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...24 Intel® Server Platform Services 4-25 4.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-25 4.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection 4-26 4.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support 4-28 4.4.15 APM 4-28 4.4.16 Network Stack 4-29 4.4.17 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 4-29 4.5 Event Logs menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Monitor menu 4-34 4.8 Security...4-35 4.9 Tool menu 4-38 4.10 Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-1 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...
...24 Intel® Server Platform Services 4-25 4.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-25 4.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection 4-26 4.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support 4-28 4.4.15 APM 4-28 4.4.16 Network Stack 4-29 4.4.17 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail 4-29 4.5 Event Logs menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Monitor menu 4-34 4.8 Security...4-35 4.9 Tool menu 4-38 4.10 Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-1 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...
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...18 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6-1 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-5 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-7 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-7 6.4 Installing the LAN driver 6-15 6.5 Installing the VGA driver 6-20 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 A.1 P9D-M block diagram A-3 A.2 P9D-MV block diagram A-3 A.3 P9D-MX block diagram A-4 vi
...18 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6-1 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-5 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-7 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-7 6.4 Installing the LAN driver 6-15 6.5 Installing the VGA driver 6-20 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 A.1 P9D-M block diagram A-3 A.2 P9D-MV block diagram A-3 A.3 P9D-MX block diagram A-4 vi
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... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing...
... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing...
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... current bus systems with data transfer speeds of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. Intel® I210AT LAN Solution The motherboard comes with USB 2.0. The onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to ensure a stable supply of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial...
... current bus systems with data transfer speeds of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. Intel® I210AT LAN Solution The motherboard comes with USB 2.0. The onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to ensure a stable supply of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial...
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DIMM Slot Per DIMM Populated Channel per Channel UDIMM DIMM Type 2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 Speed Rank per DIMM 1333/ 1600 1333/ 1600 Single Rank, Dual Rank Single Rank, Dual Rank • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Unbuffered with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets...
DIMM Slot Per DIMM Populated Channel per Channel UDIMM DIMM Type 2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 Speed Rank per DIMM 1333/ 1600 1333/ 1600 Single Rank, Dual Rank Single Rank, Dual Rank • Always install DIMMs with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Unbuffered with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets...
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... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Shared IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis...
... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Shared IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis...
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... RAID 5 configuration. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors P9D-M • 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) • 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps of Serial ATA hard disks installed. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF GREEN Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Speed LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED...
... RAID 5 configuration. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors P9D-M • 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) • 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps of Serial ATA hard disks installed. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF GREEN Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Speed LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED...
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... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001123 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Runtime Error Logging APM Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Detail ASUS P9D-M Series 4-11 MaiMnainAdvaAndcveadnceEdventEvLeongts LBoogost BMooontitorMonSietcouritySecTuoroiltyExiTtool Exit PCCIPUSuCbosnyfisgtuermatSieotntings ATCrPPuCIsHt-SeIedOttCCioonmngpfisugtuirnagtion WHSEAATACoCnofnigfiugruartaitoinon CPPCSUHy-sCItoOenmfCsigounArfgiagetunirtoant(iSoAn) Configuration...
... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CCooppyyrriigghhtt ((CC)) 22001123 AAmmeerriiccaann MMeeggaattrreennddss,, IInncc.. Runtime Error Logging APM Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Detail ASUS P9D-M Series 4-11 MaiMnainAdvaAndcveadnceEdventEvLeongts LBoogost BMooontitorMonSietcouritySecTuoroiltyExiTtool Exit PCCIPUSuCbosnyfisgtuermatSieotntings ATCrPPuCIsHt-SeIedOttCCioonmngpfisugtuirnagtion WHSEAATACoCnofnigfiugruartaitoinon CPPCSUHy-sCItoOenmfCsigounArfgiagetunirtoant(iSoAn) Configuration...
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...) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you set the SATA Mode Selection to be found. VT-d Enable NB Card BDAT ACPI Table Support VGA Priority [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Offboard] Memory Configuration VT-d [Enabled] This allows you to prioritize between the onboard and offboard video device to [IDE]. Advanced System Agent Bridge Name System Agent RC Version VT-d Capability Haswell 1.3.0.0 Supported Check to enable or disable the Compatible mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration...
...) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you set the SATA Mode Selection to be found. VT-d Enable NB Card BDAT ACPI Table Support VGA Priority [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Offboard] Memory Configuration VT-d [Enabled] This allows you to prioritize between the onboard and offboard video device to [IDE]. Advanced System Agent Bridge Name System Agent RC Version VT-d Capability Haswell 1.3.0.0 Supported Check to enable or disable the Compatible mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration...
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... above 4G Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] PCI Express Settings Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to configure PCI-X and PCI Express Settings. ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to L0s State 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version PCI 64bit Resources Handling Above 4G Decoding V 2.05.02 [Disabled] Change PCI Express Devices Settings. PCI Common Settings Load RT32 Image [Enabled] PCI Express Settings PCIE Slot Configuration Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] This item...
