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... Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.4.9 PCI Express Configuration 4-31 4.4.10 ACPI Configuration 4-31 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-36 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 Exit & Save Changes 4-40 Exit & Discard Changes 4-40 Discard Changes 4-40... 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-4 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z8NA-D6 model only 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6
... Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.4.9 PCI Express Configuration 4-31 4.4.10 ACPI Configuration 4-31 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-36 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-37 4.6.3 Security 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 Exit & Save Changes 4-40 Exit & Discard Changes 4-40 Discard Changes 4-40... 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-4 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z8NA-D6 model only 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6
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...5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-13 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-17 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-19 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-22 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-23 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-24 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-26 5.3.2 Creating... 6-26 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-26 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-27 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-27 6.5.5 Contact information 6-27 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z8NA-D6 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z8NA-D6C block diagram A-4 vi
...5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 5-13 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-17 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-19 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration 5-22 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-23 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-24 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set 5-26 5.3.2 Creating... 6-26 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-26 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-27 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-27 6.5.5 Contact information 6-27 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z8NA-D6 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z8NA-D6C block diagram A-4 vi
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... system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell ...battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery ...
... system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell ...battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery ...
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... the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are designed to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; 12. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of a PSU with a higher power ...
... the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are designed to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; 12. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of a PSU with a higher power ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series
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...The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not...USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-3 AFUDOS utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: The succeeding BIOS...
...The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not...USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-3 AFUDOS utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: The succeeding BIOS...
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...done Reading flash ...... 3. Reading flash ..... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check...65533;is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable�U�...
...done Reading flash ...... 3. Reading flash ..... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check...65533;is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable�U�...
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... BIOS recovery finished. Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash drive that allows you to restore...setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive... 1. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one USB port on the system. 3. 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the...
... BIOS recovery finished. Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash drive that allows you to restore...setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive... 1. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one USB port on the system. 3. 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the...
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...For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced server settings For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or...keys differ from one screen to select a field. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Fri, 02/27/2009] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings....
...For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced server settings For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or...keys differ from one screen to select a field. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Fri, 02/27/2009] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings....
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...specific items for that is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-9 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item...menu. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 IDE...
...specific items for that is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-9 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item...menu. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 IDE...
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...:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Fri, 02/27/2009] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [ST3160812AS] : [Not Detected] : [Not...
...:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Boot Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Fri, 02/27/2009] Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [ST3160812AS] : [Not Detected] : [Not...
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Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [... [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI configuration. 4.3.6 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for SATA CD/DVD devices in AHCI mode need to...
Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [... [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Selects the boot time out value for AHCI configuration. 4.3.6 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for SATA CD/DVD devices in AHCI mode need to...
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ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-17 Some items may differ. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:3F.11 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ ... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Legacy Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Power On Configuration Event Log Configuration Hardware Monitor PCI Exppress Configuration ACPI Configuration...
ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-17 Some items may differ. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:3F.11 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ ... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration Legacy Device Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Power On Configuration Event Log Configuration Hardware Monitor PCI Exppress Configuration ACPI Configuration...
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... configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-27 Plug And Play O/S [No] When set... to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play ...
... configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-27 Plug And Play O/S [No] When set... to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play ...
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...] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to configure the Remote Access features. 4.5 Server menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature...
...] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to configure the Remote Access features. 4.5 Server menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature...
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... Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-35 Some operating system may not work when set to select the target terminal type. Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to select the...
... Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-35 Some operating system may not work when set to select the target terminal type. Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to select the...
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...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device [Removable Dev.] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Hard Drive] [...enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the system. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS...
...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device [Removable Dev.] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Hard Drive] [...enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the system. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS...
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...'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to run Setup" during POST. ...Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to trap Interrupt 19. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this ...
...'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to run Setup" during POST. ...Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to trap Interrupt 19. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this ...
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... security settings. 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change password. To set a password, this item to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Select...
... security settings. 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change password. To set a password, this item to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Select...
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...password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-39 To set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Password Check [Setup] When ... item shows Installed. After you have set a supervisor password, the other security settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check [...
...password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-39 To set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Password Check [Setup] When ... item shows Installed. After you have set a supervisor password, the other security settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check [...