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  • Page 1 P9D-V...
  • 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

    Canadian Department of Communications Statement ........vii REACH ......................vii Safety information ....................viii Electrical safety ..................... viii Operation safety .................... viii Australia statement notice ................ix P9D-V Specifications Summary ................xi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! ....................1-3 1.2 Package contents..................1-3 Serial number label .
  • Page 4 3.2.2 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 EzFlash Utility................4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ................ 4-5 BIOS setup program .................. 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..............
  • Page 5 Contents Main menu ....................4-10 4.3.1 System Date ................4-10 4.3.2 System Time ................4-10 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 ............
  • Page 6 Installing the LAN driver................6-15 Installing the VGA driver ................. 6-20 Installing the Intel ® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ........6-23 Installing the Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ........6-25 Appendix A: Reference Information P9D-V block diagram ................A-3 ASUS contact information ..................1...

  • Page 7: Notices

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

  • Page 8: Safety Information

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

  • Page 9: Australia Statement Notice

    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: Conventions Used In This Guide

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

  • Page 11: Specifications Summary

    - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Storage SATA Controller ® - Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (RSTe) supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5 (Windows) * Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs. (continued on the next page)
  • Page 12 ® Networking 2 x Intel I210AT Graphic Aspeed AST1300 64MB TPM Header 24-pin ATX power connector + PSU Connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector SATA DOM Power 4-pin power connector Connector 1 x USB 3.0 pin header (up to 2 devices) USB Connector/ Onboard I/O 2 x USB 2.0 pin header (up to 4 devices) Header Connectors...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 14: Chapter Summary

    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 Serial number label ..................1-4 Special features..................1-4 ASUS...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    P9D-V motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Serial Number Label

    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 17 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring 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...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MIO Audio card The ASUS MIO audio card is a discrete 8-channel high definition audio (High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC that enables the clearest high quality audio output.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2: Hardware Information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary 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. This chapter contains the following sections: Before you proceed ................... 2-3 Motherboard overview ................2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    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...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction...

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout ASUS...

  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page CPU sockets DDR3 sockets 2-14 PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x8 / PCI slot 2-18 Onboard LEDs Page Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2-20 Power LED (+5V_LED) 2-20 Location LED (LOC_LED1) 2-21 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-22 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 2-23...
  • Page 25 Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 2-30 SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) 2-31 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) 2-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 2-32 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-33 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-34 ASUS...

  • Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    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...

  • Page 30: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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.

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu Heatsink In Rack

    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...

  • Page 32: System Memory

    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.

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2-15 ASUS...

  • Page 34: Expansion Slots

    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.

  • Page 35: Interrupt Assignments

    ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2-17 ASUS...

  • Page 36: Pci Express X16 Slot (X16 Link)

    2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCIE 6 provides one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) The onboard PCIE 4 provide one x4 Gen2 link to the CPU. These slots support various server class high performance add-on cards.

  • Page 37: Installing The Audio Card

    Follow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the connector on your motherboard. Locate the Thermal Sensor (TR1) connector on the motherboard. Connect the Thermal Sensor cable to the connector. Place the other end of the Thermal Sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor temperature. 2-19 ASUS...

  • Page 38: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
  • Page 39 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. 2-21 ASUS...

  • Page 40: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 41 2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) ® These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 2-23 ASUS...
  • Page 42 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 43: Connectors

    USB 2.0 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 2-25 ASUS...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    2.8.2 Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [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 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s of data transfer rate.
  • Page 45 USB 2.0 connector (A-Type USB9 , 10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011) 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. 2-27 ASUS...
  • Page 46 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. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
  • Page 47 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data.
  • Page 48 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) The connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the serial port module to an open slot at the back of the system chassis. 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.
  • Page 49 The SATA DOM power connector is for output power only. It has a maximum output current of • Ensure that the power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is less than 1A. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 2-31 ASUS...
  • Page 50 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...

  • Page 51: System Panel Connector

    Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 2-33 ASUS...
  • Page 52 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These LEDs connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK) These LEDs are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3: Powering Up...

  • Page 54: Starting Up For The First Time . ..................................................................... 3-3 3.2 Powering Off The Computer

    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 Powering off the computer................ 3-4 ASUS P9D-V...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. 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-V...

  • Page 56: Powering Off The Computer

    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.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 58 Managing and updating your BIOS ............4-3 BIOS setup program .................. 4-7 Main menu ....................4-10 Advanced menu ..................4-11 Event Logs menu ..................4-31 Boot menu ....................4-32 Monitor menu ................... 4-35 Security ..................... 4-36 Tool menu ....................4-39 4.10 Exit menu ....................4-39 ASUS P9D-V...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Asus Ezflash Utility

    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.

  • Page 61: Bupdater Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier.
  • Page 62 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-V BOARD: P9D-V VER: 0201 VER: 0202 DATE: 12/01/2013 DATE: 12/09/2013 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS...

  • Page 63: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P9D-V...

  • Page 64: Bios Menu Screen

    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 BIOS Version...

  • Page 65: 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 P9D-V...

  • Page 66: 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 and time. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs...

  • Page 67: Advanced Menu

    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-V 4-11...

