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  • Page 1 Z10PC-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

    Contents Notices ........................viii Safety information ....................... x Z10PC-D8 Series specifications summary............. xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Welcome! ....................1-2 Package contents ..................1-2 Serial number label ..................1-3 Special features..................1-3 1.4.1 Product highlights................ 1-3 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ............1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information Before you proceed ...................
  • Page 4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .......... 3-3 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..............4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 4-4 BIOS setup program .................. 4-6 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ............4-18 4.4.9 Network Stack Configuration............. 4-19 4.4.10 CSM Configuration ..............4-20 4.4.11 Trusted Computing..............4-21 4.4.12 USB Configuration ..............4-22 4.4.13 iSCSI Configuration..............4-23 IntelRCSetup menu .................. 4-24 4.5.1 Processor Configuration............4-25 4.5.2 Advanced Power Management Configuration......4-27 4.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration ..........
  • Page 6 Contents 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency........5-18 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ........... 5-21 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ........5-22 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ..............5-23 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility ................... 5-24 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ..............
  • Page 7 Contents Appendix Z10PC-D8 Series block diagram ................A-2 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity .............. A-6 ASUS contact information ..................A-7...

  • Page 8: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 9 If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support...

  • Page 10: 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 11 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 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: Z10Pc-D8 Series Specifications Summary

    DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333* RDIMM / LR-DIMM / NVDIMM Memory Memory Type * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 32 GB, 64 GB (LR-DIMM)
  • Page 14 DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333* RDIMM / LR-DIMM / NVDIMM Memory Memory Type * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (RDIMM) Memory Size 32 GB, 64 GB (LR-DIMM)
  • Page 15 Z10PC-D8 Series specifications summary Model Name Z10PC-D8/SAS/10G-2S Z10PC-D8/SAS 1 x Dual Port BCM57840S 10GbE Controller 2 x Intel I210AT Networking 2 x Intel I210AT 1 x Management port 1 x Management port Graphic Aspeed AST2400 32MB TPM Header 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V power connector...
  • Page 16 Z10PC-D8 Series specifications summary Model Name Z10PC-D8/10G-2S Z10PC-D8 1 x Dual Port BCM57840S 10GbE Controller 2 x Intel I210AT Networking 2 x Intel I210AT 1 x Management port 1 x Management port Graphic Aspeed AST2400 32MB TPM Header 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V power connector...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 18: Welcome

    Single port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter PEI-10G/82599-2S Dual port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Adapter PEB-10G/57840-2T Dual port 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter The ASUS PIKE II 3008, PIKE II 3108, PEI-10G/82599-2S, and PEM-FDR cards must be installed on PCI-E slot 5. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Motherboard Overview

    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 ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z10PC-D8/SAS/10G-2S Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 25 Z10PC-D8/SAS ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 26 Z10PC-D8/10G-2S Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 27 Z10PC-D8 ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...

  • Page 28: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page 1. CPU sockets 2-10 2. DDR4 sockets 2-15 3. PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x8 2-19 Onboard LEDs Page 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2-22 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 2-22 3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) 2-23 4. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) 2-23 5. Q-Code LEDs (LED1) 2-24 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-27 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 2-28 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 2-28 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)
  • Page 29 2-36 REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-36 8. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 2-37 9. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin 2-38 EATX12V2) 10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-39 11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-40 12. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-41 13. Chassis Intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) 2-41 14. Mini-SAS connectors (ISAS1~2) 2-42 15. SFP+ 1 2 LED connectors (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) 2-42 ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...

  • Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 2011-3 Socket designed for the Intel ® Xeon E5-2600 v3 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 2011-3 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. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the triangle mark is on the top-right position. Triangle mark Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 31 Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the left until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-11...
  • Page 32 Push the left load lever to slightly lift the load plate (G). Edge of the Load plate Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). Load plate Get the CPU. Triangle mark 7. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket box.
  • Page 33 (J) then insert the right load lever under the retention tab (K). The PnP cap pops out of the load plate when the right load lever is inserted into the retention tab. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. PnP cap 11. Push down the left load lever (L) then Retention tab insert it under the retention tab (M). ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-13...
  • Page 34 12. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with. • Ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. • Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 13. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-14...

  • Page 35: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview 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 E1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-15...
  • Page 36 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 Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-16...

  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    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 at both ends then insert the DIMM into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip clicks into place, and the DIMM is seated securely in place. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled with the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-17...

  • Page 38: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 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.

  • Page 39: Interrupt Assignments

    PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCIE5 slot 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 PCIE6 slot provides one x8 Gen3 link to CPU1. This slot supports various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) The onboard PCIE1 slot provides one x4 Gen2 link to Intel C612 PCH chipset and supports MIO. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-19...
  • Page 40 No. (Slot location) Short description PCIE6 PCI-E x8 (X8 Gen3 Link) PCIE5 PCI-E x16 (X16 Gen3 Link) PCIE1 PCI-E x8 (X4 Gen2 Link) ; MIO supported Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-20...

  • Page 41: Installing Asmb8 Series Management Board

    2.5.7 Installing ASMB8 series management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB8 series management board on your motherboard. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard. Orient and press the Management Card in place. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port (shared LAN) for server management. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-21...

  • Page 42: Onboard Leds

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB8 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB8. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-22...

  • Page 43: Cpu Warning Led (Errcpu1, Errcpu2)

    CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1, ERRCPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate failure on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. CATT LED (CATTERRLED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-23...

  • Page 44: Q-Code Leds (Led1)

    Q-Code LEDs (LED1) The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to the Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-24...
  • Page 45 Memory Init. MRC Progress Memory Init. MRC Progress Memory Init. MRC Progress Memory Init. MRC Progress Memory Init. MRC Progress Memory Init. MRC Progress Memory Init. MRC Progress Memory Init. 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) ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-25...
  • Page 46 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. Progress SB Init. Progress ACPI Init. Progress CSM Init. Progress BDS started Progress Connect device event Progress PCI Bus Enumeration.

  • Page 47: Jumpers

    To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from the default pins 1–2 to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5 to 10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. DO NOT remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position except when clearing the RTC RAM. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-27...

  • Page 48: Vga Controller Setting (3-Pin Vga_Sw1)

    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, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN_SW1 or LAN_SW2. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-28...

  • Page 49: Me Firmware Force Recovery Setting (3-Pin Me_Rcvr1)

    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) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-29...

  • Page 50: Raid Configuration Utility Selection (3-Pin Raid_Sel1)

    RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 to use the third party software LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility; otherwise, place the jumper caps to ® pins 2–3 to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility. Available on Z10PC-D8 and Z10PC-D8/10G-2S only. 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. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-30...

  • Page 51: Connectors

    Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port: This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA- compatible devices. SFP+ LEDs*: These LEDs indicates the link status and the link speed of the SFP+ ports. Refer to the SFP+ LED indications table for more information. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2: These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 3.0 devices. Power-on Button: Press this button to turn on the system. *Available on Z10PC-D8/10G-2S and Z10PC-D8/SAS/10G-2S only. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-31...
  • Page 52 LAN port LED indications LAN port 1/2 Activity/Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection SPEED ACT/LINK Management LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED...

  • Page 53: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Light Blue]) (7-pin SSATA1, SSATA2, SSATA3 [Gray], SSATA4 [Light Gray]) ® Supported by the Intel C612 Series chipset, this connector is for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6 Gbps 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. • The SSATA4 [Light Gray] will be automatically turned off if the M.2 connector (NGFF) is occupied. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-33...

  • Page 54: Ngff) Connector (Ngff1)

    M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1) This connector allows you to install an M.2 device. This connector supports type 2242 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately 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 SMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-34...

  • Page 55: Usb 2.0 Connector (10-1 Pin Usb34)

    USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB56. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-35...

  • Page 56: Cpu, Front, And Rear Fan Connectors

    CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2) 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 2-36...

