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... 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link 2-17 2.5.6 PIKE slots 2-17 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-19 2.5.8 Installing ASMB6 management board 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ... 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 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 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...
... 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link 2-17 2.5.6 PIKE slots 2-17 2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-19 2.5.8 Installing ASMB6 management board 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ... 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 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 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...
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... 4.10 Tool menu 4-47 4.11 Exit menu 4-47 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 4-47 4.11 Exit menu 4-47 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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...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 Change Volume Type 5-38 5.4.3 Delete... DVD 6-32 6.9.2 Drivers menu 6-32 6.9.3 Utilities menu 6-33 6.9.4 Make disk menu 6-33 6.9.5 Contact information 6-33 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PE-D16 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z9PE-D16/2L block diagram A-4 ASUS contact information 1 vi
...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 Change Volume Type 5-38 5.4.3 Delete... DVD 6-32 6.9.2 Drivers menu 6-32 6.9.3 Utilities menu 6-33 6.9.4 Make disk menu 6-33 6.9.5 Contact information 6-33 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PE-D16 block diagram A-3 A.2 Z9PE-D16/2L block diagram A-4 ASUS contact information 1 vi
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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... for additional information and for setting up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for product...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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... for additional information and for setting up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for product...
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Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is...
Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is...
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... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1.
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... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the front message LED. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-35 11. The message LED is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns...
... (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the front message LED. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-35 11. The message LED is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns...
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...Enumeration. DXE CPU Init NB Init. CSM Init. PCI Bus Enumeration. AMI USB Driver Init. BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start AMI USB Driver Init. SB run-time init. NB Init. ACPI Init. PCI.... AMI USB Driver Init. Console outout connect event Console input connect event AMI Super IO start BIOS Setup Utility input wait Ready to boot event Legacy boot event ME event for Node Manager ME event... event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-41 IDE, AHCI Init. BDS started Connect device event PCI Bus Enumeration. SB Init.
...Enumeration. DXE CPU Init NB Init. CSM Init. PCI Bus Enumeration. AMI USB Driver Init. BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start AMI USB Driver Init. SB run-time init. NB Init. ACPI Init. PCI.... AMI USB Driver Init. Console outout connect event Console input connect event AMI Super IO start BIOS Setup Utility input wait Ready to boot event Legacy boot event ME event for Node Manager ME event... event for Node Manager ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 2-41 IDE, AHCI Init. BDS started Connect device event PCI Bus Enumeration. SB Init.
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...-on . For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Connect the power to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you... to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. At power on self-test or POST. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. 3.1 Starting up . ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 3-3
...-on . For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Connect the power to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you... to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. At power on self-test or POST. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. 3.1 Starting up . ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 3-3
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... check box is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to the triangle on the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4.
... check box is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to the triangle on the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells you 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 you how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Chapter 4:
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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 4-37 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-40 4.7 Boot menu 4-42 4.8 Monitor menu 4-44 4.9 Security menu 4-45 4.10 Tool menu 4-47 4.11 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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 4-37 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-40 4.7 Boot menu 4-42 4.8 Monitor menu 4-44 4.9 Security menu 4-45 4.10 Tool menu 4-47 4.11 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series
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... ASUS website at www.asus.com to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Recovers the BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is finished. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 2. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-3 BUPDATER utility (Updates the BIOS...
... ASUS website at www.asus.com to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Recovers the BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is finished. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 2. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-3 BUPDATER utility (Updates the BIOS...
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...2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9PE-D16 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0208 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p... 4194304 Exit DATE: 10/18/2011 Z9PE-D16.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER: ...
...2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9PE-D16 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0208 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p... 4194304 Exit DATE: 10/18/2011 Z9PE-D16.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER: ...
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... on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-5 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
... on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-5 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
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... process is finished! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. C:\> 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.30 (11/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D16 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! Please restart your system...
... process is finished! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. C:\> 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.30 (11/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D16 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! Please restart your system...
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You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-7 If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use as possible. The firmware chip on your system using this section are not prompted to ... two failed. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your ...
You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-7 If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use as possible. The firmware chip on your system using this section are not prompted to ... two failed. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your ...
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Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) ... menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup System Date System Time [Tue 01/17/2012] [15:07:28] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU ...
Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) ... menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup System Date System Time [Tue 01/17/2012] [15:07:28] Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU ...
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...the item then press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-9 Use the navigation keys to select items in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of a menu screen are items ... each item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that item. 4.2.9 Scroll bar A...
...the item then press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS Z9PE-D16 Series 4-9 Use the navigation keys to select items in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of a menu screen are items ... each item on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that item. 4.2.9 Scroll bar A...
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...Opt. 4.3 Main menu When you to switch between Data elements. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9 0306 x64 01/16/2012 Set the Date, Use Tab to set ..., Inc. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time ...
...Opt. 4.3 Main menu When you to switch between Data elements. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9 0306 x64 01/16/2012 Set the Date, Use Tab to set ..., Inc. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system time. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time ...