Asus TS100-E8-PI4 User Manual

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TS100-E8-PI4

Pedestal Server

User Guide

E7960

First Edition April 2013

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Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii

Notices ......................................................................................................................

Safety information .................................................................................................... viii

Australia statement notice ...............................................................................ix

About this guide .......................................................................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents ......................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label ....................................................................................

1.3 Systemspecications ...............................................................................

1.4 Front panel features

1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................

1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................

1.7 LED information .........................................................................................

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs .........................................................................

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................................. 2-2

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover ..........................................................

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................

2.2.1 Installing the CPU .......................................................................

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ............................................

2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

2.3 System memory .........................................................................................

2.3.1 Overview .....................................................................................

2.3.2 Memory Configurations ...............................................................

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ......................................................................

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ....................................................................

2.4 Front panel cover .....................................................................................

2.4.1 Removing the front panel cover ................................................

2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel cover ..............................................

2.5 5.25-inch drives ........................................................................................

2.6 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................

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2.7 Expansion cards ......................................................................................2-15

2.7.1 Installing an expansion card

2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card .................................................

2.8 System fan ................................................................................................

2.9 Cable connections ...................................................................................

Chapter 3: Motherboard Info

3.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................3-2

3.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................3-4

3.3 Internal connectors ....................................................................................

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................

4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility

4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ........................................................................

4.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ......................................................................

4.2.2 Menu bar .....................................................................................

4.2.3 Menu items

4.2.4 Submenu items ...........................................................................

4.2.5 Navigation keys ...........................................................................

4.2.6 General help

4.2.7 Configuration fields .....................................................................

4.2.8 Pop-up window

4.2.9 Scroll bar .....................................................................................

4.3 Main menu ................................................................................................

4.3.1 System Date

4.3.2 System Time .............................................................................

4.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................

4.4.1 CPU Configuration ....................................................................

4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ...............................................................

4.4.3 SATA Configuration ...................................................................

4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration .............................................

4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ...........................................................

4.4.6 USB Configuration ....................................................................

4.4.7 TPM

4.4.8 ACPI Settings ............................................................................

4.4.9 WHEA Support ..........................................................................

4.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration ..........................................

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4.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services ................................................... 4-24

4.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration ......................................................

4.4.13 MIO Card Configuration ............................................................

4.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................

4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................

4.4.16 APM ..........................................................................................

4.4.17 Network Stack ...........................................................................

4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail

4.5 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................

4.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................

4.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................

4.8 Security .....................................................................................................

4.9 Tool menu .................................................................................................

4.10 Exit menu ..................................................................................................

Chapter5: RAIDconguration

5.1 Setting up RAID .......................................................................................... 5-2

5.1.1 RAID definitions ..........................................................................

5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ............................................................

5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS ..................................................

5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities ..........................................................

5.2 Intel

5.3 Intel

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility 5-4

5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ....................................................................

5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set

..................................................................... 5-7

5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ......................................................

5.2.4 Exiting the Intel

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

SATA Option ROM utility .............................................................

5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID

.................................................................... 5-9

5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ........................

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ......................5-12

5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ..................................................................

5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type ..........................................................

5.3.3 Deleting a volume .....................................................................

5.3.4 Preferences ...............................................................................

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Chapter 6: Driver installation

6.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................6-2

6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk

6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver

6.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................

6.3 Running the Support DVD ........................................................................

6.4 Installing the LAN driver

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6.5 Installing the VGA driver .........................................................................

6.6 Installing the Intel

6.7 Installing the Intel

C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ................................... 6-22

I210 Gigabit Adapter driver .................................... 6-24

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-1

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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

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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.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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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.

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WARNING! 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.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system

• unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

• before relocating the system.

When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a

• qualified service technician or your dealer. 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 service.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service

• technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.

•

Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server

• package.

Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power

• cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

• slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

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This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

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CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

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.

Australia statement notice

From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http:// support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

5. Chapter5:RAIDconguration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

6 Chapter 6: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure 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

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Command

Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:

format A:/S

References

Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

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Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name TS100-E8-PI4

Chassis ASUS T11 Pedestal Chassis

Motherboard ASUS P9D-X/MR Server Board

Component 1 x 300W Single Power Supply

Accessories 1 x TS100-E8-PI4 User’s Guide

Optional Items CPU Heatsink

1 x 120mm x 25mm System Fan 4 x SATA Cables 8 x HDD plastic rails (2 pcs per HDD) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R9)

1 x TS100-E8-PI4 Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable

Anti-virus Software CD

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 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.

