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  • Page 1 P10S-C/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

    Package contents ..................1-3 Serial number label ..................1-4 Special features..................1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights................ 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ............1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware Information Before you proceed ................... 2-3 Motherboard overview ................2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction..............2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes.................
  • Page 4 3.2.2 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 utility........... 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility..............4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 4-5 BIOS setup program .................. 4-7 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents Main menu ....................4-10 4.3.1 System Date................4-10 4.3.2 System Time ................4-10 Advanced menu ..................4-11 4.4.1 Trusted Computing..............4-12 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration..............4-12 4.4.3 Platform Configuration .............. 4-22 4.4.4 CPU Configuration ..............4-32 4.4.5 SATA Configuration ..............4-36 4.4.6 Network Stack Configuration ............
  • Page 6 Contact information menu ............6-9 ® 6.3.5 Installing the Intel Chipset device Software driver ....6-10 ® Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters driver ........6-13 Installing the VGA driver ................. 6-16 Appendix P10S-C/4L block diagram ................. A-2 ASUS contact information ..................A-3...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Radio Interference Regulations of the 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 9: Australia Statement Notice

    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: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

  • Page 11: Specifications Summary

    Optional Kits: - ASUS PIKE II 3008-8i 8-port SAS 12G RAID card SAS Controller - ASUS PIKE II 3108-8i 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs. (continued on the next page)
  • Page 12 ® 4 x Intel I210 + 1 x Mgmt LAN Networking Graphic Aspeed AST2400 32MB TPM Header 24-pin ATX power connector + PSU Connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Management Onboard header for optional management card Header 1 x USB 3.0 pin header (up to 2 devices) USB Connector/ 1 x USB 2.0 pin header (up to 2 devices) Header...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. This chapter contains the following sections: Welcome! ....................1-3 Package contents ..................1-3 Serial number label ..................1-4 Special features..................1-4...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    P10S-C/4L motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: 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 as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
  • Page 17 The CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary 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. This chapter contains the following sections: Before you proceed ................... 2-3 Motherboard overview ................

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 22: 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 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

  • Page 23: Screw Holes

    Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 25: Layout Contents

    CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) 2-24 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-25 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 2-26 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) 2-26 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 2-27 PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 2-27 SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM2_PWR2) 2-28 Smart Ride Through setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 2-28 Rear panel connectors Page PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2-29 RJ-45 port for iKVM 2-29 Video Graphics Adapter port 2-29 RJ-45 ports for LAN 2-29 Power-on Button 2-29 Message LED 2-29 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-29 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 2-29 ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 26 Internal connectors Page S erial ATA 6 Gbps connectors 2-32 (7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 connector [Gray]) Mini-SAS HD connector (SATA1234) 2-32 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-33 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 2-33 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-34 C PU, front and rear fan connectors 2-34 (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1) Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 2-35 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) 2-35 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-36 10. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM) 2-36 11. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) 2-37 12. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) 2-38 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) 2-38 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 2-39 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-40 16.

  • Page 27: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® ® The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel Xeon ® E3-1200 v5 and Intel Core™ i3 processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • 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. ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 28 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is Load lever released from the retention tab. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket. 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...
  • Page 29 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. 2-11 ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ® The Intel LGA1151 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ® • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink or a CPU heatsink with a CPU fan assembly is included depending on the package. If you ® buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel certified multi-directional CPU heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan. • Use an LGA1151-compatible CPU heatsink and CPU fan assembly only. The LGA1151 socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

  • Page 31: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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. 2-13 ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink In Rack

    2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in rack ® The Intel LGA1151 processor requires a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • 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.

  • Page 33: System Memory

    You may install Unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. UDIMM DIMM Slot Per DIMM Populated DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM Channel per Channel Unbuffered DDR4 2133 Single Rank, Dual Rank Unbuffered DDR4 2133 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. • Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (Blue). 2-15 ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-17 ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * 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 PCIE5 slot provides one x8 Gen3 link. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.
  • Page 37 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 1) PCI1 PCI 32 bit / 33 MHz 2-19 ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 38: Installing The Baseboard Management Card

    2.5.7 Installing the Baseboard Management Card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB8 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. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 39: 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. 2-21 ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 40: Onboard Leds

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB8 is working normally. The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB8 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB8 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB8 Management card.
  • Page 41 CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 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 ASMB8 Management card. Message LED (MLED1) The Message LED is an onboard LED that lights up to indicate an abnormal event occurrence. 2-23 ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 42 CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) The CATT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 43: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 2-25 ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 44 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 allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 45 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select. 2-27 ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 46 SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM2_PWR2) This jumper allows you to configure the DOM power setting. 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. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 47: 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 ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection DM LAN port BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 2-29 ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 48: Q-Code Table

    2.8.2 Q-Code table Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION Progress First post code(POWER_ON_POST_CODE) Progress Load BSP microcode(MICROCODE_POST_CODE) Progress Perform early platform initialization Security Phase Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase(CACHE_ENABLED_POST_CODE) Progress Establish Stack Progress CPU Early init.(CPU_EARLY_INIT_POST_CODE) Progress PEI Core Entry Progress PEI cache as ram CPU initial Progress NB initialize before installed memory Progress SB initialize before installed memory MRC Progress MRC_INITIALIZATION_START MRC Progress MRC_CMD_PLOT_2D MRC Progress MRC_FAST_BOOT_PERMITTED MRC Progress MRC_RESTORE_NON_TRAINING MRC Progress MRC_PRINT_INPUT_PARAMS...
  • Page 49 Selection) phase Progress Reset system Progress USB hotplug Progress NVRAM clean up Progress NVRAM configuration reset Progress IDE, AHCI Init. Progress IDE, AHCI Init. Progress IDE, AHCI Init. Progress IDE, AHCI Init. FF~00 Progress Wait BMC ready(duration: 120 seconds). Progress BIOS Setup Utility password verify Progress BIOS Setup Utility start Progress BIOS Setup Utility input wait Progress Ready to boot event Progress Legacy boot event Progress APIC mode Operating system phase Progress PIC mode 2-31 ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 50: Internal Connectors

    2.8.3 Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 connector [Gray]) ® Supported by the Intel C232 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 (SATA1234) 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. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 51 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 USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to these connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 2-33 ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 52 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors allow 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. 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. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 53 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. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial COM ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 2-35 ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 54 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 ASMB8. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM) 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. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 55 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. 2-37 ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 56 LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These LEDs are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 57 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. 2-39 ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 58: System Panel Connector

    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. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurrence. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
  • Page 59 LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These LEDs connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK) These LEDs are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Locator LED (2-pin AUX_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX_LOCLED2) These LEDs are for the Locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connectors. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin AUX_BMCLOCBTN) These LEDs are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. 2-41 ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 60 M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1 & NGFF2) This connector allows you to install an M.2 device. • This connector supports type 2242/2260/2280 devices on both PCI-E and 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.
  • Page 61 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. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 2-43 ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 62 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3: Powering Up Chapter 3: Powering Up...
  • Page 64 Chapter summary This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. This chapter contains the following sections: Starting up for the first time ..............3-3 Powering off the computer ................ 3-4...

  • Page 65: Starting Up For The First Time

    No DIMM Detected. 1 short, 8 short No VGA Detected. 2 long Chassis Intrusion. 2 long BIOS-image Crash Detected. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 66: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ® Using Windows Server 2008 R2: Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, then click Shut Down. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the computer.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 68 Chapter summary This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter contains the following sections: Managing and updating your BIOS ............4-3 BIOS setup program .................. 4-7 Main menu ....................

  • Page 69: 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 70: Asus Ezflash Utility

    To update the BIOS using EzFlash 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 to select ASUS EzFlash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform...

  • Page 71: Bupdater Utility

    The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS 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. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 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 72 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : P10S-C/4L Platform : P10S-C/4L Version : 0200 Version : 0206 Build date: 12/04/2014 Build date: 07/01/2015 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 73: Bios Setup Program

    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. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 74: 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 For changing the advanced system settings Advanced Security For changing the security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration...

  • Page 75: Menu Items

    At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 4.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user- configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options. 4.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 76: 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 and time. 4.3.1 System Date Allows you to set the system date to [Day mm/dd/yyyy]. Day = Day of the week mm = month (numeric value) dd = day (numeric value) yyyy = year (numeric value) 4.3.2...

  • Page 77: 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. ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-11...

  • Page 78: Trusted Computing

    4.4.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Device Select [Auto] Allows you to restrict support to selected device. Auto will support both devices. Configuration options: [TPM 1.2] [TPM 2.0] [Auto] 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 79 This allows you to change System Agent (SA) parameters. VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment. When apeture size is set to 2048 MB, this is disabled automatically. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-13...
  • Page 80 DMI/OPI Configuration DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Vc1 Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vc1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Vcm Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vcm. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management on SA side of the...
  • Page 81 Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X1] [Force X2] [Force X4] [Force X8] Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto] Allows you to power down unused lanes. When set to [Auto], Bios will power down unused lanes based on the max possible link width. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASPM [Auto] Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG 0. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Configuration options: [ Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-15...
  • Page 82 PEG 0:1:1 Enable Root Port [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure PEG 0:1:1 Max Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Max Link Width [Auto] Allows you to force PEG link to retrain to X1/2/4/8. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X1] [Force X2] [Force X4] Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto] Allows you to power down unused lanes. When set to [Auto], Bios will power down unused lanes based on the max possible link width. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASPM [Auto] Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG 1. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device.
  • Page 83 TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. Configuration options: [ Dynamic] [1 GB] [1.25 GB] [1.5 GB] [1.75 GB] [2 GB] [2.25 GB] [2.5 GB] [2.75 GB] [3 GB] [3.25 GB] [3.5 GB] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-17...
  • Page 84 PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to set PCH-IO parameters. PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 85 Allows you to enable or disable the corresponding USB port from reporting a Device Connection to the controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Select Per-Pin] CLKRUN# Logic [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CLKRUN# logic to stop the PCI clocks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial IRQ Mode [Continuous] Allows you to configure Serial IRQ mode. Configuration options: [Quiet] [Continuous] High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-19...
  • Page 86 Intel Server Platform Services Intel TXT Information 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 87 Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA Priority [Offboard Device] This allows you to prioritize between onboard and the first offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] SR–IOV Support [Disabled] If system has SR–IOV capable PCIe devices, this option allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-21...

  • Page 88: Platform Configuration

    PCIe slot opROM option PCIE6/PCIE5 Option ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE6/PCIE5/PCIE4 Option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 Platform Configuration 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 89: Usb Configuration

    USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-23...

  • Page 90: Onboard Lan Configuration

    USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] NVMe Configuration Onboard LAN Configuration This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN.

  • Page 91: Super Io Configuration

    Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [ Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-25...
  • Page 92 Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 2. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [ Auto] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;]...

  • Page 93: Serial Port Console Redirection

    The Console Redirection Settings becomes configurable when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-27...
  • Page 94 Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Allows you to set the data bits.
  • Page 95 Allows you to set the terminal type for out-of-band management. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Allows you to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer overflow. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-29...

  • Page 96: Acpi Settings

    ACPI Settings Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not be effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

  • Page 97: Smart Settings

    RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes user-configurable where you can set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SMART Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] WHEA Configuration WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-31...

  • Page 98: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. 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.
  • Page 99 Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer perfetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU AES [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-33...
  • Page 100 Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance] This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] HardWare P states (HWP) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable HWP support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows your system to adjust the CPU’s voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production.
  • Page 101 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Package C state undemotion [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Package C state undemotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CState Pre-Wake [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CState Pre-Wake. Selecting [Disabled] will set bit 30 of POWER_CTL MSR(0x1FC) to 1 to disable the CState Pre-Wake. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Package C State limit [AUTO] Allows you set the Package C State limit. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] C6] [C7] [C7s] [C8] [AUTO] CFG lock [Enabled] Allows you to configure MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) TXT(LT) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-35...

  • Page 102: Sata Configuration

    4.4.5 SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] Software Feature Mask Configuration 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 103 OROM UI Normal Delay [4 sec] Allows you to select the delay time of the OROM UI Splash Screen in a normal status. Configuration options: [2 sec] [4 sec] [6 sec] [8 sec] RST Force Form [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Form for Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-37...

  • Page 104: Network Stack Configuration

    SATA Port 1–6 Port 1–6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mechanical Presence Switch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable reporting if the port has an Mechanical Presence Switch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] Enable this option to start a COMERSET initialization sequence to the device on an edge detect from 0 to 1.

  • Page 105: Csm Configuration

    GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] D o not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-39...

  • Page 106: Iscsi Configuration

    Boot Option filter [Legacy only] This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] Network / Storage / Video [Legacy] This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE/Storage/Video OpROM. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] Other PCI devices [Legacy] This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] 4.4.8 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSI parameters. 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 107: Security Menu

    From the Create New Administrator Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Administrator Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Administrator Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the Administrator Password, follow the same steps as in changing an Administrator Password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-41...

  • Page 108: User Password

    User Password To set a User Password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New User Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current User Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New User Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the User Password, follow the same steps as in changing a User Password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password.

