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IDE Primary Master/Slave Configuration.....4-11 4.3.5 IDE Configuration 4-12 iv 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 ... 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 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-9 4.2.9 General help 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-10...
IDE Primary Master/Slave Configuration.....4-11 4.3.5 IDE Configuration 4-12 iv 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 ... 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 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-9 4.2.9 General help 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-10...
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... 6-12 6.3 LAN driver installation 6-16 6.3.1 Windows XP/Server 2003 6-16 6.4 Display driver installation 6-20 6.4.1 Windows® Server 2003 6-20 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation 6-23 6.5.1 Running the 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
... 6-12 6.3 LAN driver installation 6-16 6.3.1 Windows XP/Server 2003 6-16 6.4 Display driver installation 6-20 6.4.1 Windows® Server 2003 6-20 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation 6-23 6.5.1 Running the 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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Z8PE-D12 Series specifications summary Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ 6 4 (follow SSI PCI-E Slots Loacation #) Slot Loacation 1 1 * PCI-X 100/133 MHz - Slot Loacation 2 1 * PCI-X 100/133 MHz - Slot Loacation 3 1 * PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X8 1 * ...MegaRAID (for Linux/ Windows) Windows) (Support software RAID 0, (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10) 1, 10) SAS Controller Optional: Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card SAS RAID card Asus PIKE 1068E 8-port Asus PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card SAS RAID card Asus PIKE 1078 8-port SAS Asus PIKE 1078 8-port...
Z8PE-D12 Series specifications summary Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ 6 4 (follow SSI PCI-E Slots Loacation #) Slot Loacation 1 1 * PCI-X 100/133 MHz - Slot Loacation 2 1 * PCI-X 100/133 MHz - Slot Loacation 3 1 * PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X8 1 * ...MegaRAID (for Linux/ Windows) Windows) (Support software RAID 0, (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10) 1, 10) SAS Controller Optional: Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card SAS RAID card Asus PIKE 1068E 8-port Asus PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card SAS RAID card Asus PIKE 1078 8-port SAS Asus PIKE 1078 8-port...
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... the power switch for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Select Shut Down from the list box. 6. Select shutdown option from the What do you are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server: 1. If necessary, key in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off the...
... the power switch for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Select Shut Down from the list box. 6. Select shutdown option from the What do you are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server: 1. If necessary, key in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off the...
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..., select it then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To change the value of the field opposite the item...fields show the values for that do not fit on the right side of options. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Date. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General...
..., select it then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To change the value of the field opposite the item...fields show the values for that do not fit on the right side of options. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Date. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General...
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...] [FED02000h] [FED03000h] General WHEA Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY General WHEA Configuration WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 [Disabled] Allows you to enable...Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [FED00000h] Options Enabled Disabled Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows...
...] [FED02000h] [FED03000h] General WHEA Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY General WHEA Configuration WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 [Disabled] Allows you to enable...Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [FED00000h] Options Enabled Disabled Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows...
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... your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you want to save your changes to Sub ...Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. If you attempt to...
... your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you want to save your changes to Sub ...Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. If you attempt to...
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...Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of three identical hard disk drives for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk...This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 5-3 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of...larger than the existing drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge controller that ...
...Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of three identical hard disk drives for Windows OS only). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk...This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 5-3 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of...larger than the existing drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge controller that ...
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... RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The utility main window appears. The keys on your screen due to the controller version difference. • When you to RAID Mode is the legend box....Use Cursor Keys to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. Use the arrow keys to select an option from SATA hard disk drives connected to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 5-5 Otherwise, the system will not boot from the...
... RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The utility main window appears. The keys on your screen due to the controller version difference. • When you to RAID Mode is the legend box....Use Cursor Keys to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. Use the arrow keys to select an option from SATA hard disk drives connected to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 5-5 Otherwise, the system will not boot from the...
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... Boot Device Priority. 3. From the Exit menu, select Exit & Save Changes, then press . 5. Go to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. When the confirmation window appears, select OK, then press . 5-34 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Use up/down arrow keys to boot from the hard disk. 1. To set the boot priority...
... Boot Device Priority. 3. From the Exit menu, select Exit & Save Changes, then press . 5. Go to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. When the confirmation window appears, select OK, then press . 5-34 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Use up/down arrow keys to boot from the hard disk. 1. To set the boot priority...
