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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.
Electrical safety ..................... viii Operation safety .................... viii Australia statement notice ................ix About this guide ......................x How this guide is organized ................x Where to find more information ............... x P9D-E/4L Specifications Summary ................xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! ....................1-3 1.2 Package contents..................
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PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link) ............. 2-17 2.5.7 PCI slot ..................2-17 2.5.8 PIKE slot .................. 2-18 2.5.9 Installing the ASUS PIKE RAID card......... 2-19 2.5.10 Installing the Baseboard Management Card ......2-20 2.5.11 Connecting the Thermal sensor cable ........2-21 2.5.12 Installing the Audio card ............
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Contents 4.3 Main menu ....................4-10 4.3.1 System Date ................4-10 4.3.2 System Time ................4-10 4.4 Advanced menu ..................4-11 4.4.1 CPU Configuration ..............4-12 4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ............... 4-15 4.4.3 SATA Configuration ..............4-16 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration ..........4-17 4.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ............
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Installing the RAID controller driver..........6-5 6.2 M anagement applications and utilities installation ........ 6-7 6.3 Running the Support DVD ................ 6-7 6.4 Installing the LAN driver................6-15 6.5 Installing the VGA driver ................. 6-20 6.6 Installing the Intel ® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ........6-23 6.7 Installing the Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ........6-25 Appendix A: Reference Information A.1 P9D-E/4L block diagram ................A-3 ASUS contact information ..................1...
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
ASUS PIKE 2208 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 2308 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 9230 4-port SATA 6G RAID card * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs. (continued on the next page)
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® 4 x Intel I210AT Networking 1 x Management LAN Graphic Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM TPM Header 24-pin ATX power connector PSU Connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector SATA DOM Power 4-pin power connector Connector Management On-board header for optional management card Header 1 x USB 3.0 pin header (up to 2 devices) Onboard I/O USB Connector/...
Chapter summary This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. This chapter contains the following sections: 1.1 Welcome! ....................1-3 1.2 Package contents..................1-3 1.3 Serial number label ..................1-4 1.4 Special features..................1-4 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
P9D-E/4L motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
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.
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The CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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.
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter contains the following sections: 2.1 Before you proceed ................... 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview ................2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............2-8 2.4 System memory ..................2-14 2.5 Expansion slots..................2-16 2.6 Onboard LEDs ..................2-23 2.7 Jumpers ....................2-26 2.8 Connectors ....................2-29 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P9D-E/4L...
2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction...
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
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CPU notches to the socket's CPU notches alignment keys. The CPU fits in only one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the Gold socket to prevent bending the pins on triangle Alignment mark the socket and damaging the CPU. Alignment ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides Load lever under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Retention lock Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2-11 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws using the recommended sequence below. • Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. • Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so can damage the CPU. 2-13 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 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.
Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2-15 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
The onboard PCIE 3 and PCIE 7 provide one x1 Gen2 link to the Intel C224 PCH. 2.5.7 PCI slot The PCI 1 and PCI 2 slots supports cards such as LAN, USB, and other cards that complies with PCI specifications. 2-17 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
PCIE7 PCI-E x1 (x1 Gen2 link); MIO-892 Supported 2.5.8 PIKE slot The PIKE slots allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
2.5.9 Installing the ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot.
2.5.10 Installing the Baseboard Management Card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 Management Card on your motherboard. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard. Orient and press the Management Card in place. The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same.
Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor temperature. The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same. 2-21 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
2.5.12 Installing the Audio card Locate the MIO card slot on the motherboard and align the golden fingers of the audio card with the MIO card slot. Insert the audio card into the MIO slot on the motherboard. Ensure that it is completely seated on the card slot. Secure the audio card to the chassis with a screw.
The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB7 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB7 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes.
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CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. The warning LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card. Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on.
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The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the front panel is pressed. This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack. 2-25 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
2.7 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
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This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I210AT Gigabit LAN ® controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2-27 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the third party ® software RAID Utility; otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility.
USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin USB ports are available for connecting USB 3.0 devices. 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 2-29 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
2.8.2 Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin 6Gbps SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 [Light Blue]) (7-pin 3Gbps SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal ® cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.
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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. 2-31 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to these connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports.
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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 connectors feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 2-33 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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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 PSGPIO 1 and PSGPIO 2 connectors only functions when you install an ASUS PIKE RAID card. 2-34...
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This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7. 2-35 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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11. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of a certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable.
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LAN activity indication. 14. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for the 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. 2-37 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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15. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
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The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 2-39 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
17. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. 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. 2. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
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Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. 5. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin AUX_BMCLOCBNT) These LEDs are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. 2-41 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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Chapter summary This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.This chapter contains the following sections: Starting up for the first time ..............3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer................ 3-4 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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 P9D-E/4L...
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using Windows ® Server 2008 R2: Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, then click Shut Down. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the computer. Ensure that the Planned check box is checked.
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This chapter contains the following sections: 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program .................. 4-7 4.3 Main menu ....................4-10 4.4 Advanced menu ..................4-11 4.5 Event Logs menu ..................4-31 4.6 Boot menu ....................4-32 4.7 Monitor menu ................... 4-35 4.8 Security ..................... 4-36 4.9 Tool menu ....................4-39 4.10 Exit menu ....................4-39 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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.
4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS-based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created...
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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 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: P9D-E/4L BOARD: P9D-E/4L VER: 0201 VER: 0202 DATE: 12/01/2013 DATE: 12/09/2013 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS...
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 P9D-E/4L...
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information Set the Date, Use Tab to BIOS Vendor American Megatrends switch between Data elements. BIOS Version 4.6.5.4 Compliancy...
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 P9D-E/4L...
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs...
Serial Port Console Redirection NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Intel Server Platform Services Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Details Onboard LAN Configuration MIO Card Configuration Serial Port Console Redirection Runtime Error Logging Network Stack Intel RC Drivers Version Detail ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-11...
4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enabled for WIndows XP and CPU Configuration...
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This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled]. This allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology. ® Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Energy Performance [Performance] Allows you to optimize between performance and power savings. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efficient] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-13...
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CPU C states [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] This following items appears only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C3 report to OS.
[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Port #0-#13 Disable [Enabled] This items only appears when you set the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control to [Enabled] This item allows you to control the disabling of each of the USB ports (0-13). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-15...
PCH Azalia Configuration Allows you to control the detection of the Azalia device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCH Azalia Configuration Control Detection of the Azalia device. Azalia [Auto] Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled...
Serial SATA Port 4 HardDisk (250.0GB) Software Preserve SUPPORTED Serial SATA Port 5 ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI Software Preserve SUPPORTED 4.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to change System Agent parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Memory Configuration This allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Maximum Memory Frequency Memory Information Selections in MHz. Memory RC Version 1.0.0.0 Memory Frequency 1067 MHz Usage Memory 1024 MB (DDR3) DIMM_A1 Not Present DIMM_A2...
This item allows you to enable or disable support to Active State Power Management (ASPM). ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to extend battey life. Configuration options: [Disabled] Disables ASMP [Auto] BIOS auto configure [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s State ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-19...
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PCIE Slot Configuration Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enabled/Disabled PCIE3 PCIE Slot Configuration Option Rom PCIE3 Not Present PCIE3 Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE4 Not Present PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE5 Not Present...
This allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-21...
USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller.
Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select the optimal setting for the super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h;...
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Set MIO Card MIO Card Type MIO Card Type [ALC 892] Front Panel Type [AC97] Front Panel Type [AC97] Allows you to select the front Panel type of the MIO. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-25...
4.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Console Redirection COM1 Enable or Disable. Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings...
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This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty. Configuration options: [VT100] [LINUX] [XTERMR6] [SCO] [ESCN] [VT400] Redirection After BIOS POST [Bootloader] This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. Configuration options: [Always Enable] [Bootloader] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-27...
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Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Settings The following items only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Allows remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type for out-of-band management. Configuration options: [VT100] ASCII char set.
[Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes user-configurable where you can set values. EUP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for EuP requirement. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-29...
4.4.17 Network Stack Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable the Network stack [Disable] network stack (Pxe and UEFI) Network stack [Disable] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
[Yes, Every reset] When Log is Full [Do Nothing] This item only appears when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the options for reaction when the event logs are full. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-31...
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set the Full Screen Logo to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This item is useful when any RT code is execute above 1MB. When set to [Upon Request], the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
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These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. ® •...
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CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Launch CSM [Enabled] This option controls if Boot Option filter [Legacy only] CSM will be launched. Launch PXE OpROM policy [Legacy only] Launch Storage OpRom policy...
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: [Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode]...
4.8 Security This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs...
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This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot flow control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Standard] This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-37...
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Image Execution Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Image Execution Policy Interval FV [Always Execute] per device path on Option ROM...
