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  • Page 1 Z11PA-D8 Series User Guide...
  • 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

    Operation safety ....................ix Australia statement notice ................x How this guide is organized ................xi Where to find more information ...............xi Z11PA-D8 Series specifications summary............. xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Welcome! ....................1-2 Package contents ..................1-2 Serial number label ..................1-3 Special features..................
  • Page 4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .......... 3-3 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..............4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 4-4 BIOS setup program .................. 4-6 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced menu ..................4-10 4.4.1 Trusted Computing..............4-10 4.4.2 ACPI Settings ................4-11 4.4.3 Smart Settings................4-11 4.4.4 Super IO Configuration ............. 4-12 4.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ..........4-12 4.4.6 Onboard LAN ................4-16 4.4.7 APM ..................4-17 4.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ............
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 5: RAID Configuration Setting up RAID ..................5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions ................5-2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ............5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ............ 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities ............5-3 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility ..................
  • Page 7 Contents Appendix Z11PA-D8 Series block diagram (with SATA M.2 device) ........A-2 Z11PA-D8 Series block diagram (without SATA M.2 device) ......A-2 Q-Code table ......................A-3 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity .............. A-5 ASUS contact information ..................A-6...

  • Page 8: 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. viii...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Australia Statement Notice

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

  • Page 11: About This Guide

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

  • Page 12: 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.

  • Page 13: Z11Pa-D8 Series Specifications Summary

    1.2V Capacity Maximum up to 1024GB DDR4 2666/2400/2133 RDIMM/LRDIMM/NVDIMM/3DS DIMM Memory Memory Type * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update. 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (LRDIMM) 64GB, 128GB (3DS) Total PCI/ PCI-X...
  • Page 14 Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Environment Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported PIKE cards.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 16: Welcome

    Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR card PEB-10G/57840-2S Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter PEB-10G/57811-1S Single port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter PEI-10G/82599-2S 10GbE SFP+ Network Adapter The ASUS PIKE 3008, PIKE 3108, and PEM-FDR cards must be installed on PCI-E slot 2/3/4/5. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 17: Serial Number Label

    Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown in the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed control technology The ASUS Fan Speed control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

  • Page 20: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install any motherboard component or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

  • Page 21: Motherboard Overview

    Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 23: Layout Contents

    2-27 DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 2-16 Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 2-29 IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) 2-18 DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_EN1) 2-17 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-14 Q-Code LEDs (PORT80_LED1) 2-23 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-33 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-28 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) 2-15 Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 2-25 M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1-2) 2-26 Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 24: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel ® Xeon Scalable processor family. ® • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA 3647 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Remove the PnP caps from the CPU sockets. Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 25 Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in a diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink. The heatsink screws are T30 models. A torque value of 12 inch-lbf is recommended. Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 26: System Memory

    The motherboard comes with eight (8) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB and 64 GB LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing DIMMs, always start from slot A1 (CPU1) and G1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Chapter 2: Hardware Information...

  • Page 27: Single Cpu Configuration

    Single CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration. Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Dual CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration. Dual CPU configuration DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the DIMM notch retaining clip outward.

  • Page 29: Expansion Slots

    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 table Standard Interrupt assignments in section Interrupt assignments for more information. 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 may arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-11...

  • Page 30: 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 link) The onboard PCIE3 and PCIE5 slots provides one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link) The onboard PCIE1 slot provides one x8 Gen3 link to CPU2. These slots support VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.
  • Page 31 No. (Slot location) Short description PCIE6 PCIE5 PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) PCIE3 PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) PCIE1 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link) Z11PA-D8 Series 2-13...

  • Page 32: 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 the default pins 1–2 to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5 to 10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data.
  • Page 33 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN_SW1-4. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-15...
  • Page 34 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) ® This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME becomes corrupted. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-16...
  • Page 35 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. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_EN1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). Z11PA-D8 Series 2-17...
  • Page 36 IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-18...
  • Page 37 PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-19...

  • Page 38: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
  • Page 39 This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-21...
  • Page 40 Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-22...
  • Page 41 Q-Code LEDs (PORT80_LED1) The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-23...

  • Page 42: Connectors

    Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you enable ASMB9 controller. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA- compatible devices. RJ-45 ports 1 and 2 for LAN. These ports allows Gigabit connection to a LAN through a network hub. Refer to the LAN port LED indications table for more information. RJ-45 ports 3 and 4 for LAN. These ports allows Gigabit connection to a LAN through a network hub. Refer to the LAN port LED indications table for more information. Power-on Button. Press this button to turn on the system. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0 devices. USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0 devices.

  • Page 43: Internal Connectors

    Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-25...
  • Page 44 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (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. Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-26...
  • Page 45 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-27...
  • Page 46 CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; FRNT_FAN1-4; REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-28...
  • Page 47 Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. VROC KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe. ® The KEY module is purchased separately. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-29...
  • Page 48 EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1-2) 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. • DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs when using 85W or below CPU; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8+8-pin power plugs when using 105W or above CPU; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use of a 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.
  • Page 49 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-31...
  • Page 50 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-1 pin AUX_PANEL2) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, 2-pin LOCATORLED2) This 2-pin connector is for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed.
  • Page 51 SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is short CHASSIS# and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-33...
  • Page 52 OCUPCIE connectors (OCUPCIE1-2) The OCUPCIE connectors allows you to connect NVME storage devices. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-34...
  • Page 53 LAN activity indication. 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. Z11PA-D8 Series 2-35...
  • Page 54 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-36...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

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

  • Page 56: Starting Up For The First Time

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

  • Page 57: Powering Off The Computer

    While the system is ON, press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Z11PA-D8 Series...
  • Page 58 Chapter 3: Powering Up...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

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

  • Page 60: 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 61: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use 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 Utility: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility.

  • Page 62: Bupdater Utility

    The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at https://www.asus.com/support 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 63 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : Z11PA-D8 Platform : Z11PA-D8 Version : 0020 Version : 0022 Build date: 12/04/2016 Build date: 01/01/2017 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 64: 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. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 65: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the event log settings Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings For changing the security settings Security Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions For selecting the save & exit options Save & Exit To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Platform Configuration, Socket Configuration, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, Security, Boot, Tool, and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press <Enter>. 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 4.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

  • Page 67: 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, language, and security settings. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 68: 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. Optimized Performance Settings [Default] This option allows you to select a recommended BIOS setting to optimize performance. Asus Turbo Ratio Lock (ATRL) [Disabled] Allows you to keep the processor operating at the turbo highest frequency for maximum performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.1 Trusted Computing...

  • Page 69: Acpi Settings

    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. 4.4.3 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-11...

  • Page 70: Super Io Configuration

    4.4.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
  • Page 71 Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None. [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even. [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd. [Mark] parity bit is always 1. [Space] parity bit is always 0. Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-13...
  • Page 72 Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable the VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.
  • Page 73 Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type for out-of-band management. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Allows you to set the serial port transmission speed. 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] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-15...

  • Page 74: Onboard Lan

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

  • Page 75: Apm

    4.4.7 Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] W hen set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Z11PA-D8 Series 4-17...

  • Page 76: Pci Subsystem Settings

    4.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Load RT32 Image [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Above 4G Decoding to [Enabled]. First 4G Decoding [Enabled] This option enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space (only if system supports 64-bit PCI decoding).
  • Page 77 This option allows the generation of Extended Synchronization patterns when set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Link Training Retry [5] This option allows you to set the number of Retry Attempts software will take to retrain the link if previous training attempt was unsuccessful. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2] [3] [5] Link Training Timeout [1000] This option allows you to set the number of Microseconds software will wait before polling ‘Link Training’ but in Link Status Register. The value ranges from 10 to 10000 Unpopulated Links [Keep Link On] This option will disable unpopulated PCI Express links to save power when set to Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Keep Link On] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-19...
  • Page 78 PCI Express Gen 2 Settings PCI Express GEN2 Device Register Settings Completion Timeout [Default] This option allows system software to modify the Completion Timeout value for device Functions which support Completion Timeout programmability. [Default] 50us to 50ms. [Shorter] Shorter timeout ranges supported by hardware will be used. [Longer] Longer timeout ranges supported by hardware will be used. [Disabled] Disable Completion Timeout.
  • Page 79 Hardware Autonomous Speed [Enabled] If supported by hardware and set to Disabled, this will disable the hardware’s ability to change link speed except for speed rate reduction for the purpose of correcting unstable link operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE OPROM Slot Options PCIE1/3/5 Slot OpROM [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the OpROM of the PCIe slots. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-21...

  • Page 80: Network Stack Configuration

    4.4.9 Network Stack Configuration Allows you to configure the network stack configuration. Network Stack [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will...

  • Page 81: Csm Configuration

    This option allows you to control the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. [Immediate] Execute the trap right away. [Postponed] Execute the trap during legacy boot. [Auto] Allow the system to determine automatically. 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] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-23...

  • Page 82: Nvme Configuration

    Other PCI devices [Legacy] This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] 4.4.11 NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 4.4.12 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

  • Page 83: Iscsi Configuration

    4.4.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 4.4.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Allows you to configure the view the RAID volumes and VMD controllers on the system. Z11PA-D8 Series 4-25...

  • Page 84: Platform Configuration Menu

    Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Take caution when changing the settings of the Platform Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4.5.1 PCH Configuration PCH Devices Board Capability [DeepSx] [SUS_PWR_DN_ACK] Send Disabled to PCH. [DeepSx] Show DeepSx Policies. DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] GP27 Wake From DeepSx [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable GP27 Wake From DeepSx. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Configuration PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only]...
  • Page 85 Allows you to identify the SATA port connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] sSATA Port 1-6 Port 1-6 Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Configuration USB Precondition [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable precondition work on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-27...

  • Page 86: Security Configuration

    XHCI Manual Mode [Disabled] This option is used by validation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the XHCI Manual Mode is set to [Enabled]. Trunk Clock Gating (BTCG) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable BTCG. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable USB 3.0 pins [Disable all pins] Allows you to enable or disable USB 3.0 pins or on a per pin basis.

  • Page 87: Miscellaneous Configuration

    Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page. Z11PA-D8 Series 4-29...

  • Page 88: Runtime Error Logging

    4.5.4 Runtime Error Logging Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-30...

  • Page 89: Socket Configuration Menu

    Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page. Hyper-threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-31...
  • Page 90 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable SMX [Disabled] Enables the Safer Mode Extensions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line.

  • Page 91: Common Refcode Configuration

    This item displays information about the UPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the UPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item allows for selecting the UPI link frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [9.6 GB/s] [10.4 GB/s] [Use Per Link Setting] Link L0p Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Link L1 Enable [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Stale AtoS [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] LLC dead line alloc [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-33...

  • Page 92: Memory Configuration

    4.6.4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [POR] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [2133] [2400] [2666] Data Scrambling for DDR4 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Topology Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.

  • Page 93: Iio Configuration

    This option allows you to change the settings related to the PCI Express Ports. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ® Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Enabled] ® Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-35...

  • Page 94: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    IIO-PCIE Express Global Options PCIE relaxed Ordering [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE relaxed Ordering. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration CPU P State Control Boot performance mode [Max Performance] Allows you to switch between Boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo.
  • Page 95 ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG Mode [Balanced Performance] Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Power] [Power] Dynamic Loadline Switch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Workload Configuration [UMA] This option allows optimization for the workload characterization. Configuration options: [UMA] [NUMA] Averaging Time Window [17] This option is used to control the effective window of the average C0 an P0 time. Configuration options: [0] - [99] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-37...

  • Page 96: Event Logs Menu

    P0 TotalTimeThreshold Low [23] The HW switching mechanism DISABLES the performance setting (0) when the total P0 time is less than the threshold set. Configuration options: [0] - [99] P0 TotalTimeThreshold High [3a] The HW switching mechanism Enables the performance setting (0) when the total P0 time is greater than the threshold set. Configuration options: [0] - [99] Event Logs menu 4.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.

  • Page 97: Server Mgmt Menu

    The following items are 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 the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] 4.8.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-39...

  • Page 98: Bmc Network Configuration

    4.8.2 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page. IPV4 DM_LAN1/ Shared LAN Config Address source [Previous State] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.

  • Page 99: View System Event Log

    Config Address source [Previous State] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] [DynamicBmcNonDhcp] 4.8.3 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Z11PA-D8 Series 4-41...

  • Page 100: Security Menu

    Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.

  • Page 101: User Password

    Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard] Z11PA-D8 Series 4-43...

  • Page 102: Key Management

    Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Provision Factory Defaults [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Install Factory Default keys This item will install all Factory Default keys. Reset to Setup Mode This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys. Enroll Efi Image This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode. Save All Secure Boot Variables This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.

  • Page 103: Boot Menu

    • 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. CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities / Network Device BBS Priorities These items allow you to set the booting order of the devices. Z11PA-D8 Series 4-45...

