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Contents 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-22 2.5.8 Installing i Button 2-23 2.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management board 2-23 2.5.10 Connect ...3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 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 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7...
Contents 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-22 2.5.8 Installing i Button 2-23 2.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management board 2-23 2.5.10 Connect ...3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 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 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7...
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... 4-40 Discard Changes 4-40 Load Setup Defaults 4-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 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 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-12
... 4-40 Discard Changes 4-40 Load Setup Defaults 4-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 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 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-12
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... 5-30 5.3.5 5.3.6 Recovery Volume Options 5-31 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-32 6.3.7 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 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-6 6.2 Intel chipset ...support CD 6-23 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-23 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-24 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-24 6.5.5 Contact information 6-24 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z8PE-D12 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z8PE-D12X block diagram A-4 vi
... 5-30 5.3.5 5.3.6 Recovery Volume Options 5-31 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-32 6.3.7 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 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-6 6.2 Intel chipset ...support CD 6-23 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-23 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-24 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-24 6.5.5 Contact information 6-24 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z8PE-D12 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z8PE-D12X block diagram A-4 vi
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..., jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of...
..., jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of...
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... 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 Page 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-9 MIO PCIE slot 4. PCI-X Slot control setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) 7. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)... (COM1) port 6. PCI Express x 16 slots 5. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; Video Graphics Adapter port 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. CPU sockets 2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. DDR3 sockets 3.
... 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 Page 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-9 MIO PCIE slot 4. PCI-X Slot control setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) 7. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)... (COM1) port 6. PCI Express x 16 slots 5. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; Video Graphics Adapter port 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. CPU sockets 2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. DDR3 sockets 3.
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...cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card...See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support....
...cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card...See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support....
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... the cap will cause system boot failure! Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-25 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
... the cap will cause system boot failure! Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-25 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
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DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; 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. Force 133MHz may cause the system unstable. 7. LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to select 1.35V Force. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Set to pins 1-2 to Auto Mode or pins 2-3 to run at the speed of 133MHz. 6. PCI-X Slot control setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) This jumper enables both PCI-X slots to Force 133 MHz.
DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; 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. Force 133MHz may cause the system unstable. 7. LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to select 1.35V Force. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Set to pins 1-2 to Auto Mode or pins 2-3 to run at the speed of 133MHz. 6. PCI-X Slot control setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) This jumper enables both PCI-X slots to Force 133 MHz.
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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. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. 10. Shut down the system. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. 10. Shut down the system. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... system power. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. 5. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 16. Pressing the power switch for the HDD Activity LED.
... system power. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. 5. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 16. Pressing the power switch for the HDD Activity LED.
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... from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series Series 3-3 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. While the tests are ...for assistance. 7. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. Turn on . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self-test or POST. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies,...
... from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series Series 3-3 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. While the tests are ...for assistance. 7. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. Turn on . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self-test or POST. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies,...
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... do ? If necessary, key in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the Planned check box is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft...-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you want the computer to do you are using Windows® 2000/2003...
... do ? If necessary, key in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the Planned check box is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft...-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you want the computer to do you are using Windows® 2000/2003...
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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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Server menu 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Server menu 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series
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... 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 Z8PE-D12 Series 4-3 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you created earlier. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in case you to...
... 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 Z8PE-D12 Series 4-3 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you created earlier. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in case you to...
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...;i�s�k��d�r�iv��e��. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is �k��d�r�i�v�e�...
...;i�s�k��d�r�iv��e��. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is �k��d�r�i�v�e�...
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Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-5 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Writing flash ...... 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Advance Check ......
Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-5 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Writing flash ...... 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Advance Check ......
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... the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one USB port on the system. 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
... the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to one USB port on the system. 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated...
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...the provided utility described in the future. The LPC chip on . Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in this section...security password feature or change the configuration of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. For example, you wish to use the Setup program, you...
...the provided utility described in the future. The LPC chip on . Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in this section...security password feature or change the configuration of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. For example, you wish to use the Setup program, you...
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... Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
... Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...