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... to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from CDROM... Press any key when prompted to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 6-3 This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2003 or Red Hat® Enterprise operating...
... to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from CDROM... Press any key when prompted to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 6-3 This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2003 or Red Hat® Enterprise operating...
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Intel ICH10R RAID Driver ICH10R INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit Windows 64 bit Back Exit Intel ICH10R RAID Driver ICH10R INTEL RAID Driver Windows XP/ Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows XP/ Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista/ Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Vista/ Windows Server 2008 64 bit RHEL AS4 UP6 32/64 bit RHEL AS4 UP7 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP1 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP2 32/64 bit RHEL 9 SP3 32 bit RHEL 9 SP3 64 bit RHEL 9 SP4 32 bit RHEL 9 SP4 64 bit RHEL 10 SP1 32 bit RHEL 10 SP1 64 bit RHEL 10 SP2 32 bit RHEL 10 SP2 64 bit Back Exit 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation
Intel ICH10R RAID Driver ICH10R INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit Windows 64 bit Back Exit Intel ICH10R RAID Driver ICH10R INTEL RAID Driver Windows XP/ Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows XP/ Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista/ Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Vista/ Windows Server 2008 64 bit RHEL AS4 UP6 32/64 bit RHEL AS4 UP7 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP1 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP2 32/64 bit RHEL 9 SP3 32 bit RHEL 9 SP3 64 bit RHEL 9 SP4 32 bit RHEL 9 SP4 64 bit RHEL 10 SP1 32 bit RHEL 10 SP1 64 bit RHEL 10 SP2 32 bit RHEL 10 SP2 64 bit Back Exit 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2003 Server OS During Windows® 2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2003 Server OS: 1. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation The Windows® 2003 Server OS Setup starts. 2. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2003 Server installation CD.
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2003 Server OS During Windows® 2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2003 Server OS: 1. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation The Windows® 2003 Server OS Setup starts. 2. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2003 Server installation CD.
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... controller drivers from the list, then press . 6. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. 7. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 6-7 When prompted, press to continue. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager... with the OS installation. 4. Setup then proceeds with Administrator privileges. 2. To an existing Windows® 2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 4. Click Cancel. 3.
... controller drivers from the list, then press . 6. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. 7. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 6-7 When prompted, press to continue. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager... with the OS installation. 4. Setup then proceeds with Administrator privileges. 2. To an existing Windows® 2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 4. Click Cancel. 3.
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Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. When found, click Next to the floppy disk drive. 9. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to install the drivers. 11. Select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next. 10. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation Click Next. 8. 5.
Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. When found, click Next to the floppy disk drive. 9. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to install the drivers. 11. Select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next. 10. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation Click Next. 8. 5.
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Restart the computer, then log on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the Intel® chipset software: 1. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel® chipset on the system. Click the item Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation ...
Restart the computer, then log on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the Intel® chipset software: 1. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel® chipset on the system. Click the item Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation ...
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Select Yes to start the installation. 5. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 6-13 4. Click Next to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears.
Select Yes to start the installation. 5. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 6-13 4. Click Next to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears.
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... 4 to the optical drive. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to run the installation. 3. Click Cancel to close this window. • If Autorun is enabled in your computer. • Windows® automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays window. Click the Intel® PRO/1000 EB..., browse the contents of the support CD to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.3.1 Windows XP/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® XP/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges...
... 4 to the optical drive. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to run the installation. 3. Click Cancel to close this window. • If Autorun is enabled in your computer. • Windows® automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays window. Click the Intel® PRO/1000 EB..., browse the contents of the support CD to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.3.1 Windows XP/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® XP/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges...
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ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 6-17 4. When the Intel® PRO Network Connections - Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to start the installation. 5. InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to continue.
ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 6-17 4. When the Intel® PRO Network Connections - Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to start the installation. 5. InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to continue.
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... motherboard/system support CD to continue. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows®...; Server 2003 operating system. When the ASPEED InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to the optical drive. 6.4 Display driver installation This section provides instructions on ...
... motherboard/system support CD to continue. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows®...; Server 2003 operating system. When the ASPEED InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to the optical drive. 6.4 Display driver installation This section provides instructions on ...