  • Page 109: Boot Menu

    Platform Key (PK) / Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures / Forbidden Signatures / Authorized TimeStamps Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Append Key] Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-43...

  • Page 110: Boot Option Priorities

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST. Boot Option #1–2 [IBA GE Slot 0600 v1556]...

  • Page 111: Monitor Menu

    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] Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility. ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-45...

  • Page 112: Save & Exit Menu

    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. Discard Changes and Exit Exit System setup without saving any changes.

  • Page 113: Server Mgmt Menu

    This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-47...

  • Page 114: System Event Log

    System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. • The following items appears only when you set SEL Components to [Enabled]. • All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
  • Page 115 IPv6 Display Full Formula [Enable] Displays the Full or Brief IPv6 Formula. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] IPv6 Display Letter Case [Upper Case] Displays the uppercase or lowercase letters of the alphabet. Configuration options: [Lower Case] [Upper Case] IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address source [Previous State] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running DHCP] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-49...

  • Page 116: Event Logs Menu

    4.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. Change Smbios Event Log Settings Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log.
  • Page 117 Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM codes (if not already converted to legacy). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P10S-C/4L 4-51...
  • Page 118 4-52 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 119: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Chapter 5: RAID Configuration...

  • Page 120: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. This chapter contains the following sections: Setting up RAID ..................5-3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise ® SATA Option ROM Utility................5-5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ......

  • Page 121: Setting Up Raid

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 122: 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 123: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

    The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 124: Creating A Raid Set

    5.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 125 From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or press <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 126: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press <Del>.

  • Page 127: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Member Disk ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset. ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Press <Y> in the confirmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 128: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata Option Rom Utility

    ® 5.2.4 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 5.2.5...
  • Page 129 Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS P10S-C/4L 5-11...

  • Page 130: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi- ® RAID using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.

  • Page 131: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

    Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu. Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system. You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS P10S-C/4L 5-13...

  • Page 132: Creating A Raid Set

    5.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and click Next. Key in a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set the volume size. Click Next.
  • Page 133 You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The created RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list. If you wish to change the settings, go to Volume Properties. ASUS P10S-C/4L 5-15...

  • Page 134: Changing A Volume Type

    5.3.2 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 also change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed.

  • Page 135: Deleting A Volume

    From the Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to delete. From the Volume Properties field, select Delete volume. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. ASUS P10S-C/4L 5-17...

  • Page 136: Preferences

    5.3.4 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 137: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    Chapter 6: Driver Installation Chapter 6: Driver Installation...
  • Page 138 Chapter summary This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system ® ® components in both Linux and Windows Operating Systems. This chapter contains the following sections: RAID driver installation ................6-3 Management applications and utilities installation ........ 6-7 Running the Support DVD ................

  • Page 139: Raid Driver Installation

    From the C23x Intel RAID Driver sub-menu, use the Up or Down arrow keys to select the driver and press <Enter> to create the RAID driver disk. C23x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows Server 2012 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Back Exit ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 140 Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>. WARNING !!! ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE DELETED !! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? On the following Important message, select YES if an ASMB7 is installed, otherwise select NO, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 141: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    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). Click Load Driver. ASUS P10S-C/4L...
  • Page 142 A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive.

  • Page 143: 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 144: Drivers Menu Tab

    6.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 6.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.

  • Page 145: Manual Menu Tab

    You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 6.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. ASUS P10S-C/4L...

  • Page 146: Installing The Intel ® Chipset Device Software Driver

    ® 6.3.5 Installing the Intel Chipset device Software driver ® 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 ®...
  • Page 147 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Install to continue the installation. ASUS P10S-C/4L 6-11...
  • Page 148 Press Restart Now to complete the setup process. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 149: Installing The Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver

    ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. ® Click Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters Drivers in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS P10S-C/4L 6-13...
  • Page 150 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell Module are ticked.
  • Page 151 Click Install to start the installation. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS P10S-C/4L 6-15...

  • Page 152: Installing The Vga Driver

    Installing the VGA driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: Restart the computer. Log in with Administrator privileges. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
  • Page 153 Click Install to proceed with the installation. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS P10S-C/4L 6-17...
  • Page 154 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 155: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 156: P10S-C/4L Block Diagram

    P10S-C/4L block diagram Appendix...

  • Page 157: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259...
  • Page 158 800 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...
  • Page 159 Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул.
  • Page 160 Appendix...

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