Motherboard Z9PE-D8 WS
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices........................................................................................................ viii Federal Communications Commission Statement........................... viii Canadian Department of Communications Statement..................... viii REACH ..........................................................................................
Contents 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card.......................................... 2-16 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments.................................................... 2-17 2.5.2 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.5.6 Connectors.................................................................................. 2-29 2.9.1 3.2.1 Powering up Using the OS shut down function..................................... 3-4 Using the dual function power switch...............................
Contents 4.4 4.5 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx].................................................. 4-10 4.4.1 DRAM Timing Control ................................................... 4-13 4.5.1 CPU Configuration......................................................... 4-15 4.5.3 Chipset Configuration.................................................... 4-20 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................... 4-11 Advanced menu........................................
Contents 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility .................................... 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set......................................................... 5-6 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives............................................ 5-13 5.2.2 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.3 5.2.8 Deleting a RAID configuration........................................ 5-22 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set....................... 5-23 Enabling WriteCache..................................
6.6 Marvell Magni installation.......................................................... 6-22 6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation.. 6-23 6.8 Marvell Storage Utility installation............................................ 6-26 6.9 Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation................................................................................... 6-30 6.10 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation............. 6-33 6.
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • • • • • • • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Z9PE-D8 WS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Dual Intel® Socket 2011 for Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 QPI 6.4/7.2/8.0 GTs *Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list Intel® C602 Express Chipset 8 x DIMM, Max. 256GB DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz, Registered Memory; Max. 64GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/ 2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Quad channel memory architecture Expansion slots *Refer to www.asus.
Z9PE-D8 WS specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features Workstation Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel Intel®C602 Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) CPU Power - Digital 7+1 Phase Power Design DRAM Power - Digital 2 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS SSD Caching - Front Panel USB 3.
Z9PE-D8 WS specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form Factors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-3 1.3 Serial number label....................................................................... 1-4 1.2 1.4 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-3 Special features.............................................................................
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® Z9PE-D8 WS motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS1xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. Z9PE-D8 WS xxS1xxxxxxxx 1.4 Special features 1.4.
DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports the 4-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. The 4-channel DDR3 architecture also manages traffic with bandwidth of up to 52GB/s, and reduces voltage thus reducing power usage and heat generation.
Serial ATA III technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA interface and Intel® C602 chipset, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® C602 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.
ASUS SSD Caching SSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever. At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with just one click, no rebooting needed and instant activation for complete ease of use.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... 2-8 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 2-4 System memory.......................................................................... 2-13 Expansion slots.........................................................................
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an EEB compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.
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2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Socket Page 2. 2-13 1. CPU sockets 3. PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16 slots 2-8 DDR3 sockets 2-16 Onboard Switches 1. Power-on Switch Page 2. Reset Switch 2-20 2-20 Onboard LEDs 1. DIMM Error LED (ERR_DIMM) Page 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 3. Q-Code LED (LED1_LED2) 2-21 2-22 Jumpers 2-6 2-21 Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-26 2. VGA controller setting (DIAG_VIEW1) 2-27 3.
Internal connectors Page 1. 2-31 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910; A-Type USB12/11) 3. USB connectors (USB3_34) 4. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1–4, REAR_FAN1-2) 5. Power supply SMBus Connector (PSUSMB1) 6. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) 7. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [blue]; 7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 8. Marvell Serial ATA 6.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 family processor. 2.3.1 • 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.
2. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E).
5. Push the left load lever (F) to lift the load plate (G). F G 6. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the top‑right corner of the socket. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I).
8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). K J 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M).
11. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. 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. 12.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight (four DIMM per CPU) 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: 2.4.
2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 X 1 DIMMs X 2 DIMMs X X 4 DIMMs X X X X 8 DIMMs 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H1 1 DIMMs X 2 DIMMs X X 4 DIMMs X X X X 8 DIMMs 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.4.3 1. 2. Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 2 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCIE 1 and 3 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1 (Auto switch to x8 link if PCIE 2 and 4 are occupied); The onboard PCIE 5 and 7 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU2. These slots support VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) The onboard PCIE 6 provides one x8 Gen3 link to CPU2; The onboard PCIE 2 and 4 provide one x8 Gen3 link to CPU1.
2.5.6 Installing the ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the ASMB6 header on the motherboard. 2.
2.6 Onboard Switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 2. 2-20 Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
2.7 1. Onboard LEDs DIMM Error LED (ERR_DIMM) These LEDs light up to indicate an error in its nearby DIMM. Enabled only with ASMB6-i KVM on-board. 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes.
3. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system status. Refer to the Q-code table below for details. Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C – 0D 0E 0F 10 11 – 14 15 – 18 19 – 1C 2B – 2F 30 2-22 Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
Q-Code table (continued) Code 31 32 – 36 37 – 3A 3B – 3E 4F 50 – 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C – 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 FA FB – FF 60 61 62 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error.
Q-Code table (continued) Code 63 – 67 68 69 6A 6B – 6F 70 71 72 73 – 77 78 79 7A – 7F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E – 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB 2-24 Description CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH
Q-Code table (continued) Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8– BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error S
2.8 1. Jumpers 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. 2. 3. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
2. 3. VGA controller setting (DIAG_VIEW1) This jumper allows you to enable o disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. SMBUS connection setting (TESLA_M_SW) This jumper allows you to select the connection to BMC or PCH for PCIE 1/3/5/7 SMBUS.
4. 5. 2-28 LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility.
2.9 Connectors 2.9.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse and keyboard. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.
2.9.2 1. 2. Internal connectors 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. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910; A-Type USB12/11) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
3. 4. USB connectors (USB3_34) This connector is for USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to connector USB3_34. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1–4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 2-32 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
5. 6. Power supply SMBus Connector (PSUSMB1) This connector supplies power for low-speed system management communications. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. 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.
7. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [blue]; 7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.
8. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2/E3/E4 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • • For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell® SATA6G_E1/E2/E3/E4 connectors. For SSD Caching setup, you can use more than one SSD and only one HDD. • You cannot use ASUS SSD Caching and Marvell® RAID at the same time.
9. Serial ATA SCU connectors (7-pin SATA_SCU1-4 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. 10. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1/EATX12V2) These connectors are for an EATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 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. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
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 LAN12_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 14. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1/2) These connectors are for IEEE 1394a port.
15. VGA connector (VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
17. ASMB6 header (ASMB6) This connector supports the ASUS Server Management Board 6 series.
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 3.1 3.2 3 Starting up for the first time......................................................... 3-3 Powering off the computer...........................................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor c. System power b. 6.
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2008 Server: 1. Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, and then click Shut Down. 2. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the computer. 3. Tick Planned. 4. If necessary, key in comments. 5. Click OK. 3.2.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 4-3 4.3 Main menu................................................................................... 4-10 4.2 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 BIOS setup program..................................................................... 4-7 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................... 4-11 Advanced menu.......................................................
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. 2. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 : Allows you to recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 : Allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk. BUPDATER utility : Allows you to update the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive.
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to enable it. Exit ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.
• 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 and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D8 WS VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Z9PE-D8 WS VER: 0206 DATE: 09/30/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
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.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Tweaker Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.4.1 UEFI 2.1; PI 0.
4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 4.2.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. The Server Management tab and menu appear only when you install ASMB card on the motherboard. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows users adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 12 to 57 with 1 interval. CPU1 Voltage [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800V to 1.520V with 0.005V interval. CPU1 VSA Voltage [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.800V to 1.520V with 0.005V interval. CPU2 Voltage [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
4.4.1 DRAM Timing Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 40 with 1 interval. DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 3 with 1 interval. Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 7 with 1 interval. DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 48 to 511 with 1 interval.
4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Socket 1 CPU Information Enter to view socket specific CPU Information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Socket 1 CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2660 0 @ 2.
Hyper Threading [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. Enable for Windows XP and Linux or disable for other OS. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] This item sets the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] When this item is enabled, VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Local APIC Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable one or both the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controllers (APIC) with APIC ID values greater than 254. Configuration options: [Auto] [xAPIC] []x2APIC] 4.5.2 CPU Power Management Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item automatically allows processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if it’s operating below power, current, and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] This item allows you to change P-STATE Coordination type. Configuration options: [HW_ALL] [SW_ALL] [SW_ANY] CPU C3 Report [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable CPU C3(ACPI C2) report.
4.5.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Page QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Current QPI Link Speed Current QPI Link Freq Isoc QPI Link Speed Mode QPI Link Frequency Select QPI Link0s QPI Link0p QPI Link1 Fast 7.
Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Compatibility RID Memory Configuration [Enabled] Total Memory Current Memory Mode Currently Memory Speed Mirroring Sparing Memory Mode Numa DDR Speed Channel Interleaving Rank Interleaving Patrol Scrub Demand Scrub Data Scrambling Device Tagging Thermal Throttling Enable High Temp.
Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] Patrol Scrub [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Demand Scrub [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Demand Scrubbing Feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Data Scrambling [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Data Scrambling.
DIMM Information Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU1 DIMM Information DIMM_A1 Present 8192 MB(Indep DIMM_B1 Not Present DIMM_C1 Not Present DIMM_D1 Not Present CPU2 DIMM Information DIMM_E1 Not Present DIMM_F1 Not Present DIMM_G1 Present 8192 MB Inde[ DIMM_H1 Not Present CPU IIO Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
VGA Priority [offboard] This item allows you to decide the priority between onboard and 1st offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] PCH Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Name Stepping SB Chipset Configuration PCH Compatibility RID Support for PCH Compatibility Patsburg 06 (C1 Stepping) Revision ID(CRID) Functionality.
Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Azalia HD Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
4.5.4 PCH SATA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Port1 Port2 Port3 Port4 Port5 Port6 ST3500320AS(500GB) Not Present Not Present Not Present ASUS DRW ATAPI Not Present SATA Mode S.M.A.R.T. Status Check (1)IDE Mode. (2)AHCI Mode. (3)RAID Mode.
Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Port 1-6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] IDE Mode Allows you to to enable or disable the SATA controllers. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS.
4.5.6 PCI Subsystem Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Option ROM Handling PCI ROM Priority V 2.05.00 [EFI Compatible ROM] In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI option ROM to lanuch.
PCI Express Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI-E device to fail Enables or Disables PCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
PCIE Slot Option ROM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy OpROM Support Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 PCIE6 PCIE7 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Option Option Option Option Option Option Option Rom Rom Rom Rom Rom Rom Rom Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM.
4.5.7 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices: 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Support XHCI Hand-off EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Hardware Delays and Time-outs USB transfer time-out Device reset time-out Device power-up delay [20 sec] [20 sec] [Auto] USB Ports Configuration Enabled Legacy USB support.
Device power-up delay [Auto] This item sets the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. ‘Auto’ uses default values: for a Root port, it is 100ms; for a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] Device power-up delay in seconds [X] This item appears only when you set the Device power-up delay item to [Manual]. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
4.5.8 ACPI Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Enable Hibernation [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
4.5.10 APM setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restrore Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On AC By By By By By Power Loss PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse PCIE Ring RTC [Last State] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
4.5.11 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [Disabled] COM2 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [Enabled] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings Console Redirection Enable or Disable.
Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] No parity bit [Even] Parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] Parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark] Parity bit is always 1 [Space] Parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
4.5.13 Marvell SATA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
4.5.14 Onboard Devices Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging S [Enabled] Set Parameters of serial Port 1(COM1). Serial Port1/2 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of serial ports 1 and 2. Serial Port [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Serial Port.
4.5.15 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging.
4.6 Server Management menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status, and allows you to change the settings. The Server Management menu appears only when you install ASMB card on the motherboard. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
4.6.1 System Event Log Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components [Disabled] Erasing Settings Erase SEL When SEL is Full [No] [Do Nothing] Note: All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Change this to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt.
4.6.2 BMC network configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC network configuration Lan1 Lan1 Lan1 Lan1 Lan1 Lan1 IP Address in BMC: Subnet Mask in BMC: Gateway Address in BMC: MAC Address in BMC: Address Source in BMC: Configuration Address source 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 00.00.00.00.00.00 DHCP Mode Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).
4.7 Event Logs menu The Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings. The Event Logs menu appears when the ASMB card is not installed on the motherboard. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings View System Event Log View System Event Log Press to change the Smbios Log configuration. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt.
4.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Event Logs Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Erasing Settings Erase Event Log When Log is Full [No] [Do Nothing] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] MECI 1 METW 60 Custom Option Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Note: All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
MECI [1] This item allows you to set Mutiple Event Count Increment (MECI). The number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiplt-event counter associated with the log entry is updated, specified as a numeric value in the range 1 to 255. METW [60] This item allows you to set Mutiple Event Time Windows (METW). The number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multipleevent counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes.
4.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State 1 [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.
CSM16 Module Version GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] D o not allow disable GA20; this optionis useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.
Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 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. Select [Disabled] to disallow this function.
4.9 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
+VTT_CPU Voltage, VCORE1/2 Voltage, VSA_CPU1/2 +VDDQ_AB_ CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_CD_CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_EF_CPU2 Voltage, +VDDQ_GH_CPU2 Voltage, +5VSB Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, VBAT Voltage, +3.3VSB Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] This item allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation.
4.10 Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit 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.
User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password: 1. 2. 3. Select the User Password item and press . From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the User Password item and press . From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press .
4.12 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Discard Changes & Exit Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Reset Exit system setup without saving any changes. Restore Defaults Boot Override IBA GE Slot 0600 v1376 IBA GE Slot 0700 v1376 AMI Virtual CDROM0 1.
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................. 5-3 5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility...................................................................... 5-25 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility .................................... 5-5 5.4 5.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows).................................................................................
5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • • • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). Marvell RAID Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support. 5.1.
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. 2. 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard.
5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. 2. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.
Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command.
2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.
5. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Virtual VersionDrive(s) A.10.09231523R Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSzMENU Status Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION Management 0 Menu 1 148.
8. 9. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Virtual VersionDrive(s) A.10.09231523R Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSzMENU Status Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION Management 0 Menu 1 148.
12. When finished setting the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Virtual VersionDrive(s) A.10.09231523R Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSzMENU Status Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION Management 0 Menu 1 148.
Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.
5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.
5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize command 1. From the Management Menu, select Initialize, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.
3. Press to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency LD RAID 0 1 Virtual Drive(s) Configured Size #Stripes StripSz 148.
Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2.
3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press to start initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Vitual Drive(0) Rebuild Initialze Check Consistency Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Initilize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4.
5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuild PD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2.
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . When prompted, press to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure 0 ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects 1 RBLD A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuilding Of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes.
5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for virtual drives included in a RAID 1 or RAID 10 set. Using the Check Consistency Command To check data consistency using the Check Consistency command 1.
3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.
Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press . Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, and then press . When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.
5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.
5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. The WriteCache function is recommended for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. To enable WriteCache 1. 2.
5.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can create RAID mode by use of onboard AHCI SATA ports. To use onboard SATA ports: 1. 2. 3. 4. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. Turning on the system.
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU Option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. 2. Turn on the system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes: None defined.
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . 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. 8.
2. 3. 4. Enter a name for the recovery set and press . When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow keys to select Recovery, and then press . When the Disks item is selected, press to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the recovery set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] Port 0 1 2 3 Drive Model ST3300656SS ST3300656SS ST3300656SS ST3300656SS Serial # HWAS0000991753TR 37VN00009846RAJ1 397600009846UEDY GWC50000991756G6 Size 279.
5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Volume0 Level RAID0(Stripe) Drives 2 Capacity 298.
5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press . The following screen appears. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non-RAID disk.
5.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks. To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk: 1. 2. At the prompt, press + to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility.
3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4.
5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5-34 Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.
5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility, you need to change BIOS setting first: 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
5.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 5. Then click Next. 2. 4. 5-36 Then click Next. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. • If you hard disk with existing data and you don’t want to keep data from one of the selected disks, choose NO in next column (If displayed).
6. Confirm volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can contuine using other applications during this time. When display Volume Ceation Complete message, you can click OK to finish. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.
5.4.2 Change Volume Type When you are finished to create a RAID set, you can view or change related items in the Volume Properties field. According to the following steps to change the type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SAS array items you want to change in Volumes field. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 2 4. From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type.
5.4.3 Delete volume Take caution when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Back up data before continuing. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Then select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu.
5.4.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
5.5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 array using two SATA hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your system user manual for the exact location of the Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector. To enter the Marvell utility, press + during POST. All exisiting data on the hard disk drives will be erased when creating or deleting a RAID array.
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2011 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Configure->Select free disksCreate Virtual Disk HBA 0: Marvell 0 RAID Level : RAID 0 ├ Virtual Disks Max Size(MB) : 305253 └ Free Physical Disks Stripe Size : 64KB * ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS Gigabyte Rounding : 1G * └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Quick Init : Yes Name : Default Threshold(%) : 90 Next ▶ Help ▶ Virtual disk configurations. ENTER: Select F10: Exit/Save 4.
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2011 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Information Topology HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks │ └ VD 0: New_VD │ ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS │ └ PD 8: ST3160812AS └ Free Physical Disks Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version: PCIe Speed Rate : Configure SATA as: ▶ Help ▶ Marvell RAID on chip controller. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save 6. 1B4B 9130 B1 1.0.0.1028 2.2.0.1105 5.0Gbps AHCI Mode ESC: Return Press .
2. The following warning message appears: Delete Virtual Disk Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Yes No Press to delete the selected RAID array. The following warning message appears: Delete MBR Do you want to delete MBR from this virtual disk ? Yes No Press to delete the Master Boot Record (MBR) from the selected RAID array. 3. Press .