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TS100-E8-PI4

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS TS100-E8-PI4 is a pedestal barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-X/ MR server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Xeon® E3-1200 v3 processors with the latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name TS100-E8-PI4

1 x socket LGA1150

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

Total Slots

Memory

Capacity

Memory Type

Memory Size

Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots

Expansion Slots

Slot Type

Storage

I = internal

HDD Bays

Networking Graphic

A or S = hotswappable

LAN

VGA

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

Onboard I/O

Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v3 Product Family

Intel® C222 PCH 4 UDIMM (2 Channels) Maximum up to 32GB (UDIMM) DDR3 1333/1600 ECC UDIMM 2GB, 4GB, 8GB

1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 link) 1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen2 x4 link) 3 x PCI 32 bit/33 MHz 1 x MIO slot

Intel® C222:

- 4 x SATA 3Gbps ports

- 2 x SATA 6Gbps ports

- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (RSTe) supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 (Windows)

4 x Internal 3.5-inch HDD Bays

2 x Intel® I210AT controller Aspeed AST1300 64MB 3 x 5.25-inch media bays

(Options: No ODD / DVD-RW) (DVD-RW default for North America)

1 x External Serial Port 2 x RJ-45 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports (Rear x 2) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

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Windows® Server 2012 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit

OS Support

Windows® Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.8/6.2/6.3 64-bit CentOS 5.6/6.2/6.3 64-bit Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit

Anti-virus Software Management

Solution

Software

Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &

HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Power Rating

Optional Anti-Virus CD Pack

ASUS ASWM Enterprise

436.8 mm x 200 mm x 478.8 mm

15 Kg

300W Bronze 80PLUS Single Power Supply 100–127 / 220-240 Vac, 6/3A, 60–50Hz, Class I Operation temperature: 10°C–40°C / Non operation

Environment

temperature: -40°C–70°C Non operation humidity: 20%–90% ( Non-condensing)

*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.4 Front panel features

The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel.

The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, CD/DVD-ROM drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available.

Optical drive

Empty 5.25-inch bays

HDD access LED

Power button

Reset button

Power LED

USB 2.0 ports

Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.

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1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module.

300W Bronze

Power connector

PS/2 keyboard /

mouse port

USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.0 ports

Single power supply

Serial port

VGA port

Gigabit LAN port 1

Gigabit LAN port 2

120mm x 25mm system fan

Expansion slots

Chassis lock

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply unit

2. 120mm x 25mm system fan

3. ASUS P9D-X/MR Server Board

4. Expansion card locks

5. Optical drive

6. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

7. Front I/O board (hidden)

8. Internal HDD bays

Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc.

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HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

*WARNING

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED

Power LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED

HDD Access LED

ON System power ON

OFF

Blinking

No activity Read/write data into the HDD

1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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Chapter 2

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

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Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.

• Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

• The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.

To remove the side cover:

1. Remove the two screws that secure the side cover.

2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis.

3. Carefully lift the side cover and set it aside.

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2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover

To reinstall the side cover:

1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge.

2. Position the side cover to the chassis.

3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place.

4. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the

Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 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.

• 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 LGA1150 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.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

To install the CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load lever is on your right.

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket.

3. Lift the load lever until the load plate is completely lifted.

4. Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, then fit the CPU notches to the socket's alignment keys.

Load lever

Retention tab

Load plate

CPU notches

The CPU fits in only one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on the socket and damaging the CPU.

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triangle

mark

Alignment

key

Alignment key

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5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push

Load lever

down the load lever (C).

Retention lock

6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.

Load lever

Retention tab

7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with preapplied 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.

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel

-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel

• Use an LGA1150-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1150

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

LGA1150 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and

requires no tool to install.

socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension.

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

DIMM Slot Per

Channel

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DIMM Populated

per Channel

2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1333/1600

2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1333/1600

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Install the DDR to the A2 or B2 (blue slot) when installing only one memory module to the motherboard.

UDIMM

DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM

Single Rank, Dual Rank

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.

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 by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.

• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package.

• Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules.

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

Unlocked retaining clip

Locked Retaining Clip

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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2.4 Front panel cover

Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel cover.

2.4.1 Removing the front panel cover

To remove the front panel cover:

1. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail.

2. Release the hooked tabs and take off the front panel cover.

2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel cover

To reinstall the front panel cover:

1. Hook the other side of the front panel cover to the chassis.

2. Swing the front panel cover and snap it back into place.

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2.5 5.25-inch drives

Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components!

The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optical drive that comes standard/optional with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch optical, or zip disk drives.

You must remove the front panel cover before installing a 5.25-inch drive.

Installing a 5.25-inch drive

1. Follow the instructions on the previous section to remove the front panel cover.

2. Remove the plastic cover opposite the drive bay you used by pressing the hooks inward.

3. Unscrew and remove the metal cover of the bay where you want to install the

5.25-inch drive

Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to avoid physical injury.

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4. Insert the drive into the bay.

5. Slide the bay lock to the right until it clicks in place.

6. Push the bay lock latch down to secure the drive in place.

7. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector on the back of the drive.

8. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive.

9. Follow the instructions on the previous section to reinstall the front panel cover.

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2.6 Hard disk drives (HDD)

The server system supports four (4) Serial ATA hard disk drives with plastic HDD rails.

To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive:

1. Attach the bundled plastic HDD rails and secure it with four (4) screws.

2. Carefully insert the HDD with the plastic HDD rails assembly all the way into the drive bay.

3. Connect the SATA cable to the HDD SATA connector.

4. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive.

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2.7 Expansion cards

The system is designed with an expansion card lock on the rear panel for you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps.

Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components!

2.7.1 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. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.

4. Push the expansion card to the left.

5. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you wish to install an expansion card.

6. Align the card golden fingers with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

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7. Restore the expansion card lock to its original position. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place.

Ensure that the total power consumption of your system does not exceed 300W.

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2.7.2 Conguringanexpansioncard

After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard Interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 - Programmable Interrupt

3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)

4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)

5* 13 --

6 14 Floppy Disk Controller

7* 15 --

8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9* 4 ACPI Mode when used

10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

13 8 Numeric Data Processor

14* 9 Primary IDE Channel

15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

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2.8 System fan

You may need to remove previously installed system fan when it got defective. This section tells how to remove the system fan.

To remove the system fan:

1. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.

2. Locate and remove four system fan screws at the rear panel. Keep the screws for late use.

Hold the system fan with one hand while removing the system fan screws.

3. Remove the system fan, and then set it aside.

Follow the previous instructions in reverse if you want to reinstall the system fan.

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2.9 Cable connections

• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices.

• Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed information on the connectors.

Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

2. 8-pin ATX 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

3. System fan connector (from system fan to motherboard)

4. SATA conectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA devices)

5. USB connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board)

6. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

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Chapter 3

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3.1 Motherboard layout

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Layout contents

Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2,)

4. Intel

C222 SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)

Internal connectors

1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connector (7-pin SATA 6Gbps 1-2 connector [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps 3-6 connector [Black])

2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

3. USB 2.0 connector

(10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011, A-Type USB9)

4. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)

5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2,

FRNT_FAN3)

6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2)

8. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)

9. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3)

10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)

11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)

12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)

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3.2 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 reenter 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 (3-pin 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. LAN controller setting

(3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)

These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

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4. Intel® C222 SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Techonology (IRST).

5. MErmware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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3.3 Internal connectors

1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors

(7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-2 connector [Light Blue])

(7-pin SATA 3Gbps_3-6 connector [Black])

Supported by the Intel® C222 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s of data transfer rate.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.

The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.

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2. 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.

3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011; A-Type USB9)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB78. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

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4. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)

This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that is used for temperature monitoring. Connect the Thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to the device that you want to check the temperature.

5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors

(4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3)

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 Smart Fan technology.

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6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data.

7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2)

These connectors are for the serial COM2 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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8. 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.

9. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3)

This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable.

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10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)

These connectors are for the ATX 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-pin and the 8-pin power plugs, otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• Use of a power supply unit (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 ATX2.0 PSU or later version.

• Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power requi red by your system.

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11. 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 MLED)

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 occurance.

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 IDE 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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12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, 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 LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK)

These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin AUX_CHASSIS)

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 CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function.

4. Locator LED (2-pin AUX_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX_LOCLED2)

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.

5. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin AUX_BMCLOCBNT)

These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator.

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Chapter 4

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup:

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or

gets corrupted.

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ash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 EzFlash Utility

The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS-based utility.

Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility.

The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.

To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the and press <Enter> to enable it.

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

Current Platform Platform : P9D-X Version : 0060 Build Date :12/03/2013

FS0

System Volume Information <DIR> P9D-X Bios <DIR>

P9D-X Bios

Windows <DIR>

Tool menu to select ASUS EzFlash Utility

New Platform Platform : P9D-X Version : 0077 Build Date :01/31/2013

<DIR>

[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 then press <Enter>.

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7. 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.

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 DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file.

UpdatingtheBIOSle

To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility:

1. 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.

2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:

BUPDATER /i[lename].CAP

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>.

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The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A

PATH:

ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04)

Current ROM Update ROM

BOARD: P9D-X/MR VER: 0201 DATE: 12/01/2013

WARNING! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Note

Writing BIOS:

BOARD: P9D-X/MR VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2013

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.

4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

The BIOS update is nished! 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 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.

• 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.

• 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 bar CongurationeldsMenu items

BIOS Information BIOS Vendor American Megatrends BIOS Version 4.6.5.4 Compliancy UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 BIOS Version 0211 x64 Build Date 04/17/2013

System Date [Mon 02/21/2013] System Time [10:10:10]

Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

→←: ↑↓:

Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

General help

Select Screen

Select Item

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

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Event Logs For changing the event log settings

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing

Security For changing the security settings

Tool For configuring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options

the fan settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

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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 (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, 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 and press <Enter>.

PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express

PCI Subsystem Settings

ACPI Settings

Trusted Computing

PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express Settings.

Settings.

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 Congurationelds

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 userconfigurable. 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 and time.

Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit

BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor American Megatrends BIOS Version 4.6.5.4 Compliancy UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 BIOS Version 0211 x64 Build Date 04/17/2013

System Date [Mon 02/22/2013] System Time [10:10:10]

4.3.1 System Date

Allows you to set the system date to [Day mm/dd/yyyy].

Where:

Day = Day of the week

mm = month (numeric value)

dd = day (numeric value)

yyyy = year (numeric value)

4.3.2 System Time

Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss].

Where:

hh = hour (numeric value)

mm = minutes (numeric value)

ss = seconds (numeric value)

Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

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4.4 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.

Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit

CPU Conguration

PCI Subsystem Settings ACPI Settings

PCH-IO Conguration

Trusted Computing

SATA Conguration

WHEA Conguration CPU Conguration

Systems Agent (SA) Conguration

PCH-IO Conguration

PCI Subsystem Settings

SATA Conguration Systems Agent (SA) Conguration

USB Conguration

TPM

NCT6779D Super IO Conguration

Intel Server Platforms Services

ACPI Settings

Onboard LAN Conguration

WHEA Conguration

MIO Card Conguration

Serial Port Console Redirection

NCT6779D Super IO Conguration

APM

Intel Server Platform Services

Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Details

Onboard LAN Conguration

MIO Card Conguration

Serial Port Console Redirection

Runtime Error Logging

APM

Network Stack

Intel RC Drivers Version Detail

PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express

PCI, PCI-X and PCI

Settings.

Express Settings.

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4.4.1 CPUConguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions.

Advanced

CPU Conguration

Genuine Intel (R) CPU 0000 @ 2.50GHz CPU Signature 306c2 Microcode Patch ffff0006 Max CPU Speed 2500 MHz Min CPU Speed 800 MHz CPU Speed 2500 MHz Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported Intel VT-x Technology Supported Intel SMX Technology Supported 64-bit Supported EIST Technology Supported CPU C3 State Supported CPU C6 State Supported CPU C7 State Supported

L1 Data Cache 32 kB x 4 L1 Code Cache 32 kB x 4 L2 Cache 256 kB x 4 L3 Cache 8192 kB

Enabled for WIndows XP and Linux (OS optimized

Enabled for Windows XP and

for Hyper-Threading

Linux (OS optimized for

Technology) and Disabled

Hyper-Threading Technology)

for other OS (OS not

and Disabled for other OS

optimized for Hyper-

(OS not optimized for Hyper-

Threading Technology).

When Disabled only one

When Disabled only one thread

thread per enabled core

per enabled core is enabled.

is enabled.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt.

Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys.

To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.

Advanced

Hyper-threading [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Inter Virtualization Technology[Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] CPU AES [Enabled] Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance] EIST [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Energy Performance [Performance] CPU C states [Enabled] Enhanced C1 state [Enabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] CPU C6 report [Enabled] CPU C7 report [CPU C7s] C1 state auto demotion [Enabled] C3 state auto demotion [Enabled] Package C state demotion [Disabled] C1 state auto undemotion [Enabled] C3 state auto undemotion [Enabled] Package C state undemotion[Disabled] C state Pre-Wake [Enabled]

CFG lock Package C State limit [AUTO]

LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] Intel TXT (LT) Support [Disabled]

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enabled for Windows XP and

Enter: Select Item

Linux (OS optimized for

+/-: Change Opt.

Hyper-Threading Technology)

F1: General Help

and Disabled for other OS

F2: Previous Values

(OS not optimized for Hyper-

F5: Optimized Defaults

Threading Technology).

F10: Save & Exit

When Disabled only one thread

ESC: Exit

per enabled core is enabled.

[Enabled]

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Hyper-threading [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled]

Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

AdjacentCacheLinePrefetch[Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU AES [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance]

This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performace] [Max Battery] [Turbo Performance]

EIST [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled]. This allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Energy Performance [Performance]

Allows you to optimize between performance and power savings. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efficient]

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CPU C states [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

This following items appears only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled].

Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C3 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C6 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU C7 Report [CPU C7s]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]

C1 state auto demotion [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C3/C6/C7 request to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

C3 state auto demotion [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the demotion of the C6/C7 request to C3 based on uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Package C state demotion [Disabled]

Allows you to enable the Package C state demotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

C1 state auto undemotion [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Un-demotion from C1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

C3 state auto undemotion [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Un-demotion from C1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Package C state demotion [Disabled]

Allows you to enable the Package C state undemotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

C State Pre-Wake [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the C state demotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CFG lock [Enabled]

Allows you to configure MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Package C State limit [AUTO]

Allows you set the Package C State limit to AUTO. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] C6] [C7] [C7s] [AUTO]

LakeTiny Feature [Disabled]

Allows you enable or disable LakeTiny for C state configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.4.2 PCH-IOConguration

Allows you to configure PCH parameters.

Advanced

Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 Intel PCH SKU Name C222 Intel PCH Rev ID 04/C1

USB Conguration PCH Azalia Conguration

USBConguration

Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings.

Advanced

USB Conguration

XHCI Mode [Auto]

EHCI1 [Enabled] EHCI2 [Enabled]

USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]

XHCI Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the mode of operation of the xHCI controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

EHCI1 / EHCI2 [Enabled]

Allows you to control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]

Allows you to control the disabling of the USB ports (0-13). Configuration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Port #0-#13 Disable [Enabled]

This items only appears when you set the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control to [Enabled] This item allows you to control the disabling of each of the USB ports (0-13). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Conguration

settings.

USB Conguration settings

Mode of operation of xHCI controller.

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PCHAzaliaConguration

Allows you to control the detection of the Azalia device. Configuration options:

[Auto] [Disabled]

Advanced

PCH Azalia Conguration

Azalia [Auto]

Control Detection of the Azalia device. Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.

4.4.3 SATAConguration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.

Advanced

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

Serial ATA Port 0 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED

Port 0 [Enabled] Hot Plug [Enabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Spin Up Device [Disabled]

Serial ATA Port 1 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED

Port 1 [Enabled] Hot Plug [Enabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Driver] Spin Up Device [Disabled]

Serial ATA Port 2 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED

Port 2 [Enabled] Hot Plug [Enabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Driver] Spin Up Device [Disabled]

Enable or disable SATA Device.

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]

This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] [RAID]

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Compatible Mode [Disabled]

This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allows you to enable or disable the Compatible mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Advanced

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [IDE] Compatible Mode [Disabled] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

Serial SATA Port 0 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED

Serial SATA Port 1 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED Serial SATA Port 2 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED Serial SATA Port 3 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED Serial SATA Port 4 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED Serial SATA Port 5 ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI

Software Preserve SUPPORTED

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

4.4.4 SystemAgent(SA)Conguration

This allows you to change System Agent parameters.

Advanced

System Agent Bridge Name Haswell System Agent RC Version 1.0.0.0 VT-d Capability Supported

VT-d [Enabled] Enable NB Card [Disabled] BDAT ACPI Table Support [Disabled] VGA Priority [Offboard]

Memory Conguration

Check to enable VT-d function on MCH.

VT-d [Enabled]

This allows you enable or disable the VT-d function on MCH. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Enable NB CRID [Disabled]

This allows you enable or disable the NB CRID WorkAround. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

BDAT ACPI Table Support [Disabled]

This allows you enable or disable the support for the BDAT ACPI table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

VGA Priority [Offboard]

This allows you to prioritize between the onboard and offboard video device to be found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard]

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MemoryConguration

This allows you to change memory information settings.

Advanced

Memory Information

Memory RC Version 1.3.0.0 Memory Frequency 1333 MHz Usage Memory 4096 MB (DDR3) DIMM_A1 Not Present DIMM_A2 1024 MB (DDR3) DIMM_B1 Not Present DIMM_B2 Not Present CAS Latency (tCL) 9 Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) 9 Row Precharge (tRPmin) 9 Active to Precharge (tRASmin) 24

Memory Frequency Limiter [Auto] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] GDXC Support [Disabled]

Maximum Memory Frequency Selections in MHz.

Memory Frequency Limiter [Auto]

This allows you to set the memory frequency in MHz. Configuration options: [Auto] [1333] [1600]

Memory Scrambler [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Memory Remap [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remap above 4G. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

GDXC Support [Disabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the GDXC feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings

Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings.

Advanced

PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.02

PCI 64bit Resources Handling

Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]

PCI Common Settings

Load RT32 Image [Enabled]

PCI Express Settings

PCIE Slot Conguration

Change PCI Express Devices Settings.

Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled]

Load RT32 Image [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the RT32 Image Loading. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled]

PCI Express Settings

Allows you to change the settings of the PCI Express Devices.

Advanced

PCI Express Device Register Setting

PCI Express Device Register Settings

ASPM Support [Disabled]

WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCIE devices to fail

Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s

- Force all links to L0s State : AUTO - BIOS auto

congure :DISABLE -

Disables ASM

ASPM Support [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable support to Active State Power Management (ASPM). ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to extend battey life. Configuration options:

[Disabled] Disables ASMP

[Auto] BIOS auto configure

[Force L0s] Force all links to L0s State

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PCIESlotConguration

Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations.

Advanced

PCIE Slot Conguration

PCIE4 Not Present

PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled]

PCIE5 Not Present

PCIE5 Option Rom [Enabled]

Enabled/Disabled PCIE4 Option Rom

PCIE Option Rom 4/5 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE slots. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled]

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4.4.6 USBConguration

This allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB.

Advanced

USB Conguration

USB Devices 1 Mouse,2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB3.0 Support [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

USB hardware delays and time-outs:

USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto]

Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.

The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

This functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

This functions as a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver 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 transfer time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options:

[1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec]

Device reset time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options:

[10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]

Device power-up delay [Auto]

This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

4.4.7 TPM

Advanced

Conguration

TPM Support [Disable]

Current Status Information NO Security Device Found

Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device.O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.

Security Device Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.8 ACPI Settings

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Enable Hibernation [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [Both S1 and S3 avai...]

Enable Hibernation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Hibernation feature (OS/S4 sleep state).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ACPI Sleep State [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from]

Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep state. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled]

[S1 only (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)]

[Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from]

Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be effective with some OS.

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4.4.9 WHEA Support

Advanced

WHEA Support [Enabled]

Enables or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.

WHEA [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.10 NCT6779DSuperIOConguration

Advanced

NCT6779D Super IO Conguration

Serial Port 1 Conguration Serial Port 2 Conguration

SerialPort1/2Conguration

The sub-items in this menu allows you to set the parameters of the Serial Port 1 (COM1) and the Serial Port 2 (COM2).

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM 1/2). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [Auto]

This item only appears when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the serial port base address. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=3F8h: IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]

Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1)

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ParallelPortConguration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration.

Parallel Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [Auto]

Allows you to select the optimal setting for the super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5] [IO=378h: IRQ=5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=278h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12]

Device Mode [STD Printer Mode]

Allows you to select the printer port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode]

4.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services

This item displays the information of the Intel Server Platform Services configured in the system.

Advanced

Intel Sever Platform Services Conguration ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0

SPS Version 3.0.4.162

ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345

ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active

ME FW Operation State : M0 without UMA

ME FW Error Code : No Error

ME NM FW Status Value : 0x80000001

BIOS Booting Mode : Power Optimized Mode

Cores Disabled : 0

ME FW SKU Information : Node Manager

End-of-POST Status : EOP disabled in POST

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4.4.12 OnboardLANConguration

This allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard LAN.

Advanced

Onboard LAN Conguration

INTEL I210 LAN1 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E8 INTEL I210 LAN2 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E9

INTEL I210 LAN1 Enable [Enabled] INTEL I210 LAN1 OpROM [PXE] INTEL I210 LAN2 Enable [Enabled] INTEL I210 LAN2 OpROM [PXE]

INTEL I210 LAN Disable/Enable

INTEL I210 LAN1/LAN2 Enable [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the INTEL I210 LAN function in the system. Configuration Options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

INTEL I210 LAN1/LAN2 OpROM [PXE]

Allows you to launch the Intel I210 LAN OpROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

4.4.13 MIOCardConguration

This item allows you to set MIO Card configuration settings.

Advanced

Set MIO Card

MIO Card Type [ALC 892] Front Panel Type [AC97]

MIO Card Type

MIO Card Type [ALC 892]

Allows you to select the MIO card type. Configuration Options: [ALC 892] [ALC 888]

Front Panel Type [AC97]

Allows you to select the front Panel type of the MIO.

Configuration options: [AC97] [HD]

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4.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection

Advanced

COM1

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Console Redirection Settings

COM2

Console Redirection [Enabled]

Console Redirection Settings

Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Console Redirection Settings

COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

COM1/COM2 Console Redirection Settings

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.

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, among others [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] 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]

Allows you to set the data bits. Configuration options: [7] [8]

Parity [None]

Allows you to select the parity bit. A parity bit is sent with the data bits to detect transmission errors. Configuration options: [None] [Even] [Odd] [Mark] [Space]

Stop Bits [1]

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]

Console Redirection Enable or Disable.

The Console Redirection Settings becomes configurable when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled].

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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]

This allows you to enable or disable the Recorded mode to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Resolution 100x31 [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the extended terminal resolution. 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]

Redirection After BIOS POST [Bootloader]

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) Settings

The following items only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled].

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Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]

Allows remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type for out-of-band management. Configuration options: [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set

Bits per second [115200]

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]

Flow Control [None]

Allows you to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer overflow. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]

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4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support

Advanced

Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.16 APM

Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.

Advanced

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By PCI [Disabled] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] EuP Ready [Disabled]

Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]

Allows you to set the state the system will go to after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By PCI [Disabled]

You can use this option to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel® LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCIE [Disabled]

This allows you to enable or diasble the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes userconfigurable where you can set values.

EUP Ready [Disabled]

This item allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for EuP requirement. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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4.4.17 Network Stack

Advanced

Network stack [Disable]

Enable/Disable the network stack (Pxe and UEFI)

Network Stack [Disabled]

Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following items 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: [Disable] [Enable]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail

This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers.

Advanced

Intel CPU RC Version 1.0.0.0 Memory RC Version 1.0.0.0 Intel SA RC Version 1.0.0.0 Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0

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4.5 Event Logs menu

The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.

Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit

Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log View System Event Log

Event Logs

Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log

conguration.

Change Smbios Event Log Settings

Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit

Enabling/Disabling Options

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log [No] When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable all features of Smbios event logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Erase Event Log [No]

This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the options for erasing Smbios event log. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset]

When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the options for reaction when the event logs are full. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

Event Logs

Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.

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4.6 Boot menu

The items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot.

Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit

Boot Conguration

Setup Prompt Timeout 1 Bootup NumLock State [On]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

CSM16 Module Version 07.69

GateA20 Active [Upon Request] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE]

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1 [P0: DVD ] Boot Option #2 [P4: Harddisk 2.50G] Boot Option #3 [Windows Boot Man..]

Network Device BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities

CSM parameters

Boot

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means

indenite waiting.

Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]

This item allows you to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Use the <+> and <-> keys to specify the values.

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Set the Full Screen Logo to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

GateA20 Active [Upon Request]

This item is useful when any RT code is execute above 1MB. When set to [Upon Request], the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. When set to [Always], disabling of GA20 is not allowed. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always].

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

Allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM. Configuration options:

[Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

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INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]

This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Configuration options: [Immediate] [Postponed]

Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE]

This allows you to enable the Boot Device Seeking option. Configuration options:

[Endless PXE] Continuosly seek remote boot image until boot image is found or

the operation is aborted <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> is pressed by the user).

[Normal] Seek remote boot image once then stop.

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.

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.

• To access Windows

- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.

- Press <F8> after POST.

OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:

Network Device BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities

This allows you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group.

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CSM Parameters

This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings.

Launch CSM [Enabled] Boot Option lter [Legacy only] Launch PXE OpROM policy [Legacy only] Launch Storage OpRom policy [Legacy only] Launch Video OpRom policy [Legacy only]

Other PCI device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM]

Boot

This option controls if CSM will be launched.

Launch CSM [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable the launch of CSM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Option filter [Legacy only]

This option allows you to control what devices the system can boot to. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]

Launch PXE OpROM policy [Legacy only]

This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM. Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy first] [UEFI first]

Launch Storage OpROM policy [Legacy only]

This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy first] [UEFI first]

Launch Video OpROM policy [Legacy only]

This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] [Legacy first] [UEFI first]

Other PCI device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM]

This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Configuration options: [UEFI OpROM] [Legacy OpROM]

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4.7 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.

CPU Temperature : +58ºC/ +162ºF MB Temperature : +52ºC/ +151ºF TR1 Temperature : N/A CPU_FAN1 Speed : 1054 RPM REAR_FAN1 Speed : N/A FRNT_FAN1 Speed : N/A FRNT_FAN2 Speed : N/A FRNT_FAN3 Speed : N/A VCORE1 : +1.800 V +12V : +12.288 V +5 : +5.040 V +VDDQ : +1.504 V +3VSB : +3.408 V +3.3V : +1.296 V VBAT : +3.344 V

FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode]

CPU/MB/TR1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard component temperatures.

CPU_FAN1 Speed; FRNT_FAN1–3 Speed; REAR_FAN1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or

[Ignore] / [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.

VCORE1 Voltage: +12V, +5V, +VDDQ, +3VSB, +3.3V, and VBAT

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]

Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options:

[Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode]

Monitor

Whisper/Generic/High/ Speed/Full Speed

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4.8 Security

This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state.

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20

Administrator Password User Password Clear Password

System Boot Menu

HDD Security Conguration:

P1: HardDisk P2: HardDisk

Administrator Password

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. 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. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

Security

Set Setup Administrator Password

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User Password

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. 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. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

To clear a user password:

1. Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. Select

Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>.

Secure Boot Menu

This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.

Platform Mode Setup Secure Boot Disabled

Secure Boot Control [Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Standard]

Image Execution Policy Key Management

Security

Secure Boot ow control.

Secure Boot can be enabled only when Platform Key (PK) is enrolled and Platform is operating in User mode.

Secure Boot Control [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot flow control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Standard]

This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom]

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Image Execution Policy

This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation.

Interval FV [Always Execute] Option ROM [Deny Execute] Removable Media [Deny Execute] Fixed Media [Deny Execute]

Security

Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation.

Internal FV [Always Execute]

Configuration options: [Always Execute]

Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]

Configuration options: [Always Execute] [Always Deny] [Allow Execute] [Defer Execute] [Deny Execute] [Query User]

Key Management

This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page.

Factory Default Key Provisioning [Disabled]

Install All Factory Default Keys

Platform Key (PK) NOT INSTALLED

Set new PK Delete PK

Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) NOT INSTALLED

Set new KEK Delete KEK Append Var to KEK

Authorized Signature Database (DB) NOT INSTALLED

Set new DB Delete DB Append Var to DB

Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) NOT INSTALLED

Set new DBX Delete DBX Append Var to DBX

Security

Install Factory default Secure Boot Keys when System is in Setup Mode

Factory Default Key Provisioning [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Install All Factory Default Keys

This item will ask you if you want to Install Factory Default secure variables. Select Yes if you want to load the default secure variables, otherwise select No.

Platform Key (PK)/Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)/Authorized Signature Database

(DB)/ Forbidden Signature Database (DBX)

Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append]

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4.9 Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Start EzFlash

Tool

Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS.

Start EzFlash utility

Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section

4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash utility.

4.10 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Discard Changes & Exit Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Reset

Restore Defaults

Boot Override

IBA GE Slot 0B00 v1404 IBA GE Slot 0B00 v1404 Windows Boot Manager

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

Exit

Exit system setup without saving any changes.

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

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Discard Changes & Reset

This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <ENTER>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset.

Restore Defaults

This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the setup options. When you select this option or if you press <ENTER>, a confirmation window appears. Select

apply the default values or press <Esc> to exit.

Yes

LaunchEFIShellfromlesystemdevice

This option allows you to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Select Yes to proceed, or No to cancel, and then press <Enter>.

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Chapter 5

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

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RAIDconguration

5.1 Setting up RAID

The motherboard comes with the Intel® C222 controller that supports

Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility

support (for Windows® OS only).

with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5

5.1.1 RAIDdenitions

RAID 0

(Data striping)

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)

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.

optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in

copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a

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.

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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. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide.

2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard.

3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS

You must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before you can create a RAID set from the SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C222 chipset.

To do this:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the

3. Set

4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.

Advanced Menu > SATAConguration, then press <Enter>.

SATA Mode to [RAID].

Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.

5.1.4 RAIDconguration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 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C222 chipset.

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5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA

[ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]

RAID Volumes: None defined.

Physical Disks: ID Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

Option ROM Utility

The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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, and have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup. You can refer to sections

5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives and 5.1.3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS for more information.

To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility:

1. Turn on the system.

2. During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> to display the utility main menu.

The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus

and select the menu options.

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5.2.1 Creating a RAID set

[ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select[ ]Change

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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Syne:

Create Volume

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.

Volume0

RAID0(Strips) Select Disks 128KB

0.0 GB N/A

[TAB]-Next

[ SELECT DISKS ]

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

Select 2 disks to create volume.

[ ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done

To create a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select

2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.

3. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then press <Enter>.

4. From the

Disks item field, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives that you want to

include in the RAID set.

1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

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,

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

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. Press <Enter> to start creating the RAID volume.

9. 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.

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5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set

[ESC]-Previous Menu[ ]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023

[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]

[ 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)

[DEL]-Delete Volume

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes

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):

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

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. From the utility main menu, select

2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press <Del>.

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.

2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

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5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Member Disk

1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk

Select the disks that should be reset.

Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non-RAID disk.

[ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

[ RESET RAID DATA ]

WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

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. From the utility main menu, select

2. 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.

3. Press <Y> in the confirmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>.

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