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...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 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 SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25...
...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 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 SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25...
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... technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may have to perform when installing system components. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This user guide contains...
... technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may have to perform when installing system components. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This user guide contains...
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... jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. PSAS connectors (PIKE required) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 6. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin EATX12V2 ) 10. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) 3. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) 7. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1-2 [light blue]; 7-pin SATA3G 3-6 [black]) 2. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) 11. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 6. Hard disk activity LED...
... jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. PSAS connectors (PIKE required) 3. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 6. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin EATX12V2 ) 10. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) 3. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) 7. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1-2 [light blue]; 7-pin SATA3G 3-6 [black]) 2. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) 11. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 6. Hard disk activity LED...
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... ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Install the DIMMs starting from the same vendor. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slot A1 (CPU1) and E1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with four (for CPU1) and four (for CPU2) Double Data...
... ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Install the DIMMs starting from the same vendor. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is recommended that you obtain memory modules from slot A1 (CPU1) and E1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with four (for CPU1) and four (for CPU2) Double Data...
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... BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. See Chapter 4 for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5 Expansion slots...
... BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. See Chapter 4 for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5 Expansion slots...
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... Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-25 DXE CPU Init NB Init. IDE, AHCI Init. BDS started Connect device event PCI Bus Enumeration. AMI USB Driver Init. Reset system USB hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM configuration reset IDE, AHCI Init. PCI Bus Enumeration. IDE, AHCI Init. PCI Bus Enumeration. PCI Bus Enumeration. AMI USB Driver Init. AMI USB Driver Init. SB Init. CSM Init. Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE DXE(Driver...
... Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-25 DXE CPU Init NB Init. IDE, AHCI Init. BDS started Connect device event PCI Bus Enumeration. AMI USB Driver Init. Reset system USB hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM configuration reset IDE, AHCI Init. PCI Bus Enumeration. IDE, AHCI Init. PCI Bus Enumeration. PCI Bus Enumeration. AMI USB Driver Init. AMI USB Driver Init. SB Init. CSM Init. Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE DXE(Driver...
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... when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to view socket soecific CPU Information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration Chipset Configuration PCH SATA Configuration PCI Subsystem Settings USB Configuration Trusted Computing SMART Settings ACPI Settings WHEA Configuration APM Serial Port Console Redirection Onboard LAN Configuration ME Subsystem Onboard Devices Configuration Runtime Error...
... when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to view socket soecific CPU Information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration Chipset Configuration PCH SATA Configuration PCI Subsystem Settings USB Configuration Trusted Computing SMART Settings ACPI Settings WHEA Configuration APM Serial Port Console Redirection Onboard LAN Configuration ME Subsystem Onboard Devices Configuration Runtime Error...
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... rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable Patrol Scrub. Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced Compatibility RID Memory Configuration Total Memory Current Memory Mode Currently Memory Speed ECC Mirroring Sparing Memory Mode DDR Speed Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving Patrol Scrub Demand Scrub Data Scrambling Device Tagging Thermal Throtting Enable High Temp. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
... rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable Patrol Scrub. Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced Compatibility RID Memory Configuration Total Memory Current Memory Mode Currently Memory Speed ECC Mirroring Sparing Memory Mode DDR Speed Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving Patrol Scrub Demand Scrub Data Scrambling Device Tagging Thermal Throtting Enable High Temp. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save...
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... hard disk drives to set this feature allows the hard disk to [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] AHCI supports staggered spin-up [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-21 When hard disk read/write errors occur, this item to report warning messages...
... hard disk drives to set this feature allows the hard disk to [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] AHCI supports staggered spin-up [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-21 When hard disk read/write errors occur, this item to report warning messages...
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.... [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to fail Enables or DisablesPCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Link Training Timeout (us) [400] Defines number of Microseconds software will wait before polling Link Training bit in Link Status register. PCI Express Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011...
.... [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to fail Enables or DisablesPCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Link Training Timeout (us) [400] Defines number of Microseconds software will wait before polling Link Training bit in Link Status register. PCI Express Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011...
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... Settings [Enabled] I0=2F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-33 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ME Version ME FW Status Value : ME FW State : ME FW Operation State: ME FW Error Code: ME Ext FW Status value: BIOS Booting Mode: Cores Disabled: ME FW SKU Information: End-of serial Port 1(COM1). 4.4.13 ME Subsystem Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging S [Enabled] Set Parameters of -POST Status...
... Settings [Enabled] I0=2F8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-33 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ME Version ME FW Status Value : ME FW State : ME FW Operation State: ME FW Error Code: ME Ext FW Status value: BIOS Booting Mode: Cores Disabled: ME FW SKU Information: End-of serial Port 1(COM1). 4.4.13 ME Subsystem Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging S [Enabled] Set Parameters of -POST Status...
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...] 4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging S [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
...] 4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging S [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... User will have set an administrator password: 1. Administrator Password If you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To change only selected fields in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Set Setup Administrator Password Administrator Password User Password UEFI Secure Boot Management Secure Boot control Key Management [Disabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor...
... User will have set an administrator password: 1. Administrator Password If you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. To change only selected fields in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Set Setup Administrator Password Administrator Password User Password UEFI Secure Boot Management Secure Boot control Key Management [Disabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor...
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... transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Move the jumper to the entire system. 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 data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-3
... transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Move the jumper to the entire system. 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 data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-3
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... creating a disk array. Refer to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C602 chipset. To install the SATA hard disks for details on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector 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 using the utilities embedded in the system user guide. 2. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. For example, use the RAID configuration utility. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration To...
... creating a disk array. Refer to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® C602 chipset. To install the SATA hard disks for details on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector 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 using the utilities embedded in the system user guide. 2. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. For example, use the RAID configuration utility. 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration To...
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... ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-5 The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to enter the utility. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . The utility main window appears. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility...
... ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-5 The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to enter the utility. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . The utility main window appears. 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility...
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... using the View/Add Configuration command. 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 the SATA ports. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to The Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Follow steps 3 to add a new RAID set. 5-12 Chapter 5: RAID...
... using the View/Add Configuration command. 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 the SATA ports. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to The Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Follow steps 3 to add a new RAID set. 5-12 Chapter 5: RAID...
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... the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . 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 Z9PA-D8...
... the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then press . From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . 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 Z9PA-D8...
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...to RAID Mode and save, then reboot system. 4. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-25 To use onboard SATA ports: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Set SATA Mode to enter BIOS. During POST, press . Go to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 sets from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration > SATA Mode, then...
...to RAID Mode and save, then reboot system. 4. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-25 To use onboard SATA ports: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Set SATA Mode to enter BIOS. During POST, press . Go to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 sets from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration > SATA Mode, then...
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... bit (SCU RAID) Back Exit ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-3 A floppy disk with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of RAID driver disk 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. 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. The Makedisk menu appears. This part provides the instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® XP / Server...
... bit (SCU RAID) Back Exit ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-3 A floppy disk with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of RAID driver disk 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. 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. The Makedisk menu appears. This part provides the instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® XP / Server...