectors VGA Port RJ-45 SFP+ PS/2 KB/ Mouse Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management Monitoring CPU Temperature FAN RPM Environment P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM 1 24-pin ATX power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4-pin power connector On-board header for optional management card...
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... controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) 7. CPU sockets 2. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) Page 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-7 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. SFP+12_LED connectors (5-pin LAN34_LED1) 6. Location LED...
... controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) 7. CPU sockets 2. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) Page 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-7 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. SFP+12_LED connectors (5-pin LAN34_LED1) 6. Location LED...
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.... Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 6. Video Graphics Adapter port 4. SFP+_LED2 (P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL only) 7. RJ-45 ports for iKVM 3. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 8. SFP+_2 (P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL only) 8. Power-on Button 11. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connector (7-pin SATA 6Gbps 1-4... 2 Page 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Internal connectors 1. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue]) 3. Hard disk activity connector (4-pin HDLED1) 11. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) 13. System panel connector...
.... Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 6. Video Graphics Adapter port 4. SFP+_LED2 (P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL only) 7. RJ-45 ports for iKVM 3. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 8. SFP+_2 (P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL only) 8. Power-on Button 11. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connector (7-pin SATA 6Gbps 1-4... 2 Page 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Internal connectors 1. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue]) 3. Hard disk activity connector (4-pin HDLED1) 11. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) 13. System panel connector...
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... leads are for LAN activity indication. Connect the LAN LED cable to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 5. P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE only have SFP+_1, SFP+_2, SFP+_LED1, and SFP+_LED2. The P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL have SPF+_1 and SFP+_LED1. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use...
... leads are for LAN activity indication. Connect the LAN LED cable to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 5. P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE only have SFP+_1, SFP+_2, SFP+_LED1, and SFP+_LED2. The P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL have SPF+_1 and SFP+_LED1. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use...
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LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. Set to pin 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pin 2-3 to disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8.
LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. Set to pin 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pin 2-3 to disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8.
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...activity BLINKING Data activity Status OFF AMBER GREEN Speed LED Description 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection Activity LED Speed LED SFP+ LED ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-31 SFP+_2. P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE only have SFP+_1, SFP+_2, SFP+_LED1, and SFP+_LED2. RJ-45 port for the SFP+ LED indications.... or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port is for connecting the enhanced small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) module. SFP+_LED1. The P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL have SPF+_1 and SFP+_LED1. SFP+_1. This has two LEDs that indicates the link status and the link speed of the SFP...
...activity BLINKING Data activity Status OFF AMBER GREEN Speed LED Description 1 Gbps connection 10 Gbps connection Activity LED Speed LED SFP+ LED ASUS P9D-MH Series 2-31 SFP+_2. P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE only have SFP+_1, SFP+_2, SFP+_LED1, and SFP+_LED2. RJ-45 port for the SFP+ LED indications.... or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. This port is for connecting the enhanced small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) module. SFP+_LED1. The P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL have SPF+_1 and SFP+_LED1. SFP+_1. This has two LEDs that indicates the link status and the link speed of the SFP...
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A-Type USB9) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue]) Supported by the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller, these connectors are for Serial ATA hard disk drives that supports up to 6Gbps of data transfer rate. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin ...
A-Type USB9) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue]) Supported by the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller, these connectors are for Serial ATA hard disk drives that supports up to 6Gbps of data transfer rate. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin ...
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... PSUSMB1) This connector allows you install the ASUS ASMB7. 10. Hard disk activity connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to the SATA or SAS add-on card. Devices communicate with an...
... PSUSMB1) This connector allows you install the ASUS ASMB7. 10. Hard disk activity connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to the SATA or SAS add-on card. Devices communicate with an...
