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.... • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the...
.... • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the...
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... 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 setting up sequence and ways of the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part...
... 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 setting up sequence and ways of the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part...
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...; RSTe RAID 0,1,5, and 10 support (for Windows only) 1 x discrete M.2 Socket 3* LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1& 10(Windows & Linux) * LSI MegaRAID only support SATA Controller ** M.2 Socket 3 supports M Key and type 2260/2280/22110 storage devices. 2 x Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Management Port (continues on next page) xii Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. Z10PE-D16 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Dual Intel...
...; RSTe RAID 0,1,5, and 10 support (for Windows only) 1 x discrete M.2 Socket 3* LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1& 10(Windows & Linux) * LSI MegaRAID only support SATA Controller ** M.2 Socket 3 supports M Key and type 2260/2280/22110 storage devices. 2 x Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controller 1 x Management Port (continues on next page) xii Functions will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Refer to support PCIe 3.0 specification. Z10PE-D16 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Output Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Dual Intel...
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... x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 2 x Serial Port headers 1 x RAID key header 1 x ASMB8-iKVM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x AUX panel header 1 x System Panel header 1 x SMBus headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x ASUS Dr.Power switch 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x PWR button 1 x Reset button 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.6.1, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...
... x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 2 x Serial Port headers 1 x RAID key header 1 x ASMB8-iKVM connector 1 x VGA connector 1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP) 1 x AUX panel header 1 x System Panel header 1 x SMBus headers 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x ASUS Dr.Power switch 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x PWR button 1 x Reset button 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.6.1, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...
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...-1S Description LSI 8-port SAS 12G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter Single port 10G SFP+ Ethernet 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. VGA cable with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with bracket Cables SATA 6G cable I/O Modules COM port cable 2-port USB 2.0 I/O shield 2-Way SLI...
...-1S Description LSI 8-port SAS 12G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter Single port 10G SFP+ Ethernet 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. VGA cable with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with bracket Cables SATA 6G cable I/O Modules COM port cable 2-port USB 2.0 I/O shield 2-Way SLI...
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... portable USB devices* even if your USB device every time you enable or disable USB Charger+. • USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you easily check Q-Code event logs without opening the computer's case. If a workstation is much stronger, and provides better heat dissipation, allowing cooler operating temperatures. This design is behaving abnormally, plug a flash drive into the adjacent USB port, press the motherboard's dedicated Flash log button and ASUS Q-Code event logs...
... portable USB devices* even if your USB device every time you enable or disable USB Charger+. • USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. USB Charger+ USB Charger+ allows you easily check Q-Code event logs without opening the computer's case. If a workstation is much stronger, and provides better heat dissipation, allowing cooler operating temperatures. This design is behaving abnormally, plug a flash drive into the adjacent USB port, press the motherboard's dedicated Flash log button and ASUS Q-Code event logs...
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... the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 2-15 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. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do not need to use . 4. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card...
... the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 2-15 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. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do not need to use . 4. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card...
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ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 2-21 The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. Location LED (LOCLED2) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on a server rack. 4. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 3.
ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 2-21 The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. Location LED (LOCLED2) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on a server rack. 4. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 3.
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... Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS...
... Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS...
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... B6 B7 B8- Interrupt controller is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the...
... B6 B7 B8- Interrupt controller is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up from the...
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... modules to a slot opening at the back of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to the SATA or SAS add-on card cable connected to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 2. 2.9.2 Internal connectors 1. The read or write activities of the system chassis. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 2-35 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112) These connectors are for the storage add-on card. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports...
... modules to a slot opening at the back of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up to the SATA or SAS add-on card cable connected to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . 2. 2.9.2 Internal connectors 1. The read or write activities of the system chassis. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 2-35 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112) These connectors are for the storage add-on card. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for USB 2.0 ports...
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4.6.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 4.6.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 4-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Error Enabling Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows ...
4.6.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 4.6.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 4-43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Error Enabling Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows ...
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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 a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Move the jumper to the entire system. RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Two hard disks perform...
.... 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 a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Move the jumper to the entire system. RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Two hard disks perform...
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... to [RAID Mode] 4. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-3 Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Refer to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. For example, use the...
... to [RAID Mode] 4. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-3 Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Refer to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. For example, use the...
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... will not boot from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to enter the utility. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). Use the arrow keys to be manually adjusted. The utility main window appears. The keys on the...
... will not boot from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to enter the utility. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). Use the arrow keys to be manually adjusted. The utility main window appears. The keys on the...
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... Configuration - Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set , and then press to the SATA ports. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - Select all the drives required for the RAID set , and then press . 2. Press to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to configure array setting. 4. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT...
... Configuration - Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set , and then press to the SATA ports. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - Select all the drives required for the RAID set , and then press . 2. Press to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to configure array setting. 4. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT...
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... Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MenuNew Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to the SATA ports. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT...
... Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 5-11 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MenuNew Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to the SATA ports. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT...
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... 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 Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. 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 Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive...
... 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 Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. 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 Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive...
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... the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Click Browse to continue. 6. 4. Select the RAID controller driver you...
... the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the OS installation. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to continue. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click Next. 8. If you need from the list and click Next. 7. Click Browse to continue. 6. 4. Select the RAID controller driver you...
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... latest updates on the main screen includes Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact. The contents of the support DVD are further explained on the succeeding section. 6.3.1 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to run the support DVD. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 6-13 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to activate the devices. The other menus on software and utilities. 2. By default, the Drivers menu is displayed on Windows® Server...
... latest updates on the main screen includes Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact. The contents of the support DVD are further explained on the succeeding section. 6.3.1 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to run the support DVD. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS 6-13 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to activate the devices. The other menus on software and utilities. 2. By default, the Drivers menu is displayed on Windows® Server...