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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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... and software products. It includes description 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. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets...
... and software products. It includes description 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. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets...
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... components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and...Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-17
... components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and...Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-17
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... clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery.... To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1- 2. 3. 2.6 ...
... clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery.... To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1- 2. 3. 2.6 ...
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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. Connect ...
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. Connect ...
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.... 4. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The message LED is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-33 System power LED (3-pin PLED) This...
.... 4. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The message LED is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 2-33 System power LED (3-pin PLED) This...
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After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self-test or POST. Connect the power to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ... following order: a. 3.1 Starting up . Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 3-3 For systems with a surge protector. 5. Be sure that is equipped...
After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self-test or POST. Connect the power to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ... following order: a. 3.1 Starting up . Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 3-3 For systems with a surge protector. 5. Be sure that is equipped...
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...-off mode, depending on the right of Log off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you want to the triangle on the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Ensure that best describes why you are using Windows® 2008 Server: 1. Click the Start button, move the cursor to shut...
...-off mode, depending on the right of Log off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you want to the triangle on the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Ensure that best describes why you are using Windows® 2008 Server: 1. Click the Start button, move the cursor to shut...
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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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... to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-3 The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for details on the system. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in DOS mode...
... to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-3 The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for details on the system. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in DOS mode...
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...DOS‑based utility. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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: DATE: [...
...DOS‑based utility. Press to switch to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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: DATE: [...
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... the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays...BIOS file. The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].ROM where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . Press and select Yes to prevent system boot failure! A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16...
... the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays...BIOS file. The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].ROM where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press . Press and select Yes to prevent system boot failure! A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16...
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... 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! C:\> 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Please...
... 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! C:\> 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Please...
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...feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on . otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use ...the system chassis. Even if you are not prompted to use as possible. You can update using this motherboard apply for this utility. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-7 When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This section explains ...
...feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on . otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use ...the system chassis. Even if you are not prompted to use as possible. You can update using this motherboard apply for this utility. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-7 When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This section explains ...
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...x64 12/29/2011 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - 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; Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of ...
...x64 12/29/2011 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - 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; Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of ...
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...change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. 4.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen... A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-9 To change the value of the selected item. 4.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. 4.2.3 Menu items The ...
...change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the settings. 4.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen... A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. ASUS Z9PH-D16, Z9PH-D16/FDR 4-9 To change the value of the selected item. 4.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. 4.2.3 Menu items The ...
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...Change Opt. 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 [...Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. 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 0301 x64 12/29/2011 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch ...
...Change Opt. 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 [...Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. 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 0301 x64 12/29/2011 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch ...