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... the first time 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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER 4-5 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 Menu items 4-9 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-9 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.6 General help 4-9 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.9 Scroll bar...
... the first time 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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER 4-5 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 Menu items 4-9 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-9 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.6 General help 4-9 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.9 Scroll bar...
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... 4.10 Tool menu 4-45 4.11 Exit menu 4-45 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...
... 4.10 Tool menu 4-45 4.11 Exit menu 4-45 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...
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... 5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-31 5.3.5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility........ 5-32 5.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID 5-32 5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows)5-35 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-36 5.4.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-38 5.4.3 Deleting a volume 5-39... 6-32 6.7.1 Running the support DVD 6-32 6.7.2 Drivers menu 6-32 6.7.3 Utilities menu 6-33 6.7.4 Make disk menu 6-33 6.7.5 Contact information 6-33 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PA-U8 block diagram A-3 vi
... 5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-31 5.3.5 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility........ 5-32 5.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID 5-32 5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-34 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows)5-35 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-36 5.4.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-38 5.4.3 Deleting a volume 5-39... 6-32 6.7.1 Running the support DVD 6-32 6.7.2 Drivers menu 6-32 6.7.3 Utilities menu 6-33 6.7.4 Make disk menu 6-33 6.7.5 Contact information 6-33 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PA-U8 block diagram A-3 vi
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... This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard.... motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information...
... This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard.... motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information...
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... assignments. 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 information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to an unstable system and an inoperable card. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups... do so may cause 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. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2.
... assignments. 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 information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to an unstable system and an inoperable card. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups... do so may cause 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. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2.
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... ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-23 AMI USB Driver Init. DXE CPU Init NB Init. SB Init. SB Init. BDS started Connect device event PCI Bus Enumeration. SB ...Init. ACPI Init. IDE, AHCI Init. SB run-time init. AMI USB Driver Init. BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start AMI USB Driver Init. Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE DXE(Driver 60 Execution 61 Environment) phase 62 63 68...
... ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-23 AMI USB Driver Init. DXE CPU Init NB Init. SB Init. SB Init. BDS started Connect device event PCI Bus Enumeration. SB ...Init. ACPI Init. IDE, AHCI Init. SB run-time init. AMI USB Driver Init. BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start AMI USB Driver Init. Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE DXE(Driver 60 Execution 61 Environment) phase 62 63 68...
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... to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 2.7 Jumpers 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and...
... to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 2.7 Jumpers 1. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and...
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... the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-37...
... the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-37...
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...2. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External storage devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you .... After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS Z9PA-U8 3-3 The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. ...
...2. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External storage devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you .... After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS Z9PA-U8 3-3 The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. ...
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Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you want to shut down the computer. 3. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using ...
Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you want to shut down the computer. 3. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using ...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Chapter 4: 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. Chapter 4: Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-34 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-37 4.7 Boot menu 4-39 4.8 Monitor menu 4-42 4.9 Security menu 4-43 4.10 Tool menu 4-45 4.11 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS Z9PA-U8
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-11 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-34 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-37 4.7 Boot menu 4-39 4.8 Monitor menu 4-42 4.9 Security menu 4-43 4.10 Tool menu 4-45 4.11 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS Z9PA-U8
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... motherboards belong to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-3 Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash drive that allows you to the USB port...
... motherboards belong to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-3 Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash drive that allows you to the USB port...
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...to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9PA-U8 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER...: 3005 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 07/25/2012 Z9PA-U8.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE: [Enter] ...
...to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9PA-U8 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER...: 3005 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 07/25/2012 Z9PA-U8.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE: [Enter] ...
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... /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-5 Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to prevent system boot failure! Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only.... Boot the system in DOS environment using BUPDATER: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2....
... /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-5 Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to prevent system boot failure! Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only.... Boot the system in DOS environment using BUPDATER: 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2....
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... TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PA-U8 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PA-U8 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Please restart your system. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is completed. The utility verifies...
... TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PA-U8 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PA-U8 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Please restart your system. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is completed. The utility verifies...
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...not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-7 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system, or prompted to ensure... optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can enable the ...
...not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-7 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system, or prompted to ensure... optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can enable the ...
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...press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. System Date System Time... Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. PI 1.2 3005 x64 07/19/2012 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility -
...press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. System Date System Time... Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. PI 1.2 3005 x64 07/19/2012 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility -
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... submenu, select the item and press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change...
... submenu, select the item and press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z9PA-U8 4-9 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change...
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...the system date, time settings. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3 Main menu When ...you to set the system time. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized...
...the system date, time settings. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3 Main menu When ...you to set the system time. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.3 UEFI 2.3; F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized...