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ii E7358 Revised Edition V3 April 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this ma nual, including the products and soft ware described in i t, may be reproduc ed,.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ....................................................................................................... viii Federal Communications Commission Statement .
iv Contents 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-16 2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-16 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .................................................
v Contents 4.3.2 System T ime [xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 4-10 4.4 Ai T weaker menu ........................................................................ 4-1 1 4.4.1 DRAM T iming Control ............................
vi Contents 5.2 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility ................................... 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 5-6 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration .....................
vii 6.6 Marvell Magni installation ......................................................... 6-22 6.7 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology enterprise 3.0 installation . 6-23 6.8 Marvell Storage Utility installation ......................................
viii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ix Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
x About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports.
xi Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xii Z9PE-D8 WS specications summary (continues on next page) CPU Dual Intel® Socket 201 1 for Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family Supports Intel® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 QPI 6.4/7.2/8.0 GT s *Refer to www .asus.com for CPU support list Chipset Intel® C602 Express Chipset Memory 8 x DI MM , Ma x.
xiii Z9PE-D8 WS specications summary (continues on next page) USB ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.
xiv *Refer to ASUS Server A VL for latest update. **Specications are subject to change without notice. Internal I/O Connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x USB 2.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-3 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-3 1.3 Serial number label .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 1-3 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® Z9PE-D8 WS motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest Processor T echnology The motherboard supports the latest Intel Xeon ® processor E5-2600 product family in LGA 201 1 package with integrated memory controller to support 4 channel (4DIMM per CPU) DDR3 memory .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 1-5 DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports the 4-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system’s perf ormance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial A T A III technology The mothe rboard suppo rts t he Ser ial AT A III technology through the Serial A T A interface and Intel ® C602 chipset, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally , get enhanced scalability , faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 1-7 ASUS SSD Caching SSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever . At 3X faster , this feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction.
2 Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-3 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. T o optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an EEB compliant chassis.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9PE-D8 WS.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2-29 2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 2-29 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-29 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 2-29 5. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-29 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-29 7.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-7 Internal connectors Page 1. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-31 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910; A-T ype USB12/1 1) 2-31 3. USB connectors (USB3_34) 2-32 4. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_F AN1–4, REAR_F AN1-2) 2-32 5.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load lever is on your left.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-9 2. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. B A E D C 4.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information I H 7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I). G F 5. Push the left load lever (F) to lift the load plate (G).
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-1 1 K J 8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is xed by the lever (K). 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. M L 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M).
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN1 / CPU_F AN2. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight (four DIMM per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2 CPU Conguration DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs X 2 DIMMs X 4 DIMMs X X 8 DIMMs X X X X 2 CPU Conguration DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H1 1 DIMMs 2.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-17 * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 1 1 Communication.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCIE 1 and 3 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1 (Auto switch to x8 link if PCIE 2 and 4 are occupied) ; The onboard PCIE 5 and 7 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU2. These slots support VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-19 2.5.6 Installing the ASMB6 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB management board on your motherboard.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-21 1. DIMM Error LED (ERR_DIMM) These LEDs light up to indicate an error in its nearby DIMM. 2.7 Onboard LEDs 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display , allowing you to know the system status. Refer to the Q-code table below for details. Code Description 00 Not used 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-23 Code Description 31 Memory Installed 32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 4F DXE IPL is started 50 – 53 Memory initialization error.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Code Description 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SM.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-25 Code Description AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) AD Ready T o Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address M.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and s ystem setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-27 2. VGA controller setting (DIAG_VIEW1) This jumper allows you to enable o disable the onboard VGA controller . Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. SMBUS connection setting (TESLA_M_SW) This jumper allows you to select the connection to BMC or PCH for PCIE 1/3/5/7 SMBUS.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RST e selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) Th is jum per all ows you to sele ct the PCH SA T A RAI D mod e to use LSI Mega RAID software or Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology enterprise 3.0 RAID.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-29 2.9 Connectors 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse and keyboard. 2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-31 2.9.2 Internal connectors 1. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SA T A or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SA T A or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. USB connectors (USB3_34) This conne ctor is for USB 3.0 port s. Connec t the USB module cable to conn ecto r USB3_34. 4. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN1-2, FRNT_F AN1–4, REAR_F AN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-33 5. Power supply SMBus Connector (PSUSMB1) This connector supplies power for low-speed system management communications. 6. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Serial A T A 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-2 [blue]; 7-pin SA T A3G_3-6 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 6.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-35 8. Marvell ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E1/E2/E3/E4 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • For high performance of ASUS SSD Caching, please connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell ® SA T A6G_E1/E2/E3/E4 connectors.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. Serial A T A SCU connectors (7-pin SA T A_SCU1-4 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-37 1 1. System panel connector (20-1 pin P ANEL1) 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 .
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_P ANEL1) 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 leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-39 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connec tor is for an additio nal Sony/P hili ps Digital Interf ace (S/PDI F) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 15. VGA connector (VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-41 17. ASMB6 header (ASMB6) This connector supports the ASUS Server Management Board 6 series..
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3 Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 3-3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector .
3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2008 Server: 1. Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off , and then click Shut Down .
4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7 4.3 Main menu ......................
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-3 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 : Allows you to recover the BIOS using a bootable USB ash disk drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Press <T ab> to switch to the Drive Info eld. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>. 5. Press <T ab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-5 4.1.3 BUPDA TER The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. The BUPDA TER utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable USB ash disk drive with the updated BIOS le.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing the Ai T weaker sett.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-9 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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, time, language, and security settings.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-1 1 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Ratio [Auto] This item allows users adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 12 to 57 with 1 interval. CPU1 V oltage [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-13 Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Ai T we ake r Min=0.800V Max=1.520V Standard=By CPU Increment=0.005V =/-:Raise/Reduce → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 40 with 1 interval. DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 3 with 1 interval.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-15 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Socket 1 CPU Information Enter to view socket specic CPU Information. Socket 1 CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2660 0 @ 2.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-17 Hyper Threading [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel Hyper-Threading T echnology function. Enable for Windows XP and Linux or disable for other OS. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Power T echnology [Custom] This item allows you to enable power management features. Conguration options: [Disable] [Energy Efcient] [Custom] Y ou can only customize the items b elow when y ou enable t he Power T echnology to [Custom] .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-19 T urbo Mode [Enabled] This item automatically allows processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if it’s operating below power , current, and temperature specication limit.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Isoc [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the QPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-21 Memory Conguration Support for Compatibility Revision ID(CRID) Functionality mentioned in Sandybridge bios spec →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt.
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Conguration options: [Auto] [1 W ay] [2 Way] [4 W ay] [8 W ay] Patrol Scrub [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Patrol Scrub.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-23 DIMM Information CPU1 DIMM Information DIMM_A1 Present 8192 MB(Indep DIMM_B1 Not Present DIMM_C1 Not Present DIMM_D1 Not Present CPU2 DIMM Information DIMM_E1 Not Present DIMM_F1 Not Present DIMM_G1 Present 8192 MB Inde[ DIMM_H1 Not Present Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup VGA Priority [offboard] This item allows you to decide the priority between onboard and 1st offboard video device found. Conguration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] PCH Conguration Support for PCH Compatibility Revision ID(CRID) Functionality.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-25 Audio Conguration Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Azalia HD Audio. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer Conguration High Precision T imer [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable High Precision Event T imer .
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup SA T A Mode [AHCI Mode] This item allows you to set the SA T A conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] • If you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices, set this item to [IDE Mode].
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-27 Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Port 1-6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] IDE Mode Allows you to to enable or disable the SA T A controllers.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.6 PCI Subsystem Settings In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), species what PCI option ROM to lanuch.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-29 PCI Express Settings Enables or Disables PCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI-E device to fail →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup PCIE Slot Option ROM Conguration Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM. Legacy OpROM Support Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] PCIE1 .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-31 4.5.7 USB Conguration Enabled Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. USB Conguration USB Devices: 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB3.
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Device power-up delay [Auto] This item sets the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller . ‘Auto’ uses default values: for a Root port, it is 100ms; for a Hub port, the delay is taken from Hub descriptor .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-33 4.5.8 ACPI Settings Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration. ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Conguration [Disabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM )] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.10 APM setting Spe cify wha t sta te t o go to whe n po wer is re -app lied aft er a p ower fai lure (G3 stat e). Restrore AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Ke.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-35 4.5.1 1 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings Serial Por.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Data Bits [8] Conguration options: [7] [8] Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-37 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.13 Marvell SA T A Conguration Marvell SATA Conguration Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-39 4.5.14 Onboard Devices Conguration Serial Port 1 Conguration Serial Port 2 Conguration VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging S [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.15 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-41 4.6 Server Management menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status, and allows you to change the settings. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.
4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.1 System Event Log Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. S er ve r Mg mt Change this to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-43 4.6.2 BMC network conguration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. S er ve r Mg mt Select to congure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).
4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Event Logs menu The Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings. The Event Logs menu appears when the ASMB card is not installed on the motherboard. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-45 4.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Ev en t Lo gs Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup MECI [1] This item allows you to set Mutiple Event Count Increment (MECI). The number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiplt-event counter associated with the log entry is updated, specied as a numeric value in the range 1 to 255.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-47 4.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Num ber of s econd s to wai t fo r set up a ctiv ation key . 655 35(0 xFFF F) me ans inde nit e wai ting . Boot Conguration Setup Prompt Timeout 1 Bootup NumLock State [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.
