ASUS Z10PE D16 WS User Manual
Z10PE-D16 WS  
Contents  
Contents...................................................................................................................... iii  
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii  
Safety information.................................................................................................... viii  
About this guide......................................................................................................... ix  
Z10PE-D16 WS specifications summary.................................................................. xi  
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-2  
Package contents ......................................................................................1-2  
Serial number label....................................................................................1-3  
Special features..........................................................................................1-3  
1.4.1  
1.4.2  
Product highlights........................................................................1-3  
Innovative ASUS features...........................................................1-5  
Chapter 2: Hardware Information  
2.1  
2.2  
Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-2  
Motherboard overview...............................................................................2-3  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
Placement direction.....................................................................2-3  
Screw holes.................................................................................2-3  
Z10PE-D16 WS Motherboard layout...........................................2-4  
Layout contents...........................................................................2-5  
2.3  
2.4  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-7  
2.3.1 Installing the CPU .......................................................................2-7  
System memory .......................................................................................2-12  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
Overview...................................................................................2-12  
Memory Configurations.............................................................2-12  
Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................2-14  
2.5  
Expansion slots........................................................................................2-15  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
2.5.3  
2.5.4  
2.5.5  
Installing an expansion card......................................................2-15  
Configuring an expansion card .................................................2-15  
Interrupt assignments................................................................2-16  
PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link).................................................2-16  
PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)...................................................2-16  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
Onboard buttons and switches ..............................................................2-18  
Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................2-20  
Jumpers....................................................................................................2-28  
Connectors ...............................................................................................2-33  
2.9.1  
2.9.2  
Rear panel connectors..............................................................2-33  
Internal connectors....................................................................2-36  
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Chapter 3: Powering Up  
3.1  
3.2  
Starting up for the first time......................................................................3-2  
Powering off the computer........................................................................3-3  
3.2.1  
3.2.2  
Using the OS shut down function................................................3-3  
Using the dual function power switch..........................................3-3  
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup  
4.1  
Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................4-2  
4.1.1  
4.1.2  
4.1.3  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...................................................4-2  
ASUS EZ Flash Utility.................................................................4-3  
BUPDATER utility .......................................................................4-4  
4.2  
BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-6  
4.2.1  
4.2.2  
4.2.3  
4.2.4  
4.2.5  
4.2.6  
4.2.7  
4.2.8  
4.2.9  
BIOS menu screen......................................................................4-7  
Menu bar.....................................................................................4-7  
Menu items..................................................................................4-8  
Submenu items...........................................................................4-8  
Navigation keys...........................................................................4-8  
General help................................................................................4-8  
Configuration fields .....................................................................4-8  
Pop-up window............................................................................4-8  
Scroll bar.....................................................................................4-8  
4.3  
Main menu ..................................................................................................4-9  
4.3.1  
4.3.2  
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx].....................................................4-9  
System Time [xx:xx:xx] ...............................................................4-9  
4.4  
4.5  
AiTweaker menu.......................................................................................4-10  
Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-13  
4.5.1  
4.5.2  
4.5.3  
4.5.4  
4.5.5  
4.5.6  
4.5.7  
4.5.8  
4.5.9  
4.5.10  
4.5.11  
4.5.12  
4.5.13  
ACPI Settings............................................................................4-14  
Smart Settings...........................................................................4-14  
NCT6779D Super IO Configuration ..........................................4-15  
Onboard LAN I210 Configuration .............................................4-16  
Serial Port Console Redirection................................................4-17  
APM ..........................................................................................4-20  
Advance Power Management Configuration.............................4-21  
PCI Subsystem Settings ...........................................................4-22  
Network Stack Configuration.....................................................4-23  
CSM Configuration....................................................................4-24  
Trusted Computing....................................................................4-25  
USB Configuration ....................................................................4-26  
iSCSI Configuration...................................................................4-27  
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Contents  
4.6  
IntelRCSetup menu..................................................................................4-28  
4.6.1  
4.6.2  
4.6.3  
4.6.4  
4.6.5  
4.6.6  
4.6.7  
4.6.8  
4.6.9  
4.6.10  
Processor Configuration............................................................4-29  
Advanced Power Management Configuration...........................4-31  
Common RefCode Configuration..............................................4-32  
QPI Configuration......................................................................4-33  
Memory Configuration...............................................................4-34  
IIO Configuration.......................................................................4-37  
PCH Configuration....................................................................4-38  
Miscellaneous Configuration.....................................................4-42  
Server ME Configuration...........................................................4-43  
Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................4-43  
4.7  
4.8  
Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................4-44  
Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-48  
4.8.1  
4.8.2  
Change Smbios Event Log Settings .........................................4-48  
View Smbios Event Log............................................................4-49  
4.9  
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................4-50  
Security menu ..........................................................................................4-51  
Boot menu ................................................................................................4-54  
Tool menu.................................................................................................4-55  
Exit menu..................................................................................................4-56  
4.10  
4.11  
4.12  
4.13  
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration  
5.1  
Setting up RAID..........................................................................................5-2  
5.1.1  
5.1.2  
5.1.3  
5.1.4  
RAID definitions ..........................................................................5-2  
Installing hard disk drives............................................................5-3  
Setting the RAID item in BIOS....................................................5-3  
RAID configuration utilities..........................................................5-3  
5.2  
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility .................................................5-4  
5.2.1  
5.2.2  
5.2.3  
5.2.4  
5.2.5  
5.2.6  
5.2.7  
5.2.8  
Creating a RAID set....................................................................5-5  
Adding or viewing a RAID configuration....................................5-11  
Initializing the virtual drives.......................................................5-12  
Rebuilding failed drives.............................................................5-16  
Checking the drives for data consistency..................................5-18  
Deleting a RAID configuration...................................................5-21  
Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set..................................5-22  
Enabling WriteCache ................................................................5-23  
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5.3  
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA  
Option ROM Utility ...................................................................................5-24  
5.3.1  
5.3.2  
5.3.3  
5.3.4  
Creating a RAID set..................................................................5-25  
Deleting a RAID set...................................................................5-27  
Resetting disks to Non-RAID ....................................................5-28  
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise  
SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility..............................................5-29  
5.3.5  
5.3.6  
Rebuilding the RAID..................................................................5-29  
Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................5-31  
5.4  
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)......................5-32  
5.4.1  
5.4.2  
5.4.3  
5.4.4  
Creating a RAID set..................................................................5-33  
Changing a Volume Type..........................................................5-35  
Deleting a volume .....................................................................5-36  
Preferences...............................................................................5-37  
Chapter 6: Driver Installation  
6.1  
RAID driver installation .............................................................................6-2  
6.1.1  
6.1.2  
Creating a RAID driver disk.........................................................6-2  
Installing the RAID controller driver.............................................6-3  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
Software drivers and utilities installation..............................................6-13  
Running the Support DVD ......................................................................6-13  
Installing the drivers and utilities ..........................................................6-16  
6.4.1  
6.4.2  
Using the ASUS InstAll application...........................................6-16  
Installing a driver or utility..........................................................6-18  
6.5  
Running the utilities.................................................................................6-20  
6.5.1 USB Charger+...........................................................................6-20  
Appendix A: Reference Information  
A.1  
A.2  
Z10PE-D16 WS block diagram................................................................. A-2  
Audio I/O connections.............................................................................. A-3  
ASUS contact information.......................................................................................... 1  
vi  
Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment  
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required  
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority  
to operate this equipment.  
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic  
Development Canada (ISED)  
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence  
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device  
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)  
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et  
Développement économique Canada (ISED)  
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement  
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est  
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,  
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le  
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.  
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)  
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Safety information  
Electrical safety  
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical  
outlet before relocating the system.  
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables  
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,  
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.  
•
•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all  
power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These  
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are  
not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local  
power company.  
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
•
•
•
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals  
that came with the package.  
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power  
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,  
slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
•
•
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
REACH  
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of  
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at  
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.  
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to  
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin  
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in  
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol  
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal  
waste.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the  
motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This user guide contains the following parts:  
•
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it  
supports.  
•
Chapter 2: Hardware Information  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when  
installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and  
connectors on the motherboard.  
•
•
Chapter 3: Powering Up  
This chapter describes the power 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.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
•
•
•
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration  
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets  
using the available utilities.  
Chapter 6: Driver Installation  
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different  
system components.  
Appendix: Reference Information  
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring  
the motherboard.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.  
1.  
ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software  
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
2.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,  
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the  
standard package.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols  
used throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself  
when trying to complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components  
when trying to complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a  
task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a  
task.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Italics  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-  
than sign means that you must press the  
enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press  
the Enter or Return key.  
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>  
If you must press two or more keys  
simultaneously, the key names are linked with  
a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>  
Command  
Means that you must type the command  
exactly as shown, then supply the required  
item or value enclosed in brackets.  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the  
format A:/S  
command line:  
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Z10PE-D16 WS specifications summary  
Dual Intel® Socket 2011-3 for Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 /v4  
product family  
CPU  
QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s  
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list  
Intel® C612 PCH  
Chipset  
DDR4 16 x DIMM (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU), Max.  
1024GB  
DDR4 2400* / 2133* / 1866 / 1600 MHz RDIMM / LR-DIMM*  
Quad channel memory architecture  
*
Actual memory frequency differs from Intel CPU types and memory  
modules.  
Memory  
When installing E5-2600 v3 CPUs:  
- RDIMM: 2133MT/s is supported at 1 DPC only  
- LR-DIMM: 2133MT/s is supported  
When installing E5-2600 v4 CPUs:  
- RDIMM: 2400MT/s is supported at 1 DPC only  
- LR-DIMM: 2400MT/s is supported  
** Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).  
Slot 1: PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link)  
Slot 2: PCIE X16 (x16 Gen3 Link)  
Slot 3: PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link)  
Slot 4: PCIE X16 (x16 Gen3 Link)  
Slot 5: PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link)  
Slot 6: PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link)  
Expansion slots  
*
This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 specification. Functions  
will be available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices. Refer to  
www.asus.com for the latest updates and information.  
ASpeed AST2400 32MB  
VGA port (with bracket)  
VGA Output  
Supports VGA with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz  
Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology  
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology  
Multi-GPU support  
Intel® C612 Chipset:  
10 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (6 x right angle connectors from SATA  
controller, 4 x vertical connectors from sSATA controller)* with Intel®  
RSTe RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support (for Windows only)  
1 x Discrete M.2 Socket 3*  
Storage  
LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1 and 10 (Windows  
& Linux)**  
*
M.2 Socket 3 supports M Key and type 2260/2280/22110 storage devices,  
and M.2 share bandwidth with SSATA Port 4.  
** LSI MegaRAID only supports SATA Controller.  
2 x Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controller  
1 x Management Port  
LAN  
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Realtek® ALC1150 8-channel high definition audio CODEC  
- High quality 112dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear)  
and 104dB SNR recording input (Line-in) support.  
- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound  
- BD audio layer content protection  
- DTS UltraPC II  
Audio  
USB  
- DTS Connect  
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-  
retasking  
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O  
Intel®C612 Chipset  
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)  
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)  
CPU Power  
- Digital 7 Phase Power Design  
DRAM Power  
- Digital 2 Phase Power Design  
ASUS Exclusive Features  
- Front Panel USB 3.0 Support  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution  
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat pipe solution  
ASUS EZ DIY  
Key Selling Points  
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
- ASUS EzFlash Utility  
- ASUS MyLogo 2  
- Multi-language BIOS  
- 6 PCIe x 16 slots  
- 12K hours Capacitors  
- ProCool Power Connector  
- ASUS Dr. Power  
Workstation Unique  
Features  
- Q-Code Logger  
- USB BIOS Flashback  
- ASWM Enterprise  
- ASUS PIKE SAS upgrade kit (Optional)  
- ASMB8-iKVM Remote Management Tool  
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4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue)  
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 supports USB BIOS Flashback, 1 supports  
Q-Code Logger)  
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button  
1 x Q-Code Logger button  
1 x PS/2 KB port  
Back Panel I/O Ports  
2 x LAN (RJ45) ports (2 x Intel® LAN)  
1 x Management Port  
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port  
8-channel Audio I/O  
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)  
1 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 2 USB ports  
1 x M.2 Socket 3  
10 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors  
2 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)  
7 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)  
1 x Serial Port header  
1 x RAID key header  
1 x VGA connector  
1 x Front panel audio connector(AAFP)  
1 x AUX panel header  
Internal I/O Connectors  
1 x System Panel header  
1 x SMBus headers  
1 x S/PDIF Out header  
1 x Clear CMOS header  
1 x TPM connector  
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector  
2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors  
1 x ASUS Dr.Power switch  
1 x System Panel  
1 x PWR button  
1 x Reset button  
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.6.1, ACPI  
3.0, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree Technology  
BIOS Features  
Manageability  
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE  
Drivers  
ASUS Utilities  
ASUS Update  
Support DVD  
EEB Form Factor, 12 in. x 13 in.  
Form Factors  
*
Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
Product Introduction  
1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new  
technologies it supports.  
 
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® Z10PE-D16 WS motherboard!  
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another  
standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!  
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in  
your package with the list below.  
1.2  
Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Standard Gift Box  
Standard Bulk Pack  
Pack  
VGA cable with bracket  
SATA 6G cable  
COM port cable  
2-port USB 2.0  
I/O shield  
1
10  
1
--  
--  
--  
--  
1
Cables  
I/O Modules  
1
1
2-Way SLI Bridge  
connector  
1
1
--  
--  
Accessories  
3-Way SLI Bridge  
connector  
ASWM Enterprise SDVD  
Application CD Support CD  
Packaging Qty.  
1
1 piece per carton  
1 piece per carton  
5 pcs per carton  
1
1 piece per carton  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
Optional items  
Description  
LSI 8-port SAS 12G RAID card  
PIKE II 3008  
PIKE II 3108  
PEB-10G/57840-2S  
PEB-10G/57811-1S  
LSI 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card  
Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter  
Single port 10G SFP+ Ethernet  
1-2  
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
 
1.3  
Serial number label  
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the  
motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS1xxxxxxxx shown as the figure  
below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members  
can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.  
Z10PE-D16 WS  
Made  
in  
Taiwan  
合格  
xxS1xxxxxxxx  
1.4  
Special features  
Product highlights  
1.4.1  
Latest Processor Technology  
The motherboard supports Intel Xeon® processor E5-2600 V3 product family which provides  
compelling IPC increases for legacy performance improvements, floating point improvement,  
easier multi-core programming, and with next-generation processor power management.  
Intel ® Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family also improve the I/O capabilities and  
support QPI link speed of up to 9.6GT/s.  
Intel® AVX 2.0  
Intel® AVX 2.0 extends 256-bit vector support for integer vector operations, doubles  
fixed point arithmetic throughput, adds support for new vector gather, permutes/blend,  
vector shifts resulting in fixed and floating-point algorithm improvements. Also, Intel's new  
microarchitecture doubles the cache bandwidth at L1/L2 to support higher FLOPS and  
contributes to greater performance in signal and image processing applications.  
Next Generation of processor power management  
Intel ® Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family enhances the processor power  
management with the features of Energy Efficient Turbo, Uncore Frequency Scaling, and  
Per-Core P-state. Also, the Integrated Voltage Regulator enables generational performance  
and power improvements that the standard VR solutions cannot provide.  
DDR4 memory support  
The motherboard supports DDR4 memory that features faster clock frequencies and higher  
data transfer rates of 1600 MT/s to 2133 MT/s (million transfers per second). DDR4 offers a  
lower voltage standard of 1.2V that reduces memory power demand and provides improved  
performance.  
1-3  
ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS  
 
PCI Express 3.0  
PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice  
the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides optimal graphics performance,  
unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility  
to PCIe 2.0 devices.  
M.2 Support  
This motherboard features the M.2 slot which shares bandwidth with the SATA 6Gb/s port  
and PCI-E Gen2 x2 and is dedicated only to the operating system.  
Intel® C612 Series Chipset  
The Intel® C612 series chipset has enterprise class features targeted for Cloud and Storage  
applications. It is optimized and validated to work with the latest Xeon® processor E5-2600  
v3 product family. It reduces the TDP and supports USB 3.0 and SATA III ports thus bringing  
more features and benefits to target users.  
Intel® I210AT LAN Solution  
The motherboard comes with two Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which provide a total  
solution for your networking needs. The onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers use  
the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth.  
Serial ATA III technology  
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA interface and  
Intel® C612 chipset, delivering up to 6 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also provides enhanced  
scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.  
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring  
The CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan  
rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the  
voltage levels to ensure a stable supply of current for critical components.  
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1.4.2  
Innovative ASUS features  
ASUS Fan Speed control technology  
The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the  
system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.  
Support 3-Way NVIDIA® GeForce® SLI™ and Quad-GPU AMD® CrossFireX™  
Native third generation PCI-Express x16 support 3-Way NVIDIA® GeForce® SLI™ and Quad-  
GPU AMD® CrossFireX™ offers the fastest and most reliable graphics performance ever. It's  
ideal for professional use in mechanical, architectural, interior design, aeronautics, audio and  
video design applications. Additionally, this ample graphics power can easily run even the  
most demanding PC games in full detail for enhanced entertainment.  
Q-Code Logger  
Q-Code Logger is your one-touch troubleshooter that lets you easily check Q-Code event  
logs without opening the computer's case. If a workstation is behaving abnormally, plug a  
flash drive into the adjacent USB port, press the motherboard's dedicated Flash log button  
and ASUS Q-Code event logs for the current live session wil be copied into the drive.  
ProCool Connector  
ProCool eliminates the hollow areas associated with traditional power connectors, ensuring  
and exceptionally close and secure connection with this motherboard. This design is much  
stronger, and provides better heat dissipation, allowing cooler operating temperatures.  
ASUS Dr. Power  
ASUS Dr. Power detects any relevant power issues to prevent sudden system shutdown and  
provides hassle-free notifications when power delivery is not sufficient.  
USB Charger+  
USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices* even if your computer  
is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode.  
* Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of  
your USB device.  
•
•
To ensure normal charging function, disconnect and reconnect your USB device  
every time you enable or disable USB Charger+.  
USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB  
cables.  
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Hardware Information  
2
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have  
to perform when installing system components. It includes  
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.  
 
2.1  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change  
any motherboard settings.  
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•
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such  
as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due  
to static electricity.  
•
•
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the  
bag that came with the component.  
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched  
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause  
severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.  
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2.2  
Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the  
motherboard fits into it.  
To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an EEB  
compliant chassis.  
Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.  
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components!  
2.2.1  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct  
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in  
the image below.  
2.2.2  
Screw holes  
Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the  
chassis.  
DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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2.2.4  
Layout contents  
Slots/Socket  
Page  
1. CPU sockets  
2-7  
2. DDR4 sockets  
2-12  
2-16  
3. PCI Express x16 slots  
Onboard buttons and switches  
Page  
1. Power-on button  
2-18  
2. Reset button  
2-18  
2-19  
3. Dr. Power switch (DR_POWER)  
Onboard LEDs  
Page  
1. Memory Error LED (ERR_DIMMA1, ERR_DIMMB1, ERR_DIMMC1,  
ERR_DIMMD1, ERR_DIMME1, ERR_DIMMF1, ERR_DIMMG1,  
ERR_DIMMH1)  
2-20  
2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)  
3. Location LED (LOCLED2)  
2-20  
2-21  
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2-22  
2-22  
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4. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1)  
5. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2)  
6. M2 LED (M2_LED)  
7. ASUS Dr. Power LED (PGLED3)  
8. Q-Code LED (LED1)  
Jumpers  
Page  
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)  
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2. VGA controller setting (VGA_SW1)  
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3. SMBUS connection setting (TESLA_M_SW)  
4. RAID selection jumper setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1)  
5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)  
6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1)  
7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1)  
8. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1)  
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Rear panel connectors  
Page  
1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port  
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2. Q-Code Logger button  
3. Optical S/PDIF Out port  
4. LAN 3 port  
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5. LAN 2 port  
6. LAN 1 port (RJ-45 port for LAN1 and BMC share)  
7. 8-channel Audio I/O  
8. USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10  
9. USB BIOS Flashback button  
10. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8  
11. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4  
12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2  
Internal connectors  
Page  
1. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)  
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2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112)  
3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56)  
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2-37  
4. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2,  
FRNT_FAN1-5, REAR_FAN1-2)  
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5. Power supply SMBus Connector (PSUSMB1)  
6. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)  
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7. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_1-6 [gray])  
Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SSATA_1-4 [gray])  
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8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1,  
SSGPIO1)  
9. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1)  
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2-41  
10. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)  
11. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1/  
EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3)  
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12. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)  
13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)  
14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)  
15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
16. VGA connector (VGA_HDR1)  
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2-43  
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2-45  
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17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
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2.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 2011-3 socket designed for the Intel®  
Xeon E5-2600 V3 family processor.  
•
Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and  
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap  
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard  
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/  
transit-related.  
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Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise  
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA  
2011-3 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from  
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP  
cap.  
2.3.1  
Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the triangle  
mark is on the top-right position.  
Triangle mark  
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2.  
Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the right until it is  
released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C).  
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing  
a CPU.  
Load lever  
3.  
Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the left until it is released from  
then gently lift the load lever (F).  
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4.  
Push the left load lever to slightly lift the  
load plate (G).  
edge of the Load plate  
Do not insert the load lever into the  
retention tab.  
5.  
Hold the edge then gently lift the load  
plate (H).  
Load plate  
6.  
7.  
Get the CPU.  
Triangle mark  
Align and position the CPU over the  
socket ensuring that the triangle mark on  
the CPU matches the triangle mark on  
the socket box.  
8.  
Install the CPU into the slot.  
The CPU fits in only one correct  
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU  
into the socket to prevent bending the  
CPU pins on the socket.  
9.  
Gently push the load plate just enough  
to let it sit on top of the CPU.  
Do not force to close the load plate  
as it may damage the CPU.  
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10. Push down the right load lever (I) ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed and  
tucked securely under the lever (J) then insert the right load lever under the retention  
tab (K).  
The PnP cap pops out of the load plate when the right load lever is inserted into the  
retention tab.  
Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests  
only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket.  
PnP cap  
11. Push down the left load lever (L) then  
Retention tab  
insert it under the retention tab (M).  
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12. Apply some Thermal Interface Material  
to the exposed area of the CPU that the  
heatsink will be in contact with.  
•
Ensure that the Thermal Interface  
Material is spread in an even thin  
layer.  
•
Some heatsinks come with  
pre-applied Thermal Interface  
Material. If so, skip this step.  
The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes  
or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.  
13. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 /  
CPU_FAN2.  
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if  
you fail to plug this connector.  
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2.4  
System memory  
Overview  
2.4.1  
The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory  
Modules (DIMM) sockets.  
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:  
2.4.2  
Memory Configurations  
You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB and 64 GB LR-DIMMs into  
the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.  
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Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs.  
When installing DIMMs, always start from slot A1 (CPU1) and E1 (CPU2).  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is  
recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.  
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Single CPU configuration  
You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration.  
Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1)  
DIMM  
A2  
A1  
P
B2  
B1  
C2  
C1  
D2  
D1  
1 DIMM  
2 DIMMs  
4 DIMMs  
8 DIMMs  
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Dual CPU configuration  
You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration.  
Dual CPU configuration  
DIMM (CPU1)  
DIMM (CPU2)  
A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1  
E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1  
P
P
2 DIMMs  
4 DIMMs  
8 DIMMs  
12 DIMMs  
16 DIMMs  
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
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2.4.3  
Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket  
DIMM notch  
1.  
Press the retaining clip outward to  
unlock the DIMM socket.  
2.  
Align a DIMM on the socket such that  
the notch on the DIMM matches the  
DIMM slot key on the socket.  
DIMM slot key  
Unlocked retaining clip  
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into  
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.  
3.  
Hold the DIMM at both ends then insert  
the DIMM into the socket. Apply force to  
both ends of the DIMM simultaneously  
until the retaining clip clicks into place  
and the DIMM is seated securely in  
place.  
Locked Retaining Clip  
Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage.  
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To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled with the motherboard  
package.  
Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules.  
Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket  
1.  
Press the retaining clip outward to  
unlock the DIMM.  
2.  
Remove the DIMM from the socket.  
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM  
might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.  
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2.5  
Expansion slots  
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the  
slots and the expansion cards that they support.  
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do  
so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.  
2.5.1  
Installing an expansion card  
To install an expansion card:  
1.  
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and  
make the necessary hardware settings for the card.  
2.  
3.  
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).  
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later  
use.  
4.  
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely  
seated on the slot.  
5.  
6.  
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.  
Replace the system cover.  
2.5.2  
Configuring an expansion card  
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for  
information on BIOS setup.  
Assign an IRQ to the card.  
Refer to the table Standard Interrupt assignments in section Interrupt assignments for  
more information.  
3.  
Install the software drivers for the expansion card.  
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that  
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts may arise between the two  
PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.  
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2.5.3  
Interrupt assignments  
Standard Interrupt assignments  
IRQ  
0
Priority Standard function  
1
2
System Timer  
1
Keyboard Controller  
2
-
Programmable Interrupt  
Communications Port (COM2)  
Communications Port (COM1)  
--  
3*  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
3
4*  
5*  
6
Floppy Disk Controller  
--  
7*  
8
System CMOS/Real Time Clock  
ACPI Mode when used  
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering  
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering  
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port  
Numeric Data Processor  
Primary IDE Channel  
Secondary IDE Channel  
9*  
4
10*  
11*  
12*  
13  
14*  
15*  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.  
2.5.4  
PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link)  
The on board PCIE 2 and 4 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1, PCIE 5 and 6 provide  
one x16 Gen3 link to CPU2. These slots support VGA cards and various server class high  
performance add-on cards.  
2.5.5  
PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)  
The onboard PCIE 1 provide one x8 Gen3 link to CPU2 and PCIE 3 provide one x8 Gen3 link  
to CPU1. These slot support VGA Cards and various server class high performance add-on  
cards.  
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Motherboard Layout  
1 x PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link)  
PCIE 1  
PCIE 2  
PCIE 3  
PCIE 4  
PCIE 5  
PCIE 6  
1 x PCIE X16 (x16 Gen3 Link)  
1 x PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link)  
1 x PCIE X16 (x16 Gen3 Link)  
1 x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link)  
1x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link)  
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2.6  
Onboard buttons and switches  
Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-  
case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to  
enhance system performance.  
1.  
Power-on  
The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake  
up the system. The switch also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source  
indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before  
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the  
location of the onboard power-on switch.  
2.  
Reset button (RESET)  
Press the reset switch to reboot the system.  
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3.  
Dr. Power switch (DR_POWER)  
Toggle this switch to enable or disable the Dr. Power feature of the system.  
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2.7  
Onboard LEDs  
1.  
Memory Error LED (ERR_DIMMA1, ERR_DIMMB1, ERR_DIMMC1, ERR_DIMMD1,  
ERR_DIMME1, ERR_DIMMF1, ERR_DIMMG1, ERR_DIMMH1)  
These LEDs light up to indicate an error in its nearby DIMM.  
2.  
Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)  
The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB8 management device and indicates its  
initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB8  
management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED  
blinks after system initiation finishes.  
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3.  
Location LED (LOCLED2)  
This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or  
when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually  
locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack.  
4.  
CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1)  
The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error  
and cannot continue to operate.  
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CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2)  
The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate failure on either CPU1, CPU2, or both.  
6.  
M2 LED (M2_LED)  
This LED lights up to indicate that the installed M.2 (NGFF) card is being accessed.  
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7.  
ASUS Dr. Power LED (PGLED3)  
This LED near the Dr. Power switch lights up when the Dr. Power switch is on Enable.  
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8.  
Q-Code LED (LED1)  
The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system  
status. Refer to the Q-code table below for details.  
Q-Code table  
Code  
Description  
00  
Not used  
01  
02  
03  
04  
Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).  
AP initialization before microcode loading  
System Agent initialization before microcode loading  
PCH initialization before microcode loading  
Microcode loading  
06  
07  
08  
09  
0A  
AP initialization after microcode loading  
System Agent initialization after microcode loading  
PCH initialization after microcode loading  
Initialization after microcode loading  
Cache initialization  
0B  
0C – 0D  
0E  
Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes  
Microcode not found  
0F  
Microcode not loaded  
10  
PEI Core is started  
11 – 14  
15 – 18  
19 – 1C  
2B – 2F  
Pre-memory CPU initialization is started  
Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started  
Pre-memory PCH initialization is started  
Memory initialization  
30  
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)  
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Q-Code table (continued)  
Code  
31  
Description  
Memory Installed  
32 – 36  
37 – 3A  
3B – 3E  
4F  
CPU post-memory initialization  
Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started  
Post-Memory PCH initialization is started  
DXE IPL is started  
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory  
speed  
50 – 53  
54  
55  
Unspecified memory initialization error  
Memory not installed  
56  
Invalid CPU type or Speed  
57  
CPU mismatch  
58  
59  
5A  
CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error  
CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed  
Internal CPU error  
5B  
Reset PPI is not available  
5C – 5F  
E0  
E1  
Reserved for future AMI error codes  
S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)  
S3 Boot Script execution  
E2  
Video repost  
E3  
OS S3 wake vector call  
E4 – E7  
E8  
Reserved for future AMI progress codes  
S3 Resume Failed  
E9  
S3 Resume PPI not Found  
EA  
EB  
S3 Resume Boot Script Error  
S3 OS Wake Error  
EC – EF  
F0  
F1  
Reserved for future AMI error codes  
Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)  
Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)  
Recovery process started  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5 – F7  
F8  
F9  
Recovery firmware image is found  
Recovery firmware image is loaded  
Reserved for future AMI progress codes  
Recovery PPI is not available  
Recovery capsule is not found  
Invalid recovery capsule  
FA  
FB – FF  
60  
Reserved for future AMI error codes  
DXE Core is started  
61  
NVRAM initialization  
62  
Installation of the PCH Runtime Services  
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Q-Code table (continued)  
Code  
63 – 67  
68  
69  
6A  
6B – 6F  
70  
71  
72  
73 – 77  
78  
Description  
CPU DXE initialization is started  
PCI host bridge initialization  
System Agent DXE initialization is started  
System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started  
System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific)  
PCH DXE initialization is started  
PCH DXE SMM initialization is started  
PCH devices initialization  
PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)  
ACPI module initialization  
CSM initialization  
79  
7A – 7F  
90  
91  
92  
93  
Reserved for future AMI DXE codes  
Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started  
Driver connecting is started  
PCI Bus initialization is started  
PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization  
PCI Bus Enumeration  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
PCI Bus Request Resources  
PCI Bus Assign Resources  
Console Output devices connect  
Console input devices connect  
Super IO Initialization  
99  
9A  
9B  
USB initialization is started  
USB Reset  
9C  
USB Detect  
9D  
USB Enable  
9E – 9F  
A0  
A1  
Reserved for future AMI codes  
IDE initialization is started  
IDE Reset  
A2  
IDE Detect  
A3  
IDE Enable  
A4  
A5  
SCSI initialization is started  
SCSI Reset  
A6  
SCSI Detect  
A7  
SCSI Enable  
A8  
A9  
Setup Verifying Password  
Start of Setup  
AA  
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)  
AB  
Setup Input Wait  
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Q-Code table (continued)  
Code  
AC  
AD  
AE  
AF  
B0  
B1  
B2  
B3  
Description  
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)  
Ready To Boot event  
Legacy Boot event  
Exit Boot Services event  
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin  
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End  
Legacy Option ROM Initialization  
System Reset  
B4  
USB hot plug  
B5  
PCI bus hot plug  
B6  
Clean-up of NVRAM  
B7  
B8– BF  
D0  
Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)  
Reserved for future AMI codes  
CPU initialization error  
D1  
D2  
System Agent initialization error  
PCH initialization error  
D3  
D4  
D5  
D6  
D7  
D8  
Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available  
PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources  
No Space for Legacy Option ROM  
No Console Output Devices are found  
No Console Input Devices are found  
Invalid password  
D9  
DA  
DB  
Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)  
Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)  
Flash update is failed  
DC  
Reset protocol is not available  
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints  
Code  
0x01  
0x02  
0x03  
0x04  
0x05  
0x10  
0x20  
0x30  
0x40  
0xAC  
Description  
System is entering S1 sleep state  
System is entering S2 sleep state  
System is entering S3 sleep state  
System is entering S4 sleep state  
System is entering S5 sleep state  
System is waking up from the S1 sleep state  
System is waking up from the S2 sleep state  
System is waking up from the S3 sleep state  
System is waking up from the S4 sleep state  
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.  
0xAA  
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.  
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2.8  
Jumpers  
1.  
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)  
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You  
can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing  
the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in  
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1.  
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2.  
Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3  
for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.  
3.  
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
4.  
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-  
enter data.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default  
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to  
clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.  
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2.  
VGA controller setting (VGA_SW1)  
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2  
to activate the VGA feature.  
3.  
SMBUS connection setting (TESLA_M_SW)  
This jumper allows you to select the connection to BMC or PCH for PCIE 1/3/5/7 SMBUS.  
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4.  
RAID selection jumper setting (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. Place the jumper  
caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default);  
otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology  
Enterprise Option ROM Utility.  
5.  
ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)  
This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode  
when ME become corrupted.  
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6.  
DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1)  
This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin.  
7.  
PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1)  
This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1–2 for PMBus, set  
to pins 2–3 for others.  
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8.  
BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1)  
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the ASMB8.  
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2.9  
Connectors  
2.9.1  
Rear panel connectors  
1.  
2.  
PS/2 mouse and keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.  
Q-Code Logger button. This button allows you to check Q-Code event logs. For more  
information, refer to the Using the Q-Code logger section of this user guide.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects to Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect  
Format (S/PDIF) compliant devices or amplified speakers.  
LAN 3 port (RJ-45 port for iKVM). This RJ-45 port functions only when you enable  
the ASMB8 controller.  
LAN 2 port (RJ-45). This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)  
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.  
LAN 1 port (RJ-45 port for LAN1 and BMC share). This port allows Gigabit connector  
to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub for BMC management function.  
7.  
8.  
8-channel Audio I/O. These audio ports connects to stereo audio sources or devices.  
USB 2.0 ports 9 and 10. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for  
connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
9.  
USB BIOS Flashback button. Press this button to easily update the BIOS without  
entering the existing BIOS or operating system. For more information, refer to the  
Using the USB BIOS Flashback section of this user guide.  
10. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for  
connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
11. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for  
connecting USB 3.0 devices.  
12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for  
connecting USB 3.0 devices.  
Only USB 2.0 port 7 supports the USB Charger+ function.  
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LAN port LED indications  
LAN port  
ACT/LINK SPEED  
Activity/Link LED  
Speed LED  
LED  
LED  
Status  
OFF  
Description  
No link  
Status  
OFF  
Description  
10 Mbps connection  
100 Mbps connection  
1 Gbps connection  
Green  
Blinking  
Linked  
Orange  
Green  
Data activity  
LAN port  
Management LAN port  
Activity/Link LED  
ACT/LINK SPEED  
Speed LED  
LED  
LED  
Status  
OFF  
Description  
No link  
Status  
OFF  
Description  
10 Mbps connection  
100 Mbps connection  
1 Gbps connection  
Orange  
Blinking  
Linked  
Orange  
Green  
Data activity  
LAN port  
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration  
Port  
Headset  
2-channel  
4-channel  
6-channel  
8-channel  
Line In  
Light Blue Line In  
Line In  
Line In  
Lime  
Line Out  
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Pink  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Orange  
Black  
Gray  
–
–
–
–
Center/Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker Out  
Side Speaker Out*  
Center/Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker Out  
Side Speaker Out  
Rear Speaker Out  
–
*
For Windows® 8.1 only  
** For more information on the Audio I/O connections, see the Audio I/O connections section on the Appendice  
chapter.  
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Using the Q-Code logger  
Q-Code Logger allows you to easily check Q-Code event logs without opening the system’s  
case.  
To use the Q-Code logger:  
1.  
2.  
Insert the USB storage device to the dedicated Q-Code logger USB port.  
Press the Q-Code logger button for three seconds until the Q-Code logger LED blinks  
three times, indicating that the Q-Code logger function is enabled.  
Q-Code  
logger port  
Q-Code logger button  
Using the USB Flashback  
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering BIOS or  
operating system.  
To use USB Flashback:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website.  
Extract and rename the BIOS image file to Z1016WS.CAP.  
Copy Z1016WS.CAP to the root directory of your USB storage device.  
Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback  
port.  
5.  
Press the USB BIOS Flashback button.  
A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. The light goes out  
when the process of updating the BIOS is complete.  
USB BIOS Flashback port  
USB BIOS Flashback button  
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2.9.2  
Internal connectors  
1.  
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)  
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or  
SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or  
SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.  
2.  
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112)  
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to  
connectors USB78 and USB910, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back  
of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that  
supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.  
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3.  
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56)  
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front  
or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of  
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for  
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with  
USB 2.0.  
4.  
CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1–5,  
REAR_FAN1-2)  
The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors  
on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin  
of the connector.  
•
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow  
inside the system may damage the motherboard components.  
•
•
These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!  
All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology.  
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5.  
Power supply SMBus connector (PSUSMB1)  
This connector supplies power for low-speed system management communications.  
6.  
Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)  
These connectors are for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable  
to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the  
system chassis.  
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7.  
Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_1-6 [gray], SSATA_1-4 [gray])  
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives  
that allows up to 6 Gbps of data transfer rate.  
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to  
create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. For more information  
on the SATA RAID solutions supported on this motherboard, refer to the RAID  
Configuration chapter of this user guide.  
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8.  
Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1, SSGPIO1)  
The SGPIO1 and SSGPIO1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage  
Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation,  
device information, and general purpose data. SGPIO1 is the jumper for SATA1~4.  
SSGPIO1 is the jumper for SSATA1~4.  
9.  
M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1)  
This connector allows you to install an M.2 device.  
This connector supports type 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA  
interface.  
The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately  
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10. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)  
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely  
store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance  
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.  
11. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1/EATX12V2)  
These connectors are for an EATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are  
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and  
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.  
•
•
DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not  
boot up.  
Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system  
with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not  
boot up if the power is inadequate.  
•
•
This motherboard supports EATX2.0 PSU or later version.  
Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power  
required by your system.  
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12. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION)  
These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or  
microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends  
a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting  
is short CHASSIS# and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function.  
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13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
(1) System power LED (3-pin PLED)  
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power  
LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on  
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.  
(2) Message LED (2-pin PLED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front  
message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate  
an abnormal event occurrence.  
(3) System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)  
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The  
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
(4) Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED  
cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from  
or written to the HDD.  
(5) Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)  
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns  
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the  
BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the  
system is ON turns the system OFF.  
(6) Reset button (2-pin RESET)  
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot  
without turning off the system power.  
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14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)  
This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator  
LED and switch, and LAN LEDs.  
(1) Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)  
These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.  
(2) LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN12_LED)  
These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.  
(3) Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1 and 2-pin LOCATORLED2)  
These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the  
Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the  
Locator button is pressed.  
(4) Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN)  
These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the  
state of the system locator.  
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15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect  
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening  
at the back of the system chassis.  
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.  
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16. VGA connector (VGA_HDR1)  
This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.  
17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports  
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel  
audio I/O module cable to this connector.  
•
•
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this  
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.  
If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set  
the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97  
front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this  
connector is set to [HD].  
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Chapter 3: Powering Up  
Powering Up  
3
This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of  
shutting down the system.  
 
3.1  
Starting up for the first time  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.  
Be sure that all switches are off.  
Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.  
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.  
Turn on the devices in the following order:  
a. Monitor  
b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)  
c. System power  
6.  
After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.  
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the  
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power  
standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green  
after the system LED turns on.  
The system then runs the power-on self-test or POST. While the tests are running, the  
BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything  
within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed  
a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for  
assistance.  
The following shows the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition:  
BIOS Beep codes  
Beep  
Error condition  
Power supply surges detected during the previous power on.  
No Keyboard Detected.  
1 short  
1 short  
1 short, 2 short  
1 short, 8 short  
2 long  
No DIMM Detected.  
No VGA Detected.  
Chassis Intrusion.  
2 long  
BIOS-image Crash Detected.  
7.  
At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions  
in Chapter 4.  
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3.2  
Powering off the computer  
3.2.1  
Using the OS shut down function  
Using Windows® Server 2008 R2:  
1.  
2.  
Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, then click  
Shut Down.  
From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want  
to shut down the computer.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Ensure that the Planned check box is checked.  
If necessary, key in comments.  
Click OK.  
Using Windows® Server 2012:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>.  
Click on the Power icon on the lower right side of the screen.  
Select Shut down.  
In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the Other (Planned) option in the selection  
lists. Otherwise, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the  
computer.  
5.  
Click Continue.  
3.2.2  
Using the dual function power switch  
While the system is ON, press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system  
to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.  
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off  
mode regardless of the BIOS setting.  
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup  
BIOS Setup  
4
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through  
the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS  
parameters are also provided.  
 
4.1  
Managing and updating your BIOS  
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output  
System (BIOS) setup:  
1.  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or  
gets corrupted.  
2.  
3.  
ASUS EzFlash  
Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk.  
BUPDATER  
Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive.  
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.  
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive in  
case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using  
the BUPDATER utility.  
4.1.1  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility  
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file  
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS  
file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.  
Prepare a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this  
utility.  
Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive  
To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive:  
1.  
Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to one USB port on the  
system.  
2.  
The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS  
recovery finished.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause  
system boot failure!  
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the  
ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file.  
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4.1.2  
ASUS EZ Flash Utility  
The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a  
DOS-based utility.  
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at  
www.asus.com.  
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility:  
1.  
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port.  
2.  
Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash  
Utility. Press <Enter>.  
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility  
Current Platform  
New Platform  
Platform : Z10PE-D16 WS  
Platform : Z10PE-D16 WS  
Version  
: 0215  
Version  
: 0217  
Build date: 05/13/2014  
Build date: 06/30/2014  
FS0  
FS1  
[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit  
3.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.  
4.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,  
then press <Enter>.  
5.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.  
6.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform  
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.  
•
•
This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and  
single partition only.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system  
boot failure!  
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press  
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.  
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4.1.3  
BUPDATER utility  
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays  
may not be the same as shown.  
The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a  
bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.  
Updating the BIOS file  
To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the  
motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.  
Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at  
https://www.asus.com/support/ to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.  
Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:  
BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP  
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk  
drive, then press <Enter>.  
A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP  
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4.  
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.  
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility  
Current Platform  
Platform : Z10PE-D8 WS  
: 0215  
Build date: 05/13/2014  
New Platform  
Platform : Z10PE-D8 WS  
Version : 0217  
Build date: 06/30/2014  
Version  
Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!  
Write  
75%  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot  
failure!  
5.  
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.  
Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.  
The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system.  
C:\>  
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4.2  
BIOS setup program  
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the  
provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.  
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your  
system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system  
using this utility.  
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of  
your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or  
change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using  
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them  
in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.  
The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the  
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>  
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues  
with its test routines.  
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>,  
or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the  
system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.  
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven  
program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the  
available options using the navigation keys.  
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The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure  
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS  
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press  
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.  
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and  
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.  
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this  
motherboard.  
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4.2.1  
BIOS menu screen  
Menu items  
Menu bar  
Configuration fields  
General help  
Navigation keys  
4.2.2  
Menu bar  
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:  
Main  
For changing the basic system configuration  
AiTweaker  
Advanced  
IntelRCSetup  
Server Mgmt  
Event Logs  
Monitor  
For overclocking and advanced tuning of system settings  
For changing the advanced system settings  
For changing the Intel RC settings  
For changing the Server Mgmt settings  
For changing the event log settings  
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing  
the fan settings  
Security  
Boot  
For changing the security settings  
For changing the system boot configuration  
For configuring options for special functions  
For selecting the exit options  
Tool  
Exit  
To select an item on the menu bar, press the Right or Left arrow key on the keyboard until  
the desired item is highlighted.  
Press the key on the lower right section of the menu screen to display the Tool and Exit  
menus.  
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4.2.3  
Menu items  
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,  
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.  
The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have  
their respective menu items.  
4.2.4  
Submenu items  
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.  
To display the submenu, select the item then press <Enter>.  
4.2.5  
Navigation keys  
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup  
program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.  
4.2.6  
General help  
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.  
4.2.7  
Configuration fields  
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can  
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-  
configurable.  
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the  
value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.  
4.2.8  
Pop-up window  
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration  
options for that item.  
4.2.9  
Scroll bar  
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit  
on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display  
the other items on the screen.  
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4.3  
Main menu  
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu  
provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system  
date, time settings.  
4.3.1  
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]  
Allows you to set the system date.  
4.3.2  
System Time [xx:xx:xx]  
Allows you to set the system time.  
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4.4  
AiTweaker menu  
The AiTweaker menu allows you to perform overclocking and advance tuning of your memory  
and CPU settings.  
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]  
Allows you to optimize the CPU Core Ratio, BCLK Freqency, or memory paramaters.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune]  
Spread Spectrum [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Xeon Turbo Charger [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable Xeon Turbo Charger feature.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]  
External Digi+ Power Control  
CPU1/CPU2 Load-line Calibration [Auto]  
Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better  
overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal production. Select  
from level 1 to 9 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 0% to 125%.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6]  
[Level 7] [Level 8] [Level 9]  
CPU1/CPU2 Current Capability [Auto]  
The CPU current capability adjusts the total power range for CPU overclocking.  
A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking  
frequency range simultaneously.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]  
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CPU1/CPU2 VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]  
The switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response speed and the  
component thermal production.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]  
CPU1/CPU2 Power Phase Control [Auto]  
[Auto]  
Automatically defines the optimum settings.  
The phase control will be based on the CPU command.  
Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.  
Set to the full phase mode.  
[Standard]  
[Optimized]  
[Extreme]  
[Power Phase The phase number will be adjusted by the current (A) step.  
Response]  
CPU1/CPU2 Power Duty Control [T.Probe]  
CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current and thermal of every phase component.  
[T.Probe]  
Thermal balance  
[Extreme]  
Current balance  
CPU1/CPU2 Power Thermal Control [130]  
A higher temperature provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the  
overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential.  
DRAM-AB/CD/EF/GH Current Capability [100%]  
The DRAM current capability adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking.  
A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking  
frequency range simultaneously.  
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]  
DRAM-AB/CD/EF/GH Switching Frequency [Auto]  
The DRAM switching frequency will affect the overclocking range and the system  
stability. Configure a higher frequency to increase the overclockin range or a lower  
frequency to enhance the system stability.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]  
DRAM-AB/CD/EF/GH Power Phase Control [Auto]  
This is for the power supply  
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CPU1/2 Input Voltage [Auto]  
This is the input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator.  
DRAM Voltage(CHA, CHB)/(CHC, CHD)/(CHE, CHF)/(CHG, CHH) [Auto]  
Power supply for the DRAM.  
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VCCIO Offset Mode Sign [ ]  
[+]  
[-]  
VCCIO Voltage Offset by a positive value.  
VCCIO Voltage Offset by a negative value.  
VCCIO Voltage Offset [Auto]  
Maximum offset value is 0.65 with an increment of 0.01V. Use +/- to raise or reduce the  
value.  
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PCH 1.05V Offset Mode Sign [ ]  
[+]  
[-]  
PCH 1.05V Voltage Offset by a positive value.  
PCH 1.05V Voltage Offset by a negative value.  
PCH 1.05V Voltage Offset [Auto]  
Main Power supply for the PCH Chipset. Maximum offset value is 0.15V with an increment of  
0.01V. Use +/- to raise or reduce the value.  
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PCH 1.5V Offset Mode Sign [ ]  
[+]  
[-]  
PCH 1.5V Voltage Offset by a positive value.  
PCH 1.5V Voltage Offset by a negative value.  
PCH 1.5V Voltage Offset [Auto]  
Power supply for the PCH Chipset I/O Interface. Maximum offset value is 0.20V with an  
increment of 0.01V. Use +/- to raise or reduce the value.  
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4.5  
Advanced menu  
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system  
devices.  
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field  
values can cause the system to malfunction.  
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]  
Allows you to select the Front Panel Type audio.  
Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97]  
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4.5.1  
ACPI Settings  
Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Enable Hibernation [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State).  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
This option may be not effective with some OS.  
ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]  
This item allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the  
SUSPEND button is pressed.  
Configuration options: [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] [Suspend Disabled]  
4.5.2  
Smart Settings  
SMART Self Test [Enabled]  
Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.5.3  
NCT6779D Super IO Configuration  
Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration  
Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2.  
Serial Port [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Change Settings [Auto]  
Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.  
Configuration options:  
[Auto]  
[IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;]  
[IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;]  
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;]  
[IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;]  
[IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;]  
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4.5.4  
Onboard LAN I210 Configuration  
Intel LAN1/LAN2 Enable [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE]  
Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]  
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4.5.5  
Serial Port Console Redirection  
COM1/COM2  
Console Redirection [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled].  
Console Redirection Settings  
This item becomes configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The  
settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using)  
will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.  
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Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]  
Allows you to set the terminal type.  
[VT100]  
[VT100+]  
[VT-UTF8]  
[ANSI]  
ASCII char set  
Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc.  
Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes  
Extended ASCII char set  
Bits per second [57600]  
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.  
Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.  
Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]  
Data Bits [8]  
Configuration options: [7] [8]  
Parity [None]  
A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark]  
and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection.  
[None]  
None  
[Even]  
[Odd]  
[Mark]  
parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even  
parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd  
parity bit is always 1  
[Space]  
Stop Bits [1]  
parity bit is always 0  
Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.)  
The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more  
than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2]  
Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]  
Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the  
receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the  
buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control  
uses two wires to send start/stop signals.  
Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]  
VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]  
This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100  
terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Recorder Mode [Disabled]  
With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24]  
This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.  
Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25]  
Putty Keypad [VT100]  
This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Configuration options:  
[VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400]  
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Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable]  
This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console  
redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader]  
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/  
Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)  
Console Redirection [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled].  
Console Redirection Settings  
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]  
Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote  
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.  
Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]  
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]  
Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote  
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.  
Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI]  
Bits per second [115200]  
Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote  
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.  
Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]  
Flow Control [None]  
Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote  
management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.  
Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]  
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4.5.6  
APM  
Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.  
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]  
When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set  
to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the  
system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power  
loss.  
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]  
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]  
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.  
[Enabled]  
Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.  
Power On By Ring [Disabled]  
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.  
[Enabled]  
Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.  
Power On By RTC [Disabled]  
[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.  
[Enabled]  
When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/  
Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.  
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4.5.7  
Advance Power Management Configuration  
Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management settings.  
Power Boost [Normal]  
Enabling this item allows you to increase extra power input to the processors(s) and  
computing performance depending on the applications.  
Ensure that your thermal solution and power supply are able to handle this circumstance.  
Configuration Options: [Normal] [High] [Extreme]  
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4.5.8  
PCI Subsystem Settings  
Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.  
Load RT32 Image [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address  
space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
SR-IOV Support [Disabled]  
This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR-  
IOV capable PCIe devices.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.5.9  
Network Stack Configuration  
Network stack [Disabled]  
Enables or disables the network stack feature.  
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]  
The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled].  
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]  
Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will  
not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].  
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]  
Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will  
not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].  
PXE boot wait time [0]  
Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot.  
Media detect time [0]  
Wait time (in seconds) to detect media.  
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4.5.10  
CSM Configuration  
CSM Support [Enabled]  
This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
GateA20 Active [Upon Request]  
This allows you to set the GA20 option.  
Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always]  
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]  
This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.  
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]  
Boot Option filter [Legacy only]  
This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.  
Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]  
Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]  
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE/ Storage/ Video  
OpROM.  
Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy]  
Other PCI devices [Legacy]  
This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage,  
or Video.  
Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy]  
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4.5.11  
Trusted Computing  
Configuration  
Security Device Support [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.5.12  
USB Configuration  
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto]  
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]  
This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change  
should be claimed by XHCI driver.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]  
This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change  
should be claimed by EHCI driver.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage drvier support.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]  
This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for  
the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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USB hardware delays and time-outs  
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]  
The time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfer.  
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.  
Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]  
Device power-up delay [Auto]  
This is the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the host  
controller.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]  
Mass Storage Devices  
AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto]  
Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM]  
AMI Virtual CDROM1/ Floppy1 1.00 [Auto]  
Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM]  
4.5.13  
iSCSI Configuration  
Allows you to configure the iSCSI parameters.  
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4.6  
IntelRCSetup menu  
The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the processor and chipset settings.  
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4.6.1  
Processor Configuration  
Per Socket Configuration  
Allows you to set the number of cores to enable. 0 means all cores.  
Hyper Threading [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology function. When  
disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]  
When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return 0.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Enable Intel TXT Support [Disabled]  
This item enables Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
VMX [Enabled]  
Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Enable SMX [Disabled]  
Enables the Safer Mode Extensions  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]  
This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled]  
This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled]  
This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled]  
This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load  
history.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
DCU Mode [32K 8Way Without ECC]  
Configuration options: [32K 8Way Without ECC] [16K 4Way With ECC]  
Direct Cache Access (DCA) [Auto]  
This Item allows you to enable or disable Direct Cache Access.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
DCA Prefetch Delay [32]  
This Item allows you to set the time for the DCA Prefetch delay Help.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [8] [16] [24] [32] [40] [48] [56] [64] [72] [80] [88] [96] [104] [112]  
X2APIC [Disabled]  
This Item allows you to enable or disable the extended APIC support.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
AES-NI [Enabled]  
This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Down Stream PECI [Disabled]  
This Item allows you to enable the PCIe Down Stream PECI writer.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.6.2  
Advanced Power Management Configuration  
Power Technology [Energy Efficient]  
This item allows you to enable power management features.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Energy Efficient] [Custom]  
Config TDP [Disabled]  
This item allows you to enable/disable the Config TDP.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
CPU Advanced PM Turning  
This item allows you to set additional CPU Power Management settings.  
Energy Perf BIAS  
Energy Performance Tuning [Disabled]  
Allows your system to select from BIOS or operating system to choose enable energy  
performance bias tuning.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Energy Performance BIAS setting. [Balanced Performance]  
Allows you to set the Energy Performance Bias which overrides the OS setting.  
Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Power]  
[Power]  
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Power/Performance Switch [Enabled]  
Allows you to switch between Power or performance.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Workload Configuration [Balanced]  
Optimization for the workload characterization.  
Configuration options: [Balanced] [I/O sensitive]  
Averaging Time Window [23]  
This is used to control the effective window of the average for C0 and P0 time.  
P0 TotalTimeThreshold Low [35]  
The HW switching mechanism disables the performance setting (0) when the total P0  
time is less than this threshold.  
P0 TotalTimeThreshold High [58]  
The HW switching mechanism enables the performance setting (0) when the total P0  
time is greater than this threshold.  
4.6.3  
Common RefCode Configuration  
Numa [Enabled]  
This item enables or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA).  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.6.4  
QPI Configuration  
QPI General Configuration  
QPI Status  
This item displays information about the QPI status.  
Link Speed Mode [Fast]  
This item allows you to select the QPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode.  
Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast]  
Link Frequency Select [Auto]  
This item allows you to select the QPI link frequency.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [6.4 GT/s] [8.0 GT/s] [9.6 GT/s]  
Link L0p/L1 Enable [Enable]  
This item allows you to disable or enable Link L0p or Link L1.  
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]  
Snoop Mode [Early Snoop]  
This item allows you to select the snoop mode.  
Configuration options: [Not Supported] [Early Snoop] [Home Snoop] [Cluster On Die]  
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4.6.5  
Memory Configuration  
Enforce POR [Auto]  
Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enforce POR] [Disabled] [Enforce Stretch Goals]  
Memory Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to select the memory frequency setting.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1333] [1600] [1866] [2133]  
Halt on mem Training Error [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable halt on mem Training Error.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
ECC Support [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Enhanced Log Parsing [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Log Parsing.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Data Scrambling [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Enable ADR [Disabled]  
Allows you to set the detecting and enabling of ADR.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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C/A Parity Enable [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable the DDR4's command address parity.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Memory Topology  
Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.  
Memory Thermal  
Allows you to configure thermal settings.  
Set Throttling Mode [Disabled]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [OLTT] [CLTT]  
OLLT Peak BW % [50]  
Allows you to set the peak allowed bandwidth for OLTT. This is in percentage and valid  
offset values are from 25-100.  
DIMM Temp Stat [92]  
Allows you to select DIMMTEMPSTAT as temp_mid or temp_hi.  
Memory Power Savings Mode [Auto]  
Allows you to configure the CKE and other related Memory Power Savings features.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [APD On] [User Defined] [Reserved]  
Memory Power Savings Advanced Options  
CK in SR [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Driven] [Tri-State] [Pulled Low] [Pulled High]  
MDLL Off [Auto]  
Allows you to shutdown MDLL during SR when enabled.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
MEMHOT Throttling Mode [Input-only]  
Allows you to shutdown MDLL during SR when enabled.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Input-only] [Output-only]  
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Mem Electrical Throttling [Disabled]  
Allows you to configure Memory Electical throttling.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]  
Memory Map  
Channel Interleaving [Auto]  
Select different channel interleaving setting.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [3-way Interleave] [4-  
way Interleave]  
Rank Interleaving [Auto]  
Select different rank interleaving setting.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [4-way Interleave] [8-  
way Interleave]  
Memory RAS Configuration  
RAS Mode [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable RAS Modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not  
supported. In case enabled, Sparing will be selected.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirror] [Lockstep Mode]  
Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Correctable Error Threshold [32767]  
Allows you to set the Correctable Error Threshold used for sparing, tagging, and leaky  
bucket. The range is from 1 to 32767.  
Patrol Scrub [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable Patrol Scrub.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Demand Scrub [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable Demand Scrub.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.6.6  
IIO Configuration  
EV DFX Features [Disabled]  
Set this option to allow DFX Lock Bits to remain clear.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
PCIE Slot Option ROM Configuration  
PCIE1-PCIE6 Option ROM [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE1-6 Option ROM.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)  
Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
PCI Express Global Options  
TX EQ WA [Enabled]  
Use special table for TX_EQ and vendor specific cards.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only]  
This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only]  
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4.6.7  
PCH Configuration  
PCH Devices  
DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled]  
Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5]  
PCI Express Configuration  
PCH DMI ASPM [Enabled]  
Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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PCH sSATA Configuration  
sSATA Controller [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Configure sSATA as [AHCI]  
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.  
Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID]  
Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
SATA Port 1/ SATA Port 2/ SATA Port 3/ SATA Port 4  
Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4  
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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PCH SATA Configuration  
SATA Controller [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Configure SATA as [AHCI]  
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.  
Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID]  
Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
SATA Port 1-6  
Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4/ Port 5/ Port 6 [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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USB Configuration  
xHCI Mode [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable the mode of operation of xHCI controller.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]  
Allows you to disable control each of the USB ports 1 to 6.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following items appears only when the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control is set to  
[Enabled].  
USB Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6 [Enabled]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
USB 3.0 Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6 [Enabled]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Azalia Configuration  
Azalia [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable the control detection of the Azalia device.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Platform Thermal Configuration  
PCH Thermal Device [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable the PCH Thermal Device (D31:F6).  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Alert Enable Lock [Disabled]  
Allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.6.8  
Miscellaneous Configuration  
Active Video [Offboard Device]  
Allows you to select the video type.  
Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device]  
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4.6.9  
Server ME Configuration  
Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system.  
4.6.10  
Runtime Error Logging Support  
Runtime Error Logging  
S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled]  
This item allows you to enable or disable the S/W Error Injection support.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Whea Settings  
Whea Support [Enabled]  
This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Memory Error Enabling  
Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled]  
This item allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.7  
Server Mgmt menu  
The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to  
change the settings.  
OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]  
This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management  
Software after the OS loads.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].  
OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]  
Allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.  
Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes]  
OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]  
This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch  
Timer expires.  
Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down]  
Serial Mux [Disabled]  
This item allows you to enable or disable Serial Mux configuration.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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System Event Log  
Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.  
SEL Components [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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The following items appears only when you set SEL Components to [Enabled].  
All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.  
Erase SEL [No]  
Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.  
Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]  
When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]  
Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.  
Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]  
Log EFI Status Codes [Error code]  
Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes, or log only error code, or only progress code,  
or both.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code]  
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BMC network configuration  
The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.  
BMC network configuration  
The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters.  
Configuration Address source DM_LAN1/Shared LAN [Unspecified]  
This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by  
BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during  
BIOS phase.  
Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]  
View System Event Log  
This item allows you to view the system event log records.  
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IPv6 BMC Network Configuration  
This item allows you to configure the parameter settings of IPv6 BMC network.  
IPv6 BMC Network Configuration  
This item allows you to configure the parameter settings of IPv6 BMC network.  
IPv6 Display Full Field [Enable]  
Displays the full or brief IPv6 Field.  
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]  
IPv6 Display Full Formula [Enable]  
Displays the full or brief IPv6 Formula.  
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]  
IPv6 Display Letter Case [Upper Case]  
Displays the uppercase or lowercase letters of the alphabet.  
Configuration options: [Lower Case] [Upper Case]  
IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1/Shared LAN  
IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address source [Unspecified]  
Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or  
BMC).  
Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running  
DHCP]  
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Event Logs menu  
The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system  
event logs.  
4.8.1  
Change Smbios Event Log Settings  
Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.  
All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.  
Enabling/Disabling Options  
Smbios Event Log [Enabled]  
Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Erasing Settings  
Erase Event Log [No]  
Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation  
during reset.  
Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset]  
When Log is Full [Do Nothing]  
Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log.  
Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]  
Log System Boot Event [Disabled]  
Allows you to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
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4.8.2  
View Smbios Event Log  
Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.  
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4.9  
Monitor menu  
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change  
the fan settings.  
Scroll down to view the other items  
CPU1/2 Temperature [xx.x°C/xx.x°F]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures.  
CPU FAN1/2 Speed; FRNT FAN1–5 Speed; REAR FAN1/2 Speed  
[xxxx RPM] or [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of CPU fans,  
front fans, and rear fan in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the  
motherboard, the field shows N/A.  
+VCCIO, VCORE1/2 Voltage, +VDDQ_AB Voltage, +VDDQ_CD Voltage,  
+VDDQ_EF Voltage, +VDDQ_GH Voltage, +5VSB Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V  
Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, VBAT Voltage, +3.3VSB Voltage  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard  
voltage regulators.  
CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode [Generic Speed]  
Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for  
more efficient system operation.  
Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual Mode] [Energy  
Efficiency]  
Duty % [50]  
This item appears only when CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode is set to [Manual Mode].  
This item allows you to configure the fan duty setting from 10% to 100%.  
FRNT FAN2&3/4&5 mode; REAR FAN1&2 mode [Generic Speed]  
Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for  
more efficient system operation.  
Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual Mode] [Energy  
Efficiency]  
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4.10  
Security menu  
This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The  
menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System  
Mode state.  
Administrator Password  
To set an administrator password:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To change an administrator password:  
1.  
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.  
2.  
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press  
<Enter>.  
3.  
4.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator  
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password.  
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User Password  
To set a user password:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To change a user password:  
1.  
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.  
2.  
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press  
<Enter>.  
3.  
4.  
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
To clear a user password:  
1.  
2.  
Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>.  
Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>.  
Secure Boot Menu  
This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.  
Secure Boot [Disabled]  
Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled  
platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Secure Boot Mode [Custom]  
Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector.  
Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard]  
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Key Management  
This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The  
Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key  
Management page.  
Default Key Provision [Disabled]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Enroll All Factory Default Keys  
This item will ask you if you want to Install Factory Default secure keys. Select Yes if  
you want to load the default secure keys, otherwise select No.  
Save All Secure Boot Variables  
This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you  
want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.  
Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append]  
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Boot menu  
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.  
Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]  
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.  
Bootup NumLock State [On]  
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.  
Configuration options: [Off] [On]  
Boot Logo Display [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled]  
POST Report [5 sec]  
Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.  
Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]  
Chassis Intrusion Message [Warning]  
Allows you to set an action when chassis intrusion has occured.  
Configuration options: [Warning] [Halt]  
Boot Option Priorities  
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The  
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices  
installed in the system.  
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To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo  
appears.  
To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST.  
Hard Drive BBS Priorities / Network Device BBS Priorities  
These items appear only when you connect SATA ODD or hard drive to the SATA ports and  
allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices.  
4.12  
Tool menu  
The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then  
press <Enter> to display the submenu.  
ASUS EZ Flash  
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the  
ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details.  
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4.13  
Exit menu  
The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.  
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this  
menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.  
Save Changes & Exit  
Exit System setup after saving the changes.  
Discard Changes & Exit  
Exit System setup without saving any changes.  
Save Changes & Reset  
Reset the system setup after saving the changes.  
Discard Changes & Reset  
Reset system setup without saving any changes.  
Save Options  
Save Changes  
Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.  
Discard Changes  
Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options.  
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Restore Defaults  
Restore/load default values for all the setup options.  
Save as User Defaults  
Save the changes done so far as User Defaults.  
Restore User Defaults  
Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.  
Boot Override  
This items displays the available devices. The items that appears on the screen  
depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from  
the selected device.  
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device  
Attempts to launch EFI Shell application (shell.efi) from one of the available filesystem  
devices.  
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RAID Configuration  
5
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and  
configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.  
 
5.1  
Setting up RAID  
The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:  
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LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID  
10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS).  
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1,  
RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only).  
5.1.1  
RAID definitions  
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in  
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a  
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access  
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.  
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a  
second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications  
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID  
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use  
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be  
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.  
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having  
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both  
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and  
three new drives for this setup.  
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among  
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and  
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing,  
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.  
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.  
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If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set,  
copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an  
operating system to the selected hard disk drive.  
Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. Move the  
jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID.  
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5.1.2  
Installing hard disk drives  
The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance,  
install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.  
To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system  
user guide.  
Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to  
the SATA connector on the motherboard.  
Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on 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 from SATA  
hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C612 chipset.  
To do this:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.  
Go to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press <Enter>.  
Set SATA Mode to [RAID Mode]  
Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.  
Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.  
5.1.4  
RAID configuration utilities  
Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the  
utilities embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the LSI MegaRAID Software  
Configuration Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA  
hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C612 chipset.  
Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility.  
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5.2  
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility  
The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or  
RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the  
motherboard southbridge chip.  
To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility:  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.  
During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically  
detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set(s).  
Press <Ctrl> + <M> to enter the utility.  
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 0  
Device present at Port 1  
Device present at Port 2  
Device present at Port 3  
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152114MB  
152114MB  
152114MB  
Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility.  
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The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically configures to  
RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is enabled.  
The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not  
exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference.  
When you create RAID sets with the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration  
utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted.  
Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA ODD.  
3.  
The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the  
Management Menu and then press <Enter>. Refer to the Management Menu  
descriptions on the next page.  
At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you  
to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the  
legend box vary according to the menu level.  
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Configure  
Initialize  
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Rebuild  
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Configure VD(s)  
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
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Menu  
Description  
Configure  
Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy  
Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also  
allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the  
boot drive  
Initialize  
Objects  
Allows you to initialize the virtual drives of a created RAID set  
Allows you to initialize virtual drives or change the virtual drive  
parameters  
Rebuild  
Allows you to rebuild failed drives  
Check Consistency Allows you to check the data consistency of the virtual drives 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 using two types of configurations: Easy and New.  
In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically.  
In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters.  
Using Easy Configuration  
To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option:  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Configure > Easy Configuration, and then press  
<Enter>.  
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View/Add Configuration  
Clear Configuration  
Select Boot Drive  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD  
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
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2.  
The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA  
ports. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID  
set, and then press <Space>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY  
to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number.  
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2
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•
•
•
The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.  
You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set.  
You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set.  
3.  
4.  
Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to configure array  
setting.  
Press <Space> to select the configurable array.  
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Configure  
Initializ
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Rebuild  
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SPAN-1  
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5.  
Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive  
menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters.  
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RAID = 1  
Units= MB  
Size = 152146MB  
DWC = OFF  
RA  
= On  
Accept  
SPAN = NO  
Choose RAID Level For This VD  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
6.  
7.  
Select RAID from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.  
Select the RAID level from the menu, and then press <Enter>.  
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RAID = 1  
RAID 0  
RAID 1  
Units= MB  
Size = 152146MB  
DWC = OFF  
RA  
= On  
Accept  
SPAN = NO  
Choose RAID Level For This VD  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
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9.  
Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.  
Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press <Enter>.  
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MB  
GB  
TB  
Check C
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RAID = 1  
Units= MB  
Size = 152146MB  
DWC = OFF  
RA  
= On  
Accept  
SPAN = NO  
Select Units For VD Size  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
10. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu,  
and then press <Enter>.  
When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 12.  
11. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, and then press <Enter>.  
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Objects  
Rebuild  
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Off  
On  
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Virtual Drive 0  
RAID = 1  
Units= MB  
Size = 152146MB  
DWC = OFF  
RA  
= On  
Accept  
SPAN = NO  
Disk Write Cache Setting of VD  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss.  
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12. When finished setting the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the  
menu, and then press <Enter>.  
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DWC = OFF  
RA  
= On  
Accept  
SPAN = NO  
Accept This VD Configuration And Go To Next VD  
Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De) Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit  
13. Follow step 2 to 12 to configure additional virtual drives.  
14. Press <Esc> to finish RAID configuration. When prompted to save configuration, select  
Yes from the menu, and then press <Enter>.  
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Save Configuration?  
Easy Configuration  
Yes  
No  
New Configuration  
Management Menu  
Configure  
Initialize  
View/Add Configuration  
Clear Configuration  
Select Boot Drive  
Objects  
Virtual Drive(s) Configured  
Rebuil
Check
LD  
RAID  
Size  
#Stripes  
StripSz  
Status  
ONLINE  
0
1
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2
64KB  
Select Yes Or No  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
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Using New Configuration  
When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the  
existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the  
View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration.  
To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration, and then press  
<Enter>.  
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Management Me
Configure  
New Configuration  
View/Add Configuration  
Clear Configuration  
Select Boot Drive  
Initialize  
Objects  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Clear Existing Configuration And Start A New Configuration  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Follow step 2 to 9 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration.  
Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>.  
Key-in the desired virtual drive size, and then press <Enter>.  
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Rebuild  
Check C
Enter VD Size: 152146_  
RAID = 1  
Units= MB  
Size = 152146MB  
DWC = OFF  
RA  
= On  
Accept  
SPAN = NO  
Enter VD Size:  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
5.  
Follow step 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the  
RAID set.  
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5.2.2  
Adding or viewing a RAID configuration  
You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add  
Configuration command.  
Adding a new RAID configuration  
To add a new RAID configuration:  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then  
press <Enter>.  
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Management Me
Configure  
New Configuration  
View/Add Configuration  
Clear Configuration  
Select Boot Drive  
Initialize  
Objects  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
View/Add to The Existing Configuration  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
2.  
The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA  
ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press <Space>.  
When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X  
is the array number, and Y is the drive number.  
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PORT #  
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Objects  
Rebuild  
0
1
2
3
ONLIN A00-00  
ONLIN A00-01  
READY  
Check Co
READY  
Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A  
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The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.  
3.  
Follow step 3 to 12 of section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration  
to add a new RAID set.  
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5.2.3  
Initializing the virtual drives  
After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the  
virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management  
Menu.  
Using the Initialize command  
To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize command  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Initialize, and then press <Enter>.  
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Initialize  
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Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Initialize VD(s)  
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
2.  
The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the virtual  
drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive from the Virtual Drive  
selection, and then press <Space>.  
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Initialize  
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Objects  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Virtual Drives  
Virtual Drive 0  
Select VD  
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3.  
Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize?  
dialog box, and then press <Enter>.  
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Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Initialize?  
Yes  
No  
Virtual Drives  
Virtual Drive 0  
Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s)  
SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize  
Initializing a virtual drive erases all data on the drive.  
4.  
A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When  
initialization is completed, press <Esc>.  
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Init of VD Is In Process  
VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc..  
Objects  
Rebuild  
Check Consisten
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Using the Objects command  
To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press  
<Enter>.  
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Adapter  
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Initialize  
Objects  
Virtual Drive  
Physical Drive  
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 press  
<Enter>.  
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Adapter  
Configure  
Initialize  
Objects  
Virtual Drive  
Physical Drive  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Select VD  
Press ENTER To Select A VD, <Del> To Delete A VD  
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3.  
4.  
5.  
Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.  
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Objects  
Virtual Drive  
Physical Drive  
Virtual Drive(0)  
Initialize  
Check Consistency  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
View/Update Parameters  
Initialize VD  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
When prompted, press the <Space> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and  
then press <Enter>.  
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Initialize  
Objects  
Virtual Drive  
Physical Drive  
Virtual Drive(0)  
Initialize  
Check Consistency  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Initialize?  
Yes  
View/Update Parame
No  
Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s)  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When  
initialization is completed, press <Esc>.  
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5.2.4  
Rebuilding failed drives  
You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the  
Management Menu.  
To rebuild a failed hard disk drive  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press <Enter>.  
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Configure  
Initialize  
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Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Rebuild VD(s)  
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
2.  
The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected  
to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, and then press <Space>.  
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3.  
After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild  
the drive.  
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4.  
When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.  
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5.2.5  
Checking the drives for data consistency  
You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The  
utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy  
depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu.  
The Check Consistency command is available only for virtual drives included in a RAID 1  
or RAID 10 set.  
Using the Check Consistency Command  
To check data consistency using the Check Consistency command  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, and then press <Enter>.  
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Check Consistency  
CC of VD(s)  
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
2.  
The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the virtual  
drive to check. Press <Space> to select the virtual drive from the Virtual Drive sub-  
menu, and then press <F10>.  
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3.  
When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check?  
dialog box, and then press <Enter>.  
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Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
No  
Virtual Drives  
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Select VD(s)  
SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize  
A progress bar appears on screen.  
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CC Under Process  
Initialize  
Objects  
VD 0 Consistency Check. Press Esc to Abort.  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
85% Completed  
Virtual Drives  
Virtual Drive 0  
The Data On The Drives Is Inconsistency. Repair Done!  
SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize  
4.  
While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options.  
•
Stop  
-
Stops the consistency check. The utility stores the percentage of  
disk checked, and when you restart checking, it continues from the  
last percentage completed rather than from zero percent.  
•
•
Continue  
Abort  
-
-
Continues the consistency check.  
Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it starts  
from zero percent.  
5.  
When checking is complete, press any key to continue.  
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Using the Objects command  
To check data consistency using the Objects command  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the  
sub-menu.  
2.  
Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press  
<Enter>.  
3.  
4.  
Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter>.  
When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the  
drive.  
5.  
When checking is complete, press any key to continue.  
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5.2.6  
Deleting a RAID configuration  
To delete a RAID configuration  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, and then  
press <Enter>.  
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Management Me
Configure  
New Configuration  
View/Add Configuration  
Clear Configuration  
Select Boot Drive  
Initialize  
Objects  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Clear Existing Configuration  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
2.  
When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration?  
dialog box, and then press <Enter>.  
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Management Me
Configure  
New Configuration  
View/Add Configuration  
Clear
Initialize  
Objects  
Rebuild  
Clear Configuration?  
Select
Yes  
No  
Check Consistency  
Clear Existing Configuration  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
The utility clears all the current array(s).  
Press any key to continue.  
3.  
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5.2.7  
Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set  
You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a  
RAID set. See section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details.  
To select the boot drive from a RAID set  
1.  
2.  
3.  
From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, and then press  
<Enter>.  
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Easy Configuration  
Management Me
Configure  
New Configuration  
View/Add Configuration  
Clear Configuration  
Select Boot Drive  
Initialize  
Objects  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Select A Boot VD  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable virtual drive from the list,  
then press <Enter>.  
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010  
BIOS Version A.10.09231523R  
Bootable VDs(1): Current Boot VD(0)  
Configura
Boot Drive 0  
Easy Config
Management Me
Configure  
New Configuration  
View/Add Configuration  
Clear Configuration  
Select Boot Drive  
Initialize  
Objects  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Select A Boot VD  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue.  
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5.2.8  
Enabling WriteCache  
You may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set  
to improve the data transmission performance.  
When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while  
transmitting or exchanging data among the drives.  
The WriteCache function is recommended for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets.  
To enable WriteCache  
1.  
From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, select an existing adapter,  
and then press <Enter> to display the adapter properties.  
2.  
Select Disk WC, and then press <Enter> to turn on the option.  
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010  
BIOS Version A.10.09231523R  
Adapter 0  
Rebuild Rate  
Chk Const Rate = 30  
= 30  
Objects  
Management
Adapter  
FGI Rate  
BGI Rate  
Disk WC  
Read Ahead  
Bios State  
= 30  
= 30  
= Off  
= On  
= Enable  
Configure  
Initialize  
Objects  
Virtual Drive  
Physical Drive  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
Cont On Error = Yes  
Fast Init  
= Enable  
Auto Rebuild  
Auto Resume  
= On  
= Enable  
Disk Coercion = 1GB  
Factory Default  
Disk Write Cache - Off(Write Through or On(Write Back)  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
3.  
4.  
From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, select an existing  
adapter and press <Enter>. Select View/Update Parameters and press <Enter> to  
display the adapter properties.  
Select Disk WC, and then press <Enter> to turn on the option.  
LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010  
BIOS Version A.10.09231523R  
Virtual Drive  
RAID  
= 0  
Objects  
Size  
= 148.580GB  
= 64KB  
= 2  
= OPTIMAL  
= 1  
Management
Adapter  
Stripe Size  
#Stripes  
State  
Spans  
Disk WC  
Read Ahead  
Configure  
Initialize  
Objects  
Virtual Drive  
Physical Drive  
Rebuild  
Check Consistency  
= On  
= On  
Disk Write Cache Setting of VD  
Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option  
5.  
When finished, press any key to continue.  
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5.3  
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise  
SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility  
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility allows you  
to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk  
drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.  
Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have  
set the correct jumper settings of the motherboard, and have set the correct SATA mode in  
the BIOS setup. You can refer to the Installing hard disk drives, Setting Jumpers, and  
Setting the RAID mode sections in BIOS for more information.  
To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility:  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the system.  
During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> to display the utility main menu.  
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023  
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
[ MAIN MENU ]  
1. Create RAID Volume  
2. Delete RAID Volume  
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID  
4. Exit  
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]  
RAID Volumes:  
None defined.  
Physical Disks:  
ID Drive Model  
Serial #  
HWAS0000991753TR  
37VN00009846RAJ1  
397600009846UEDY  
GWC50000991756G6  
Size  
279.3GB  
279.3GB  
279.3GB  
279.3GB  
Type/Status(Vol ID)  
Non-RAID Disk  
Non-RAID Disk  
Non-RAID Disk  
Non-RAID Disk  
0
1
2
3
ST3300656SS  
ST3300656SS  
ST3300656SS  
ST3300656SS  
[
]-Select  
[ESC]-Exit  
[ENTER]-Select Menu  
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus  
and select the menu options.  
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not  
exactly match the items on your screen.  
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5.3.1  
Creating a RAID set  
To create a RAID set:  
1.  
2.  
From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.  
Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.  
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023  
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]  
Name: Volume0  
RAID Level: RAID0(Strips)  
Disks: Select Disks  
Strip Size: 128KB  
Capacity: 0.0 GB  
Syne: N/A  
Create Volume  
[ HELP ]  
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is  
16 characters or less.  
[
]Change  
[TAB]-Next  
[ESC]-Previous Menu  
[ENTER]-Select  
3.  
4.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then  
press <Enter>.  
From the Disks item field, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives that you want to  
include in the RAID set.  
[ SELECT DISKS ]  
Port Drive Model  
Serial #  
Size  
Status  
0
1
2
3
ST3300656SS  
ST3300656SS  
ST3300656SS  
ST3300656SS  
HWAS0000991753TR  
37VN00009846RAJ1  
397600009846UEDY  
GWC50000991756G6  
279.3GB  
279.3GB  
279.3GB  
279.3GB  
Non-RAID Disk  
Non-RAID Disk  
Non-RAID Disk  
Non-RAID Disk  
Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.  
]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done  
[
5.  
Use the Up/Down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a  
disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter>  
when you are done.  
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6.  
Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0,  
10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to  
128 KB. The following are typical values:  
RAID 0: 128KB  
RAID 10: 64KB  
RAID 5: 64KB  
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for  
multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.  
7.  
In the Capacity field item, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want to use and  
press <Enter>. The default value field indicates the maximum allowed capacity.  
8.  
9.  
Press <Enter> to start creating the RAID volume.  
From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return  
to the main menu, or press <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.  
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.  
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):  
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5.3.2  
Deleting a RAID set  
Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when  
you delete a RAID set.  
To delete a RAID set:  
1.  
2.  
From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.  
From the Delete Volume Menu, press the Up/Down arrow keys to select the RAID set  
you want to delete then press <Del>.  
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023  
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]  
Name  
Volume0  
Level  
RAID0(Stripe)  
Drives  
2
Capacity  
298.0GB  
Status  
Normal  
Bootable  
Yes  
[ HELP ]  
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID  
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.  
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)  
[
]-Select  
[ESC]-Previous Menu  
[DEL]-Delete Volume  
3.  
Press <Y> to confirm deletion of the selected RAID set and return to the utility main  
menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.  
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]  
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!  
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)  
Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N):  
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5.3.3  
Resetting disks to Non-RAID  
Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a  
RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.  
To reset a RAID set:  
1.  
2.  
From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>.  
Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want  
to reset, then press <Space>. A small triangle before the Port number marks the  
selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done.  
[ RESET RAID DATA ]  
Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures  
and revert it to a non-RAID disk.  
WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.  
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)  
Port Drive Model  
Serial #  
HWAS0000991753TR  
37VN00009846RAJ1  
Size  
279.3GB  
279.3GB  
Status  
Member Disk  
Member Disk  
0
1
ST3300656SS  
ST3300656SS  
Select the disks that should be reset.  
]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete  
[
3.  
Press <Y> in the confirmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the  
utility main menu.  
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5.3.4  
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise  
SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility  
To exit the utility:  
1.  
2.  
From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>.  
Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.  
[ CONFIRM EXIT ]  
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):  
5.3.5  
Rebuilding the RAID  
This option is only for the RAID 1 set.  
Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk  
If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays  
the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array  
with other installed non-RAID disks.  
To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk:  
1.  
During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> at the prompt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage  
Technology option ROM utility.  
2.  
If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt you to rebuild  
the RAID. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select the destination disk then Press  
<Enter> to start the rebuilding process, or press <ESC> to exit.  
[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]  
“Degraded” volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selectign  
a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.  
Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):  
Port Drive Model  
XXXXXXXXXXX  
Serial #  
XXXXXXXX  
Size  
XXX.GB  
X
[
]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit  
Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.  
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3.  
The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the  
status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”.  
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023  
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
[ MAIN MENU ]  
1. Create RAID Volume  
2. Delete RAID Volume  
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID  
4. Exit  
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]  
RAID Volumes:  
*=Data is Encrypted  
ID  
1
Name  
Level1  
RAID1(Mirror)  
Strip  
N/A  
Size  
149.0GB  
Status  
Bootable  
Yes  
Volume0  
Rebuild  
Physical Devices:  
Port Drive Model  
Serial #  
9LS0F4HL  
3LS0JYL8  
Size  
Type/Status(Vol ID)  
Member Disk(0)  
Member Disk(0)  
1
2
ST3160812AS  
ST3160812AS  
149.0GB  
149.0GB  
Volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.  
[
]-Select  
[ESC]-Exit  
[ENTER]-Select Menu  
4.  
5.  
Press <Esc> to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and reboot the system.  
Select Start > Programs > Intel Rapid Storage > Intel Rapid Storage Console or  
click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tray icon to load the Intel Rapid Storage  
Manager utility.  
6.  
7.  
From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Rapid  
Storage Console.  
From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status.  
When finished, the status is changed to “Normal”.  
Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk  
If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the  
status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You may replace the disk drive and  
rebuild the RAID array.  
To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk:  
1.  
Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same  
specification into the same SATA Port.  
Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.  
2.  
Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other  
non-RAID disk.  
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5.3.6  
Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility  
You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-  
RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty.  
To set the boot array in the BIOS:  
Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Reboot the system and press <Del> to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST.  
Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.  
Use Up/Down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot  
menu section of Chapter 4 for more details.  
4.  
5.  
From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>.  
When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>.  
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5.4  
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise  
(Windows)  
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID  
10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the  
Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.  
You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a  
Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6.  
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating  
system:  
1.  
Turn on the system and go to the windows desktop.  
2.  
Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu.  
Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and  
optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize  
your storage system.  
You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.  
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5.4.1  
Creating a RAID set  
To create a RAID set:  
1.  
2.  
From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type.  
Click Next.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks.  
Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size.  
Click Next.  
•
•
If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when  
prompted.  
If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click  
Advanced.  
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6.  
Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.  
This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can  
continue using other applications during this time.  
7.  
Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted.  
You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before  
adding any data.  
The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume  
Properties.  
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5.4.2  
Changing a Volume Type  
To change the volume type in Volume Properties:  
1.  
2.  
Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field.  
From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type.  
3.  
4.  
You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional  
disks to include in the new volume if needed.  
Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click  
OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are  
typical values:  
RAID 0: 128KB  
RAID 10: 64KB  
RAID 5: 64KB  
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for  
multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.  
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5.4.3  
Deleting a volume  
Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before  
you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives.  
To delete a volume:  
1.  
From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field  
you want to delete.  
2.  
Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears.  
3.  
Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return  
to the main menu.  
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5.4.4  
Preferences  
System Preferences  
Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or  
errors here.  
E-Mail Preferences  
Allow you to set to send e-mail of the following events:  
•
•
•
Storage system information  
Storage system warnings  
Storage system errors  
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Chapter 6: Driver Installation  
Driver Installation  
6
This chapter provides the instructions for installing the  
necessary drivers for different system components in both  
Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.  
 
6.1  
RAID driver installation  
After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an  
operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the  
instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.  
6.1.1  
Creating a RAID driver disk  
The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when  
creating a SATA RAID driver disk.  
If you have created RAID sets with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot  
priority of the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system  
will not boot from the connected SATA ODD.  
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Start Windows®.  
Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.  
Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to  
create.  
4.  
Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive.  
5.  
Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.  
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.  
To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux server environment  
1.  
Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the USB floppy disk drive.  
2.  
Type dd if=XXX.img of=/dev/fd0to decompress the file into the floppy disk from  
the following path in the support DVD:  
For LSI MegaRAID Driver  
\Drivers\C610 LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux  
Eject the floppy disk.  
3.  
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6.1.2  
Installing the RAID controller driver  
During Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS installation  
To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS  
1.  
Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS installation disc. Follow the  
screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008 R2.  
2.  
When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced).  
3.  
Click Load Driver.  
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4.  
A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver  
of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system,  
eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD  
into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue.  
5.  
Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to  
continue.  
6.  
Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.  
7.  
When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support  
DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and  
click Next.  
8.  
Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.  
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Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.x  
To load the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:  
1.  
Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD.  
boot: linux dd  
2.  
At the  
, type  
then press <Enter>.  
-
-
-
To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the <ENTER> key.  
To install or upgrade in text mode, type: linux text <ENTER>.  
Use the function keys listed below for more information.  
[F1-Main] [F2-Options] [F3-General] [F4-Kernel] [F5-Rescue]  
boot: linux dd  
3.  
Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press  
<Enter>.  
Main Menu  
Do you have a driver disk?  
Yes  
No  
4.  
Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select  
OK, then press <Enter>.  
Insert Driver Disk  
Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0  
and press “OK” to continue.  
OK  
Back  
The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system.  
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5.  
When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press  
<Enter>.  
More Driver Disks?  
Do you wish to load any more  
driver disks?  
Yes  
No  
6.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation.  
7.  
When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <F2>  
to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface.  
8.  
Type the following commands when using a Legacy floppy.  
mkdir /mnt/driver  
mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/driver  
cd /mnt/driver  
sh replace_ahci.sh  
reboot  
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Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.x  
To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:  
1.  
Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD.  
2.  
Press <Tab> to edit options.  
3.  
While booting from DVD, press <ESC> to give the third party driver. Enter the following  
command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid,  
then press <ENTER>.  
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4.  
Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press  
<Enter>.  
Main Menu  
Do you have a driver disk?  
Yes  
No  
5 . You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one  
you like to use and select OK, then press <Enter>.  
Driver Disk Sou8rce  
You have multiple devices which could  
serve as source for a driver disk.  
Which would you like to use?  
sdc  
sdd  
sdb  
sr0  
OK  
Cancel  
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6.  
Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select  
OK, then press <Enter>.  
Insert Driver Disk  
Insert your driver disk into /dev/sdb  
and press “OK” to continue.  
OK  
Back  
The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system.  
7.  
When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press  
<Enter>.  
More Driver Disks?  
Do you wish to load any more  
driver disks?  
Yes  
No  
8.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation.  
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Preparing the Linux Driver  
Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver.  
When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit  
SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Copy the image file into the Linux system.  
Example: megasr-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11-ga-x86_64.img  
Create a folder.  
Example: image  
Mount the image file into the image folder using this command format:  
mount -oloop [image file name] image  
Example: mount -oloop megasr-15-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11-  
ga-x86__64.img image  
4.  
Copy the contents of the image directory, labeled as 01, into a FAT32 USB drive.  
5.  
Rename the 01 folder to CD Image.  
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Installing SUSE 11 Linux OS  
To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise  
Server OS:  
1.  
2.  
Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD.  
Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu.  
3.  
Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>.  
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4.  
Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the  
command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press <Enter>.  
5.  
When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver  
update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>.  
Please choose the Driver Update medium.  
sda: USB Floppy  
other device  
OK  
Back  
6.  
Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.  
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6.2  
Software drivers and utilities installation  
The support DVD bundled with your motherboard contains the user guide of your  
motherboard, drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to  
maximize the features of your motherboard.  
1. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice.  
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and  
utilities.  
2. The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server  
2012, and Windows® Server 2012 R2.  
6.3  
Running the Support DVD  
When you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays  
the main screen if Autorun is enabled in your computer.  
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to  
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to  
run the support DVD.  
By default, the Drivers menu is displayed on the main screen. The other menus on the  
main screen includes Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact. These menus are further  
explained on the succeeding section.  
6.3.1  
Drivers menu  
The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.  
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.  
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6.3.2  
Utilities menu  
The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard  
supports.  
6.3.3  
Make Disk menu  
The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.  
Press the arrow down button in the lower left part of the menu to view more items.  
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6.3.4  
Manual menu  
The Manual menu provides lists of available user guides or manuals for your  
motherboard.  
Content may vary depending on motherboard model.  
6.3.5  
Contact information menu  
The Contact menu displays ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful  
links if you seek for more information or in need of technical support.  
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6.4  
Installing the drivers and utilities  
This section provides instructions and guidelines on how to install the required drivers,  
management applications, and optional utilities from the support DVD.  
6.4.1  
Using the ASUS InstAll application  
This sections describes how to install the drivers and utilities using ASUS InstAll, an ASUS  
exclusive installation wizard that allows you to conveniently install the drivers and utilities with  
just a few steps.  
To install drivers and utilities using ASUS InstAll:  
1.  
2.  
Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.  
Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD  
automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.  
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to  
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run  
the support DVD.  
3.  
From the Drivers tab, click ASUS InstAll Drivers Installation Wizard.  
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4.  
Tick Install drivers and recommended tools automatically from InstAll  
(recommended) then click OK to open the main ASUS InstAll screen  
Tick Customize the installation of drivers or Install drivers only if you want to install  
selected drivers or utilies. When you select either of these two options, you need to specify  
the drivers or utilites you want to install.  
5.  
From the following screen, click GO to start the installation.  
The installation process may take a while. Depending on the number of drivers or  
applications being installed, you may also be required to restart and log-in to the  
system several times.  
If you do not move the cursor of the mouse to the progress bar, the information shown on  
the display area may appear differently from the information shown below.  
display area  
progress bar  
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6.  
Click OK to complete the installation.  
6.4.2  
Installing a driver or utility  
This section describes the steps on how to install a particular driver or utility from the support DVD.  
To install a driver or utility:  
1.  
2.  
Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.  
Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD  
automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.  
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to  
locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run  
the support DVD.  
3.  
From the Drivers tab, select the driver that you want to install.  
list of available drivers for your system  
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The following table shows the component or device and its corresponding driver on the  
support DVD that you need to install.  
Component / device  
Installer on the support DVD  
•
•
Intel Chipset Device Software  
Intel I350-AM4 / I350-AM2 / I210 / X540-  
BT2 Gigabit Adapters Drivers  
1. Intel chipset  
•
•
Intel C610 MEI Null HECI Driver  
Intel(R) C610 series Chipset sSATA AHCI  
Controller Driver  
2. VGA card  
3. USB Controllers  
4. Audio  
ASPEED AST2300 / AST2400 Display Driver  
ASMedia ASM1042 / ASM1142 USB 3.0 Host  
Controller Driver  
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver  
4.  
6.  
Follow onscreen instructions to complete the installation.  
Restart the system.  
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6.5  
Running the utilities  
This section provides information about the utillities bundled with your motherboad. This  
section also includes detailed steps on how to launch and use the utiliites after installing  
them.  
6.5.1  
USB Charger+  
USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer  
is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode.  
Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility. Refer to  
section Rear I/O connection of your user guide for more details.  
•
•
The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and  
generic USB cables.  
The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design.  
Launching USB Charger+  
To launch USB Charger+, locate and double-click the USB Charger+ icon on your system.  
USB Charger+ screen  
Click to fast-charge your USB device  
Click to detect the connected USB device  
Indicates that the connected USB device is in charging mode  
Click to stop charging your USB device  
Click to discard the settings  
Click to apply the settings  
Click to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off  
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Appendix A: Reference Information  
Reference Information  
A
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer  
to when configuring the motherboard.  
 
A.1  
Z10PE-D16 WS block diagram  
A-2  
Appendix A: Reference Information  
 
A.2  
Audio I/O connections  
Connect to Headphone and Mic  
Connect to Stereo Speakers  
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers  
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers  
A-3  
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Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers  
If you are using Windows 8.1 platform, use only the gray audio port for Side Speaker Out in  
a 6-channel configuration.  
Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers  
When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the  
gray port.  
A-4  
Appendix A: Reference Information  
ASUS contact information  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2890-7798  
https://www.asus.com  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+86-21-38429911  
Fax  
+86-21-58668722 ext: 9101  
Online Support  
https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/  
Services/questionform/?lang=en  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2890-7798  
Web site  
https://www.asus.com/tw/  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456)  
Online Support  
https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/  
Services/questionform/?lang=zh-tw  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China)  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China  
+86-21-5442-1616  
+86-21-5442-0099  
Web site  
https://www.asus.com.cn  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655)  
Online Support  
https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/  
Services/questionform/?lang=zh-cn  
 
ASUS contact information  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
Address  
Fax  
800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA  
+1-510-608-4555  
Web site  
https://www.asus.com/us/  
Technical Support  
Support fax  
+1-812-284-0883  
General support  
Online support  
+1-812-282-2787  
https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/  
Services/questionform/?lang=en-us  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)  
Address  
Fax  
Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany  
+49-2102-959911  
Web site  
https://www.asus.com/de/  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+49-1805-010923  
Support Fax  
+49-2102-959911  
Online support  
https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/  
Services/questionform/?lang=de-de  
ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe)  
Address  
Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava – Hrabová,  
Czech Republic  
Telephone  
Web site  
+420-596766888  
https://www.asus.com/cz/  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+420-596-766-891  
Fax  
+420-596-766-329  
E-mail  
Online Support  
[email protected]  
https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/  
Services/questionform/?lang=cs-cz  
ASUS contact information  
ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands)  
Address  
Web site  
Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands  
https://www.asus.com/nl/  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+31-(0)591-5-70292  
Fax  
+31-(0)591-666853  
E-mail  
Online Support  
[email protected]  
https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/  
Services/questionform/?lang=nl-nl  
ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)  
Address  
Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland  
Web site  
https://www.asus.com/pl/  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+48-225718033  
Online Support  
https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/  
Services/questionform/?lang=pl-pl  
ASK-Service (Russia and CIS)  
Address  
г.Москва, ул. Орджоникидзе, д.10, Россия  
Telephone  
Web site  
(495) 640-32-75  
https://www.asus.com/ru/  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Online Support  
008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787)  
https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/  
Services/questionform/?lang=ru-ru  
Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează  
cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul  
complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:  
www.asus.com/support  
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in  
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of  
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:  
www.asus.com/support  
Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti  
sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih  
Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:  
www.asus.com/support  
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est  
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives  
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à  
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support  
Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto  
zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným  
ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ  
je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support  
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit  
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen  
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-  
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support  
Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z  
bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.  
Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:  
www.asus.com/support  
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo  
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti  
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità  
UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support  
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo  
cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las  
directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de  
conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support  
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует  
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям  
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста,  
смотрите на www.asus.com/support  
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna  
enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra  
relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om  
överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support  
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това  
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите  
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на  
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:  
www.asus.com/support  
Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає  
основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних  
Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС  
доступний на: www.asus.com/support  
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan  
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.  
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support  
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili  
Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB  
uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:  
www.asus.com/support  
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto  
zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících  
směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese:  
www.asus.com/support  
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen  
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.  
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support  
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i  
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de  
relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på:  
www.asus.com/support  
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat  
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van  
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van  
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support  
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab  
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele  
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel  
aadressil: www.asus.com/support  
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on  
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä  
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti  
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support  
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η  
συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές  
διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας  
είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support  
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz  
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb  
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege  
innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support  
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto  
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.  
Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: www.asus.com/support  
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.“ šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka  
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą  
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support  
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i  
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte  
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på:  
www.asus.com/support  
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że  
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi  
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE  
jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support  
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em  
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes  
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:  
www.asus.com/support  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)  
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International  
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.  
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555  
hereby declares that the product  
Product Name : Mother board  
ModelNumber:Z10PE-D16WS,Z10PE-D16C  
Conforms to the following specifications:  
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators  
Supplementary Information:  
WS  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
Representative Person’s Name :  
Steve Chang / President  
Signature:  
Date:  
Oct.09,2014  
Ver. 140331  

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