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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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... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets ...shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of...
... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets ...shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description 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 iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) 9. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 8. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/... setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2) 8. PCI-X Slot control setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. Video ...
...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 iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) 9. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 8. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/... setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2) 8. PCI-X Slot control setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. Video ...
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...do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the... Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ...
...do not need to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the... Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ...
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... the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-25 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
... the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can clear... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-25 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
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Set to pins 1-2 to Auto Mode or pins 2-3 to adjust the DIMM voltage. LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to Force 133 MHz. Set to pins 1-2 to select 1.5V BIOS control, pins 2-3 to select 1.2V Force or 3-4 to run at the speed of 133MHz. Force 133MHz may cause the system unstable. 7. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; PCI-X Slot control setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) This jumper enables both PCI-X slots to select 1.35V Force. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6.
Set to pins 1-2 to Auto Mode or pins 2-3 to adjust the DIMM voltage. LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to Force 133 MHz. Set to pins 1-2 to select 1.5V BIOS control, pins 2-3 to select 1.2V Force or 3-4 to run at the speed of 133MHz. Force 133MHz may cause the system unstable. 7. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; PCI-X Slot control setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1) This jumper enables both PCI-X slots to select 1.35V Force. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. 10. To update the BIOS: 1. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4.
Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. 10. To update the BIOS: 1. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4.
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... connects to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep mode. 2. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and...
... connects to hear system beeps and warnings. 4. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is in sleep mode. 2. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and...
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...last device on self-test or POST. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. At power on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on...power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series Series 3-3 After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the ...
...last device on self-test or POST. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. At power on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on...power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series Series 3-3 After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the ...
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3.2 Powering off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. list box. 3. If necessary, key in Chapter 4 for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ... button then click Shut Down. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Select shutdown option from the What do you are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server: 1.
3.2 Powering off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. list box. 3. If necessary, key in Chapter 4 for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ... button then click Shut Down. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Select shutdown option from the What do you are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server: 1.
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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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.... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk...
.... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk...
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...65533;d��is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. All rights reserved. WARNING!! 3. done Write to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. You need to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Write the BIOS filename on the bootable�U...
...65533;d��is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. All rights reserved. WARNING!! 3. done Write to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. You need to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Write the BIOS filename on the bootable�U...
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All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-5 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-5 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
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... or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 updated BIOS file. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
... or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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 updated BIOS file. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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... can change the power management settings. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-7 The Setup program is designed to ensure optimum performance. See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to make...
... can change the power management settings. ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 4-7 The Setup program is designed to ensure optimum performance. See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to make...
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...screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 [Wed, 12/17/2008]... Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61...
...screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 [Wed, 12/17/2008]... Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61...