Asus Z9PA-D8 Specifikace

MotherboardZ9PE-D8 WS

xAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis user

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDevice power-up delay [Auto]This item sets the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Ho

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-334.5.8 ACPI SettingsEnables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration.ACPI SettingsEnable ACPI Auto Conguration [Disabled]Enable

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.10 APM settingSpecify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).Restrore AC Power L

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-354.5.11 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings COM2 Console Red

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupData Bits [8]Conguration options: [7] [8]Parity [None]A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmissi

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-37Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)Console Redirection [Disabled]Enables or disabl

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup  Marvell SATA Conguration Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Marvell Storage OPROM

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-39  Serial Port 1 Conguration Serial Port 2 Conguration VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] As

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.15 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]This item al

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-414.6 Server Management menuThe Server Management menu displays the server management status, and allows you to change the settings

xiConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.1 System Event LogAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Serve

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-43 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Ser

4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings.The Event Logs menu appears when the

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-454.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log SettingsAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMECI [1]This item allows you to set Mutiple Event Count Increment (MECI). The number of occurrences of a duplicate event tha

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-474.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

4-48 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCSM16 Module VersionGateA20 Active [Upon Request][Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.[Always] Do n

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-49Setup Mode [EZ Mode][Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.[EZ Mode

4-50 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.9 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.CP

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-51+VTT_CPU Voltage, VCORE1/2 Voltage, VSA_CPU1/2 +VDDQ_AB_CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_CD_CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_EF_CPU2 Voltage, +VDDQ_GH_CPU2

xiiZ9PE-D8 WS specications summary(continues on next page)CPUDual Intel® Socket 2011 for Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family Supports Intel® Turbo

4-52 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.10 Security menuThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Set Setup Administrator Password

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-53User PasswordIf you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password:1.

4-54 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.12 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.Pressing <Esc> does not

5RAID congurationThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.

Chapter summary5ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS5.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-3 

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-35.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:•  wi

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-53. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press <Enter>.

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-73. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.4. Press <Space> t

xiiiZ9PE-D8 WS specications summary(continues on next page)USBASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to c

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-98. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration12. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <En

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-11When a RAID set already exists, using the  command erases the existing RAID conguration dat

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration You can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration usin

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-135.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize t

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then pr

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-15To initialize the virtual drives using the  command1. From the Management Menu, select 

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCong

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-175.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu.T

xiv*Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update.Internal I/O Connectors1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector s

5-18 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4.

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-195.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual dr

5-20 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter&

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-21To check data consistency using the  command1. From the Management Menu, select , and then

5-22 Chapter 5: RAID conguration To delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select  > 

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-235.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot drive

5-24 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set t

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-255.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / S

5-26 Chapter 5: RAID congurationIntel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation.

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. [↑↓]Ch

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then pre

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-295. Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, press <TAB> to select a Master disk, and then press <SPACE> to selec

5-30 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-315.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume

5-32 Chapter 5: RAID congurationSelect a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Next

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-333. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Re

5-34 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RA

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-355.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility allows yo

5-36 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.4.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-376. Conrm volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the number and size

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WSChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-31.2 Package co

5-38 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.4.2 Change Volume TypeWhen you are nished to create a RAID set, you can view or change related items in the Volum

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-395.4.3 Delete volumeTake caution when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Back up data before contin

5-40 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.4.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warn

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-415.5 Marvell RAID utilityThe onboard Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 array using

5-42 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. Use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar and press <Enter> to congure further RAID settings.

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 5-436. Press <F10>. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID

5-44 Chapter 5: RAID congurationDo you want to delete this virtual disk ? Yes NoDelete Virtual Disk2. The following warning m

6Chapter 6: Driver installationThis chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

Chapter summary6ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS6.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.2 Intel® Chipset D

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-36.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 1-31.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® Z9PE-D8 WS motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest techno

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installationLSI 2008 SAS2 Driver LSI 2008 SAS2 DriverWindows XP 32 bitWindows XP 64 bitWindows Server 2003 32 bitWindows Serve

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-56.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverFor Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controller driver when inst

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller d

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-73. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.Main MenuDo you have a dr

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.More Driver

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-93. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press <ENTER>.4.

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-11Preparing the Linux DriverEnsure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installationInstalling SUSE 11 Linux OSTo install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Serv

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-134. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Op

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest Processor TechnologyThe motherboard supports the latest Intel

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.2 Intel® Chipset Device Software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-155. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Information and pres

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 Intel@ Network Connections Software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-174. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the lic

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.8. When nished, press Finish to continue.

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-196.4 Audio driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASUS MIO Audio card/ Realtek High Deni

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. When the installation completes, click Yes, I want to restart my computer now to restart your computer before u

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-216.5 Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the In

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.6 Marvell Magni installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Marvell Magni software

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-236.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Inte

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 1-5DDR3 memory supportThe motherboard supports the 4-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue.6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue.7.

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-259. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.8. After com

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.8 Marvell Storage Utility installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Marvell Storage

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-275. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue.6. Select the programs you want to install

6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. Choose the destination folder to install and click Install to start the installation. 8. The programs you sele

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-299. Click Finish to complete the installation.

6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.9 Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to i

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-314. When the Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installat

6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Click Finish to complete the installation and exit the wizard.

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-336.10 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® WG8

iiE8726Revised Edition V4 October 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and so

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionSerial ATA III technologyThe motherboard supports the Serial ATA III technology through the Serial ATA interface an

6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Click Modify to change custom setup and then click Next to continue.6. Select the programs you want to install

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-357. Click Install to begin installation.8. Click Finish to complete the installation.

6-36 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo install the ASPEED VGA driver:1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.2. Insert

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-376. Enter the user information and click Next to continue.5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to

6-38 Chapter 6: Driver installation9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.8. Click Insta

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 6-396.12 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drive

6-40 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.12.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supp

7Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology supportThis chapter describes how to install and congure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™/ NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards a

Chapter summary7ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS7.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ... 7-37.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ...

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-37.1 AMDAMD® CrossFireX™ technology technologyThe motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 1-7ASUS SSD CachingSSD caching from ASUS is easier than ever. At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by using an install

7-4 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards sep

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-57.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device driv

7-6 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support3Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click 

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-77.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to insta

7-8 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-97.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards1. Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards.2. Insert the four graphics card into th

7-10 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support7.2.5 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card packag

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-11B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize.B2. From the Personalization window, select

7-12 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology supportB4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.B5. The NVIDIA Contr

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 7-137.3 NVIDIA® CUDA™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology and up to 4 NVIDIA® Telsa™ computing processor

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction

7-14 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU technology support4. Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.

AAppendix: Reference informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard.

Appendix summaryAASUS Z9PE-D8 WSA.1 Z9PE-D8 WS block diagram ...A-3

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS A-3A.1 Z9PE-D8 WS block diagram

A-4 Appendix A: Reference information

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +88

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

2Chapter 2: Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includ

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WSChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-32.2 Motherboard overv

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-32.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard s

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-52.2.3 Motherboard layoutZ9PE-D8 WS

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsRear panel connectors Page1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2-292. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 2-293.

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-7Internal connectors Page1. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)2-312. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910; A-Type

iiiContentsNotices ... viiiFederal Communications

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, e

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-92. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.To prev

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationIH7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I).GF5. Push the left load lever (F)

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-11KJ8. 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 l

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information12. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2.DO NOT forget to co

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with eight (four DIMM per CPU) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationDIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D11 DIMMsX2 DIMMsX4 DIMMsX X8 DIMMsX X X XDIMM_E1

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-152.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into t

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-17* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 -

ivContents2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ... 2-162.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link)The onboard PCIE 1 and 3 provide one x16 Gen3 link to CPU1 (Auto switch to x

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-192.5.6 Installing the ASMB6 management boardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASMB management board on your

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information1. Power-on switchThe motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake up the system.

