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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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... 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 A-4 ASUS...
... 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 A-4 ASUS...
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... the signal cables are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Check local regulations for the devices are connected. If you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or...
... the signal cables are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Check local regulations for the devices are connected. If you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or...
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... motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation...
... motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation...
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... power with the last generation, it also reduces the TDP, supports USB 3.0 and up to the target users. PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a dual port 10GBASE-T network interface controller. It also supports flexible I /O virtualization for port partitioning and quality of service of up to ensure a stable supply of PCIe 2.0. The onboard Intel® I350 Gigabit controller is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds...
... power with the last generation, it also reduces the TDP, supports USB 3.0 and up to the target users. PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a dual port 10GBASE-T network interface controller. It also supports flexible I /O virtualization for port partitioning and quality of service of up to ensure a stable supply of PCIe 2.0. The onboard Intel® I350 Gigabit controller is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds...
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... the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Z10PE-D16 Series 2-17 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 the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for more information. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the...
... the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Z10PE-D16 Series 2-17 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 the card. 2. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for more information. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the...
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Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These ports allows 10 Gigabit or Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to a LAN through a network hub. RJ-45 port for Z10PE-D16/4L. Press this user guide for the LAN port LED indications. 4. Location LED. This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on the system. 7. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). These ports allows Gigabit connection to the table below...
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. These ports allows 10 Gigabit or Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to a LAN through a network hub. RJ-45 port for Z10PE-D16/4L. Press this user guide for the LAN port LED indications. 4. Location LED. This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on the system. 7. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). These ports allows Gigabit connection to the table below...
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... the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of data transfer rate. 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-33 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 actual data transfer rate depends on this motherboard, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Light Blue], SSATA1, SSATA2, SSATA3 [Gray], SSATA4 [Light Gray]) Supported by...
... the SATA RAID solutions supported on the speed of data transfer rate. 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Z10PE-D16 Series 2-33 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 actual data transfer rate depends on this motherboard, refer to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Light Blue], SSATA1, SSATA2, SSATA3 [Gray], SSATA4 [Light Gray]) Supported by...
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... the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.
... the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN I350 LAN3 / LAN4 Enable is set to load the Intel LAN ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN I350 LAN3 / LAN4 Enable [Enabled] (Z10PE-D16/4L only) Allows you to [Enabled]. 4.4.4 Onboard LAN I350 IO Configuration (Z10PE-D16/4L and Z10PE-D16) Intel LAN Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN I350 LAN3 / LAN4 Enable is set to load the Intel LAN ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN I350 LAN3 / LAN4 Enable [Enabled] (Z10PE-D16/4L only) Allows you to [Enabled]. 4.4.4 Onboard LAN I350 IO Configuration (Z10PE-D16/4L and Z10PE-D16) Intel LAN Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
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... to configure the PCI Express Root port settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1/ SATA Port 2/ SATA Port 3/ SATA Port 4 Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4 Allows you to identify the SATA port is attached. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is connected to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
... to configure the PCI Express Root port settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1/ SATA Port 2/ SATA Port 3/ SATA Port 4 Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4 Allows you to identify the SATA port is attached. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is connected to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PE-D16 Series 4-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
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... to control each of xHCI controller. PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to 8 disabling. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is connected to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to identify the SATA port is attached. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure SATA as [AHCI] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
... to control each of xHCI controller. PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to 8 disabling. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is connected to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to identify the SATA port is attached. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure SATA as [AHCI] Allows you to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
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... the OS Watchdog Timer is set to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] Serial Mux [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. 4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to enable or disable Serial Mux configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15...
... the OS Watchdog Timer is set to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] Serial Mux [Disabled] This item allows you to change the settings. 4.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to enable or disable Serial Mux configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15...
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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 this setup. Use of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to chapter 2 for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an...
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 this setup. Use of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to chapter 2 for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an...
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... your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. For example, use the LSI MegaRAID Software Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you use the RAID configuration utility. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Z10PE-D16 Series 5-3 Press to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Set SATA Mode to the SATA connector...
... your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. For example, use the LSI MegaRAID Software Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you use the RAID configuration utility. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Z10PE-D16 Series 5-3 Press to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Set SATA Mode to the SATA connector...
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... utility. 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. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . Use the arrow keys to select an option from the connected SATA ODD. 3. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility...
... utility. 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. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . Use the arrow keys to select an option from the connected SATA ODD. 3. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility...
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... identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press to configure array setting. 4. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. Select all the drives required for the RAID set . 3. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure SelectPOCRoTnf#igurable Array(s) Initialize Objects Rebuild A-0 0 ONLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-Chidinfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility...
... identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press to configure array setting. 4. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. Select all the drives required for the RAID set . 3. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure SelectPOCRoTnf#igurable Array(s) Initialize Objects Rebuild A-0 0 ONLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 1 ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency 2 READY 3 READY Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-Chidinfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility...
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... RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. Z10PE-D16 Series 5-11 When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. 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 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A 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 section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration...
... RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. Z10PE-D16 Series 5-11 When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. 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 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A 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 section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration...
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...Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive 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 Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . 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...
...Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive 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 Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . 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...
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... RAID controller driver. 4. A message appears, reminding you to install Windows and click Next. 8. Select the drive to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. Click Browse to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace...
... RAID controller driver. 4. A message appears, reminding you to install Windows and click Next. 8. Select the drive to insert the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. Click Browse to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace...