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Asus Z9NH-D12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Z9NH-D12 Series Z9NH-D12/FDR Z9NH-D12/10G Z9NH-D12...
  • 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

    ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ..........ix Australia statement notice ..............ix Safety information ..................x About this guide ..................xi How this guide is organized ..............xi Z9NH-D12 series specifications summary ..........xiii Z9NH-D12 series specifications summary ..........xiv Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-3 Package contents .................
  • Page 4 Using the dual function power switch ......3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-3 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ..........4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility............4-5 BIOS setup program ..............4-7 4.2.1...

  • Page 5: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    Contents 4.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration ..........4-22 4.4.5 PCH SCU Configuration ..........4-23 4.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings ..........4-23 4.4.7 USB Configuration ............4-27 4.4.8 Trusted Computing ............4-28 4.4.9 ACPI Settings ..............4-29 4.4.10 WHEA Configuration ............. 4-30 4.4.11 APM setting ..............
  • Page 6 Contents 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ........5-22 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ...... 5-23 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ............ 5-24 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM ® Utility ..................5-25 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ............5-27 5.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ..........
  • Page 7 Utilities menu ..............6-35 6.9.4 Make disk menu ............6-35 6.9.5 Contact information ............6-35 Appendix: Reference information Z9NH-D12/FDR block diagram ............A-2 Z9NH-D12/10G block diagram .............A-3 Z9NH-D12 block diagram .............A-4 ASUS contact information ...............A-5 ASUS contact information ...............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. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 9: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement

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

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports.
  • Page 12 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware...

  • Page 13: Z9Nh-D12 Series Specifications Summary

    (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 for all SATA ports) SAS Controller Optional kits: ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card (support with riser card) (continued on the next page) xiii...
  • Page 14 CPU Temperature FAN RPM Environment Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. **Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-3 Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-5 Special features ................1-5 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
  • Page 18 Standard Gift Box Z9NH-D12/ Z9NH- Z9NH-D12 D12/10G ASMB6-iKVM module Support CD Infiniband SDVD Application CD ASWM Enterprise SDVD ASMB6-iKVM SDVD Motherboard User Guide Documentation ASMB6-iKVM User Guide Cable Thermistor 1 pc per carton Packing Qty. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

  • Page 19: Serial Number Label

    Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
  • Page 20 DDR3 memory support The Z9NH-D12 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. The 3-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidth of up to 37.5GB/s. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of DDR3 which makes it an ideal memory solution.

  • Page 21: Innovative Asus Features

    PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I/O solutions. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation efforts and hardware cost for end users.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware Chapter 2: information...
  • Page 24 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-3 Motherboard overview ..............2-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-9 System memory ................. 2-14 Expansion slots ................2-17 Onboard LEDs ................2-20 Jumpers ..................2-22 Connectors ................. 2-27 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

    AC power cable plug or not. 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 Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 26: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction...

  • Page 27: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9NH-D12/10G Z9NH-D12/FDR ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...
  • Page 28 Z9NH-D12 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-27 LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 2-27 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 2-27 InfiniBand LED (Link/ ACT) 2-27 (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) InfiniBand (QSFP) 2-27 (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) Location LED 2-27 Serial (COM1) port 2-27...
  • Page 30 Internal connectors Page Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors 2-29 (7-pin SATA6G 1–2 [Blue]; 7-pin SATA3G 3–4 [Black]) SATA connectors-ISAS connectors 2-30 (7-pin ISAS1–4 [Gray]) Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2) 2-31 USB connectors (5-1 pin USB3; A-Type USB4) 2-31 ASMB6 header (ASMB6) 2-32 CPU, front and rear fan connectors...

  • Page 31: 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 LGA1356 socket.

  • Page 32: Intel Lga1356 Socket

    2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket Locate the CPU socket on the Retention tab motherboard. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket Load lever pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 33 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. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-11...
  • Page 34 Close the load plate (E), and then push the load lever (F) until it snaps into the retention tab. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink. Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-13...

  • Page 36: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with three (per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

  • Page 37: Memory Configurations

    ECC/Non-ECC UDIMMs or 8GB, 16GB and 32GB* LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and B1 (light blue).

  • Page 38: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing DIMM notch the retaining clip outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.

  • Page 39: 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 Z9NH-D12 Series 2-17...

  • Page 40: Pci Express X16 Slot (X16 Link)

    2.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides x16 link to the Intel Xeon E5-2400 family ® processor. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. PCIEx16 slot (x16 link) When installing the motherboard to a 1U/2U rackmount server system, first install the expansion card using an optional PCIe x16 riser card, then install the riser card along with the expansion card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot.

  • Page 41: Installing Asmb6 Management Board

    2.5.4 Installing ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB6 management board on your motherboard. Locate the ASMB6 header on the motherboard. Orient and press the ASMB6 management card in place. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-19...

  • Page 42: Onboard Leds

    Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute.
  • Page 43 Location LED (LOCLED1) This LED allows you to know the server location. Infiniband LED (ACT_LED/ LINK_LED) LINK LED indicates Infiniband link status. Activity LED indicates Infiniband activity status. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-21...

  • Page 44: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 45 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1/ LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel 82574L ® Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-23...
  • Page 46 LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default);...
  • Page 47 This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-25...
  • Page 48 PM�us 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) PM�us 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 1-2 for PMBus, PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for Others. for Others.

  • Page 49: Connectors

    LED indications. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. Infini�and LED (Link/ ACT). (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) LINK LED indicates Infiniband link status. Activity LED indicates Infiniband activity status. Infini�and (QSFP). (Z9NH-D12/FDR and Z9NH-D12/10G only) This port allows connection with a QSFP cable to an InfiniBand switch.
  • Page 50 DM_LAN1 port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps connection Blinking Data activity Green 1 Gbps connection DM LAN port LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description...

  • Page 51: Internal Connectors

    Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]; 7-pin SATA3G_3-4 [Black]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-29...
  • Page 52 SATA connectors — ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1–4 [Gray]) Supported by Intel C602 PCH, ISAS 1-4 connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SATA hard disks installed. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 53 These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB3, 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. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-31...
  • Page 54 ASMB6 header (ASMB6) The ASMB6 connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server ® Management Board 6 Series. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 55 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. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-33...
  • Page 56 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin ISGPIO1, SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. • The ISGPIO 1 connector is for SATA connectors-ISAS connectors. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 57 TPM 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 Z9NH-D12 Series 2-35...
  • Page 58 Proprietary power connectors (20-pin PWR1/2; 4-pin PWR3) These connectors are for proprietary power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Orient the connectors and push down firmly until they completely fit. The 4-pin PWR3 is designed for hard disk drives power supply.
  • Page 59 10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 2-37...

  • Page 60: System Panel Connector

    11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1 [White]) 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 61 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 Z9NH-D12 Series 2-39...
  • Page 62 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up Chapter 3:...
  • Page 64 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-3 Powering off the computer ............3-4 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 65: 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 Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 66: Powering Off The Computer

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

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup Chapter 4:...
  • Page 68 BIOS setup program ..............4-7 Main menu .................. 4-10 Advanced menu ................. 4-11 Event Logs menu ............... 4-36 Boot menu .................. 4-38 Monitor menu ................4-40 Security menu ................4-42 4.10 Tool menu ................... 4-43 4.11 Exit menu ..................4-44 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 69: Managing And Updating Your Bios

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

  • Page 70: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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.

  • Page 71: Bupdater Utility

    Updating the �IOS 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 support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created...
  • Page 72 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Update ROM Current ROM BOARD: Z9NH-D12 BOARD: Z9NH-D12 VER: 0203 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/24/2011 DATE: 11/28/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS...

  • Page 73: 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 Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 74: Bios Menu Screen

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

  • Page 75: Menu Items

    A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 76: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs...

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    Serial Port Console Redirection F1: General Help Onboard LAN Configuration F2: Previous Values ME Subsystem F5: Optimized Defaults Onboard Devices Configuration F10: Save & Exit Runtime Error Logging ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-11...

  • Page 78: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.1 CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Confguration Socket specific CPU Information Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 Not Present CPU Speed 1900 MHz 64-bit Supported Hyper-threading [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit...
  • Page 79 This Item allows you to enable/disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-13...

  • Page 80: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    Local APIC mode [Auto] Allows you to select APIC mode. Configuration options: [Auto][x2APIC] [xAPIC] 4.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable the power CPU Power Management Configuration management features. Power Technology [Custom] EIST [Enabled]...
  • Page 81 <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Recommended short duration power1 1.2 * Long Duration Short duration power limit Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-15...

  • Page 82: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Configuration Page QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable Isoc Current QPI Link Speed...

  • Page 83: Memory Configuration

    Channel Interleaving [Auto] Select different channel interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [3 Way] [4 Way] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-17...
  • Page 84 Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Demand Scrub [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable demand scrubbing feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Data Scrambling [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable data scrambling. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Device Tagging [Disabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable device tagging.

  • Page 85: Dimm Information

    DCA Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable direct cache access support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]] VGA Priority [Offboard] Allows you to decide priority between onboard and 1st offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-19...

  • Page 86: Pch Configuration

    PCH Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Support for PCH Compatibility Name Patsburg Revision ID(CRID) Stepping 06 (C1 Stepping) functionality. SB Chipset Configuration PCH Compatibility RID [Disabled] Deep Sx [Disabled] SCU devices [Enabled] Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer...
  • Page 87 The following item appears only when you set Intel(R) VT-d to [Enabled]. Coherency Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-21...

  • Page 88: Pch Sata Configuration

    4.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced (1)IDE Mode. (2)AHCI Mode. SATA Port1 Not Present (3)RAID Mode. SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] S.M.A.R.T.

  • Page 89: Pch Scu Configuration

    PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Select Item ↑↓: Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-23...
  • Page 90 PCI Option ROM Handling PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] In case of multiple option roms (Legacy and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI option rom to lanuch.Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM] PCI Common Settings PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] The value is programmed into PCI latency timer register.

  • Page 91: Pci Express Settings

    BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Link Training Timeout (uS) This defines the number of microseconds the software will wait before polling ‘Link Training’ bit in Link Status register. The value ranges from 10 to 1000 uS. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-25...
  • Page 92 PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or disables boot Legacy 0pROM Support option for legacy mass Launch Storage 0pROM [Enabled] storage device with option ROM. PCIE1 Option Rom [Enabled] →←: Select Screen Select Item ↑↓:...

  • Page 93: Usb Configuration

    This item sets the time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfer. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] USB mass storage device Start Unit command time-out. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-27...

  • Page 94: Trusted Computing

    US� Ports Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable (EHCI) EHCI Controller 1 [Enabled] Support. EHCI Controller 2 [Enabled] USB Port 1 [Enabled] USB Port 2 [Enabled] USB Port 3 [Enabled] USB Port 4 [Enabled] USB Port 5 [Enabled]...

  • Page 95: Acpi Settings

    ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-29...

  • Page 96: Whea Configuration

    4.4.10 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable Windows WHEA Support [Enabled] Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.11 APM setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 97: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-31...

  • Page 98: Console Redirection Settings

    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. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.
  • Page 99 Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-33...

  • Page 100: Onboard Lan Configuration

    4.4.13 Onboard LAN Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Launch INTEL W82574L OpROM Onboard LAN Configuration Intel Lan1 Enable [Enabled] INTEL W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] Intel Lan2 Enable [Enabled] INTEL W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] Intel Lan1 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN 1.

  • Page 101: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-35...

  • Page 102: Event Logs Menu

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

  • Page 103: View Smbios Event Log

    Enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press <Enter> to view all system event logs. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-37...

  • Page 104: Boot Menu

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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. CSM16 Module Version GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
  • Page 105 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST.

  • Page 106: Monitor Menu

    Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit TR Function. [Disabled] CPU1 Temperature 47.7ºC/117.4ºF CPU2 Temperature...
  • Page 107 The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode]...

  • Page 108: Security Menu

    Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Set Setup Administrator Password Description Password If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this...

  • Page 109: 4.10 Tool Menu

    Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Check section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 110: 4.11 Exit Menu

    4.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Discard Changes & Exit Exit system setup without Save Changes &...
  • Page 111 Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem de�ice This item is for launching the EFI Shell application from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 4-45...
  • Page 112 4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 113 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...
  • Page 114 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ................5-3 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ........5-5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA ® Option ROM Utility ..............5-25 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility ® (Windows) ................... 5-35 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 115: Setting Up Raid

    • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. Move the jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel ® Rapid RAID. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 116: Installing Hard Disk Drives

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

  • Page 117: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility

    The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 118: Creating A Raid Set

    Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows you to initialize the virtual drives of a created RAID set Objects...
  • Page 119 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Select Configurable Array(s) Configure PORT # Initialize ONLIN A00-00 Objects SPAN-1 Rebuild ONLIN A00-01 Check Consistency READY READY Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-Chidinfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...
  • Page 120 Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Size #Stripes...
  • Page 121 Accept SPAN = NO Disk Write Cache Setting of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...
  • Page 122 12. When finished setting the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Size #Stripes StripSz...

  • Page 123: Using New Configuration

    SPAN = NO Enter VD Size: Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Follow step 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-11...

  • Page 124: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    5.2.2 Adding or �iewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 125: Initializing The Virtual Drives

    BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Management Menu Configure 148.580GB 64KB ONLINE Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-13...
  • Page 126 Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Size #Stripes StripSz...
  • Page 127 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(1) Objects Virtual Drive 0 Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, <Del> To Delete A VD ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-15...
  • Page 128 Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(1) Objects Virtual Drive 0 Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Virtual Drive(0) Rebuild...

  • Page 129: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize ONLIN A00-00 Objects Rebuild FAIL A00-01 Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-17...
  • Page 130 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize ONLIN A00-00 Objects Rebuild...

  • Page 131: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Management Menu Configure 148.580GB 64KB ONLINE Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-19...
  • Page 132 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Size #Stripes...
  • Page 133 Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-21...

  • Page 134: Deleting A Raid Configuration

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

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

    Select Boot Drive Rebuild Check Consistency Select A Boot VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-23...

  • Page 136: Enabling Writecache

    5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. The WriteCache function is recommended for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets.

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

    To use SCU SATA ports: Install all the SATA hard disk drives. Confirm all the SATA hard disk drives you installed are correctly displayed, then reboot system. During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-25...
  • Page 138 To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU Option ROM utility: ® Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. Turn on the system. During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 139: Creating A Raid Set

    Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume. ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-27...

  • Page 140: Creating A Recovery Set

    Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...
  • Page 141 Press <Y> to create the recovery set and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-29...

  • Page 142: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

  • Page 143: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Use the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set drive(s) you want to reset, and then press <Space> to select. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. Press <Y> to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-31...

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

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

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

    SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. Reboot the system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-33...

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

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

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

    Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can further optimize your storage system by creating additional volumes. You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-35...

  • Page 148: Creating A Raid Set

    5.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. Then click Next. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. Then click Next.
  • Page 149 You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. When you are finished, you will see the following screen in Volumes field and you can change related items in the Volume Properties field. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-37...

  • Page 150: Change Volume Type

    5.4.2 Change Volume Type When you are finished to create a RAID set, you can view or change related items in the Volume Properties field. According to the following steps to change the type in Volume Properties: Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type.

  • Page 151: Delete Volume

    Volumes field you want to delete. Then select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 5-39...

