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  • Page 1 P7F-X Series P7F-X P7F-X/SATA...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Special features ................1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights ............1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-3 Motherboard overview ..............2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-4 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 Using the dual function power switch ......3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-3 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 4-3 4.1.2 BUPDATER utility............4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........4-6 BIOS setup program ..............4-7 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Boot Device Priority ............4-34 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-35 4.7.3 Security ................. 4-36 Tools menu ................. 4-38 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-38 Exit menu ..................4-39 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Setting up RAID ................5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions .............. 5-3 5.1.2...
  • Page 6 Contents 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ............5-6 5.2.2 Creating a Recovery set ..........5-7 5.2.3 Deleting a RAID set ............5-9 5.2.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........5-10 5.2.5 Recovery Volume Options ..........5-11 ® 5.2.6 Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager ....5-12 5.2.7 Rebuilding the RAID .............

  • Page 7: Notices

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

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

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

  • Page 10: Typography

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

  • Page 11: P7F-X Series Specifications Summary

    Quad Core Intel Core i5-700 series Desktop Processor Dual Core 32nm CPU design Ready ® Core Logic Intel 3420 PCH Form Factor ATX, 12" * 9.6" ASUS Features Fan Speed Control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM 2.0 Memory Total Slots 4 (2-Channel) Capacity Maximum up to 16GB (UDIMM) Desktop processor does not support ECC UDIMM.
  • Page 12 P7F-X Series specifications summary Onboard I/O PSU Connector 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power Connectors connector USB Connectors 3 (support 5 USB port) (One for internal Type A USB connector) Fan Header 5* 4pin Chassis Intruder Serial Port Header LPT1 Rear I/O External Serial Port...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-3 Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Special features ................1-4 ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    P7F-X motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Serial Number Label

    Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 13 characters xxS2xxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
  • Page 17 The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    Innovative ASUS features ASUS MIO Audio card Enjoy high-end sound quality! The ASUS MIO audio card is a discrete 8-channel high definition audio (High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enable clearest high quality audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions, and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously send different audio streams to different destinations.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-3 Motherboard overview ..............2-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-9 System memory ................. 2-15 Expansion slots ................2-17 Jumpers ..................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-25 ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    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 ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout P7F-X ASUS P7F-X Series...
  • Page 24 P7F-X/SATA Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 25: Layout Contents

    Page PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-25 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-25 Serial (COM1) port 2-25 Video Graphics Adapter port 2-25 LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-25 LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 2-25 ASUS P7F-X Series...
  • Page 26 Internal connectors Page Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) 2-26 (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black) SATA connectors(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; Red) 2-27 (P7F-X/SATA model only) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-27 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7) 2-28 Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 2-28...

  • Page 27: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket.
  • Page 28 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, CPU notches and then fit the socket alignment...
  • Page 29 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS P7F-X Series 2-11...

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan ® assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ® • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

  • Page 31: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P7F-X Series 2-13...

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink In Rack

    2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in rack The Intel 1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink to ensure ® optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.

  • Page 33: System Memory

    Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DO NOT combine RDIMM and UDIMM. • The motherboard supports x8 DRAM Only and x4 & x16 DRAM are not supported ASUS P7F-X Series 2-15...

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: Press the retaining clips outward DDR3 DIMM notch to unlock a DIMM socket.

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P7F-X Series 2-17...

  • Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel...

  • Page 37: Mio Pcie Slot

    The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 specifications. MIO PCIE slot PCIEx16 slot (x16 link) PCIEx1 slot PCIEx8 slot (x4 link) PCI slots ASUS P7F-X Series 2-19...

  • Page 38: Connect Thermal Sensor Cable

    2.5.9 Connect thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on your motherboard. Locate the TR1 connector on the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector. Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor temperature.

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    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 P7F-X Series 2-21...
  • Page 40 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. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fan control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control.
  • Page 41 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. SATA controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) (P7F-X/SATA model only) ® This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Marvell 88SE6145 SATA controller. ASUS P7F-X Series 2-23...
  • Page 42 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility.

  • Page 43: Connectors

    LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port ASUS P7F-X Series 2-25...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black) Supported by the Intel 3420 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA ® signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate.
  • Page 45 This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. ASUS P7F-X Series 2-27...
  • Page 46 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34 and USB56, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 47 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 48 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 49 • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS P7F-X Series 2-31...

  • Page 50: System Panel Connector

    11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 51: Auxiliary Panel Connector

    Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS P7F-X Series 2-33...
  • Page 52 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 54 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-3 Turning off the computer ............. 3-4 ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 56: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ® If you are using Windows 2003 Server: Click the Start button then click Shut Down. Select Shut Down from the What do you want the computer to do? list box.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 58 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-7 Main menu .................. 4-10 Advanced menu ................. 4-16 Server menu ................4-29 Power menu ................4-31 Boot menu .................. 4-34 Tools menu ................. 4-38 Exit menu ..................4-39 ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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.

  • Page 60: Bupdater Utility

    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. USB flash disk drive. .
  • Page 61 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. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 62: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 63: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 64: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [13:44:30] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Tue, 07/28/2009] select a field. Use [+] or [-] to SATA 1 [ST3160812AS] configure system Date.

  • Page 65: Menu Items

    <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the Pop-up window screen. Scroll bar 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 66: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...
  • Page 67 When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-11...
  • Page 68 DMA Mode [Auto] Sets the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 69: Storage Configuration

    Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-13...

  • Page 70: Ahci Configuration

    4.3.5 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. It appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AHCI Settings Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer.

  • Page 71: System Information

    Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. System Memory Information Displays system memory information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Memory Information Speed DDR3 1067 DIMM_A1 1024 MB, 1R, 1067 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ASUS P7F-X Series 4-15...

  • Page 72: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server...
  • Page 73 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Intel Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple ® operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-17...
  • Page 74 CPU TM Function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.
  • Page 75 C1 based on the uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to C3 based on the uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-19...

  • Page 76: Chipset

    You may allow the system to detect DDR3 memory frequency via SPD or designate a specific frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] [1333 MHz] Refer to the memory AVL on ASUS website at www.asus.com. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 77 DRAM Margin Ranks [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MRC Serial Debug Message Level [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Minimum] [Maximum] [Test] Memory ECC Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory ECC fucntion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-21...

  • Page 78: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Double Rate Refresh [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Double Rate Refresh. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Page Poilcy [Closed] Configuration options: [Closed] [Open] Adaptive Page [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Data Scramble [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Thermal Throttling [Disabled] Setting this item to [CLTT] to Closed Loop Thermal Throttling and [OLTT] to Open Loop Thermal Throttling.
  • Page 79 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell SATA controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Marvell SATA controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Marvell SATA BOOTROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Marvell SATA BootROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-23...

  • Page 80: Usb Configuration

    4.4.4 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Disabled USB Devices Enabled: Enabled 2 Hubs USB Functions [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit...

  • Page 81: Pcipnp

    [Bus N First]. Configuration options: [Bus 0 First] [Bus N First] Onboard Option ROM Priority [Normal] Allows you to select the onboard option ROM priority. Configuration options: [Normal] [High] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-25...

  • Page 82: Acpi Configuration

    4.4.6 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Advanced ACPI Configuration settings. Advanced ACPI Configuration Chipset ACPI Configuration Use this section to General WHEA Configuration configure additional ACPI options. Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 83 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced General WHEA Configuration Enable or disable Windows Hardware WHEA Support [Enabled] Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-27...

  • Page 84: Event Log Configuration

    4.4.7 Event Log Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Event Logging details View all unread events on the Event Log. View Event Log Mark all event as read Clear Event Log View Event Log Press <Enter> to read all the unread event log. Mark all events as read Press <Enter>...

  • Page 85: Server Menu

    Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to [Enabled]. ASUS P7F-X Series 4-29...
  • Page 86 Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware]...

  • Page 87: Power Menu

    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] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-31...
  • Page 88 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the Resume On RTC Alarm item is set to [Enabled]. RTC Alarm Date [15] To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+>...

  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    [N/A]. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [High Density Mode] [Generic Mode] [Whisper Mode] VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage,...

  • Page 90: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 91: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

  • Page 92: Security

    4.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Not Installed disable password.

  • Page 93: Change User Password

    Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P7F-X Series 4-37...

  • Page 94: Tools Menu

    4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Check section 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details.

  • Page 95: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P7F-X Series 4-39...
  • Page 96 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 97 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...
  • Page 98 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ................5-1 ® Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....5-5 ® Marvell 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configuration Utility (P7F-X/SATA model only) ............5-15 ASUS P7F-X...