... above 4G Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] PCI Express Settings Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to configure PCI-X and PCI Express Settings. ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to L0s State 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version PCI 64bit Resources Handling Above 4G Decoding V 2.05.02 [Disabled] Change PCI Express Devices Settings. PCI Common Settings Load RT32 Image [Enabled] PCI Express Settings PCIE Slot Configuration Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] This item...
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.... If no USB devices are connected. PCIE Slot Configuration Allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices 1 mouse,2 Hubs Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Support XHCI Hand-off EHCI Hand-off USB Mass Storage Driver Support Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB hardware delays and time...
.... If no USB devices are connected. PCIE Slot Configuration Allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices 1 mouse,2 Hubs Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Support XHCI Hand-off EHCI Hand-off USB Mass Storage Driver Support Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB hardware delays and time...
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... disables the USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. The values range from 1 to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] This allows you to set to [Manual], use the and keys...
... disables the USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. The values range from 1 to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] This allows you to set to [Manual], use the and keys...
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... change the enable or disable the onboard LAN. Advanced Intel Sever Platform Services Configuration ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0 SPS Version 3.0.4.118 ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345 ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active ME FW Operation State : M0 without UMA ME FW Error Code : No Error ME NM FW Status Value : 0x80000001 BIOS Booting Mode : Power Optimized Mode Cores Disabled : 0 ME FW SKU Information : Node Manager End-of the Intel® Server Platform Services configured...
... change the enable or disable the onboard LAN. Advanced Intel Sever Platform Services Configuration ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0 SPS Version 3.0.4.118 ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345 ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active ME FW Operation State : M0 without UMA ME FW Error Code : No Error ME NM FW Status Value : 0x80000001 BIOS Booting Mode : Power Optimized Mode Cores Disabled : 0 ME FW SKU Information : Node Manager End-of the Intel® Server Platform Services configured...
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... Power Management (APM) settings. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] This allows you set the flow control to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] This item only appears when you to enable or diasble the PCIE devices to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 4.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... Power Management (APM) settings. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] This allows you set the flow control to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] This item only appears when you to enable or diasble the PCIE devices to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 4.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... generate a wake event. Advanced Network stack [Disable] Enable/Disable the network stack (Pxe and UEFI) Network stack [Disabled] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.17 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String for EuP requirement. EUP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you set values. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version Memory RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version...
... generate a wake event. Advanced Network stack [Disable] Enable/Disable the network stack (Pxe and UEFI) Network stack [Disabled] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.17 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String for EuP requirement. EUP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you set values. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version Memory RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version...
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... Event Logs Boot Monitor SSeeccuurriittyy Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set an administrator password: 1. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be entered to Setup and is a power on password and must be changed. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to be in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS P9D...
... Event Logs Boot Monitor SSeeccuurriittyy Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set an administrator password: 1. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be entered to Setup and is a power on password and must be changed. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to be in a new password, then press . 4. ASUS P9D...
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... this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you install an operating system to a floppy disk before you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for this setup. If you want to boot the system from the support DVD to the selected hard disk drive. Two hard disks perform...
... this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you install an operating system to a floppy disk before you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for this setup. If you want to boot the system from the support DVD to the selected hard disk drive. Two hard disks perform...
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... for RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to save your motherboard to the SATA connector on the motherboard. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID set configuration. You must set the jumper settings of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before setting the jumpers on the motherboard. 3. Set SATA Mode to pins 2-3. The P9D-M Series motherboards support Intel® Rapid Storage...
... for RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to save your motherboard to the SATA connector on the motherboard. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID set configuration. You must set the jumper settings of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before setting the jumpers on the motherboard. 3. Set SATA Mode to pins 2-3. The P9D-M Series motherboards support Intel® Rapid Storage...
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... have set the correct jumper settings of the screen allow you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct SATA mode in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. During POST, press to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - ASUS P9D-M Series 5-5 Turn on your screen. Physical Disks: ID Drive Model 0 ST3300656SS...
... have set the correct jumper settings of the screen allow you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct SATA mode in this section are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. During POST, press to Non-RAID 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - ASUS P9D-M Series 5-5 Turn on your screen. Physical Disks: ID Drive Model 0 ST3300656SS...
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... menu to manually install the LAN controller driver on a Windows® operating system. You need to start the installation. 5. To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in with Administrator privileges. 3. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-15 Restart the computer. 2. Log in your computer. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to install the Intel® Network Connections Software drivers on the system. 6.4 Installing the LAN driver This section provides the instructions...
... menu to manually install the LAN controller driver on a Windows® operating system. You need to start the installation. 5. To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in with Administrator privileges. 3. ASUS P9D-M Series 6-15 Restart the computer. 2. Log in your computer. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to install the Intel® Network Connections Software drivers on the system. 6.4 Installing the LAN driver This section provides the instructions...