4-48 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CSM16 Module V ersion GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disable GA20; this optionis useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-49 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [ Ad va nc ed M od e] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
4-50 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.9 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. CPU1 Temperature 90.0ºC/194.0ºF CPU2 Temperature 90.0ºC/194.0ºF TR1 Temperature 18.0ºC/64.4ºF TR2 Temperature 6.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-51 +VTT_CPU V oltage, VCORE1/2 V oltage, VSA_CPU1/2 +VDDQ_AB_ CPU1 V oltage, +VDDQ_CD_CPU1 V oltage, +VDDQ_EF_CPU2 V oltage, +VDDQ_GH_CPU2 V oltage, +5VSB V oltage, +5V V oltage, +12V V oltage, +3.
4-52 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.10 Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Set Setup Administrator Password Password Description If ONLY the Administrator&.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-53 User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. T o set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
4-54 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.12 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
5 RAID conguration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities..
Chapter summary 5 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility ................................... 5-5 5.3 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology enterprise SCU/SA T A Option ROM Utility .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-3 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Conguration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS).
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS Y ou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SA T A hard disk drives attached to the SA T A connectors supported by Intel ® C602 chipset. T o do this: 1.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-5 3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press <Enter>. Refer to the Management Menu descriptions on the next page. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box.
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using two types of congurations: Easy and New . In Easy Conguration , the virtual drive parameters are set automatically .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-7 3. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting. 4. Press <Space> to select the congurable array . 2. The ARRA Y SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SA T A ports.
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # DNLIN A00-00 DNLIN A00-01 0 1 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-9 8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>. 9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press <Enter>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # DNLIN A00-00 DNLIN A00-01 0 1 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.
5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 12. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Enter>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-1 1 Using New Conguration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Conguration command erases the existing RAID conguration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Conguration command to view or create another RAID conguration.
5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration Y ou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/Add Conguration command. Adding a new RAID conguration T o add a new RAID conguration: 1.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-13 5.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. Y ou may initialize the virtual drive s of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu .
5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 3. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Y es from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. Initializing a virtual drive erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-15 Using the Objects command T o initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu , select Objects > Virtual Drive , and then press <Enter>.
5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consist.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-17 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives Y ou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu . T o rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. From the Management Menu , select Rebuild , and then press <Enter>.
5-18 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive. 4.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-19 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency Y ou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any dif ferences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu.
5-20 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Y es from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. While checking the disk consistency , press <Esc> to display the following options.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-21 Using the Objects command T o check data consistency using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu , select Objects , and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press <Enter>.
5-22 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration T o delete a RAID conguration 1. From the Management Menu , select Congure > Clear Conguration , and then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Y es from the Clear Conguration? dialog box, and then press <Enter>.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-23 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Y ou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Conguration for details. T o select the boot drive from a RAID set 1.
5-24 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache Y ou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-25 5.3 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology enterprise SCU / SA T A Option ROM utility allows you to create.
5-26 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 2. Delete RAID Volume 4.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-27 [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. [ ↑↓ ]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.
5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-29 5. Use the up/down arrow keys to sele ct a drive, press <T AB> to select a Master disk, and then press <SP ACE> to select a Recovery disk. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.
5-30 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-31 5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID T ake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. T o reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1.
5-32 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. [ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ] [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit "Degraded" volume and disk available for rebuilding detected.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-33 3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild” . [ MAIN MENU ] [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes: * = Data is Encrypted ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 149.
5-34 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility Y ou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology . T o set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-35 5.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows) The Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology enterprise utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge.
5-36 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select Create V olume and select volume type. 2. Then click Next . 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select V olume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-37 6. Conrm volume creation, than click Create V olume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. Y ou can contuine using other applications during this time. When display V olume Ceation Complete message, you can click OK to nish.
5-38 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.4.2 Change V olume T ype When you are nished to create a RAID set, you can view or change related items in the V olume Properties eld. According to the following steps to change the type in V olume Properties : 1.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-39 5.4.3 Delete volume T ake caution when deleting a volume. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Back up data before continuing. T o delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. V olume_0000) in V olumes eld you want to delete.
5-40 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.4.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-41 5.5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell SA T A 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 array using two SA T A hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your system user manual for the exact location of the Marvell SA T A 6.
5-42 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 4. Use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar and press <Enter> to congure further RAID settings. RAID Level: Select a RAID Level. Conguration options: [RAID 0] [RAID 1] [RAID 10] [HyperDuo] Stripe Size: Species the size of single data block on the virtual disk.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-43 6. Press <F10>. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility . Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Y es N o Exit 5.5.2 Delete an existing RAID Array 1.
5-44 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Y es N o Delete Virtual Disk 2. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to delete the selected RAID array .
6 Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components..
Chapter summary 6 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-3 6.2 Intel ® Chipset Device Software installation ............................. 6-14 6.3 Intel @ Network Connections Software installation.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-3 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array . This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Windows Vist.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-5 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver For Windows ® Server 2008 OS installation T o install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows ® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows ® Server 2008 OS installation disc.
6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. 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.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-7 3. Select Y es using the <T ab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No 4. Insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB oppy disk drive, select OK , then press <Enter>.
6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No , then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the OS installation.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-9 3. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid , then press <ENTER>. 4. Select Y es using the <T ab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.
6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5. Y ou have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK , then press <Enter>. OK Cancel Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-1 1 Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver . When creating the RAID driver , you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE1 1 sp1.
6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation Installing SUSE 1 1 Linux OS T o install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-13 4. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. T ype the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options eld, and press <Enter>. 5. When below screen appears, select the USB oppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium.
6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.2 Intel ® Chipset Device Software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® chipset device software on the system. Y ou need to manually install the Intel ® chipset device software on a Windows operating system.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-15 5. Select Y es to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. T oggle Y es, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process.
6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.3 Intel @ Network Connections Software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® Network Connections Software on the system. Y ou need to manually install the Intel ® Network Connections Software on a Windows ® operating system.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-17 4. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. T oggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation.
6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation 7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 8. When nished, press Finish to continue..
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-19 6.4 Audio driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASUS MIO Audio card/ Realtek High Denition Audio driver . Y ou need to manually install the ASUS MIO Audio card/ Realtek High Denition Audio driver on a Windows ® operating system.
6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5. When the installation completes, click Y es, I want to restart my computer now to restart your computer before using the program.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-21 6.5 Intel ® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® C600 Series Chipset SCU SA T A RAID Drivers on the system. Y ou need to manually install the Intel ® C600 Series Chipset SCU SA T A RAID Drivers on a Windows operating system.
6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.6 Marvell Magni installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Marvell Magni software on the system. Y ou need to manually install the Marvell Magni software on a Windows operating system.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-23 6.7 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology enterprise 3.0 on the system. Y ou need to manually install the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology enterprise 3.
6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5. Read the W arning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. 7.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-25 9. Select Y es, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process.
6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.8 Marvell Storage Utility installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Marvell Storage Utility Driver . T o install the Marvell Storage Utility on a Windows ® OS: 1. Restart the computer , and then log on with Administrator privileges.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-27 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue.
6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation 7. Choose the destination folder to install and click Install to start the installation. 8. The programs you selected are being installed.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-29 9. Click Finish to complete the installation..
6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.9 Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver . T o install the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver on a Windows® OS: 1.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-31 4. When the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue.
6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6. Click Finish to complete the installation and exit the wizard..
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-33 6.10 Intel ® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation This section provides t he instructions on how to install the Intel ® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver . T o install the Intel ® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows ® OS: 1.
6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5. Click Modify to change custom setup and then click Next to continue. 6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-35 7. Click Install to begin installation. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation..
6-36 Chapter 6: Driver installation T o install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer , and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-37 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 5. T oggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.
6-38 Chapter 6: Driver installation 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 8. Click Install to start driver installation.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-39 6.12 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice.
6-40 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.12.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.12.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.
7 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple AMD ® CrossFireX™/ NVIDIA ® SLI™ graphics cards and NVIDIA ® CUDA technology .
Chapter summary 7 ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology ................................................. 7-3 7.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology ........................................................... 7-7 7.3 NVIDIA ® CUDA™ technology .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-3 7.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.
7-4 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-5 7.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology .
7-6 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 3 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window , click Graphics Settings > Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM Conguration . 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-7 7.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.
7-8 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-9 7.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the four graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.
7-10 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 7.2.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-1 1 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize . B2. From the Personalization window , select Display Settings .
7-12 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel . B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Set SLI Conguration .
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-13 7.3 NVIDIA ® CUDA™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® CUDA™ technology and up to 4 NVIDIA ® T elsa™ computing processor cards, providing the optimum multi purpose computing performance. Follow the installation procedures in this section.
7-14 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support 4. Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. 5. T o verify graphics card driver installation, right-click My Computer and select Properties from the menu.
A Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard..
Appendix summary A ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS A.1 Z9PE-D8 WS block diagram ........................................................ A-3.
ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS A-3 A.1 Z9PE-D8 WS block diagram.
A-4 Appendix A: Reference information.
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