This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
Chapter summary 6.1 6 RAID driver installation................................................................ 6-3 6.2 Intel® Chipset Device Software installation.............................. 6-14 6.3 Intel@ Network Connections Software installation.................. 6-16 6.4 Audio driver installation............................................................. 6-19 6.6 Marvell Magni installation.......................................................... 6-22 6.
6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit Windows 7 64 bit Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit RHEL 4 UP7 32 bit RHEL 4 UP7 64 bit RHEL 4 UP8 32 bit RHEL 4 UP8 64 bit Back Exit 6. 7. 8. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press .
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver For Windows® Server 2008 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS 1. 2. 3. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). Click Load Driver.
4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue. 6. 6-6 Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. 7.
For Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. 2. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. At the boot:, type linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2..., then press . The number of ata varies with the hard disk drive number you have when building a RAID set.
5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes 6. No Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press + + to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface. 8. Type the following commands when using a Legacy floppy.
3. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press . 4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press .
5. You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press . Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? sdc sdd sdb sr0 OK 6. Cancel Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/sdb and press “OK” to continue.
Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. 2. 3. Copy the image file into the Linux system. Example: megasr-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11-ga-x86_64.img Create a folder.
Installing SUSE 11 Linux OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press . 2. 6-12 Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu.
4. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press . 5. When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy other device OK 6. Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.
6.2 Intel® Chipset Device Software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows operating system. To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process.
6.3 Intel@ Network Connections Software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections Software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Network Connections Software on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel® Network Connections Software: 1. 2. 6-16 Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
4. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation.
6-18 7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 8. When finished, press Finish to continue.
6.4 Audio driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASUS MIO Audio card/ Realtek High Definition Audio driver. You need to manually install the ASUS MIO Audio card/ Realtek High Definition Audio driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the ASUS MIO Audio card/ Realtek High Definition Audio driver: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
5. 6-20 When the installation completes, click Yes, I want to restart my computer now to restart your computer before using the program.
6.5 Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers on a Windows operating system. To install the drivers: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
6.6 Marvell Magni installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Marvell Magni software on the system. You need to manually install the Marvell Magni software on a Windows operating system. To install the Marvell Magni driver: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
6-24 5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue.
8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.
6.8 Marvell Storage Utility installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Marvell Storage Utility Driver. To install the Marvell Storage Utility on a Windows® OS: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue.
6-28 7. Choose the destination folder to install and click Install to start the installation. 8. The programs you selected are being installed.
9. Click Finish to complete the installation.
6.9 Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver. To install the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
4. When the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue.
6. 6-32 Click Finish to complete the installation and exit the wizard.
6.10 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
6-34 5. Click Modify to change custom setup and then click Next to continue. 6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue.
7. Click Install to begin installation. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation.
6.11 VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. • ASPEED SDT2300 Display Driver will only appear if you use the onboard VGA chipset. • You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue.
6-38 8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.
6.12 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.12.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
6.12.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.12.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. 6.12.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™/ NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards and NVIDIA® CUDA technology.
Chapter summary 7 7.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology.................................................. 7-3 7.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology..................................................... 7-13 7.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology............................................................
7.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.1.1 • • • Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are AMD® certified. Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology.
7.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. 2. 3. 4. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.
7.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 7.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment.
Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. 2. 3. 4. 7-6 3 In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM Configuration. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 2 3 1 4 Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window.
7.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.2.1 • • • • Requirements In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. In Triple SLI mode, you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified.
4. 5. 6. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 7.2.3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7-8 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.
7.2.4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards. Insert the four graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Align and firmly insert the 4-Way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card.
7.2.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. 7.2.6 • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • If you are using a Triple SLI system, ensure to install the NVIDIA® 3-way SLI driver under Windows® Vista™. The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by Windows® Vista™ only.
B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings.
B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply.
7.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology and up to 4 NVIDIA® Telsa™ computing processor cards, providing the optimum multi purpose computing performance. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.3.1 • • Requirements 32/64-bit Microsoft® Windows XP/ Vista/ Linux RHEL5.X/ Open SuSE11.X OS The requirements of memory and power supply vary with the Telsa cards you installed. 7.3.
2. 3. Connect either one 8-pin power connector or two 6-pin power connectors from the power supply to the Quadro graphics card and Tesla computing processor card(s). Connect a display cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 4. 5. Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. To verify graphics card driver installation, right-click My Computer and select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Appendix summary A.1 A Z9PE-D8 WS block diagram.........................................................
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A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
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(510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Feb. 03, 2011 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
