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  • Page 1 Z9PA-D8 Series...
  • 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

    2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) ......... 2-17 2.5.7 PIKE slots (Z9PA-D8 SKU only)........2-18 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card ......2-19 2.5.9 Installing ASMB6 management board ......2-20 2.5.10 Installing the audio card ..........2-20 Onboard LEDs ................2-21...
  • Page 4 Using the dual function power switch ......3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-3 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..........4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER ..............4-5 BIOS setup program ..............4-7 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.4.8 ACPI Settings ..............4-27 4.4.9 WHEA Configuration ............. 4-28 4.4.10 APM setting ..............4-28 4.4.11 Serial Port Console Redirection ........4-29 4.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration .......... 4-32 4.4.13 ME Subsystem .............. 4-33 4.4.14 Onboard Devices Configuration ........4-33 4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging ..........
  • Page 6 Management applications and utilities installation ....6-35 6.9.1 Running the support DVD ..........6-35 6.9.2 Drivers menu ..............6-35 6.9.3 Utilities menu ..............6-36 6.9.4 Make disk menu ............6-36 6.9.5 Contact information ............6-36 Appendix: Reference information Z9PA-D8 block diagram ...............A-3 Z9PA-D8C block diagram ............A-4...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

  • Page 8: 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.
  • Page 9 You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com...

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    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 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 12: Z9Pa-D8 Series Specifications Summary

    Z9PA-D8 series specifications summary Model Name Z9PA-D8 Z9PA-D8C Processor Support 2 x LGA 2011 socket Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family (up ® ® to 135W) Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) 6.4/7.2/8.0 ® GT/s Core Logic Intel C602-A chipset ® Form Factor 12”...
  • Page 13 Z9PA-D8 series specifications summary Model Name Z9PA-D8 Z9PA-D8C Storage SATA Controller Intel C602-A Chipset: Intel C602-A Chipset: ® ® <AHCI> <AHCI> 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s, 2 x 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s, 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s SATA 6 Gb/s...
  • Page 14 Non-operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non-operating Humidity: 20% ~ 90% (non-condensing) *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. ** Minimum requirement of ATX Power supply:1) 500W 2) All +12V output ≥ 20A ***Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-3 Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Special features ................1-4 ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ® 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.

  • Page 18: Serial Number Label

    Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS2xxxxxxxx as shown in the figure below. Z9PA-D8 Made China 合格 xxS2xxxxxxxx Special features 1.4.1...
  • Page 19 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. ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 20: Innovative Asus Features

    480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for rear panel — two USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware Chapter 2: information...
  • Page 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-3 Motherboard overview ..............2-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-8 System memory ................. 2-13 Expansion slots ................2-16 Onboard LEDs ................2-21 Jumpers ..................2-26 Connectors ................. 2-30 ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system AC power cable is plugged or not plugged. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    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 ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9PA-D8 ASUS Z9PA-D8...
  • Page 26 Z9PA-D8C Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-35 EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1, 2-36 8-pin EATX12V2 ) CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, 2-37 FRNT_FAN1–4, REAR_FAN1-2) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-38 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-39 ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA2011 socket.
  • Page 29 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). ASUS Z9PA-D8...
  • Page 30 Push the left load lever (F) to lift the load plate (G). 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! Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I).
  • Page 31 (K). 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). ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-11...
  • Page 32 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 pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.

  • Page 33: System Memory

    DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Install the DIMMs starting from slot A1 (CPU1) and E1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
  • Page 34 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm On 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. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-15...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots 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 37: Interrupt Assignments

    Cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) The onboard PCIE5 (slot location 2) provide one x4 Gen2 link to Intel C602 PCH. This slot support various server class high performance add-on cards. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-17...

  • Page 38: Pike Slots (Z9Pa-D8 Sku Only)

    PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen2 Link) 2.5.7 PIKE slots (Z9PA-D8 SKU only) The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: Installing An Asus Pike Raid Card

    2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on your motherboard. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the PIKE RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

  • Page 40: Installing Asmb6 Management Board

    2.5.9 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB6 management board on your motherboard. Locate the ASMB6 header on the motherboard. Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. 2.5.10 Installing the audio card Locate the MIO card slot on the motherboard and align the golden fingers of the MIO-892 audio card with the MIO card slot.

  • Page 41: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs 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.
  • Page 42 The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs function only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.
  • Page 43 Q-Code LED (LED1) The Q-Code LED provides you a 2-digit display that shows the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for more details. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-23...
  • Page 44 Q-Code table Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION Normal boot Security Phase Progress First post code(POWER_ON_POST_CODE) Progress Load BSP microcode(MICROCODE_POST_CODE) Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase(CACHE_ENABLED_POST_CODE) Progress CPU Early init.(CPU_EARLY_INIT_POST_CODE) Progress initializes South bridge for PEI preparation PEI(Pre-EFI Progress PEI Core Entry initialization) phase...

  • Page 45: Asus Z9Pa-D

    ME event for Node Manager Progress ME event for Node Manager Progress ME event for Node Manager Progress ME event for Node Manager Progress ME event for Node Manager Progress ME event for Node Manager Progress ME event for Node Manager ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-25...

  • Page 46: Jumpers

    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.
  • Page 47 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1/ LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel ® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-27...
  • Page 48 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).
  • Page 49 This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version, Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for Others. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-29...

  • Page 50: Connectors

    Rear panel connector PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. DM_LAN 1 (RJ-45) port (Z9PA-D8 SKU only). This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub for dedicated BMC Mamagement function. Refer to the table on the next page for the DM_LAN1 and LAN port LED indications.

  • Page 51: Internal Connectors

    6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed SAS 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 SAS hard disks installed. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-31...
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 Serial port connector (10-1 pin 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. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-33...
  • Page 54 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO1, 8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. The PSGPIO 1/2 connectors are used for PIKE card. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 55 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. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-35...
  • Page 56 EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1 , 8-pin EATX12V2) These connectors are for the SSI or 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.
  • Page 57 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-37...

  • Page 58: System Panel Connector

    11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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.
  • Page 59 Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS Z9PA-D8 2-39...
  • Page 60 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up Chapter 3:...
  • Page 62 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-3 Powering off the computer ............3-4 ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 63: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 64: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 2008 Server: ® Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, and then click Shut Down. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the computer.

  • Page 65: Chapter 4: 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. BIOS setup Chapter 4:...
  • Page 66 Main menu .................. 4-10 Advanced menu ................. 4-11 Server Mgmt menu ..............4-35 Event Logs menu ............... 4-38 Boot menu .................. 4-40 Monitor menu ................4-43 Security menu ................4-44 4.10 Tool menu ................... 4-46 4.11 Exit menu ..................4-46 ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 67: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    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.

  • Page 68: Asus Ez Flash 2

    4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

  • Page 69: Bupdater

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BUPDATER: 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...
  • Page 70 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 Update ROM Current ROM BOARD: Z9PA-D8 BOARD: Z9PA-D8 VER: 0203 VER: 0206 DATE: 08/04/2012 DATE: 08/04/2012 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS...

  • Page 71: Bios Setup Program

    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. ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 72: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Set the Date, Use Tab to BIOS Information switch between Data elements. BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Core Version...

  • Page 73: Menu Items

    A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 74: 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 settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs...

  • Page 75: Advanced Menu

    F1: General Help DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] F2: Previous Values DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] F5: Optimized Defaults Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] F10: Save & Exit Local APIC Mode [Auto] ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-11...
  • Page 76 Socket 1 CPU Information Enter to view the CPU Information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Socket 1 CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2650 @ 2.00GHz CPU Signature 206d6 Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed 2000 MHz Min CPU Speed 1200 MHz Processor Cores...

  • Page 77: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Power Technology [Custom] This item allows you to enable power management features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Energy Efficient] [Custom] EIST [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Intel SpeedStep. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-13...
  • Page 78 Turbo Mode [Enabled] 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report.

  • Page 79: Chipset Configuration

    This item allows for selecting the QPI link frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [6.4 GT/s] [7.2 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] [8.0 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] QPI Link0s [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link0p [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-15...

  • Page 80: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Support for compatibility Compatibility RID [Enabled] Revision ID(CRID) Functionality mentioned in Memory Configuration Sandybridge bios spec. Total Memory 1024 MB (DDR3) Current Memory Mode Independent Currently Memory Speed 1066 MHz Enabled Mirroring...
  • Page 81 Allow 2x Refresh [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] The system altitude above the sea level in meters. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-17...

  • Page 82: Dimm Information

    DIMM Information Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU1 DIMM Information Node 0 Ch 0 Dimm A1 Present 1024 MB Indep Node 0 Ch 0 Dimm A2 Not Present Node 0 Ch 1 Dimm B1 Not Present Node 0 Ch 1 Dimm B2 Not Present...

  • Page 83: Pch Configuration

    Mobile platforms support deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable onboard SATA RAID option rom if Launch Storage Oprom is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-19...

  • Page 84: Audio Configuration

    Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable Azalia HD Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] 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.

  • Page 85: Pch Sata Configuration

    When hard disk read/write errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] AHCI supports staggered spin-up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-21...

  • Page 86: Pci Subsystem Settings

    4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced In case of multiple Option PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.02 ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI option ROM to lanuch. PCI Common Settings PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] VGA Palette Snoop...

  • Page 87: Pci Express Settings

    [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Link Training Timeout (us) [400] Defines number of Microseconds software will wait before polling Link Training bit in Link Status register. Value range from 10 to 1000us. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-23...
  • Page 88 PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or disables boot Legacy 0pROM Support option for legacy mass Launch Storage 0pROM [Enabled] storage device with option ROM. PCIE1 Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE2 Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE3 Option Rom...

  • Page 89: Usb Configuration

    EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This item enables I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-25...
  • Page 90 USB hardware delays and time-outs: USB transfer time-out [20 sec] This item sets the time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfer. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] USB mass storage device Start Unit command time-out. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] USB Ports Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 91: Trusted Computing

    Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 only (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)] [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-27...

  • Page 92: Whea Configuration

    4.4.9 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable Windows WHEA Support [Enabled] Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 APM setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 93: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Extended ASCII char set Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-29...
  • Page 94 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]...

  • Page 95: Console Redirection Settings

    Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-31...

  • Page 96: Onboard Lan Configuration

    4.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Launch INTEL W82574L OpROM Onboard LAN Configuration Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Intel W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Intel W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel LAN1 function.

  • Page 97: Me Subsystem

    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or Disable Serial Serial Port Configuration Port(COM). Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings I0=2F8h; IRQ=3; Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-33...

  • Page 98: Runtime Error Logging

    Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging S [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 99: Server Mgmt Menu

    O/S Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] Allows you to configure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watchdog Timer expires. Not available if O/S Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-35...

  • Page 100: System Event Log

    4.5.1 System Event Log Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt Change this to enable or Enabling/Disabling Options disable all features of SEL Components [Disabled] system Event Logging during boot. Erasing Settings Erase SEL [No] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Note: All values changed here do not take effect...

  • Page 101: Bmc Network Configuration

    [Static Mode]. Station IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows you to key in Station IP address. Subnet mask [0.0.0.0] Allows you to key in Subnet mask. Gateway IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows you to key in Gateway IP address. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-37...

  • Page 102: Event Logs Menu

    Event Logs menu The Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Press <Enter> to change Change Smbios Event Log Settings the Smbios Event Log configuration.

  • Page 103: View Smbios Event Log

    Enables or disables the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press <Enter> to view all system event logs. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-39...

  • Page 104: Boot Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
  • Page 105 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.

  • Page 106: Csm Parameters

    4.7.1 CSM parameters Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Launch CSM [Always] This option controls if CSM Boot option filter [UEFI and Legacy] will be launched. Launch PXE OpROM policy [Legacy only] Launch Storage OpROM policy...

  • Page 107: Monitor Menu

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode]...

  • Page 108: Security Menu

    Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Password Description Set Setup Administrator Password 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...

  • Page 109: User Password

    The following items appear only when the Secure Boot control is set to Enabled. Secure Boot Policy This sub-section contains parameters that allow you to configure the Secure Boot Policy extended options. Key Management This sub-section contains parameters that allow you to configure the Key Management settings. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-45...

  • Page 110: 4.10 Tool Menu

    Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Check section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. 4.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

  • Page 111: Restore Defaults

    Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item is for launching the EFI Shell application from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS Z9PA-D8 4-47...
  • Page 112 4-48 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 113 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...
  • Page 114 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ................5-3 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ........5-5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ® ROM Utility .................. 5-25 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows) ................... 5-35 ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 115: Setting Up Raid

    • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. Move the jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel ® Rapid RAID. ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 116: Installing Hard Disk Drives

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

  • Page 117: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility

    The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 118: Creating A Raid Set

    Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows you to initialize the virtual drives of a created RAID set Objects...
  • Page 119 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) Management Menu PORT # Configure DNLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 Initialize Objects DNLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9PA-D8...
  • Page 120 Press <F10> 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 Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status...
  • Page 121 = On Accept SPAN = NO Disk Write Cache Setting Of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. ASUS Z9PA-D8...
  • Page 122 12. When you have finished configuring the selected virtual drive, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu 148.580GB...

  • Page 123: Using New Configuration

    SPAN = NO Enter VD Size: Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Follow steps 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-11...

  • Page 124: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    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: From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 125: Initializing The Virtual Drives

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize 148.580GB 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-13...
  • Page 126 Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize...
  • Page 127 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 Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, <Del> To Delete A VD ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-15...
  • Page 128 Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> 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...

  • Page 129: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    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 ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects FAIL A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-17...
  • Page 130 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> 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 ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects...

  • Page 131: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize 148.580GB 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-19...
  • Page 132 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure...
  • Page 133 Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-21...

  • Page 134: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration Management Menu Configure...

  • Page 135: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select A Boot VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-23...

  • Page 136: Enabling Writecache

    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.

  • Page 137: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata Option Rom Utility

    Turning on the system. During POST, press <Del>. to enter BIOS. Go to Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration > SATA Mode, then press <Enter>. Set SATA Mode to RAID Mode and save, then reboot system. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-25...
  • Page 138 To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility: ® Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. Turn on the system. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 139: Creating A Raid Set

    Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done 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. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-27...

  • Page 140: Creating A Recovery Set

    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 <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...
  • Page 141 Press <Y> to create the recovery set and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-29...

  • Page 142: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious 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: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

  • Page 143: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Use the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set drive(s) you want to reset, and then press <Space> to select. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drives. A confirmation message appears. Press <Y> to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-31...

  • Page 144: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Utility

    5.3.5 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility ® To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y>...

  • Page 145: Rebuilding The Raid With A New Hard Disk

    SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. Reboot the system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-33...

  • Page 146: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    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: To be able to boot from the hard disk, create at least one bootable array.

  • Page 147: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Utility (Windows)

    Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system. You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-35...

  • Page 148: Creating A Raid Set

    5.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. Click Next. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. Click Next.

  • Page 149: Volume Properties

    Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-37...

  • Page 150: Changing A Volume Type

    5.4.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed.

  • Page 151: Deleting A Volume

    Volumes field you want to delete. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. ASUS Z9PA-D8 5-39...

  • Page 152: Preferences

    5.4.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings •...

  • Page 153: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver Chapter 6: installation...
  • Page 154 C600 MEI NULL HECI Driver ..........6-24 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.1 installation . 6-25 ® Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation .................. 6-28 Intel WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation .... 6-31 ® Management applications and utilities installation ....6-35 ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 155: Raid Driver Installation

    <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. C600 INTEL RAID Driver C600 INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 32 bit (SCU RAID) Windows 64 bit (SCU RAID) Back Exit ASUS Z9PA-D8...
  • Page 156 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...
  • Page 157 Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the USB floppy disk drive. Type dd if=XXX.img of=/dev/fd0 to decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support DVD: For LSI MegaRAID Driver \Drivers\C600 LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux Eject the floppy disk. ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 158: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows Server 2008 OS installation ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows Server 2008 OS ® 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).
  • Page 159 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS Z9PA-D8...
  • Page 160 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 ® To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2..., then press <Enter>.
  • Page 161 When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <F2> to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface. Type the following commands when using a Legacy floppy. mkdir /mnt/driver mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/driver cd /mnt/driver sh replace_ahci.sh reboot ASUS Z9PA-D8...
  • Page 162 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 6.1 ® To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® Press <Tab> to edit options. Entering the following command at the boot: linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 163 You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press <Enter>. Driver Disk Sou8rce You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? Cancel ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-11...
  • Page 164 Insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, ® select OK, then press <Enter>. Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/sdb and press “OK” to continue. Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 165 Mount the image file into the image folder using this command format: mount -o loop [image file name] image Example: mount -o loop megasr-15-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11- ga-x86__64.img image Copy the contents of the image directory, labeled as 01, into a FAT32 USB drive. Rename the 01 folder to CD Image. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-13...
  • Page 166 SUSE Linux 11 OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 167 When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy Other device Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-15...

  • Page 168: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    ® 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 ®...
  • Page 169 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-17...
  • Page 170 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 171: Intel Network Connections Software Installation

    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Click the Intel Network Connections Software to begin installation. ® Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-19...
  • Page 172 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 173 Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-21...

  • Page 174: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows operating ® system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 175 Click Install to start driver installation. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-23...

  • Page 176: Intel ® C600 Mei Null Heci Driver

    ® Intel C600 MEI NULL HECI Driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel C600 MEI NULL ® HECI Driver on the system. You need to manually install the Intel ® C600 MEI NULL HECI Driver on a Windows operating system.

  • Page 177: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 3.1 Installation

    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.1 to begin ® installation. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-25...
  • Page 178 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. 6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 179 After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-27...

  • Page 180: Asmedia Asm104X Usb 3.0 Host Controller Driver Installation

    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® Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 181 When the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installation. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-29...
  • Page 182 Click Finish to complete the installation and exit the wizard. 6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 183: Intel ® Wg82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. Click Intel WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. ® ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-31...
  • Page 184 When the Intel PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window ® appears, click Next to start the installation. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. 6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 185 Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS Z9PA-D8 6-33...
  • Page 186 The programs you select are being installed. Click Finish to finish the installation. 10. Restart your computer before using the program. 6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 187: 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 updates. 6.9.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 188: Utilities Menu

    Intel RAID driver disks. 6.9.5 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. 6-36 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 189: Appendix: Reference Information

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

  • Page 190: A.1 Z9Pa-D8 Block Diagram

    Appendix summary Z9PA-D8 block diagram ...............A-3 Z9PA-D8C block diagram ............A-4 ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 191: Z9Pa-D8 Block Diagram

    Z9PA-D8 block diagram ASUS Z9PA-D8...

  • Page 192: Z9Pa-D8C Block Diagram

    Z9PA-D8C block diagram Appendix A: Reference information...

  • Page 193: Asus Contact Information

    800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923*...

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