  • Page 57: Trusted Platform Module Connector (20-1 Pin Tpm1)

    Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-37...

  • Page 58: Eatx Power Connectors (24-Pin Eatxpwr1, 8-Pin Eatx12V1, 8-Pin Eatx12V2)

    EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin EATX12V2) These connectors are for the SSI or ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • 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. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. Minimum requirement of ATX power supply 1) 500W 2) All+12V output > 20A. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-38...

  • Page 59: System Panel Connector (20-1 Pin Panel1)

    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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-39...

  • Page 60: Auxiliary Panel Connector (20-2 Pin Aux_Panel1)

    Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These connectors are for the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED, LAN2_LINKACTLED) These connectors are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, LOCATORLED2) These connectors are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN#) These connectors are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-40...

  • Page 61: Hard Disk Activity Led Connector (4-Pin Hdled1)

    Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION) 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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 2-41...

  • Page 62: Mini-Sas Connectors (Isas1~2)

    Mini-SAS connectors (ISAS1~2) This motherboard comes with two mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four deives. Available on Z10PC-D8/SAS/10G-2S and Z10PC-D8/SAS only. SFP+ 1 2 LED connectors (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These connectors are for 10Gb LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indications. Available on Z10PC-D8/10G-2S and Z10PC-D8/SAS/10G-2S only. Chapter 2: Hardware Information 2-42...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3: Powering Up...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 71 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : Z10PC-D8 Platform : Z10PC-D8 Version : 0020 Version : 0022 Build date: 12/04/2014 Build date: 01/01/2015 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 72: 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 73: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor F or displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Security For changing the security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options To select an item on the menu bar, press the Right or Left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...

  • Page 74: 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, IntelRCSetup, Server Mgmt, Event Logs, Monitor, Security, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item 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 75: 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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...

  • Page 76: 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. Optimized Performance Settings [Default] Allows you to select BIOS setting from a list of recommended BIOS setting to optimize the performance.

  • Page 77: 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. 4.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-11...

  • Page 78: Nct6779D Super Io Configuration

    4.4.3 NCT6779D 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] 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;]...

  • Page 79: Onboard Lan I210 Configuration

    4.4.4 Onboard LAN I210 Configuration Intel Lan1 / Lan2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-13...

  • Page 80: Serial Port Console Redirection

    4.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
  • Page 81 This 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. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-15...
  • Page 82 Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote...

  • Page 83: Apm

    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 Ring [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] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-17...

  • Page 84: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    4.4.7 Advanced Power Management Configuration Allows you to configure the advanced power management features of the system. Power Boost [Normal] Allows you to increase extra power input to processor(s) and computing performance depending on applications. Configuration options: [Normal] [Extreme] [High] Make sure your thermal solution and power supply are able to handel this circumstances. 4.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Load RT32 Image [Enabled] 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.

  • Page 85: Network Stack Configuration

    The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect count [1] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-19...

  • Page 86: Csm Configuration

    4.4.10 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Boot Option filter [Legacy only] This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.

  • Page 87: Trusted Computing

    4.4.11 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-21...

  • Page 88: Usb Configuration

    4.4.12 USB Configuration Intel xHCI Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the mode of operation of xHCI controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This is a workaround for 0Ses without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage drvier support.

  • Page 89: Iscsi Configuration

    JetFlashTranscend 4GB 8.07 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control USB3_1–6; USB_7–8 [Enabled] Allows you to control each of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-23...

  • Page 90: Intelrcsetup Menu

    IntelRCSetup menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the processor and chipset settings. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-24...

  • Page 91: Processor Configuration

    Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. When ® disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 TXT Support [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] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-25...
  • Page 92 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history.

  • Page 93: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    Allows your system to select from BIOS or operating system to choose enable energy performance bias tuning. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Energy Performance Bias setting [Balanced Performance] Allows you to set the Energy Performance Bias which overrides the OS setting. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Power] [Power] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-27...

  • Page 94: Common Refcode Configuration

    Power/Performance Switch [Enabled] Allows you to switch between Power or performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Workload Configuration [Balanced] Optimization for the workload characterization. Configuration options: [Balanced] [I/O sensitive] Averaging Time Window [23] This is used to control the effective window of the average for CO and PO time. PO TotalTimeThreshold Low [35] The HW switching mechanism disables the performance setting (0) when the total PO time is less than this threshold.

  • Page 95: Qpi Configuration

    QPI General Configuration QPI Status This item displays information about the QPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the QPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item allows you for selecting the QPI link frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [6.4 GT/s] [8.0 GT/s] [9.6 GT/s] Link L0p/L1 Enable [Enable] This item allows you to disable or enable Link L0p or Link L1. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Snoop Mode [Early Snoop] This item allows you to select the snoop mode. Configuration options: [Not Supported] [Early Snoop] [Home Snoop] [Cluster On Die] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-29...

  • Page 96: Memory Configuration

    4.5.5 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enforce POR] [Disabled] [Enforce Stretch Goals] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1333] [1600] [1866] [2133] Halt on mem Training Error [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable halt on mem Training Error. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support.
  • Page 97 Allows you to set the detecting and enabling of ADR. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C/A Parity Enable [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the DDR4's command address parity. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Topology Displays memory topology with DIMM population information. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-31...
  • Page 98 Memory Thermal Allows you to configure thermal settings. Set Throttling Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [OLTT] [CLTT] OLLT Peak BW % [xxx] Allows you to set the peak allowed bandwidth for OLTT. This is in percentage and valid offset values is from 25-100. DIMM Temp Stat [xx] Allows you to select set the DIMM temp stat. Memory Power Savings Mode [Auto] Allows you to configure the CKE and other related Memory Power Savings features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [APD On] [User Defined] [Reserved] [Reserved] Memory Power Savings Advanced Options CK in SR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Driven] [Tri-State] [Pulled Low] Pulled High] MDLL Off [Auto]...
  • Page 99 Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Rank Sparing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Correctable Error Threshold [32767] Allows you to set the Correctable Error Threshold used for sparing, tagging, and leaky bucket. The range is from 1 to 32767. Patrol Scrub [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Demand Scrub [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Demand Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-33...

  • Page 100: Iio Configuration

    4.5.6 IIO Configuration EV DFX Features [Disabled] Set this option to allow DFX Lock Bits to remain clear. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE Slot Option ROM Configuration PCIE1/ PCIE5/ PCIE6 Option ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE1/ PCIE5/ PCIE6 Option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.

  • Page 101: Pch Configuration

    PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only] 4.5.7 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4-S5] PCI Express Configuration ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-35...
  • Page 102 PCH DMI ASPM [Enabled] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Root Port 1 to Port 8 Allows you to configure the PCI Express Root port settings. PCIE ASMP [Disable ASPM] Allows you to configure the PCIE ASPM. Configuration options: [Disable ASPM] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] [ASPM Auto] PCH sSATA Configuration sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure sSATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 103 Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1~6 Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4/ Port 5/ Port 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-37...

  • Page 104: Miscellaneous Configuration

    Platform Thermal Configuration PCH Thermal Device [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCH Thermal Device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Alert Enable Lock [Disabled] Allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 4.5.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system.

  • Page 105: Runtime Error Logging Support

    Runtime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the S/W error injection support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings: Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Error Enabling: Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable memory corrected error. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-39...

  • Page 106: Server Mgmt Menu

    Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads.
  • Page 107 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appears only when you set SEL Components to [Enabled]. • 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] Log EFI Status Codes [Error code] Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes, or log only error code, or only progress code or, both. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-41...
  • Page 108 Bmc network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Configuration Address source DM_LAN1/Shared LAN [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] View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-42...
  • Page 109 Configuration options: [Lower Case] [Upper Case] IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 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] The following items appear only when you set IP BMC Lan IP Address Source to [Static]. IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan IP address. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-43...
  • Page 110 IPv6 BMC LAN IP Prefix Length Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan IP Prefix Length. IPv6 BMC LAN Default Gateway Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan Default Gateway. IPv6 BMC LAN DNS Settings Allows you to enter IPv6 BMC LAN DNS Settings. IPv6 BMC LAN Link IP Address Allows you to enter IPv6 BMC LAN Link IP address. IPv6 BMC LAN Link IP Prefix Length Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan Link IP Prefix Length. IPv6 BMC Shared Lan IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address Source [Previous State] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).

  • Page 111: Event Logs Menu

    Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-45...

  • Page 112: View Smbios Event Log

    When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows you to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.7.2 View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-46...

  • Page 113: Monitor Menu

    +5VSB, +5V, +12V, +3.3V, VBAT, +3.3VSB The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU_FAN1–2; FRNT_FAN1–4; REAR_FAN1–2 mode [Generic Speed] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Energy Efficiency] [Manual] Duty % [50] This item appears only when set to [Manual Mode]. This item allows you to configure the fan duty setting from 10% to 100%. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-47...

  • Page 114: Security Menu

    Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. 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: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New 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>.
  • Page 115 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] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-49...
  • Page 116 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. Default Key Provision [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enroll All Factory Default Keys This item will ask you if you want to Install Factory Default secure keys. Select Yes if you want to load the default secure keys, otherwise select No. 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. Platform Key/ Key Exchange Key/ Authorized Signatures/Authorized TimeStamps/ Forbidden Signatures Configuration options: [Delete] [Set New] [Append] Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append]...

  • Page 117: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Warning] [Halt] 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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-51...

  • Page 118: Tool Menu

    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 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-52...

  • Page 119: Exit Menu

    Discard Changes & Reset Reset system setup without saving any changes. Save Options Save Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 4-53...
  • Page 120 Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. 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.

  • Page 121: 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 122: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). ® • Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, Intel RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only).

  • Page 123: 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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...

  • Page 124: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 125: Creating A Raid Set

    Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 126 The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press <Space>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number.
  • Page 127 RAID 0 READY Units= MB RAID 1 Size = 152146MB = OFF = On Accept SPAN = NO Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 128 Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Size...
  • Page 129 Initialize Select Boot Drive Objects Virtual Drive(s) Configured Rebuild Check Consistency RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 148.580GB 64KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 130 Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option From the Management Menu, select Configure >...

  • Page 131: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. Follow step 3 to 12 of section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-11...

  • Page 132: Initializing The Virtual Drives

    5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize command From the Management Menu, select Initialize, and then press <Enter>.
  • Page 133 Size #Stripes StripSz Status Management Menu Configure Init of VD Is In Process 148.580GB 64KB ONLINE Initialize VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. Objects Rebuild Check Consistency 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-13...
  • Page 134 Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive...
  • Page 135 Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-15...

  • Page 136: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu...
  • Page 137 FAIL A00-01 Rebuilding of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes. Start Rebuilding Drive (Y/N)? Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-17...

  • Page 138: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for virtual drives included in a RAID 1 or RAID 10 set.
  • Page 139 • Continue - Continues the consistency check. - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it • Abort continues from zero percent. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-19...
  • Page 140 Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 141: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    Objects Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The utility clears all the current array(s). Press any key to continue. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-21...

  • Page 142: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set From the Management Menu, select Configure >...

  • Page 143: Enabling Writecache

    Disk WC = On Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Disk Write Cache Setting of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-23...

  • Page 144: 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 145: 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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-25...
  • Page 146 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: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...

  • Page 147: 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): ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-27...

  • Page 148: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    5.3.3 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 149: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

    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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-29...
  • Page 150 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 151: 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>. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-31...

  • Page 152: 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 153: Creating A Raid Set

    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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-33...
  • Page 154 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 155: Changing A Volume Type

    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. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-35...

  • Page 156: Deleting A Volume

    5.4.3 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 157: 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 ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-37...