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. ASUS P9D-E/4L 4-39...
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Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <ENTER>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the setup options. When you select this option or if you press <ENTER>, a confirmation window appears.
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This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. This chapter contains the following sections: 5.1 Setting up RAID ..................5-3 5.2 I ntel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility ................5-5 5.3 I ntel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ...... 5-13 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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.
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P9D-E/4L...
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or press <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): ASUS P9D-E/4L...
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press <Del>.
Member Disk ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset. ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Press <Y> in the confirmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P9D-E/4L...
5.2.4 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set.
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Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS P9D-E/4L 5-11...
5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi- RAID using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty. ® To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.
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5.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and click Next. Key in a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set the volume size. Click Next.
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Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The created RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list. If you wish to change the settings, go to Volume Properties. ASUS P9D-E/4L 5-15...
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. You can also change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) and click OK.
From the Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to delete. From the Volume Properties field, select Delete volume. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. ASUS P9D-E/4L 5-17...
5.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings •...
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Operating Systems. This chapter contains the following sections: 6.1 RAID driver installation ................6-3 6.2 M anagement applications and utilities installation ........ 6-8 6.3 Running the Support DVD ................ 6-8 6.4 Installing the LAN driver................6-16 6.5 Installing the VGA driver ................. 6-21 6.6 Installing the Intel ® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ........6-24 6.7 Installing the Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ........6-26 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
From the C22x Intel RAID Driver sub-menu, use the Up or Down arrow keys to select the driver and press <Enter> to create the RAID driver disk. C22x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows Server 2012 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Back Exit ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>. WARNING !!! ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE DELETED !! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? On the following Important message, select YES if an ASMB7 is installed, otherwise select NO, then press <Enter>.
Server 2008 OS ® Boot the computer using the Windows Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen ® instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). Click Load Driver. ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. ®...
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6.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 6.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Chapter 6: Driver installation...
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Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 6.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. ASUS P9D-E/4L...
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6.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. 6.3.6 I nstalling the Intel ® Chipset device Software driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel chipset device software on ®...
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From the Intel Chipset Device ® Software, click Next to start the installation. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. ASUS P9D-E/4L 6-11...
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Click Install in the Windows Security Click Install in the Windows Security window. window. The Windows Security window may appear more than once and you may have to click Install The Windows Security window may appear more than once and you may have to click Install several times to continue with the installation.
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Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation. ® ® From the Intel From the Intel ® Chipset Device Software, Chipset Device ® Software, click Next. click Next. In the License Agreement window, In the License Agreement window, click click Yes to continue the process. Yes to continue the process. ASUS P9D-E/4L 6-13...
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Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click Intel ® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the installation. From the Intel ® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software. ASUS P9D-E/4L 6-15...
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Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. From the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
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If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click Intel ® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the installation. ASUS P9D-E/4L 6-17...
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From the Intel ® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections window. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
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Click Install to continue. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS P9D-E/4L 6-19...
6.5 Installing the VGA driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows Server 2008 R2: ® Restart the computer. Log in with Administrator privileges. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
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Key in a username and organization then click Next. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next. Click Install to begin the installation. When done, click Finish. ASUS P9D-E/4L 6-21...
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When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows Server 2012: ® Restart the computer. Log in with Administrator privileges. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click Intel ® C22x MEI NULL HECI on the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. From the Welcome to the Setup Program window, click Next. Click Yes in the License Agreement window to continue with the installation. ASUS P9D-E/4L 6-23...
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Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. Click Next to continue. From the Program Maintenance window, select Modify then click Next. ASUS P9D-E/4L 6-25...
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Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. When done, click Finish. 6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
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DVD. Click Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. Click Next to continue. From the Program Maintenance window, select Modify then click Next. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. ASUS P9D-E/4L 6-27...
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In the Ready to Modify the Program In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you window, click Install to load the options you selected. selected. When done, click Finish. When done, click Finish. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Chapter summary This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. This chapter contains the following sections: A.1 P9D-E/4L block diagram ................A-3 ASUS P9D-E/4L...
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Fax +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No.508, Chundong Road, Xinzhuang Industrial Zone, Minhang District, Shanghai, China.
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ASUS contact information ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava – Hrabová, Czech Republic Telephone +420-596766888 Web site http://www.asus.cz Technical Support Telephone +420-596-766-891 Fax +420-596-766-329 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx...
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ASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 Fax +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул. Орджоникидзе, д.10, Россия Telephone...
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