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... 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 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 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...
... 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 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 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...
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... 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 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 4-46 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 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 5.3.5 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-31 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 volume ...6.8.1 Running the support DVD 6-31 6.8.2 Drivers menu 6-31 6.8.3 Utilities menu 6-32 6.8.4 Make disk menu 6-32 6.8.5 Contact information 6-32 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PH-D16 Series block diagram A-3 vi
...5.3.4 5.3.5 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-31 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 volume ...6.8.1 Running the support DVD 6-31 6.8.2 Drivers menu 6-31 6.8.3 Utilities menu 6-32 6.8.4 Make disk menu 6-32 6.8.5 Contact information 6-32 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Z9PH-D16 Series block diagram A-3 vi
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may...
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... the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card... bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-17 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Ensure to the card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,...
... the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card... bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-17 Secure the card to install expansion cards. Ensure to the card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information ... clearance, reinstall the battery. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information ... clearance, reinstall the battery. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which you want to monitor temperature. Please go to BIOS setup to change the default setting of TR1/TR2 from "disabled" to the devices, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Thermal...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which you want to monitor temperature. Please go to BIOS setup to change the default setting of TR1/TR2 from "disabled" to the devices, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Thermal...
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...is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the front message LED. Proprietary power ...for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-33 13. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. 5. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED) This 2-pin connector...
...is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the front message LED. Proprietary power ...for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-33 13. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. 5. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED) This 2-pin connector...
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... with the last device on . 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. At power on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 3-3 Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned ...orange and green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. Turn on self-test or POST. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. If your ...
... with the last device on . 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. At power on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 3-3 Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned ...orange and green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. Turn on self-test or POST. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. If your ...
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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 If necessary, key in comments. 5. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked...
... 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 If necessary, key in comments. 5. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked...
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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 4-36 4.6 Event Logs menu 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 ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR
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 4-36 4.6 Event Logs menu 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 ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR
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... not be the latest BIOS version for details on the system. 2. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-3 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on these utilities. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Prepare a USB flash drive containing...
... not be the latest BIOS version for details on the system. 2. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-3 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on these utilities. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Prepare a USB flash drive containing...
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...is done. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9PH-D16 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ ...VER: 0208 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 10/18/2011 Z9PH-D16.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER:...
...is done. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 Flash Info MODEL: Z9PH-D16 fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ ...VER: 0208 Folder Info 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 10/18/2011 Z9PH-D16.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER:...
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... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-5 Press and select Yes to prevent system boot ...failure! Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk...
... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the BUPDATER utility: 1. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-5 Press and select Yes to prevent system boot ...failure! Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk...
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... restart your system. C:\> 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PH-D16 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PH-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH...: WARNING! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset ...
... restart your system. C:\> 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PH-D16 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PH-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH...: WARNING! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset ...
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...last option only if the first two failed. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. This section explains how to configure your BIOS. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-7 The firmware chip on the system chassis. The Setup program is designed to make your system using the navigation keys. • ... computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you wish to enter ...
...last option only if the first two failed. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. This section explains how to configure your BIOS. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-7 The firmware chip on the system chassis. The Setup program is designed to make your system using the navigation keys. • ... computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you wish to enter ...
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... keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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...00:E0:18:10:14:01 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ...
... keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 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...00:E0:18:10:14:01 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ...
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... menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is highlighted when selected. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-9 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on...
... menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in brackets, and is not user-configurable. To change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that is highlighted when selected. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-9 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on...
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... System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. System Date System Time Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC ... ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. 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; 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system time. 4-10 Chapter...
... System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. System Date System Time Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count: Onboard LAN1 MAC ... ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. 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; 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system time. 4-10 Chapter...