  • Page 158: Lsi Corporation Mpt Setup Utility

    Take note of the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version of your SAS RAID card. You will need it if you request support from the ASUS Technical Support team. You can get the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version of your SAS RAID card from the main screen (the Adapter List screen) of the the SAS configuration utility.

  • Page 159: Raid 1 Volume

    During POST, press <Ctrl>+<C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. To avoid data loss, do not turn off the system when rebuilding. From the Adapter List screen, select the controller and press <Enter>. The number of items displayed depends on the controller. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-39...
  • Page 160 From the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties then press <Enter>. From the Select New Volume Type screen, use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 1 Volume then press <Enter>. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-40...
  • Page 161 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk is already part of another volume. If a selected disk contains no files or data, the utility adds the disk to the array. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-41...
  • Page 162 If the disks that you selected contains files or data, the following message appears on the screen. To proceed, perform either of the following: • Click any key to continue. • Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later.
  • Page 163 Wait while utility creates the volume. When done, the utility displays the Adapter Properties screen. From this screen, click RAID Properties. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-43...
  • Page 164 From the Select New Volume Type screen, click View Existing Volume. From the View Volume screen, the utility displays the new volume you created. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-44...

  • Page 165: Raid 1E/10 Volume

    During POST, press <Ctrl>+<C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. To avoid data loss, do not turn off the system when rebuilding. From the Adapter List screen, select an item and press <Enter>. The number of items displayed depends on the controller. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-45...
  • Page 166 From the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. From the Select New Volume Type screen, use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 1E/10 Volume then press <Enter>. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-46...
  • Page 167 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk is already part of another volume. If a selected disk contains no files or data, the utility adds the disk to the array. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-47...
  • Page 168 If a selected disk contains files or data, the following message appears on the screen. To proceed, do either of the following: • Click any key to continue. • Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later.
  • Page 169 Wait while utility creates the volume. When done, the utility displays the Adapter Properties screen. To check the new volume you created, click RAID Properties. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-49...
  • Page 170 From the Select New Volume Type screen, click View Existing Volume. From the View Volume screen, the utility displays new volume you created. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-50...

  • Page 171: Raid 0 Volume

    During POST, press <Ctrl>+<C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. To avoid data loss, do not turn off the system when rebuilding. From the Adapter List screen, select an item and press <Enter>. The number of items displayed depends on the controller. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-51...
  • Page 172 From the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. From the Select New Volume Type screen, use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 0 Volume then press <Enter>. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-52...
  • Page 173 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk is already part of another volume. If a selected disk contains no files or data, the utility adds the disk to the array. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-53...
  • Page 174 If a selected disk contains files or data, the following message appears on the screen. To proceed, do either of the following: • Click any key to continue. • Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later.
  • Page 175 Wait while utility creates the volume. When done, the utility displays the Adapter Properties screen. To check the new volume you created, click RAID Properties. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-55...
  • Page 176 From the Select New Volume Type screen, click View Existing Volume. From the View Volume screen, the utility displays new volume you created. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-56...

