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...39 Exit & Discard Changes 4-39 Discard Changes 4-39 Load Setup Defaults 4-39 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 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 Contents...
...39 Exit & Discard Changes 4-39 Discard Changes 4-39 Load Setup Defaults 4-39 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 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 Contents...
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... software installation 6-19 6.3 LAN driver installation 6-23 6.4 Display driver installation 6-27 6.5 Mellanox ConnectX DDR and ConnectX2 QDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installation 6-30 6.5.1 Windows operating system 6-30 6.5.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6-34 6.6 Management applications and utilities installation 6-37 6.6.1 Running the support DVD 6-37 6.6.2 Drivers menu 6-37 6.6.3 Utilities menu 6-38 6.6.4 Make disk menu 6-38 6.6.5 Contact information 6-38 Reference information A.1 Z8NH-D12 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z8PH-D12/IFB block diagram A-4 A.3 Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR...
... software installation 6-19 6.3 LAN driver installation 6-23 6.4 Display driver installation 6-27 6.5 Mellanox ConnectX DDR and ConnectX2 QDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installation 6-30 6.5.1 Windows operating system 6-30 6.5.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6-34 6.6 Management applications and utilities installation 6-37 6.6.1 Running the support DVD 6-37 6.6.2 Drivers menu 6-37 6.6.3 Utilities menu 6-38 6.6.4 Make disk menu 6-38 6.6.5 Contact information 6-38 Reference information A.1 Z8NH-D12 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z8PH-D12/IFB block diagram A-4 A.3 Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR...
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How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may...
How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may...
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... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8NH-D12 Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. 1.1 Welcome! Standard Bulk Pack Z8NH-D12 Series 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS Z8NH-D12...
... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Z8NH-D12 Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Application CD Support CD Documentation User Guide Packing Qty. 1.1 Welcome! Standard Bulk Pack Z8NH-D12 Series 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS Z8NH-D12...
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... installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
... installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
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... USB 2.0 devices. 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table below for iKVM. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Z8PH-D12/IFB Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR 9 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel...
... USB 2.0 devices. 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table below for iKVM. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Z8PH-D12/IFB Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR 9 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel...
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... are not user-configurable. Setting to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Sets the DMA mode. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-11...
... are not user-configurable. Setting to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Sets the DMA mode. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-11...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this menu allow you wish to create a LSI MegaRAID, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set or change...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this menu allow you wish to create a LSI MegaRAID, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set or change...
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Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu 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 I/O Virtualization PCI Exppress Configuration ACPI Configuration Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu 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 I/O Virtualization PCI Exppress Configuration ACPI Configuration Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
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If no USB devices are connected. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-25 Setting to [Auto] allows the system to enable or disable support for legacy USB. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Change Option F1 General...
If no USB devices are connected. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-25 Setting to [Auto] allows the system to enable or disable support for legacy USB. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Change Option F1 General...
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... +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup This will decrease the time needed to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to boot the system. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for the key to trap Interrupt 19. 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup...
... +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup This will decrease the time needed to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to boot the system. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for the key to trap Interrupt 19. 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup...
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... to disable password. again to change the user password. To set your password successfully. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set or change password. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. The message Password Installed appears after you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View...
... to disable password. again to change the user password. To set your password successfully. Confirm the password when prompted. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set or change password. The User Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. The message Password Installed appears after you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View...
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... you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage Manager with the Intel...
... you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage Manager with the Intel...
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...the motherboard. 3. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in each RAID controller. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For example, use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility or the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you use the RAID configuration utility. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
...the motherboard. 3. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in each RAID controller. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For example, use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility or the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you use the RAID configuration utility. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
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... detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. The utility main window appears. The keys on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility 1. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu...
... detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. The utility main window appears. The keys on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility 1. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu...
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... indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - Select all the drives required for the RAID set , and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys...
... indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - Select all the drives required for the RAID set , and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys...
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...the drive(s) you want to the SATA ports. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R View/Add Configuration - Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration...
...the drive(s) you want to the SATA ports. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R View/Add Configuration - Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration...
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... Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive...
... Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive...
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... create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for RAID configuration. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-25 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to move through the menus and select the menu options. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes: None defined. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Turn on your screen. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for...
... create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are for RAID configuration. ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-25 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to move through the menus and select the menu options. Recovery Volume Options RAID Volumes: None defined. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Turn on your screen. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for...
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.... Boot the computer using the Windows® OS installation CD. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit 6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1.2 Windows® OS During Windows® OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® OS: 1. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including...
.... Boot the computer using the Windows® OS installation CD. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit 6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1.2 Windows® OS During Windows® OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® OS: 1. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including...