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... model only 2-20 2.5.9 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-21 2.5.10 Installing i Button (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.11 Installing ASMB4 management board (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.12 Installing the ... first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items ...
... model only 2-20 2.5.9 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-21 2.5.10 Installing i Button (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.11 Installing ASMB4 management board (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.12 Installing the ... first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items ...
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... Changes 4-40 Load Setup Defaults 4-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter summary 5-2 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 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
... Changes 4-40 Load Setup Defaults 4-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter summary 5-2 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 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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...RAID 5-30 5.3.5 5.3.6 Recovery Volume Options 5-31 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-32 5.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID 5-32 5.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 Windows® OS 6-6 Red Hat® Enterprise... DVD 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
...RAID 5-30 5.3.5 5.3.6 Recovery Volume Options 5-31 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-32 5.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID 5-32 5.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 Windows® OS 6-6 Red Hat® Enterprise... DVD 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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...introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty...the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description 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...
...introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty...the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description 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...
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... Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) (Z8NA-D6 model only) 7. CPU sockets 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (Z8NA-D6 model only) 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26... 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 Rear panel connectors 1. LVDDR3_SEL2) 8. PIKE slot (Z8NA-D6 model only) Page 2-10 2-15 2-20 2-20 2-...
... Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) (Z8NA-D6 model only) 7. CPU sockets 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (Z8NA-D6 model only) 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26... 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 Rear panel connectors 1. LVDDR3_SEL2) 8. PIKE slot (Z8NA-D6 model only) Page 2-10 2-15 2-20 2-20 2-...
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...chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...and the card inoperable. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to the card. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. ...
...chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...and the card inoperable. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to the card. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. ...
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap...
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... PIKE RAID card. • LSI Mega RAID 5 fucntion is available only when you place the iBTN to I_BTN1 slot and install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card. 7. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you create disk arrays. Set to pins 1-2 to select 1.5V... BIOS control, pins 2-3 to select 1.2V Force or 3-4 to adjust the DIMM voltage. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you install a PIKE RAID card to the motherboard and want to use when you to select 1.35V Force. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-27 6.
... PIKE RAID card. • LSI Mega RAID 5 fucntion is available only when you place the iBTN to I_BTN1 slot and install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card. 7. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you create disk arrays. Set to pins 1-2 to select 1.5V... BIOS control, pins 2-3 to select 1.2V Force or 3-4 to adjust the DIMM voltage. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you install a PIKE RAID card to the motherboard and want to use when you to select 1.35V Force. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-27 6.
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Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Shut down the system. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. 8.
Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Shut down the system. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. 8.
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...the system power, and blinks when the system is controlled by Hardware monitor to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 13. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...in sleep mode. 2. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-37 ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. System panel ...
...the system power, and blinks when the system is controlled by Hardware monitor to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 13. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...in sleep mode. 2. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 2-37 ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. System panel ...
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... running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the power, the system may light up when you press the ATX power button. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on . If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the screen. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 3-3... Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If your retailer for the...
... running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the power, the system may light up when you press the ATX power button. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on . If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the screen. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 3-3... Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If your retailer for the...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
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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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... during the updating process. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you 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...
... during the updating process. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you 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...
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... piece of paper. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to file...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Advance Check ...... All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ok A:\>... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Write the BIOS filename on the bootable�U�...
... piece of paper. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to file...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Advance Check ...... All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ok A:\>... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Write the BIOS filename on the bootable�U�...
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Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-5 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... 5. WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done Advance Check ......
Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-5 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... 5. WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done Advance Check ......
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... cause system boot failure! 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one USB port on the system. 3. Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash...
... cause system boot failure! 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one USB port on the system. 3. Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash...
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... Managing and updating your computer in the future. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system, or prompted... installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use the Setup program, you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can change the power management settings. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series...
... Managing and updating your computer in the future. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system, or prompted... installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use the Setup program, you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can change the power management settings. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series...
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... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in .] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [ST3160812AS] : ...screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] 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...
... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The navigation keys differ from one screen to select items in .] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 : [ST3160812AS] : ...screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] 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...
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...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to navigate through them. 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...] [360 KB, 5.25 in.] [1.2 MB, 5.25 in.] [720 KB, 3.5 in.] [1.44 MB, 3.5 in] [2.88 MB, 3.5 in] 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled.] Sets the type of...
...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to navigate through them. 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...] [360 KB, 5.25 in.] [1.2 MB, 5.25 in.] [720 KB, 3.5 in.] [1.44 MB, 3.5 in] [2.88 MB, 3.5 in] 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled.] Sets the type of...