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... time 3-2 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-3 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-3 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-3 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Menu items 4-8 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-8 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.6 General help 4-8 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.9 Scroll...
... time 3-2 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-3 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-3 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-3 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-2 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-2 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Menu items 4-8 4.2.4 Submenu items 4-8 4.2.5 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.6 General help 4-8 4.2.7 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.8 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.9 Scroll...
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...up RAID 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z10PA-D8 only 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the... Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 5-29 5.3.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-29 5.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-31 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-32 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-33 5.4.2...
...up RAID 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (Z10PA-D8 only 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the... Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility 5-29 5.3.5 Rebuilding the RAID 5-29 5.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-31 5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 5-32 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-33 5.4.2...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID...guide contains the information you may have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information and for different system ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID...guide contains the information you may have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information and for different system ...
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... to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or ... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier....
... to do not need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for later use . Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or ... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier....
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... position except when clearing the RTC RAM. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 2-25 Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the...
... position except when clearing the RTC RAM. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 2-25 Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the...
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...-mounted system warning speaker. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to this connector. Hard disk drive activity LED...
...-mounted system warning speaker. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to this connector. Hard disk drive activity LED...
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...system power LED on self-test or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. BIOS-image Crash Detected. 7. At power on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. While the tests are off. ...the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition Beep 1 short 1 short 1 short, 2 short 1 short, 8 short 2 long 2 long BIOS Beep codes Error condition Power supply surges detected during the previous power on the devices in Chapter 4. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up or switch between ...
...system power LED on self-test or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. BIOS-image Crash Detected. 7. At power on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. While the tests are off. ...the possible beep codes and its corresponding error condition Beep 1 short 1 short 1 short, 2 short 1 short, 8 short 2 long 2 long BIOS Beep codes Error condition Power supply surges detected during the previous power on the devices in Chapter 4. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up or switch between ...
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... the lower right side of Log off, then click Shut Down. 2. Click the Start button, move the cursor to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Ensure that best describes why you want to shut down the computer. 5. Using Windows® Server 2012: 1. If necessary, key in the selection lists... 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . 4. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3-3
... the lower right side of Log off, then click Shut Down. 2. Click the Start button, move the cursor to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Ensure that best describes why you want to shut down the computer. 5. Using Windows® Server 2012: 1. If necessary, key in the selection lists... 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . 4. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3-3
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. 4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... so would cause system boot failure! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in case you need to download the latest BIOS file. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup It resets the system when the...
... so would cause system boot failure! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in case you need to download the latest BIOS file. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup It resets the system when the...
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... Build Date :05/05/2014 FS0 System Volume Information Z10PA-D8 BIOS Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, then press . 5. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash...
... Build Date :05/05/2014 FS0 System Volume Information Z10PA-D8 BIOS Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, then press . 5. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash...
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...disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier. 3. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The actual BIOS screen displays may not be ...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename...
...disk drive you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier. 3. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The actual BIOS screen displays may not be ...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename...
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... finished! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is completed. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PA-08 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/13/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PA-08 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/13/2014 Start Programming Flash. C:\> Z10PA-D8 Series 4-5 Please restart your system. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE...
... finished! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is completed. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PA-08 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/13/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PA-08 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/13/2014 Start Programming Flash. C:\> Z10PA-D8 Series 4-5 Please restart your system. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE...
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...You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your computer in the future. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you with its...chassis. The firmware chip on . 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum...
...You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your computer in the future. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you with its...chassis. The firmware chip on . 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum...
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Z10PA-D8 Series 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following ...
Z10PA-D8 Series 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following ...
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... 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that item. 4.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the item... has a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items ...
... 4.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that item. 4.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the item... has a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 4.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items ...
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Z10PA-D8 Series 4-9 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system time. 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. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears.
Z10PA-D8 Series 4-9 4.3 Main menu When you to set the system time. 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. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears.
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Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PA-D8 Series 4-11 4.4.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. 4.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Disabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Z10PA-D8 Series 4-11 4.4.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. 4.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Disabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.
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IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration ...
IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; 4.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration ...