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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 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 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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... Tool menu 4-42 4.13 Save & Exit menu 4-42 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 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set 5-7 5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID...
... Tool menu 4-42 4.13 Save & Exit menu 4-42 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 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set 5-7 5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID...
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Contents 5.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 5-9 5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-9 5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-11 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-12 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-13 5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-15 5.3.3 ... Installing the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver 7-12 7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise installation 7-14 Appendix Z11PR-D16 block diagram A-2 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity A-3 ASUS contact information A-4 vi
Contents 5.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 5-9 5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-9 5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-11 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-12 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-13 5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-15 5.3.3 ... Installing the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver 7-12 7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise installation 7-14 Appendix Z11PR-D16 block diagram A-2 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity A-3 ASUS contact information A-4 vi
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... the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the ASUS contact information. It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1.
... the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the ASUS contact information. It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for product and software updates. 1.
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... system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to ...
... system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary... BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to do not need to ...
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...2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Z11PR-D16 2-15 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3.... Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 2.6 Jumpers 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move...
...2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Z11PR-D16 2-15 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3.... Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 2.6 Jumpers 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move...
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PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware Information DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. 6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1;
PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware Information DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. 6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1;
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... up or flashes when data is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The LED lights up when you to indicate an abnormal event occurrence. 3. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. 5. Power button/soft...
... up or flashes when data is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The LED lights up when you to indicate an abnormal event occurrence. 3. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. 5. Power button/soft...
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...the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. No DIMM Detected. BIOS-image Crash Detected. 7. Follow the instructions in the following 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 the screen. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the...
...the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. No DIMM Detected. BIOS-image Crash Detected. 7. Follow the instructions in the following 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 the screen. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the...
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... on the Power icon on the BIOS setting. Click Continue. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, press the power switch for more than four seconds to put the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 5. Z11PR-D16 3-3 Otherwise, select the option that... best describes why you want to soft-off mode regardless of the screen. 3. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the lower right side of the BIOS setting. 3.2 ...
... on the Power icon on the BIOS setting. Click Continue. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, press the power switch for more than four seconds to put the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 5. Z11PR-D16 3-3 Otherwise, select the option that... best describes why you want to soft-off mode regardless of the screen. 3. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the lower right side of the BIOS setting. 3.2 ...
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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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4
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... drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a USB flash drive that allows you need to one...
... drive. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a USB flash drive that allows you need to one...
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... Flash Utility. Press and select Yes to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0203 Build Date :06/06/2017 New Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0205 Build Date :07/07/2017 FS0 System Volume Information Z11PR-D16-ASUS-0205.CAP Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Before...
... Flash Utility. Press and select Yes to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0203 Build Date :06/06/2017 New Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0205 Build Date :07/07/2017 FS0 System Volume Information Z11PR-D16-ASUS-0205.CAP Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Before...
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...CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . 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. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same ...
...CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . 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. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same ...
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The BIOS update is completed. Please restart your system. C:\> Z11PR-D16 4-5 4. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0203 Build Date :06/06/2017 New Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0205 Build Date :07/07/2017 Start programming the Flash.... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write ... 25% DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! ASUS...
The BIOS update is completed. Please restart your system. C:\> Z11PR-D16 4-5 4. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0203 Build Date :06/06/2017 New Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0205 Build Date :07/07/2017 Start programming the Flash.... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write ... 25% DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! ASUS...
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... you see on the system chassis. Press and select Yes to run this motherboard. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as possible. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system ...using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 ...
... you see on the system chassis. Press and select Yes to run this motherboard. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as possible. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system ...using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 ...
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: ... options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Z11PR-D16 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: ... options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Z11PR-D16 4-7
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For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup To change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is highlighted when selected. Use the navigation keys to ... fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 4.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu...
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup To change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is highlighted when selected. Use the navigation keys to ... fields show the values for that the item has a submenu. 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 4.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu...
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Z11PR-D16 4-9 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. 4.3 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.
Z11PR-D16 4-9 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. 4.3 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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... efficiency. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this option, then select a workload type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of the OS. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for latency-sensitive users. [Power...
... efficiency. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this option, then select a workload type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of the OS. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize for latency-sensitive users. [Power...