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...Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-12 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-16 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-18 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-21 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-22 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-23 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility...
...Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-12 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-16 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-18 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-21 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-22 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-23 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility...
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... RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-3 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-13 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-13 6.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 6-17 6.5 Installing the Intel® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210 X540-BT2 Gigabit Adapters driver 6-19 6.6 VGA driver installation 6-22 6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation 6-24 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 Z10PE-D16 Series block diagram A-2 Z10PE-D16/10G-2T A-2 Z10PE-D16/4L A-3 Z10PE-D16...
... RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-3 6.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-13 6.3 Running the Support DVD 6-13 6.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 6-17 6.5 Installing the Intel® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210 X540-BT2 Gigabit Adapters driver 6-19 6.6 VGA driver installation 6-22 6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation 6-24 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 Z10PE-D16 Series block diagram A-2 Z10PE-D16/10G-2T A-2 Z10PE-D16/4L A-3 Z10PE-D16...
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... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer...
... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer...
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... ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. xi 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...
... ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. xi 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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... Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED Serial Port Header VGA Port External USB Port Rear I/O Connectors RJ-45 PS/2 KB/Mouse Software Management Out of Band Solution Remote Management CPU Temperature Monitoring FAN RPM Environment Z10PE-D16/10G-2T Z10PE-D16/4L Intel® C612 Z10PE-D16 10 x SATA 6 Gbps ports or 9 x SATA 6 Gbps ports + 1 x discrete M.2 connector Intel® RSTe (supports software RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, Windows only) LSI® MegaRAID (supports software RAID 0, 1, and 10, Linux and Windows) Optional kits**: ASUS PIKE 3008 8-port SAS 12G RAID card ASUS PIKE 3108 8-port SAS...
... Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED Serial Port Header VGA Port External USB Port Rear I/O Connectors RJ-45 PS/2 KB/Mouse Software Management Out of Band Solution Remote Management CPU Temperature Monitoring FAN RPM Environment Z10PE-D16/10G-2T Z10PE-D16/4L Intel® C612 Z10PE-D16 10 x SATA 6 Gbps ports or 9 x SATA 6 Gbps ports + 1 x discrete M.2 connector Intel® RSTe (supports software RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, Windows only) LSI® MegaRAID (supports software RAID 0, 1, and 10, Linux and Windows) Optional kits**: ASUS PIKE 3008 8-port SAS 12G RAID card ASUS PIKE 3108 8-port SAS...
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... to 64 virtual ports. Intel® X540BT2 10GbE LAN controller (Z10PE-D16/10G-2T only) The Intel® 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller X540 is monitored for your networking needs. Intel® I350-AM2/BT2 LAN controller The motherboard comes with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and DMA Coalescing features. The onboard Intel® I350 Gigabit controller is designed with high performance and can save platform power with...
... to 64 virtual ports. Intel® X540BT2 10GbE LAN controller (Z10PE-D16/10G-2T only) The Intel® 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller X540 is monitored for your networking needs. Intel® I350-AM2/BT2 LAN controller The motherboard comes with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and DMA Coalescing features. The onboard Intel® I350 Gigabit controller is designed with high performance and can save platform power with...
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... Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for more information. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Ensure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in section Interrupt assignments for the card. 2. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-17 Otherwise, conflicts...
... Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for more information. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Ensure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in section Interrupt assignments for the card. 2. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-17 Otherwise, conflicts...
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... LAN por LED below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. Power LED. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Refer to section Onboard LEDs of Z10PE-D16/10G-2T or GbE LAN for LAN (Z10PE-D16/4L and Z10PE-D16). These ports allows Gigabit connection to turn on . 9. Press this user guide for the LAN port LED indications. 4. compatible devices. 3. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. RJ-45 port for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Power-on a server rack. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port...
... LAN por LED below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. Power LED. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. Refer to section Onboard LEDs of Z10PE-D16/10G-2T or GbE LAN for LAN (Z10PE-D16/4L and Z10PE-D16). These ports allows Gigabit connection to turn on . 9. Press this user guide for the LAN port LED indications. 4. compatible devices. 3. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. RJ-45 port for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Power-on a server rack. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port...
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... LED LED Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED DM LAN port 10G LAN port LED indications (Z10PE-D16/10G-2T only) Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF YELLOW GREEN Speed LED Description 100M Speed 1G Speed 10G Speed ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED 10G LAN port 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... LED LED Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED DM LAN port 10G LAN port LED indications (Z10PE-D16/10G-2T only) Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF YELLOW GREEN Speed LED Description 100M Speed 1G Speed 10G Speed ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED 10G LAN port 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6 Gbps of Serial ATA hard disks installed. • The SSATA4 [Light Gray] will be automatically turned off if the M.2 connector (NGFF) is occupied. For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. • The...
... for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6 Gbps of Serial ATA hard disks installed. • The SSATA4 [Light Gray] will be automatically turned off if the M.2 connector (NGFF) is occupied. For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. • The...
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... SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-33 Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is connected to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Root Port 1 to Port 8 Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. 4.5.7 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the PCI Express Root port settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management...
... SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-33 Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is connected to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Root Port 1 to Port 8 Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. 4.5.7 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the PCI Express Root port settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management...
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... Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled] Allows you to 8 disabling. USB Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6/ #7/ #8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration...
... Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled] Allows you to 8 disabling. USB Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6/ #7/ #8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration...
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... allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] Serial Mux [Disabled] This item allows...
... allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] Serial Mux [Disabled] This item allows...
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... drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating...
... drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating...
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... SATA hard disks for RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set from SATA hard disk drives attached to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Press to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Z10PE-D16 Series 5-3 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup...
... SATA hard disks for RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set from SATA hard disk drives attached to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Press to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Z10PE-D16 Series 5-3 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup...
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... 5: RAID configuration Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. The utility main window appears. Refer to be manually adjusted. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device...
... 5: RAID configuration Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. The utility main window appears. Refer to be manually adjusted. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device...
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... 5: RAID configuration ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00-00 Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05 SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP • The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. • You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. •...
... 5: RAID configuration ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00-00 Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Port # 2 DISK 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05 SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP • The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. • You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. •...
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...the SATA ports. 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . Follow step 3 to 12 of the screen. 3. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to add a new RAID set : Using Easy Configuration to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy...
...the SATA ports. 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . Follow step 3 to 12 of the screen. 3. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to add a new RAID set : Using Easy Configuration to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy...
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... Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate...
... Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD 5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate...
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... Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. Select the drive to continue. 5. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow screen instructions...
... Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation Click Browse to install Windows and click Next. 8. Select the drive to continue. 5. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow screen instructions...