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...5 Software Preserve HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you enable or disable the support for the BDAT ACPI table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] BDAT ACPI Table Support... when you set the SATA Mode Selection to enable VT-d function on MCH. Advanced SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection Compatible Mode S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-17
...5 Software Preserve HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you enable or disable the support for the BDAT ACPI table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] BDAT ACPI Table Support... when you set the SATA Mode Selection to enable VT-d function on MCH. Advanced SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection Compatible Mode S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-17
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... settings and view the system event logs. Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-29 Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erase Event Log [No] This item only appears when ...Smbios Event Log is set to select the options for the Intel RC Drivers. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version Memory RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 4.5 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change ...
... settings and view the system event logs. Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS P9D-MH Series 4-29 Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erase Event Log [No] This item only appears when ...Smbios Event Log is set to select the options for the Intel RC Drivers. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version Memory RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 4.5 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change ...
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... Utility The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create the following RAID sets from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI SAS 2308 Series controller: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1E, and RAID 10. • You may not exactly match the items on your...2012.11.12) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter Asus SAS2308-2 PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision BUS Dev Fnc Slot 04 00 00 07 5.00.00.00-IR Status Boot Order Enabled 0 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List ASUS P9D-MH Series 5-19
... Utility The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create the following RAID sets from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI SAS 2308 Series controller: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1E, and RAID 10. • You may not exactly match the items on your...2012.11.12) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter Asus SAS2308-2 PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision BUS Dev Fnc Slot 04 00 00 07 5.00.00.00-IR Status Boot Order Enabled 0 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List ASUS P9D-MH Series 5-19
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...During POST, press + to start LSI Corp Configuration Utility... Press Ctrl-C to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Corp Config Utility v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter Asus SAS2308-2 PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision BUS Dev Fnc Slot 04 00 00 07 5.... Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the controller. 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration To avoid data loss, do not turn off the system when rebuilding. 3. To...
...During POST, press + to start LSI Corp Configuration Utility... Press Ctrl-C to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Corp Config Utility v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter Asus SAS2308-2 PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision BUS Dev Fnc Slot 04 00 00 07 5.... Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the controller. 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration To avoid data loss, do not turn off the system when rebuilding. 3. To...
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... disks. ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED! Create a RAID 1E or RAID 10 volume consisting of 2 disks plus up to create ASUS P9D-MH Series 5-21 LSI Corp Config Utility v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) Adapter Properties -- LSI Corp Config Utility v7.29.00.00 (2012... volume type to 2 optional hot spares. SAS2308-2 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Asus SAS2308-2 07 04:00 15.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:1280E000 05.02 Enabled 0 [Enabled BIOS & OS...
... disks. ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED! Create a RAID 1E or RAID 10 volume consisting of 2 disks plus up to create ASUS P9D-MH Series 5-21 LSI Corp Config Utility v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) Adapter Properties -- LSI Corp Config Utility v7.29.00.00 (2012... volume type to 2 optional hot spares. SAS2308-2 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Asus SAS2308-2 07 04:00 15.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:1280E000 05.02 Enabled 0 [Enabled BIOS & OS...
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SAS2308-2 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties PIKE 2308 07 04:00 5.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:1280E000 05.02 Enabled 0 [Enabled BIOS & OS] Esc = Exit Menu F1/...
SAS2308-2 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties PIKE 2308 07 04:00 5.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:1280E000 05.02 Enabled 0 [Enabled BIOS & OS] Esc = Exit Menu F1/...
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... or deselect a device as the alternate boot device Enter = On a SAS Enclosure or Expander - 5.4.5 Viewing SAS topology 1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology, then press . Turn on the Locate LED (next key press turns off) ASUS P9D-MH Series 5-35 SAS2308-2 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision... SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) PIKE 2308 07 04:00 ...
... or deselect a device as the alternate boot device Enter = On a SAS Enclosure or Expander - 5.4.5 Viewing SAS topology 1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology, then press . Turn on the Locate LED (next key press turns off) ASUS P9D-MH Series 5-35 SAS2308-2 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision... SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) PIKE 2308 07 04:00 ...