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... first 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...
... first 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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It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 sets using the available utilities. •...
It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 sets using the available utilities. •...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in the future. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive: 1. Insert...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in the future. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from a USB flash drive: 1. Insert...
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... to use a DOS‑based utility. Go to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility. Z10PA-D8 Series 4-3
... to use a DOS‑based utility. Go to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility. Z10PA-D8 Series 4-3
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... the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive with...
... the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive with...
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The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. C:\> Z10PA-D8 Series 4-5 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. 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 ...system boot failure! 5. Please restart your system. Write 75% DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! 4. ASUS Tek. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! The BIOS update is completed.
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. C:\> Z10PA-D8 Series 4-5 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. 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 ...system boot failure! 5. Please restart your system. Write 75% DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! 4. ASUS Tek. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! The BIOS update is completed.
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... the system off and then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure your BIOS. You can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the...
... the system off and then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure your BIOS. You can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the...
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... Z10PA-D8 Series 5-15 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Virtual Drive(0) Check Consistency Initialize Check Consistency View/Update ...Press Enter To Select An Option 4. When initialization is completed, press . dialog box, and then press . View/Update ParameteYress No Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select...
... Z10PA-D8 Series 5-15 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Virtual Drive(0) Check Consistency Initialize Check Consistency View/Update ...Press Enter To Select An Option 4. When initialization is completed, press . dialog box, and then press . View/Update ParameteYress No Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select...
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...Rate Chk Const Rate FGI Rate BGI Rate Disk WC = = = = = 30 30 30 30 Off Rebuild Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Bios State = Enable Cont On Error = Yes Fast Init = Enable Auto Rebuild = On Auto Resume = Enable Disk Coercion = 1GB Factory Default ... to display the adapter properties. 4. To enable WriteCache 1. Z10PA-D8 Series 5-23 Select View/Update Parameters and press to display the adapter properties. 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive Management Configure Initialize Objects Objects ...
...Rate Chk Const Rate FGI Rate BGI Rate Disk WC = = = = = 30 30 30 30 Off Rebuild Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Bios State = Enable Cont On Error = Yes Fast Init = Enable Auto Rebuild = On Auto Resume = Enable Disk Coercion = 1GB Factory Default ... to display the adapter properties. 4. To enable WriteCache 1. Z10PA-D8 Series 5-23 Select View/Update Parameters and press to display the adapter properties. 2. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive Management Configure Initialize Objects Objects ...