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  • Page 1 P11C-E/4L...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ..................... vii About this guide ....................... viii P11C-E/4L specifications summary ................x Chapter 1: Product Introduction Welcome! ....................1-2 Package contents..................1-2 Serial number label ..................1-3 Special features..................1-3 1.4.1 Product highlights................ 1-3 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ............1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information Before you proceed ...................
  • Page 4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .......... 3-3 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..............4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 4-4 BIOS setup program .................. 4-6 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.4.8 Onboard LAN Configuration ............4-17 4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ..........4-18 4.4.10 Intel TXT Information..............4-20 4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings ............4-21 4.4.12 USB Configuration ..............4-22 4.4.13 Network Stack Configuration............. 4-23 4.4.14 CSM Configuration ..............4-24 4.4.15 NVMe Configuration ..............
  • Page 6 Management applications and utilities installation ........ 6-5 Running the Support DVD ................. 6-5 Installing the system drivers..............6-6 Appendix P11C-E/4L block diagram ..................A-2 Q-Code table ......................A-3 Notices ........................A-6 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity .............. A-9 ASUS contact information ..................A-10...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: P11C-E/4L Specifications Summary

    Maximum up to 128GB Memory DDR4 2666/2400 ECC/non-ECC UDIMM Memory Type * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB Memory Size * Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update Total PCI/ PCI-X /...
  • Page 11 Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Environment Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported PIKE cards.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

  • Page 14: Welcome

    Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter PEB-10G/57811-1S Single port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter PEI-10G/82599-2S 10GbE SFP+ Network Adapter The ASUS PIKE II 3008 and ASUS PIKE II 3108 cards must be installed on PCI-E slot 5 and 6. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 15: Serial Number Label

    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 xxS2xxxxxxxx shown in 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.

  • Page 16: Innovative Asus Features

    1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MIO Audio card The ASUS MIO audio card is a discrete 8-channel high definition audio (High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC that enables the clearest high quality audio output.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information 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.

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install any motherboard component 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. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P11C-E/4L...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 21 2-22 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-30 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) 2-36 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-35 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 2-30 DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 2-23 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-29 Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) 2-38 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1114; 4-pin Type-A USB7) 2-29 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 2-21 PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 2-21 Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1) 2-38 Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 2-32 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1-2) 2-31 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) 2-20 M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1-2) 2-37 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-19 Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 2-39 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 2-20 VGA connector (16 pin VGA_HDR1) 2-33 P11C-E/4L...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ® ® Xeon E-21xx/E-22xx; Intel 8th/9th Generation Core™ i3; Intel Pentium™; Intel Celeron™ product family processor. Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • 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. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install the CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load lever is on your right. Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 23 Retention tab Lift the load lever until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate 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 CPU notches alignment keys. The CPU fits in only one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on Gold Alignment triangle the socket and damaging the CPU. mark Alignment P11C-E/4L...
  • Page 24 Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides Load lever under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Retention lock Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Load lever Retention tab 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 pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help.

  • Page 25: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    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: Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. P11C-E/4L...

  • Page 26: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-10...

  • Page 27: Installing The Cpu Heatsink In Rack

    • Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to the back of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the heatsink screw holes. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws using the recommended sequence below. 1. Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. 2. Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so can damage the CPU. P11C-E/4L 2-11...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install Unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. UDIMM DIMM Slot DIMM Populated DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM Per Channel per Channel Unbuffered DDR4 2666 Single Rank, Dual Rank Unbuffered DDR4 2666 Single Rank, Dual Rank • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. •...

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm 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. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 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. P11C-E/4L 2-13...

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots

    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: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

  • Page 31: Interrupt Assignments

    Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 Gen3 link) The onboard PCIE6 slot provides one x16 Gen3 link and auto switches to x8 link if PCIE5 is occupied. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x8 Gen3 link) The onboard PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots provide two x8 Gen3 link. These slots support VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI slot The PCI1 slot supports cards such as LAN, USB, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. P11C-E/4L 2-15...
  • Page 32 No.(Slot location) Short Description 1 (slot 7) MIO1 MIO slot PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link) 2 (slot 6) PCIE6 (Auto switch to x8 link if slot 5 is occupied) 3 (slot 5) PCIE5 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link) 4 (slot 4) PCIE4 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link) PCI 32 bit / 33 MHz 5 (slot 1) PCI1 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-16...

  • Page 33: Installing The Baseboard Management Card

    2.5.7 Installing the Baseboard Management Card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB9 management card on your motherboard. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard. Orient and press the Management Card in place. The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same. P11C-E/4L 2-17...

  • Page 34: Installing The Audio Card

    2.5.8 Installing the Audio card Locate the MIO card slot on the motherboard and align the golden fingers of the audio card with the MIO card slot. Insert the audio card into the MIO slot on the motherboard. Ensure that it is completely seated on the card slot. Secure the audio card to the chassis with a screw. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-18...

  • Page 35: Jumpers

    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: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from the default pins 1–2 to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5 to 10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. DO NOT remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position except when clearing the RTC RAM. 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. P11C-E/4L 2-19...
  • Page 36 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. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN_SW1-4. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-20...
  • Page 37 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) ® This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME becomes corrupted. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. P11C-E/4L 2-21...
  • Page 38 SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM1_PWR2) This jumper allows you to configure the DOM power setting. • DOM1_PWR1 corresponds to the SATA5 connector. • DOM1_PWR2 corresponds to the SATA6 connector. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. This jumper functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9 management card. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-22...

  • Page 39: Onboard Leds

    This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P11C-E/4L 2-23...
  • Page 40 CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. The warning LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9 management card. Message LED (MLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-24...
  • Page 41 BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. ME LED (MELED1) The ME LED is an onboard LED that blinks when the ME is operating properly. P11C-E/4L 2-25...
  • Page 42 CATTERR LED (CATTERR1) The CATTERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. DIMM warning LED (MEMERRA1-2, MEMERRB1-2) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate failure on the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs only functions when you enable the ASUS ASMB9. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-26...

  • Page 43: Connectors

    Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection DM LAN port P11C-E/4L 2-27...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    2.8.2 Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA5-8) ® Supported by the Intel C246 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/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. • When the M.2 connector is operating in SATA mode, SATA connector 5 and 6 (SATA 6 Gbps_5-6) will be disabled. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1) This motherboard comes with a mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connector, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. The connector supports up to four devices. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-28...
  • Page 45 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 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1114; 4-pin Type-A USB7) The 10-1 pin connector allows you to connect a USB 2.0 module for additional USB 2.0 front or rear panel ports. The 4-pin USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-A port is available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P11C-E/4L 2-29...
  • Page 46 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-30...
  • Page 47 CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4; REAR_FAN1; CPU_FAN1) 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. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1-2) 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. P11C-E/4L 2-31...
  • Page 48 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9 management card. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 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. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-32...
  • Page 49 SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of a certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable. • The SATA DOM power connector is for output power only. It has a maximum output current of 1A. • Ensure that the power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is less than 1A. VGA connector (16 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. P11C-E/4L 2-33...
  • Page 50 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 required by your system. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-34...
  • Page 51 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. 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. P11C-E/4L 2-35...
  • Page 52 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, LOCATORLED2) These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. LAN activity LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on the front or rear panel.
  • Page 53 SATA interface. • When the M.2 connector is operating in SATA mode, SATA connector 5 and 6 (SATA 6 Gbps_5-6) will be disabled. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. P11C-E/4L 2-37...
  • Page 54 Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
  • Page 55 Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card. • This Micro SD card slot functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9 management card. • Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both. P11C-E/4L 2-39...
  • Page 56 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-40...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3: Powering Up Powering Up This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.

  • Page 58: Starting Up For The First Time

    3.1 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

  • Page 59: Powering Off The Computer

    While the system is ON, press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. P11C-E/4L...
  • Page 60 Chapter 3: Powering Up...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 62: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    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.

  • Page 63: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: 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 then select Start ASUS EzFlash and press <Enter> to enable it. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility...

  • Page 64: Bupdater Utility

    The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP...
  • Page 65 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : P11C-E/4L Platform : P11C-E/4L Version : 0215 Version : 0217 Build date: 01/13/2016 Build date: 02/20/2016 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 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.

  • Page 66: Bios Setup Program

    • 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.

  • Page 67: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Chipset For changing the chipset settings Security For changing the security settings...

  • Page 68: Menu Items

    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, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Save & Exit, Server Mgmt, and Event Logs) 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>. 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 4.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 4.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can...

  • Page 69: Main Menu

    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, and language. 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. System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time.

  • Page 70: Advanced Menu

    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.

  • Page 71: Rework Configuration

    4.4.1 Rework Configuration Board Rework Compliance [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable Board Rework Compliance Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.2 CPU Configuration...
  • Page 72 Software Guard Extensions (SGX) [Software Controlled] Allows you to select the behavior of Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Software Controlled] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to [Enabled] or [Software Controlled]. Select Owner EPOCH input type [No change in Owner EPOCHs] Allows you to select the behavior of EPOCH input type.

  • Page 73: Power & Performance

    Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Enable this item to allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] This item allows you to set the number of cores to enable in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] BIST [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIST (Built-In Self Test) on reset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AES [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
  • Page 74 Race To Halt (RTH) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Race To Halt feature. RTH will dynamically increase CPU frequency in order to enter pkg C-State faster to reduce overall power. RTH is controlled through MSR 1FC bit 20. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.

  • Page 75: Server Me Configuration

    Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Thermal Monitoring. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.4 Server ME Configuration TPM Device Selection [PTT] Allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [PTT] [dTPM] 4.4.5 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Security Device Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 76: Apm Configuration

    4.4.6 APM Configuration ErP [Enabled (S5)] This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the systen ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] 4.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings Runtime Error Logging System Enabling [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging System. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 77: Onboard Lan Configuration

    4.4.8 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I210 LAN Configuration Intel I210 LAN1 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set LAN Enable to [Enabled]. ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ® Due to Intel limitations, both Intel LAN ROM Type options should be the same when [PXE] or [iSCSI] is selected. Intel I210 LAN2-4 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

  • Page 78: Serial Port Console Redirection

    4.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
  • Page 79 Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] 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.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control...

  • Page 80: Intel Txt Information

    Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

  • Page 81: Pci Subsystem Settings

    4.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support, if your system has SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable re-enabling Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci enumeration for PCI Bridges after SMM locked.

  • Page 82: Usb Configuration

    4.4.12 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [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. XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OS(s) without XHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Port 60/64 Emulation.

  • Page 83: Network Stack Configuration

    Device power-up delay [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum time the device takes before the device reports itself to the host controller properly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set Device power-up delay to [Manual]. Device power-up delay in seconds [5] Allows you to set the device power-up delay in seconds. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 40. Mass Storage Devices Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected.

  • Page 84: Csm Configuration

    IPSEC Certificate [Enabled] Enables or disables support for IPSEC Certificate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Set the wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 5. Media detect count [1] Set the number of times presence of media will be checked. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50. 4.4.14 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.

  • Page 85: Nvme Configuration

    HDD Connection Order [Adjust] This option allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. Some OS require HDD handles to be adjusted. Configuration options: [Adjust] [Keep] Boot Option filter [Legacy only] This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] Network / Storage / Video [Legacy] This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE/ Storage/ Video OpROM. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] Other PCI devices [Legacy] This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video.

  • Page 86: Iscsi Configuration

    4.4.18 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters.

  • Page 87: Chipset Menu

    Chipset menu The Chipset menu allows you to change the platform settings. Take caution when changing the settings of the Chipset menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Test on Warm Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Base Memory Test Run on Warm Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting.
  • Page 88 PEG Port Configuration PEG 0:1:0 Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the Max Link Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value [75] Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 255. PEG0 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x] Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value. Configuration options: [1.0x] [0.1x] [0.01x] [0.001x] PEG0 Physical Slot Number [1] Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be globally unique within the chassis. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 8191.

  • Page 89: Pch-Io Configuration

    PEG2 Physical Slot Number [3] Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be globally unique within the chassis. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 8191. PEG3 Slot Power Limit Value [75] Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 255. PEG3 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x] Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value.
  • Page 90 DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable control of active state power management of DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] Port8xh Decode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or PCI express port 8xh decode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Port8xh Decode to [Enabled]. Port8xh Decode Port# [0] Select PCI Express Port8xh Decode Root Port. User to ensure port availability. Configuration options: [0] - [23] SATA And RSTe Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled].
  • Page 91 HD Audio Configuration HD Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Audio DSP [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Audio DSP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Audio Link Mode [HD Audio Link] Allows you to select the audio link mode. Configuration options: [HD Audio Link] [SSP (I2S)] [Soundwire] [Advanced Link Config] HDA-Link Codec Select [Platform Onboard] Allows you to select the HDA-Link Codec.

  • Page 92: Security Menu

    Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Administrator Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
  • Page 93 User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New User 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.
  • Page 94 Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Factory Key Provision [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore Factory keys This item will install all Factory Default keys. Reset to Setup Mode This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Export Secure Boot Variables This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.

  • Page 95: Boot Menu

    Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Configuration options: [Set New] [Append] Device Guard Ready Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB. Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Delete] Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures...
  • Page 96 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 OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST. Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option.

  • Page 97: Monitor Menu

    Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] If this option is disabled, Network Stack Driver will be skipped. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Redirection Support [Disabled] If this option is disabled, Redirection function will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Quiet Boot to [Disabled]. POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Network Device BBS Priorities This item allows you to set the booting order of the devices.

  • Page 98: Tool Menu

    Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 10 to 100. Tool menu ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 4.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.

  • Page 99: View Smbios Event Log

    When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Choose options for reacting to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable logging System boot event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MECI [1] This option allows you to set the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiple-event counter of log entry is updated.

  • Page 100: Server Mgmt Menu

    4.11 Server Mgmt menu BMC Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. Wait for BMC [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable wait for BMC response for specified time out. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FRB-2 Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer).

  • Page 101: System Event Log

    OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are configurable only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.

  • Page 102: Bmc Self Test Log

    Erasing Settings Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes [Error code] Allows you to select which codes to log. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code] 4.11.2 Bmc self test log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Erase Log [Yes, On every reset] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.

  • Page 103: Bmc Network Configuration

    4.11.3 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. 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. IPV4 DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN Configuration Address source [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.

  • Page 104: View System Event Log

    The following items appear only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] Shared LAN IPV6 Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable LAN2 IPV6 Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.

  • Page 105: Save & Exit Menu

    4.12 Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Save Changes and Reset Exit System setup after saving the changes.
  • Page 106 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-46...

  • Page 107: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    Chapter 5: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 108: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID ® The motherboard supports the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support. 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 109: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Go to the Chipset Menu > PCH-IO Configuration > SATA And RSTe Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set SATA Mode Selection to [RAID]. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. P11C-E/4L...

  • Page 110: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility

    5.1.4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ® To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: ® Turn on the system. Go to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection, then set the item to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)].
  • Page 111 Device Model Serial # Size Status ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done P11C-E/4L...
  • Page 112 Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. Use the up/down arrow key to select the strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>.
  • Page 113 (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. P11C-E/4L...

  • Page 114: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press <Space>.

  • Page 115: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility

    Rebuild completes in the operating system. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. P11C-E/4L...
  • Page 116 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1.

  • Page 117: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 4 for more details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. P11C-E/4L 5-11...

  • Page 118: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ® 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 119: Creating A Raid Set

    Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. Click Next. If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when • prompted. If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click • Advanced. P11C-E/4L 5-13...
  • Page 120 Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

  • Page 121: Changing A Volume Type

    OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. P11C-E/4L 5-15...

  • Page 122: Deleting A Volume

    5.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp.

  • Page 123: Preferences

    Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors P11C-E/4L 5-17...
  • Page 124 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-18...

  • Page 125: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both ® ® Linux and Windows Operating Systems.

  • Page 126: Raid Driver Installation

    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 USB flash drive with RAID drive ®...
  • Page 127 Or y Click Browse to continue. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. P11C-E/4L...
  • Page 128 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. • Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

  • Page 129: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. ®...

  • Page 130: Installing The System Drivers

    6.4 Installing the system drivers This section provides the instructions on how to install the system drivers. You will need to ® manually install the system drivers on a Windows operating system. To install the system drivers: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.
  • Page 131 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. P11C-E/4L...
  • Page 132 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 133: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

  • Page 134: P11C-E/4L Block Diagram

    P11C-E/4L block diagram Appendix...

  • Page 135: Q-Code Table

    Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found (continued on the next page) P11C-E/4L...
  • Page 136 Code Description Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B –...
  • Page 137 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. P11C-E/4L...

  • Page 138: Notices

    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.
  • Page 139 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
  • Page 140 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.

  • Page 141: Simplified Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    доступний на: www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto ilişkili Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan...

  • Page 142: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 143 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/...
  • Page 144 Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/ Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=nl-nl ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) г.Москва, ул.
  • Page 145 FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077 Asus Computer International Responsible Party: Address: 48720 Kato Rd, Fremont, CA 94538 Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P11C-E/4L compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
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