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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 EzFlash 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 EzFlash 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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... Tool menu 4-48 4.14 Save & Exit menu 4-49 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 RAID configurations 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 v
... Tool menu 4-48 4.14 Save & Exit menu 4-49 Chapter 5: RAID Configuration 5.1 RAID configurations 5-2 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-2 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 v
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...RAID set 5-13 5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-15 5.3.3 Deleting a volume 5-16 5.3.4 Preferences 5-17 5.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS 5-18 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-19 5.4.2 Deleting a RAID set 5-21 5.4.3 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation...I210 Gigabit Adapters driver 6-10 6.6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation 6-13 Appendix Z11PA-U12 Series block diagram A-2 Z11PA-U12/10G-2S A-2 Z11PA-U12 A-3 Q-Code table...A-4 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity A-6 ASUS contact information A-7 vi
...RAID set 5-13 5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type 5-15 5.3.3 Deleting a volume 5-16 5.3.4 Preferences 5-17 5.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS 5-18 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-19 5.4.2 Deleting a RAID set 5-21 5.4.3 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation...I210 Gigabit Adapters driver 6-10 6.6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 5.0 installation 6-13 Appendix Z11PA-U12 Series block diagram A-2 Z11PA-U12/10G-2S A-2 Z11PA-U12 A-3 Q-Code table...A-4 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity A-6 ASUS contact information A-7 vi
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... warranty flyers, that may refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. •... Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering Up This chapter describes the...
... warranty flyers, that may refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. •... Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering Up This chapter describes the...
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... motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the table Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. When using PCIe cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card...
... motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the table Standard Interrupt assignments in a chassis). 3. When using PCIe cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Keep the screw for the card...
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... jumper cap from the default pins 1-2 to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-19 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. To erase the RTC... cap will cause system boot failure! Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 2.7 Jumpers 1.
... jumper cap from the default pins 1-2 to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-19 If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. To erase the RTC... cap will cause system boot failure! Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. 2.7 Jumpers 1.
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Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 7. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware Information PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to enable it. This feature is disabled by default. 6.
Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 7. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware Information PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to enable it. This feature is disabled by default. 6.
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...RESET) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to the front message LED. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-33 Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ... indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. Pressing the power switch for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted reset button for...
...RESET) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is read from or written to the front message LED. Z11PA-U12 Series 2-33 Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ... indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. Pressing the power switch for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted reset button for...
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... turns on test. Chassis Intrusion. The following order: a. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. BIOS-image Crash Detected. 7. System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. No DIMM... Detected. At power on self-test or POST. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the chain) c. Connect the power cord ...
... turns on test. Chassis Intrusion. The following order: a. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Monitor b. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. BIOS-image Crash Detected. 7. System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. No DIMM... Detected. At power on self-test or POST. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the chain) c. Connect the power cord ...
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Click on the Power icon on the BIOS setting. In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the Other (Planned) option in the selection list. In the What do you want the computer to shut down the computer. 4. Press ++. 2. Click Continue. Z11PA-U12 Series 3-3 Using Windows® Server 2016: 1. In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the...
Click on the Power icon on the BIOS setting. In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the Other (Planned) option in the selection list. In the What do you want the computer to shut down the computer. 4. Press ++. 2. Click Continue. Z11PA-U12 Series 3-3 Using Windows® Server 2016: 1. In the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the...
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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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4
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... while recovering the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for details on the system. 2. 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in case you...
... while recovering the BIOS! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for details on the system. 2. 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to restore the BIOS in case you...
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... same as shown. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PA-U12 Version : 0106 Build Date :06/21/2017 New Platform Platform : Z11PA-U12 Version : 0204 Build Date :07/24/2017 FS0 System Volume Information Z11PA-U12-ASUS-0204 Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Z11PA-U12 Series 4-3 The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Press to switch...
... same as shown. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PA-U12 Version : 0106 Build Date :06/21/2017 New Platform Platform : Z11PA-U12 Version : 0204 Build Date :07/24/2017 FS0 System Volume Information Z11PA-U12-ASUS-0204 Windows [Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit 3. Z11PA-U12 Series 4-3 The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Press to switch...
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...to prevent system boot failure! Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive with FAT 32/16 format and... 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. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Save the BIOS file to the bootable USB flash disk drive ...
...to prevent system boot failure! Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash disk drive with FAT 32/16 format and... 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. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Save the BIOS file to the bootable USB flash disk drive ...
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...0106 Build date: 06/21/2017 New Platform Platform : Z11PA-U12 Version : 0204 Build date: 07/24/2017 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Please restart your system. The BIOS update is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk... drive. 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. The utility verifies the...
...0106 Build date: 06/21/2017 New Platform Platform : Z11PA-U12 Version : 0204 Build date: 07/24/2017 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Please restart your system. The BIOS update is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk... drive. 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. The utility verifies the...
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... can recognize these changes and record them in section 4.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your selections from... the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this utility. This requires ...
... can recognize these changes and record them in section 4.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your selections from... the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this utility. This requires ...
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Z11PA-U12 Series 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: ...
Z11PA-U12 Series 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: ...
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... for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for...keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 4.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to select items in brackets, and is not...
... for that the item has a submenu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for...keys for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 4.2.7 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to select items in brackets, and is not...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Z11PA-U12 Series 4-9 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security ... system time. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Spread Spectrum This item allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. 4.3 Main menu When you to enable or disable spread spectrum.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Z11PA-U12 Series 4-9 The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security ... system time. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Spread Spectrum This item allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. 4.3 Main menu When you to enable or disable spread spectrum.
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... scenarios. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Please note that need higher performance. [Latency Optimized] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you set Optimized Performance Setting to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Applies settings with optimized compute capability. Overclocking [Disabled] Enable...
... scenarios. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Please note that need higher performance. [Latency Optimized] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you set Optimized Performance Setting to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Applies settings with optimized compute capability. Overclocking [Disabled] Enable...