  • Page 104: Tool Menu

    <Enter> to display the submenu. IPMI HWM Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. 4.12 Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
  • Page 105 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Z11PA-D8 Series 4-47...
  • Page 106 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-48...

  • Page 107: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

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

  • Page 108: Setting Up Raid

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

  • Page 109: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA ® hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C612 chipset. Refer to ® the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 110: Intel

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

  • Page 111: Creating A Raid Set

    ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done. Z11PA-D8 Series...
  • Page 112 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10:...

  • Page 113: Deleting A Raid Set

    <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 114: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

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

  • Page 115: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

    Rebuild completes in the operating system. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. Z11PA-D8 Series...
  • Page 116 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1.

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

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 4 for more details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. Z11PA-D8 Series 5-11...

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

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

  • Page 119: Creating A Raid Set

    Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. Z11PA-D8 Series 5-13...
  • Page 120 Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

  • Page 121: Changing A Volume Type

    OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. Z11PA-D8 Series 5-15...

  • Page 122: Deleting A Volume

    5.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete.

  • Page 123: Preferences

    Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors Z11PA-D8 Series 5-17...

  • Page 124: Intel ® Virtual Raid On Cpu In Bios

    Intel Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS ® This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe. ® • The KEY module is purchased separately. • Refer to section 2.8.2 Internal connectors for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector.

  • Page 125: Creating A Raid Set

    RAID 0: 128 KB RAID 10: 64 KB RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. Z11PA-D8 Series 5-19...
  • Page 126 When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu.

  • Page 127: Deleting A Raid Set

    <Enter>. The following screen appears: When the Delete item is selected, press <Enter>, then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel. ® Z11PA-D8 Series 5-21...

  • Page 128: Installing The Raid Controller Driver During Windows ® 10 Os Installation

    5.4.3 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows ® 10 OS installation This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows 10 OS: ® Boot the computer using the Windows 10 OS installation disc.
  • Page 129 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. Z11PA-D8 Series 5-23...
  • Page 130 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-24...

  • Page 131: Driver Installation

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

  • Page 132: Installing The Raid Controller Driver During

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive ®...
  • Page 133 Click Browse to continue. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. Z11PA-D8 Series...
  • Page 134 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. • Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 135: 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 136 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. Chapter 6: Driver Installation...
  • Page 137 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. Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 138: 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 chipset device software: ®...
  • Page 139 Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. Z11PA-D8 Series...

  • Page 140: Installing The Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver

    ® Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel I210 Gigabits Adapter ® Driver on the system. To install the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows operating system: ®...
  • Page 141 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. Z11PA-D8 Series 6-11...
  • Page 142 Click Install to start the installation. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 143: Vga Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the ASPEED AST2500 Display Driver to begin installation. From the installation window, click Next to start the installation. Z11PA-D8 Series 6-13...
  • Page 144 Click Install to start the installation process. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 145: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 5.0 Installation

    Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive, and navigate to the Utilities menu. ® Click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise to begin installation. ® The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise window appears. Click Next to start the installation. Z11PA-D8 Series 6-15...
  • Page 146 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...
  • Page 147 Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation process. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. Z11PA-D8 Series 6-17...
  • Page 148 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 149: Appendix

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

  • Page 150: Z11Pa-D8 Series Block Diagram (With Sata M.2 Device

    Z11PA-D8 Series block diagram (with SATA M.2 device) Z11PA-D8 Series block diagram (without SATA M.2 device) Appendix...

  • Page 151: Q-Code Table

    MRC Progress Memory Init. MRC Progress Memory Init. Done MRC Progress Other config. After RC end Progress Memory already installed Progress CPU Init. Progress CPU Init. Progress CPU Init. Progress DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next page) Z11PA-D8 Series...
  • Page 152 Q-Code table Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION Progress DXE Core Started Progress DXE NVRAM Init. Progress SB run-time init. Progress DXE CPU Init Progress NB Init. DXE (Driver Progress NB Init. Execution Progress NB Init. Environment) phase Progress SB Init. Progress SB Init.

  • Page 153: Simplified Eu Declaration Of Conformity

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

  • Page 154: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 155 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/...
  • Page 156 Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/ Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=nl-nl ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) г.Москва, ул.

  • Page 157: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z11PA-D8 Conforms to the following specifications:...
  • Page 158 A-10 Appendix...

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