  • Page 177: Managing The Raid Volumes

    Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: From the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. From the Select New Volume Type screen, click View Existing Volume. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-57...
  • Page 178 From the View Volume screen, you can view properties of the RAID volume(s) you created. If you have configured a hot spare for a volume, it will also be listed. If you created more than one volume, you can view the next volume by pressing <Alt+N>. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-58...
  • Page 179 To create a hot spare: From the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. From the Select New Volume Type screen, click View Existing Volume. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-59...
  • Page 180 From the View Volume screen, click Manage Volume. From the Manage Volume screen, select Manage Hot Spares then press <Enter>. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-60...
  • Page 181 Move the cursor to the Hot Spr column then press <+>, <->, or <Space>. Press <C> to commit the changes. Select Save changes then exit this menu to create the hot spare. Wait for the utility to finish. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-61...
  • Page 182 Running a consistency check To run a consistency check on the RAID volume: From the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. From the Select New Volume Type screen, click View Existing Volume. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-62...
  • Page 183 From the View Volume screen, click Manage Volume. From the Manage Volume screen, select Consistency Check then press <Enter>. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 184 Press <Y> to proceed with the volume consistency check. If you see a screen similar to the one shown below, press <Enter> to proceed with the volume consistency check. To check the status, go to the Manage Volume screen and look at the information displayed on the Volume Status field.
  • Page 185 To add the volume back to the system, you need to reactivate the volume. To activate the volume: Go to the Manage Volume screen, select Activate Volume then press <Enter>. Press <Enter> to activate the inactive RAID volume. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 186 Deleting a volume • You cannot recover lost data if you delete a volume. Ensure you back up important data before deleting a volume. • The hot spare disk that you configured for a volume is also be deleted when you delete the volume.
  • Page 187 This function is available only when the RAID 1 volume is optimal. To expand the capacity of the currently displayed RAID volume: Go to the Manage Volume screen, select Online Capacity Expansion then press <Enter>. Press <Enter> to proceed with the online capacity expansion. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-67...

  • Page 188: Viewing Sas Topology

    5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology To view the SAS Topology: Go to the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology then press <Enter>. Information about the volume and its member disks are displayed. Press <Alt>+<D> to display device properties, or <Alt>+<M> to display more keys. Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-68...

  • Page 189: Global Properties

    Go to the Adapter List screen, then press <Alt>+<N>. From Global Properties menu, you can change the following settings: A. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-69...
  • Page 190 B. Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display adapters only] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display minimal information] C. Support Interrupt Configuration options: [Hook interrupt, the Default] [Bypass interrupt hook] Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5-70...
  • Page 191 D. Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 5-71...
  • Page 192 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration...

  • Page 193: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

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

  • Page 194: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive.

  • Page 195: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    Boot the computer using the Windows Server 2008 R2 OS installation disc. Follow the ® screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008 R2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). Click Load Driver. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 196 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 197 Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select ® OK, then press <Enter>. Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press “OK” to continue. Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 198 When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <F2> to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface.
  • Page 199 Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. Press <Tab> to edit options. While booting from DVD, press <ESC> to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press <ENTER>. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 200 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 201 The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 202 Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. Copy the image file into the Linux system.
  • Page 203 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 6-11...
  • Page 204 Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press <Enter>. When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium.

  • Page 205: 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. The support DVD is supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows ®...
  • Page 206 6.3.1 Drivers menu 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 The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
  • Page 207 Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 6.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 6-15...
  • Page 208 6.3.5 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. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...

  • Page 209: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 6-17...
  • Page 210 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer now and click Finish to complete the setup process.

  • Page 211: Installing The Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver

    Click Intel I350-AM4 / I350-AM2 / I210 / X540-AT2 / X540-BT2 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 Z10PC-D8 Series 6-19...
  • Page 212 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 213 Click Install to start the installation. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 6-21...

  • Page 214: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows operating system. ® To install the ASPEED VGA driver: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 215 Click Install to proceed with the installation. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 6-23...
  • Page 216 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.1 installation ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.1 on the system. ® You need to manually install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.1 utility on a ®...
  • Page 217 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series 6-25...
  • Page 218 After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-26 Chapter 6: Driver Installation...
  • Page 219 Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 220 Z10PC-D8 Series block diagram Z10PC-D8/SAS/10G-2S Appendix...
  • Page 221 Z10PC-D8/SAS ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 222 Z10PC-D8/10G-2S Appendix...
  • Page 223 Z10PC-D8 ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 224 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 ilişkili Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.
  • Page 225 Technical Support Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/ Services/questionform/?lang=zh-tw ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 +86-21-5442-0099 Web site https://www.asus.com.cn Technical Support Telephone +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/ Services/questionform/?lang=zh-cn ASUS Z10PC-D8 Series...
  • Page 226 +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/...
  • Page 227 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 228 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: , CA 94539. Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : Z10PC-D8/SAS/10G-2S,Z10PC-D8/SAS,...

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