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... time 3-2 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-3 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-3 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-3 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Menu items 4-8 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-8 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.6 General help 4-8 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.9 Scroll...
... time 3-2 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-3 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-3 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-3 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Menu items 4-8 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-8 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.6 General help 4-8 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.9 Scroll...
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... 4.11 Tool menu 4-46 4.12 Exit menu 4-47 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 5.1.2 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...
... 4.11 Tool menu 4-46 4.12 Exit menu 4-47 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 5.1.2 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...
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...-RAID 5-28 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility 5-29 5.3.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-29 5.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-31 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-32 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-33 5.4.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-35 5.4.3 Deleting a volume...BT2 Gigabit Adapters driver 6-21 6.6 VGA driver installation 6-24 6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation 6-26 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 Z10PR-D16 block diagram A-2 ASUS contact information 1 vi
...-RAID 5-28 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility 5-29 5.3.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-29 5.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-31 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-32 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-33 5.4.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-35 5.4.3 Deleting a volume...BT2 Gigabit Adapters driver 6-21 6.6 VGA driver installation 6-24 6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation 6-26 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 Z10PR-D16 block diagram A-2 ASUS contact information 1 vi
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... for setting up sequence and ways of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes...
... for setting up sequence and ways of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes...
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...subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings.... the card is already installed in section Interrupt assignments for more information. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Ensure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend...
...subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings.... the card is already installed in section Interrupt assignments for more information. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Ensure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend...
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... cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position except when clearing the RTC RAM. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear...
... cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position except when clearing the RTC RAM. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear...
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... occurance. 3. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The message LED is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. Hard disk...
... occurance. 3. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The message LED is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. Hard disk...
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... shows the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition: Beep 1 short 1 short 1 short, 2 short 1 short, 8 short 2 long 2 long BIOS Beep codes Error condition Power supply surges detected during the previous power on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace... the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . No DIMM Detected. After applying power, the system power LED on test. While the tests are off....
... shows the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition: Beep 1 short 1 short 1 short, 2 short 1 short, 8 short 2 long 2 long BIOS Beep codes Error condition Power supply surges detected during the previous power on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace... the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . No DIMM Detected. After applying power, the system power LED on test. While the tests are off....
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... in the selection lists. Press ++. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3-3 Click Continue. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4. Select Shut down function Using Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Click... cursor to shut down the computer. 5. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want to the triangle on the BIOS setting.
... in the selection lists. Press ++. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3-3 Click Continue. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4. Select Shut down function Using Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Click... cursor to shut down the computer. 5. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want to the triangle on the BIOS setting.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in... a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...
...shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in... a corrupted BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...
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... USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PR-D16 Version : 0020 Build Date :04/25/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PR-D16 Version : 0022 Build Date :05/05/2014 FS0 System Volume Information Z10PR-D16 BIOS Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows...
... USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PR-D16 Version : 0020 Build Date :04/25/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PR-D16 Version : 0022 Build Date :05/05/2014 FS0 System Volume Information Z10PR-D16 BIOS Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows...
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... you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk...• This function can support devices such as shown. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in the DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Ensure to load...
... you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk...• This function can support devices such as shown. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in the DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Ensure to load...
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Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.30 (11/08/04) FLASH TYPE: KALEL 05MAR12 Current ROM BOARD: Z10PR-D16 VER: 0301 DATE: 04/30/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Z10PR-D16 VER: 0303 DATE: 05/09/2014 PATH: Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. C:\> 4-5 The BIOS update is completed. Please restart your system. 4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.
Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.30 (11/08/04) FLASH TYPE: KALEL 05MAR12 Current ROM BOARD: Z10PR-D16 VER: 0301 DATE: 04/30/2014 Update ROM BOARD: Z10PR-D16 VER: 0303 DATE: 05/09/2014 PATH: Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. C:\> 4-5 The BIOS update is completed. Please restart your system. 4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.
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... if you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to...
... if you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to...
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following ...
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following ...
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... select items in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective... At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 4.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program.
... select items in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective... At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 4.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program.
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The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. 4-9 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears.
The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. 4-9 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears.
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4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. 4.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. 4.4.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. 4.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. 4.4.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State).