  • Page 152: Preferences

    5.4.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you set to sent e-mail of the following events: Storage system information Storage system warnings Storage system errors 5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 153: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver Chapter 6: installation...
  • Page 154 C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers ....6-25 ® Intel C600 MEI NULL HECI Driver ..........6-26 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation . 6-27 ® Intel WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation .... 6-30 ® Management applications and utilities installation ....6-34 ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 155: Raid Driver Installation

    <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. C600 INTEL RAID Driver C600 INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 32 bit (SCU RAID) Windows 64 bit (SCU RAID) Back Exit ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...
  • Page 156 LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit Windows 7 64 bit Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit...
  • Page 157 Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the USB floppy disk drive. Type dd if=XXX.img of=/dev/fd0 to decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support DVD: For LSI MegaRAID Driver \Drivers\C600 LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux Eject the floppy disk. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 158: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows Server 2008 OS installation ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows Server 2008 OS ® Boot the computer using the Windows Server 2008 OS installation disc. ® Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced).
  • Page 159 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...
  • Page 160 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 ® To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2..., then press <Enter>.
  • Page 161 When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <F2> to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface. Type the following commands when using a Legacy floppy. mkdir /mnt/driver mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/driver cd /mnt/driver sh replace_ahci.sh reboot ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...
  • Page 162 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 6.1 ® To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® Press <Tab> to edit options. Entering the following command at the boot: linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 163 You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press <Enter>. Driver Disk Sou8rce You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? Cancel ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-11...
  • Page 164 Insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, ® select OK, then press <Enter>. Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/sdb and press “OK” to continue. Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 165 -o loop [image file name] image Example: mount -o loop megasr-15-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11- ga-x86__64.img image Copy the contents of the image directory, labeled as 01, into a FAT32 USB drive. Rename the 01 folder to CD Image. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-13...
  • Page 166 Installing SUSE Linux 11 OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu.
  • Page 167 When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy Other device Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-15...

  • Page 168: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    ® Intel chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel chipset device software on a Windows ® operating system. To install the Intel ®...
  • Page 169 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-17...
  • Page 170 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 171: Intel Network Connections Software Installation

    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Click the Intel Network Connections Software to begin installation. ® Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-19...
  • Page 172 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 173 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-21...

  • Page 174: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows operating ® system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 175 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.. Enter your information and click Next to continue. Select a setup type and then click Next to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-23...
  • Page 176 Click Install to start driver installation. Click Finish to finish the installation. 10. Restart your computer before using the program. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 177: Intel ® C600 Series Chipset Scu Sata Raid Drivers

    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the item Intel C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Driver from the ® menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-25...

  • Page 178: Intel ® C600 Mei Null Heci Driver

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

  • Page 179: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 3.1 Installation

    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.1 to begin ® installation. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-27...
  • Page 180 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 181 After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-29...

  • Page 182: Intel ® Wg82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver Installation

    ® Intel WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel ® 82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel ® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows ® Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 183 When the Intel Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window ® appears, click Next to start the installation. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-31...
  • Page 184 Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. Click Install to start the installation. 6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 185 The programs you selected are being installed. Click Finish to finish the installation. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-33...

  • Page 186: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.9.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 187: Utilities Menu

    Intel RAID driver disks. 6.9.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series 6-35...
  • Page 188 6-36 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 189: Appendix: Reference Information

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

  • Page 190: Z9Nh-D12/Fdr Block Diagram

    Z9NH-D12/FDR block diagram Appendix A: Reference information...

  • Page 191: Z9Nh-D12/10G Block Diagram

    Z9NH-D12/10G block diagram ASUS Z9NH-D12 Series...

  • Page 192: Z9Nh-D12 Block Diagram

    Z9NH-D12 block diagram Appendix A: Reference information...

  • Page 193: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://tw.asus.com...
  • Page 194 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923...

  • Page 195: Asus Contact Information

    Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Post�pu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Ul. Post�pu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx...
  • Page 196 Appendix A: Reference information...

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