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... 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 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-23 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-24 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility...
... 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 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-23 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache 5-24 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility...
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... 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 different system components. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
... 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 different system components. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
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... CPU1) DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 1 DIMMs • 2 DIMMs • • 3 DIMMs • • • 4 DIMMs • • • • 5 DIMMs • • • • • 6 DIMMs • • • • • • • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for better performance with six (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... CPU1) DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 1 DIMMs • 2 DIMMs • • 3 DIMMs • • • 4 DIMMs • • • • 5 DIMMs • • • • • 6 DIMMs • • • • • • • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for better performance with six (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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... card. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-15 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
... card. ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-15 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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... No link Orange 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 DM LAN port ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-29 LAN 4 (RJ-45) port . This port is for the LAN port LED indications. 8. DM_LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. LAN 3 (RJ-45) port . PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Video Graphics Adapter port. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port . Refer to the table below for dedicated BMC Mamagement function. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network...
... No link Orange 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 DM LAN port ASUS Z9NR-D12 2-29 LAN 4 (RJ-45) port . This port is for the LAN port LED indications. 8. DM_LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. LAN 3 (RJ-45) port . PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Video Graphics Adapter port. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port . Refer to the table below for dedicated BMC Mamagement function. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network...
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... 20480 kB Enter to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Server Class [Custom] Use Intel recommended prefetch settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Configuration code numbers vary with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Socket 1 CPU Information Enter to enable or disable the Intel Hyper...
... 20480 kB Enter to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Server Class [Custom] Use Intel recommended prefetch settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Configuration code numbers vary with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Socket 1 CPU Information Enter to enable or disable the Intel Hyper...
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... F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Mode [Independent] Select the mode for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandybridge bios spec. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 1024 MB...
... F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Mode [Independent] Select the mode for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandybridge bios spec. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 1024 MB...
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... the default setting [IDE Mode]. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to [AHCI Mode]. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of commands. • If you want to create RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility, or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this feature allows the hard disk to [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-21 Status Check [AHCI Mode] [Enabled] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled...
... the default setting [IDE Mode]. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to [AHCI Mode]. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of commands. • If you want to create RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility, or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this feature allows the hard disk to [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-21 Status Check [AHCI Mode] [Enabled] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled...
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... Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI-E device to set the ASPM level. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to fail Enables or DisablesPCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration...
... Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI-E device to set the ASPM level. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to fail Enables or DisablesPCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration...
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... keep USB devices available only for control, bulk, and interrupt transfer. USB hardware delays and time-outs USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] USB Ports Configuration →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabled Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] This item enables or disables Legacy USB device support. Configuration...
... keep USB devices available only for control, bulk, and interrupt transfer. USB hardware delays and time-outs USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] USB Ports Configuration →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabled Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] This item enables or disables Legacy USB device support. Configuration...
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... to [Enabled]. Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Settings [Standard Serial Port Mode] Allows you set Runtime Error Logging Support to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the serial port. 4.4.15 Onboard Devices Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced Serial Port Configuration Serial Port Device Settings [Enabled] I0=3F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to change the serial port mode...
... to [Enabled]. Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Settings [Standard Serial Port Mode] Allows you set Runtime Error Logging Support to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the serial port. 4.4.15 Onboard Devices Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced Serial Port Configuration Serial Port Device Settings [Enabled] I0=3F8h; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to change the serial port mode...
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... BIOS setup program. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is only asked for accessing the system. To change the system security settings. See section 2.6 Jumpers for more efficient system operation. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-43 Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] 4.9 Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change an administrator password: 1. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan...
... BIOS setup program. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is only asked for accessing the system. To change the system security settings. See section 2.6 Jumpers for more efficient system operation. ASUS Z9NR-D12 4-43 Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] 4.9 Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change an administrator password: 1. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan...
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... more hard disk drives. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having a secondary (or alternate) copy stored on a different disk. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM Utility with...
... more hard disk drives. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having a secondary (or alternate) copy stored on a different disk. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM Utility with...
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... RAID configuration: 1. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Press to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set SATA Mode to [RAID Mode] 4. For example, use the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported...
... RAID configuration: 1. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Press to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set SATA Mode to [RAID Mode] 4. For example, use the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on each drive. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported...
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...During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically 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. Refer to the Management Menu descriptions on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. Use the...
...During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically 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. Refer to the Management Menu descriptions on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. Use the...
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... hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-7 When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to select the configurable array. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press to the SATA ports. 2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to configure array setting...
... hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set , and then press . ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) PORT # A-0 SPAN-1 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9NR-D12 5-7 When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to select the configurable array. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press to the SATA ports. 2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to configure array setting...
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... Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set , then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number...
... Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set , then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MNeenwu Configuration Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number...
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... Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD ASUS Z9NR-D12...
... Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD ASUS Z9NR-D12...
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... enterprise SCU Option ROM utility: 1. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 3. SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. 5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
... enterprise SCU Option ROM utility: 1. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 3. SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. 5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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... hard disk drive or bootable array. Place the motherboard support DVD in DOS environment 1. Create Driver Diskette Menu C600 INTEL RAID Driver C600 LSI RAID Driver MARVELL 9230 SATA Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt 5. Save your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive. Use the arrow keys to select the type of the SATA optical disk drive has to use a USB...
... hard disk drive or bootable array. Place the motherboard support DVD in DOS environment 1. Create Driver Diskette Menu C600 INTEL RAID Driver C600 LSI RAID Driver MARVELL 9230 SATA Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt 5. Save your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive. Use the arrow keys to select the type of the SATA optical disk drive has to use a USB...