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-211. DIMM Error LED (ERR_DIMM)These LEDs light up to indicate an error in its nearby DIMM. 2.7 Onboard LEDs2. Baseboard Managem

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Q-Code LEDsThe Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system status. Re

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-23Code Description31Memory Installed32 – 36CPU post-memory initialization37 – 3APost-Memory System Agent initialization is started 3

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationCode Description63 – 67CPU DXE initialization is started68PCI host bridge initialization69System Agent DXE initial

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-25Code DescriptionACReserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)ADReady To Boot eventAELegacy Boot eventAFExit Boot Servic

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-272. VGA controller setting (DIAG_VIEW1)This jumper allows you to enable o disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to a

vContents4.4 Ai Tweaker menu ... 4-114.4.1 DRAM Timing Control ...

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAI

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-292.9 Connectors2.9.1 Rear panel connectors

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information1. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse and keyboard.2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port all

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-312.9.2 Internal connectors1. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cab

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. USB connectors (USB3_34)This connector is for USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to connector USB3_34

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-335. Power supply SMBus Connector (PSUSMB1)This connector supplies power for low-speed system management communications.6. Serial

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [blue]; 7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black])These connectors connect

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-358. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2/E3/E4 [gray])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. Serial ATA SCU connectors (7-pin SATA_SCU1-4 [black])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-3711. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1) System power LED (3-pin

viContents5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ... 5-65.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ...

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-3913. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Inte

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information15. VGA connector (VGA_HDR1)This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.16. Front panel audio c

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 2-4117. ASMB6 header (ASMB6)This connector supports the ASUS Server Management Board 6 series.

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information

3Chapter 3: Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WSChapter summary3  ... 3-33.2 Powering off the co

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 3-33.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches

3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2008 Server:1. Click the Sta

4Chapter 4: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

vii6.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation . 6-236.8 Marvell Storage Utility installation ...

Chapter summary4ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-34.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-34.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Syste

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive Info eld.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contain

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-54.1.3 BUPDATER The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.Th

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility describ

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congura

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-94.2.3 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows t

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-114.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the setti

viiiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Ratio [Auto]This item allows users adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjus

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-13Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 4 to 40The values r

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-154.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSocket 1 CPU InformationEnter to view socket specic CPU Information.Socket 1 CPU InformationIntel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2660 0

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-17Hyper Threading [Enabled]This item allows you to enable/disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. Enable for Windows

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPower Technology [Custom]This item allows you to enable power management features.Conguration options: [Disable] [Energy Ef

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-19Turbo Mode [Enabled]This item automatically allows processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency if it’s operati

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupIsoc [Enabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link Speed Mode [Fast]This item allows you to select the QPI li

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-21Support for Compatibility Revision ID(CRID) Functionality mentioned in Sandybridge bios spec→←: Select Screen ↑

ixSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupRank Interleaving [Auto]Select different rank interleaving setting.Conguration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 W

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-23DIMM InformationCPU1 DIMM InformationDIMM_A1 Present 8192 MB(IndepDIMM_B1 Not PresentDIMM_C1 Not PresentDIMM_D1 Not PresentCPU

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupVGA Priority [offboard]This item allows you to decide the priority between onboard and 1st offboard video device found.Cong

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-25Azalia HD Audio [Enabled]This item allows you to enable/disable Azalia HD Audio.Conguration options: [Disabled]

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSATA Mode [AHCI Mode]This item allows you to set the SATA conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mo

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-27Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled]Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]Port 1-6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled]Congurat

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.6 PCI Subsystem SettingsIn case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), species what PCI option ROM to la

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-29PCI Express SettingsEnables or Disables PCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering.PCI Express Link Register SettingsASPM Support [

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupEnable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM.Legacy OpROM

ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS 4-31 Enabled Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE op