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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide x Z9PA-U8 specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 ...2-15 2.5.6 PIKE slot 2-16 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-17 2.5.8 Installing ASMB6 management board 2-18 2.5.9 Installing the audio card 2-18 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-19 ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide x Z9PA-U8 specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 ...2-15 2.5.6 PIKE slot 2-16 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-17 2.5.8 Installing ASMB6 management board 2-18 2.5.9 Installing the audio card 2-18 2.6 Onboard LEDs 2-19 ...
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... 4-42 4.9 Security menu 4-43 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 5-17 5.2.5 Checking the...
... 4-42 4.9 Security menu 4-43 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 5-17 5.2.5 Checking the...
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...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 5.4.4 Preferences 5-40 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 device software installation 6-16 6.3 Intel...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
...5.4 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 5.4.4 Preferences 5-40 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 device software installation 6-16 6.3 Intel...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 tells how to when 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: ...for setting up sequence and ways of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for different system components. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information ...
...This chapter tells how to when 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: ...for setting up sequence and ways of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for different system components. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information ...
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... RPM Environment Z9PA-U8 Intel® C602-A Chipset AHCI 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s(black) 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s(light blue) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (for Windows only) Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 LSI® Mega RAID (for Windows/Linux) Supports software RAID 0, 1, & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108...
... RPM Environment Z9PA-U8 Intel® C602-A Chipset AHCI 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s(black) 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s(light blue) Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (for Windows only) Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 LSI® Mega RAID (for Windows/Linux) Supports software RAID 0, 1, & 10 Optional: ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108...
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... Documentation Motherboard User Guide Packing Qty. Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 Description LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9PA-U8 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 6 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of the above items...
... Documentation Motherboard User Guide Packing Qty. Optional items PIKE 2108 PIKE 2008/IMR PIKE 2008 Description LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card LSI 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS Z9PA-U8 1-3 Standard Gift Box Pack 1 1 6 1 1 1 1pc per carton Standard Bulk Pack 1 1 1 1 10pcs per carton If any of the above items...
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Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. Slot Description 7 MIO1 (Only for Audio) 6 PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) (Audio switch to x8 Link if slot 5 is occupied) 5 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link) 4 PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) (Audio switch to x8 Link if slot 3 is occupied) 3 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link) 2 PCI 1 PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen2 Link) 2.5.6 PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Slot No.
Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your preferred SAS solution easily. Slot Description 7 MIO1 (Only for Audio) 6 PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) (Audio switch to x8 Link if slot 5 is occupied) 5 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link) 4 PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) (Audio switch to x8 Link if slot 3 is occupied) 3 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link) 2 PCI 1 PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen2 Link) 2.5.6 PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your needs. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Slot No.
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Insert the PIKE RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on your motherboard. 1. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-17
Insert the PIKE RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on your motherboard. 1. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-17
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...LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. 4. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you to use the LSI MegaRAID software... RAID Utility (default). ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you want to force Intel ...
...LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. 4. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you to use the LSI MegaRAID software... RAID Utility (default). ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you want to force Intel ...
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If you installed SAS hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is ... connected to light up to 6Gb/s of SAS hard disks installed. 3. PSAS connectors are for the SAS signal cables for the storage add-on card. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-31 2. PSAS connectors (PIKE required) SAS connector -
If you installed SAS hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of data transfer rate. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is ... connected to light up to 6Gb/s of SAS hard disks installed. 3. PSAS connectors are for the SAS signal cables for the storage add-on card. ASUS Z9PA-U8 2-31 2. PSAS connectors (PIKE required) SAS connector -
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... [Disabled] Support for PCH Compatibility 06 (C1 Stepping) Revision ID(CRID) functionality. [Disabled] [Disabled] Deep Sx Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Disabled] [Enabled] Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] →.../S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] Allows you set GbE Controller to enable/disable onboard SATA RAID option rom if Launch Storage Oprom is enabled. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration...
... [Disabled] Support for PCH Compatibility 06 (C1 Stepping) Revision ID(CRID) functionality. [Disabled] [Disabled] Deep Sx Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Disabled] [Enabled] Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] →.../S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] Allows you set GbE Controller to enable/disable onboard SATA RAID option rom if Launch Storage Oprom is enabled. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration...
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... SATA Port4 SATA Port5 SATA Port6 Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present (1)IDE Mode. (2)AHCI Mode. (3)RAID Mode. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.... SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you want to create RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility, or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set the SATA configuration...
... SATA Port4 SATA Port5 SATA Port6 Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present (1)IDE Mode. (2)AHCI Mode. (3)RAID Mode. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.... SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you want to create RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility, or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set the SATA configuration...
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This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 5-5 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility 5-25 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows 5-35 ASUS Z9PA-U8
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...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 three identical hard disk drives for this setup. ASUS Z9PA-U8 5-3 Use of data from the support DVD to a... floppy disk before you get all applications to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to ...
...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 three identical hard disk drives for this setup. ASUS Z9PA-U8 5-3 Use of data from the support DVD to a... floppy disk before you get all applications to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to ...
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...C602 chipset. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in each RAID controller. Press 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...the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. Refer to the succeeding section for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. Connect a SATA signal cable to the Advanced ...
...C602 chipset. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in each RAID controller. Press 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...the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. Refer to the succeeding section for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the Serial ATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. Connect a SATA signal cable to the Advanced ...
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... the arrow keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z9PA-U8 5-5 The keys on the next page. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 Dev No:1F Device present at Port...
... the arrow keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z9PA-U8 5-5 The keys on the next page. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 Dev No:1F Device present at Port...
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...or the New Configuration command. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using these two types of a created RAID set 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set automatically. From the Management Menu, select Configure > ...Easy Configuration option: 1. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy ...
...or the New Configuration command. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using these two types of a created RAID set 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set automatically. From the Management Menu, select Configure > ...Easy Configuration option: 1. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy ...
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..., and then press to select the configurable array. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to include in the RAID set . 3. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the ...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 Z9PA-U8 5-7 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the...
..., and then press to select the configurable array. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to include in the RAID set . 3. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the ...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 Z9PA-U8 5-7 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the...
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...# 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 64 KB Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter..., the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(1s0).C0o9n2f3ig1u5r2e3dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENU Status Managemen0t Menu 1 Configure ...
...# 0 DNLIN A00-00 1 DNLIN A00-01 64 KB Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter..., the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(1s0).C0o9n2f3ig1u5r2e3dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#nSt-riApReRsAY SELSEtCrTiIpOSNzMENU Status Managemen0t Menu 1 Configure ...