  • Page 68: Cpu Configuration

    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 CPU Configuration...
  • Page 69 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-V 4-13...
  • Page 70 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.

  • Page 71: Pch-Io Configuration

    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-V 4-15...

  • Page 72: Sata Configuration

    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...

  • Page 73: System Agent (Sa) Configuration

    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.

  • Page 74: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration This allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Maximum Memory Memory Information Frequency Selections Memory RC Version 1.3.0.0 in MHz. Memory Frequency 1333 MHz Usage Memory 4096 MB (DDR3) DIMM_A1 Not Present DIMM_A2...

  • Page 75: Pci Subsystem Settings

    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-V 4-19...
  • Page 76 PCIE Slot Configuration Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enabled/Disabled PCIE4 PCIE Slot Configuration Option Rom PCIE4 Not Present PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE5 Not Present PCIE5 Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE Option Rom 4/5 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE slots.

  • Page 77: Usb Configuration

    [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-V 4-21...

  • Page 78: Tpm

    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...

  • Page 79: Whea Support

    [IO=3F8h: IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12] ASUS P9D-V 4-23...

  • Page 80: Intel Server Platform Services

    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;...

  • Page 81: Onboard Lan Configuration

    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-V 4-25...

  • Page 82: Serial Port Console Redirection

    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...
  • Page 83 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-V 4-27...
  • Page 84 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.

  • Page 85: Runtime Error Logging Support

    This allows you to enable or diasble the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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-V 4-29...

  • Page 86: Network Stack

    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 [Disabled] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appears only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support.

  • Page 87: Event Logs Menu

    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-V 4-31...

  • Page 88: Boot Menu

    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.
  • Page 89 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. ® •...
  • Page 90 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 [Legacy only]...

  • Page 91: Monitor Menu

    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]...

  • Page 92: Security

    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...
  • Page 93 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-V 4-37...
  • Page 94 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...

  • Page 95: Tool Menu

    BIOS. Start EzFlash utility Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash utility. 4.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

  • Page 96: Restore Defaults

    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.

  • Page 97: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    Chapter 5: RAID Configuration...
  • Page 98 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. This chapter contains the following sections: Setting up RAID ..................5-3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise ® SATA Option ROM Utility ................5-5 5.3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ...... 5-13 ® ASUS P9D-V...

  • Page 99: Setting Up Raid

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS P9D-V...

  • Page 100: Installing Hard Disk Drives

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

  • Page 101: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

    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-V...

  • Page 102: Creating A Raid Set

    5.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. 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.
  • Page 103 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-V...

  • Page 104: Deleting A Raid Set

    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>.

  • Page 105: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    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-V...

  • Page 106: Exiting The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata Option Rom Utility

    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...
  • Page 107 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-V 5-11...

  • Page 108: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    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.

  • Page 109: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

    ® Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system. You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS P9D-V 5-13...

  • Page 110: Creating A Raid Set

    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.
  • Page 111 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-V 5-15...

  • Page 112: Changing A Volume Type

    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.

  • Page 113: Deleting A Volume

    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-V 5-17...

  • Page 114: Preferences

    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 •...

  • Page 115: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 116 Running the Support DVD ................ 6-7 Installing the LAN driver................6-15 Installing the VGA driver ................. 6-20 Installing the Intel ® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver ........6-23 Installing the Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ........6-25 ASUS P9D-E/4L...

  • Page 117: Raid Driver Installation

    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-V...
  • Page 118 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>.

  • Page 119: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    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-V...
  • Page 120 A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive.

  • Page 121: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. The support DVD is supported on Windows...
  • Page 122 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 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 123: Manual Menu

    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-V...
  • Page 124 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 Installing the Intel Chipset device Software driver ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel chipset device software on ®...
  • Page 125 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-V 6-11...
  • Page 126 Click Install in the Windows Security window. The Windows Security window may appear more than once and you may have to click Install several times to continue with the installation. When finished, click Next. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now then click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 127 ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click Intel Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation. ® From the Intel Chipset Device Software, ® click Next. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue the process. ASUS P9D-V 6-13...
  • Page 128 Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 129: Installing The Lan Driver

    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-V 6-15...
  • Page 130 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.
  • Page 131 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-V 6-17...
  • Page 132 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...
  • Page 133 Click Install to continue. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS P9D-V 6-19...

  • Page 134: Installing The Vga Driver

    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.
  • Page 135 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-V 6-21...
  • Page 136 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.

  • Page 137: Installing The Intel ® C22X Mei Null Heci Driver

    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-V 6-23...
  • Page 138 Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. Click Finish to complete the installation. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 139: Installing The Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver

    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-V 6-25...
  • Page 140 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...
  • Page 141 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-V 6-27...
  • Page 142 In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. When done, click Finish. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 143: Appendix A: Reference Information

    Appendix A: Reference Information...
  • Page 144 Chapter summary This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. This chapter contains the following sections: P9D-V block diagram ................A-3 ASUS P9D-V...

  • Page 145: P9D-V Block Diagram

    P9D-V block diagram ASUS P9D-V...
  • Page 146 Appendix A: Reference information...

  • Page 147: Asus Contact Information

    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...
  • Page 148 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...
  • Page 149 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...

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