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... LAN Configuration 4-30 Serial Port Console Redirection 4-31 ME Subsystem 4-34 Legacy Devices Configuration 4-34 Runtime Error Logging 4-35 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-36 4.5.1 System Event Log 4-37 4.5.2 BMC network configuration 4-38 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-39 4.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 4-39 4.7 Boot menu 4-41 4.8 Monitor menu 4-43 4.9 Security menu 4-44 4.10 Tool menu 4-45 4.11 Exit menu 4-46 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...
... LAN Configuration 4-30 Serial Port Console Redirection 4-31 ME Subsystem 4-34 Legacy Devices Configuration 4-34 Runtime Error Logging 4-35 4.5 Server Mgmt menu 4-36 4.5.1 System Event Log 4-37 4.5.2 BMC network configuration 4-38 4.6 Event Logs menu 4-39 4.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 4-39 4.7 Boot menu 4-41 4.8 Monitor menu 4-43 4.9 Security menu 4-44 4.10 Tool menu 4-45 4.11 Exit menu 4-46 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...
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..., and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
..., and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
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..." x 16.7" ASUS Features Fan Speed Control V Rack Ready V ASWM Enterprise V Memory Total Slots 16 (4 Channels per CPU, 8DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 512GB Memory Type DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 RDIMM/ECC UDIMM/Non-ECC UDIMM/ LR DIMM Memory Size 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB* (RDIMM) 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB* (UDIMM) 8GB, 16GB, 32GB* (LRDIMM) Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ 1 PCI-E Slots Storage Slot Location SATA Controller 1 x PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link) Intel...
..." x 16.7" ASUS Features Fan Speed Control V Rack Ready V ASWM Enterprise V Memory Total Slots 16 (4 Channels per CPU, 8DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 512GB Memory Type DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 RDIMM/ECC UDIMM/Non-ECC UDIMM/ LR DIMM Memory Size 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB* (RDIMM) 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB* (UDIMM) 8GB, 16GB, 32GB* (LRDIMM) Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ 1 PCI-E Slots Storage Slot Location SATA Controller 1 x PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 link) Intel...
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... card inoperable. 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 later use . 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. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-17 Ensure to the card. Failure to do not need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...
... card inoperable. 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 later use . 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. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-17 Ensure to the card. Failure to do not need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...
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... Exit CPU Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration Chipset Configuration PCH SATA Configuration PCH SCU SAS Configuration PCI Subsystem Setting Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing ACPI Settings WHEA Configuration APM Onboard LAN Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection ME Subsystem Legacy Devices Configuration Runtime Error Logging CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16...
... Exit CPU Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration Chipset Configuration PCH SATA Configuration PCH SCU SAS Configuration PCI Subsystem Setting Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing ACPI Settings WHEA Configuration APM Onboard LAN Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection ME Subsystem Legacy Devices Configuration Runtime Error Logging CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16...
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... in Sandybridge BIOS spec. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DDR Speed [Auto] Force DDR speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [3 Way] [4 Way] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Independent] [Mirroring] [Lock Step] [Sparing] Numa [Enabled] Enable or Disable Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Configuration options...
... in Sandybridge BIOS spec. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DDR Speed [Auto] Force DDR speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [3 Way] [4 Way] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Independent] [Mirroring] [Lock Step] [Sparing] Numa [Enabled] Enable or Disable Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Configuration options...
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... to [RAID Mode]. 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 item to set the SATA configuration. Status Check [IDE Mode] [Enhanced] [Enabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Up to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR...
... to [RAID Mode]. 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 item to set the SATA configuration. Status Check [IDE Mode] [Enhanced] [Enabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Up to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR...
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... configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to fail Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State: AUTO - PCI Express Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling...
... configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to fail Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State: AUTO - PCI Express Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling...
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... F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. DISABLE option will keep USB device available only for EFI applications. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabled Legacy USB support. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] USB mass storage device start unit command time-out. USB Hardware Delays and Time-outs USB transfer time-out Device reset time-out Mass Storage Devices: USB Ports Configuration [20 sec...
... F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. DISABLE option will keep USB device available only for EFI applications. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabled Legacy USB support. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] USB mass storage device start unit command time-out. USB Hardware Delays and Time-outs USB transfer time-out Device reset time-out Mass Storage Devices: USB Ports Configuration [20 sec...
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... to change the serial port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Mode [Standard Serial Port Mode] Allows to enables or disables PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Standard Serial Port Mode] 4.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Serial Port [Enabled] Allows to enables or disables Runtime Error Logging Support. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you set Runtime Error Logging Support to...
... to change the serial port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Mode [Standard Serial Port Mode] Allows to enables or disables PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Standard Serial Port Mode] 4.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Serial Port [Enabled] Allows to enables or disables Runtime Error Logging Support. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you set Runtime Error Logging Support to...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this optionis useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State Full Screen Logo 1 [On] [Enabled] Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. CSM16 Module Version 07.67 GateA20 Active Option ROM Messages Interrupt 19 Capture Boot Device Seeking UEFI Boot [Upon Request] [Force BIOS] [Enabled] [Endless PXE] [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Boot...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this optionis useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State Full Screen Logo 1 [On] [Enabled] Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. CSM16 Module Version 07.67 GateA20 Active Option ROM Messages Interrupt 19 Capture Boot Device Seeking UEFI Boot [Upon Request] [Force BIOS] [Enabled] [Endless PXE] [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Boot...
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..., key in a new password, then press . 4. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is set an administrator password, we recommend that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for accessing the system. Administrator Password If you have Administrator rights The password length must be able to change the system security settings. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. FAN Speed Control...
..., key in a new password, then press . 4. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this is set an administrator password, we recommend that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for accessing the system. Administrator Password If you have Administrator rights The password length must be able to change the system security settings. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. FAN Speed Control...
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... RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Among the advantages of both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM Utility with each stripe unit having to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16...
... RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Among the advantages of both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM Utility with each stripe unit having to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16...
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...BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the motherboard. 3. Go to [RAID Mode] 4. Press to the SATA connector on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in the system user guide. 2. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID configuration: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of 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 configuration. Connect a SATA power cable to the power...
...BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the motherboard. 3. Go to [RAID Mode] 4. Press to the SATA connector on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in the system user guide. 2. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID configuration: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of 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 configuration. Connect a SATA power cable to the power...
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... utility main window appears. 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 navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. 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 be manually adjusted. At the bottom of the SATA optical drive has to the SATA connectors supported...
... utility main window appears. 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 navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. 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 be manually adjusted. At the bottom of the SATA optical drive has to the SATA connectors supported...
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..., the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set . 3. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN...
..., the drive indicator changes from READY to the SATA ports. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Easy Configuration - The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set . 3. ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN...
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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. Follow step 3 to add a new RAID set. 5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to The Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys To Navigate ...
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. Follow step 3 to add a new RAID set. 5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to The Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys To Navigate ...
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... Delete A VD ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 5-15 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 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then...
... Delete A VD ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 5-15 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 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, and then...
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... ASRK module on the motherboard. 2. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. If you want to use SAS HDD for RAID create, be sure you to move through the menus and select the menu options. 1. Install all the Serial ATA/SAS hard disk drives. 2. SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Turn on your screen. The RAID BIOS setup screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. 5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
... ASRK module on the motherboard. 2. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. If you want to use SAS HDD for RAID create, be sure you to move through the menus and select the menu options. 1. Install all the Serial ATA/SAS hard disk drives. 2. SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. Turn on your screen. The RAID BIOS setup screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for RAID configuration. 5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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... ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 6-3 You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in a RAID set. This part provides the instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® XP / Server 2003 or Linux operating system on how to be manually adjusted. 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. The Makedisk menu...
... ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 6-3 You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in a RAID set. This part provides the instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® XP / Server 2003 or Linux operating system on how to be manually adjusted. 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. The Makedisk menu...