  • Page 99: Setting Up Raid

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 100: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide.

  • Page 101: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 102: Creating A Raid Set

    5.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.9.0.1023 PCH-D wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 103: Creating A Recovery Set

    Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select ASUS P7F-X Series...
  • Page 104 Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select Recovery, and then press <Enter>. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the recovery set.

  • Page 105: Deleting A Raid Set

    (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 106: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    5.2.4 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 hard disk drive From the utility main menu, select 3.

  • Page 107: Recovery Volume Options

    [ ↑↓ ]-Up/Down [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection and return to the utility main menu. ASUS P7F-X Series 5-11...

  • Page 108: Exiting The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager

    ® 5.2.6 Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. 5.2.7 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set.

  • Page 109: Rebuilding The Raid With A New Hard Disk

    SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. Reboot the system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk on page 6-31. ASUS P7F-X Series 5-13...

  • Page 110: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    5.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager. ® To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.

  • Page 111: (P7F-X/Sata Model Only)

    Select Adapter Adapter 1 Adapter 1 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P7F-X Series 5-15...

  • Page 112: Creating A Raid Set (Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 10, Or Raid 5)

    5.3.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5) To create a RAID set: From the utility menu bar, select Create on the top. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [ Adapter] [ Create] [ Delete] Adapter 1 Arrays Information: No array is defined! Disks Information: ID Port Disk Name...
  • Page 113 The available RAID sets vary with the number of disks you select. The RAID sets that you are not allowed to create are grayed out. • Except for the RAID Level item, we recommend you keep the default values for the other items in Create Array screen. ASUS P7F-X Series 5-17...
  • Page 114 A confirmation screen appears. Press <Y> to confirm the array creation. Create the array?[Y] [ Adapter] [ Create] [ Delete] Select free disks to create ID Port Disk Name Size Speed Status Create Array SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE Raid Level RAID0 SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330...

  • Page 115: Deleting An Array

    Delete the array?[Y] [ Adapter] [ Create] [ Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status Stripe Members RAID0 ONLINE 64KB 0, 4 NEXT NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. ASUS P7F-X Series 5-19...
  • Page 116 Press <Y> again to confirm and delete the selected array. Warning: Do you want to delete the array's MBR?[Y] [ Adapter] [ Create] [ Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status Stripe Members RAID0 ONLINE 64KB 0, 4 NEXT NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd.

  • Page 117: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 118 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 Intel chipset device software installation ........6-8 LAN driver installation ............... 6-10 Display driver installation ............6-12 Management application and utilities installation ....6-14 ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 119: Raid Driver Installation

    Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. PCH INTEL RAID Driver PCH INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit ASUS P7F-X Series...
  • Page 120 Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows environment ® Start Windows Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create.

  • Page 121: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS P7F-X Series...
  • Page 122 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list, then press <Enter>. ®...
  • Page 123 The screen differs based on the controller. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, and then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 124: Intel ® Chipset Device Installation

    ® Intel chipset device installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components ® for the Intel chipset on the system. ® You need to manually install the Intel chipset software on a Windows Server ®...
  • Page 125 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 126: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation ® This section provides instructions on how to install the Marvell Yukon Ethernet ® driver on a Windows Server OS. To install the LAN controller drivers Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
  • Page 127 Click I accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Install to continue. Marvell MiniPort Driver Setup window appears, showing the installing process. Click Finish to close the wizard. ASUS P7F-X Series 6-11...

  • Page 128: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. ® 6.4.1 Windows Server 2003 You need to manually install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver on a Windows Server ®...
  • Page 129 Click Next to start the installation. The system will update the VGA driver automatically. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS P7F-X Series 6-13...

  • Page 130: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.5.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 131: Utilities Menu

    The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel 3420 and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P7F-X Series...
  • Page 132 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6-16...

  • Page 133: Appendix: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...
  • Page 134 Appendix summary P7F-X block diagram ..............A-3 ASUS P7F-X Series...

  • Page 135: P7F-X Series Block Diagram

    P7F-X series block diagram 88E8056 88E8056 Marvell 88SE6145 (P7F-X/SATA only) ASUS P7F-X Series...
  • Page 136 Appendix A: Reference information...

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