Asus P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL User Manual Page 1

MotherboardP9D-MHSeries

x About this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThi

4-34Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 SecurityThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-35 User PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Create New Passwor

4-36Chapter 4: BIOS setup Internal FV [Always Execute]Configuration options: [Always Execute]Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]C

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-37 4.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.Pressing <Esc> does not

4-38Chapter 4: BIOS setup Discard Changes & ResetThis option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if

Chapter 5:RAID Conguration

5ASUS P9D-MH SeriesChapter summaryThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-35.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® C224 controller that supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterpris

5-4Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOSYou must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utiliti

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-55.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Optio

xi Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manua

5-6Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-76. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>.

5-8Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when y

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-95.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volum

5-10Chapter 5: RAID configurationSelect a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-113. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is c

5-12Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RA

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-135.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RA

5-14Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volum

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-155. Confirm the volume creation, then click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the number an

xii P9D-MH Specications Summary(continued on the next page)* Refer to www.asus.com for the complete list of supported CPUs.Model Name P9D-MH/SAS/

5-16Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.3.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you want t

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-175.3.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you proceed, e

5-18Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.3.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information,

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-195.4 LSI Corporation MPT Setup UtilityThe LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to cr

5-20Chapter 5: RAID configuration3. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup.The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.5

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-214. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. 5. On the Select

5-22Chapter 5: RAID configuration6. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1 volume. Use the arrow key to selec

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-238. Repeat step 6 to add the second disk to the volume.9. When done adding the required disks, press <C> to create the vo

5-24Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volumeThe RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks.

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-253. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1E/10 volume. RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten

xiii Model Name P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLEGraphicVGAAspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAMOnboard I/O ConnectorsTPM Header1PSU Connector24-pin

5-26Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.4.3 RAID 0 volumeThe RAID 0 feature supports volumes with two to ten disks. You may combine an RAID 0 volume with

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-27By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before volume creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions:• The

5-28Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.4.4 Managing ArraysThe LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-293. On the View Volume screen, you can view properties of the RAID volume(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it wil

5-30Chapter 5: RAID configurationManaging hot sparesYou may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the RAID 1/1E/10 volu

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-314. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. P

5-32Chapter 5: RAID configurationActivating a volumeIf a volume is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the volume is considered

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-33Deleting a volume• You cannot recover lost data if you delete a volume. Ensure you back up important data before deleting a vol

5-34Chapter 5: RAID configurationExpanding the volume capacityYou may use two new hard disk drives to replace the existing one, and expand the capacit

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-355.4.5 Viewing SAS topology1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology, then press <Enter>. You may press

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5-36Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.4.6 Global PropertiesFrom the Adapter List screen, press <Alt>+<N> to enter Global Properties menu. Fr

ASUS P9D-MH Series5-37Boot Information Display ModeSets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed de

5-38Chapter 5: RAID configurationRestore DefaultsThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.Esc = Exit

Chapter 6: Driver installation

6Chapter summaryASUS P9D-MHThis chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux®

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-3 6.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating sy

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation 8. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.WARNING !!! NOYES)DO YOU WANT TO CONT

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-5 6.1.2 Creating the LSI 2308 SAS2 driver diskThe system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive wh

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation 8. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.WARNING !!! NOYES)DO YOU WANT TO CONT

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-7 6.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controller driver w

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller d

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-9 3. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have a driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main MenuDo you have

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6. Select No when asked to load additional RAID controller drivers then press <Enter>.7. Follow the onscre

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-11 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.xTo install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boot

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6. Select No when asked to load additional RAID controller drivers then press <Enter>.7. Follow the onscre

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-13 Preparing the Linux DriverEnsure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creatin

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation 3. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Press <F6>, select Yes

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-15 5. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.4. On the following screen, select USB drive

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.2 Management applications and utilities installationWhen you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-17 The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to

ASUS P9D-MH SeriesChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ...1-

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.6.3.3 MakeDisk menu tabPress the arrow dow

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-19 6.3.5 Contact information menuThe Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation.6. In the License Agreement wi

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-21 9. When finished, click Next.10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now the

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.To install the Intel® Chi

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-23 7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue.8. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.4 Installing the LAN driver4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the insta

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-25 6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. 7. From the License Agreement

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation 11. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.10. Click Yes when the Microsoft Management Console dia

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-27 5. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software.6. Click Next in the Welcome to the Insta

ASUS P9D-MH Series1-3 1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P9D-MH Series motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and late

6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation 8. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-29 6.5 Installing the VGA driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA

6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6. Key in a username and organization then click Next.7. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Nex

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-31 10. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart th

6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the I

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-33 7. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete.8. Click Finish to complete the installation.

6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-35 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options.7. Select the

6-36 Chapter 6: Driver installation To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart the computer.2. Log on wit

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-37 8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected.9. When done, click Finish.

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThis motherboard supports the latest Int

6-38 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.8 Installing the Broadcom 10G driverThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom 10G drive

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-39 7. Click Install to start installing the drivers.8. When done, click Finish.

6-40 Chapter 6: Driver installation To install the Broadcom 10G driver in Windows Server 2012:1. Restart the computer.2. Log on with Administrator

ASUS P9D-MH Series 6-41 8. When done, click Finish.

6-42 Chapter 6: Driver installation

Appendix A: Reference Information

AASUS P9D-MH Series SeriesChapter summaryThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherbo

ASUS P9D-MH Series SeriesA-3 A.1 P9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL block diagramA.2 P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE block diagram

A-4Appendix A: Reference information

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-

ASUS P9D-MH Series1-5 PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of

ASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAFax +1-510-608-4555Web site h

ASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site http://www.asus.com Te

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWA

ii E7962First Edition April 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS Fan Speed technologyThe ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan spe

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2Chapter summaryASUS P9D-MH Series2.1 Before you proceed ...2-32.2 M

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-3 2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ens

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layoutP9D-MH/SAS/10G-DUAL

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information P9D-MH/SAS/10G-SINGLE

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-7 2.2.4 Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)2-262. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)2-273. LAN

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information Rear panel connectors Page1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green) 2-312. RJ-45 port for iKVM 2-313. Vid

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install the CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, e

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2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket.Retention tabL

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-11 5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) the

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsinkThe Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-13 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in rackThe Intel® 1150 processor requires a specially designed heatsink

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-15 2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-17 2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the s

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-19 2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link)The onboard PCIE 6 (slot 6) provide one x4 Gen3 link from CPU while the onboard

iv Contents2.5 Expansion slots...2-172.5.1 Installing an ex

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.7 Installing the Baseboard Management CardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 Managem

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-21 2.5.8 Connecting the Thermal sensor cableFollow the steps below to connect the Thermal sensor (TR1) cable to the co

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to i

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-23 3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred.4

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-25 7. PCIE LINK Status LED (PCIE_LINKUP1) This LED is for the PCIE link status of the Broadcom 10GbE chip. The unlit

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-27 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Se

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. RAID conguration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID configu

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-29 6. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. 7. Broadcom

v Contents4.4 Advanced menu ... 4-114.4.1 CPU Configuration

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable th

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-31 2.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyb

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. RJ-45 ports for LAN. These ports allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a net

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-33 2.8.2 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) (

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-35 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.

2-36Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)The

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-37 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid

2-38Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Managem

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-39 11. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system

vi Contents5.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility ...

2-40Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)These connectors are for the ATX power supply p

ASUS P9D-MH Series2-41 14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System po

2-42Chapter 2: Hardware information 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features

Chapter 3: Powering Up

ASUS P9D-MH Series3Chapter summary3.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-33.2 Po

ASUS P9D-MH Series3-3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all s

3-4Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionUsing Windows® Server 2008 R2:1. Click the Start but

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4ASUS P9D-MH SeriesChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ...4-34.2 BIOS setup pr

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-3 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

vii NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following t

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contai

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-5 4.1.3 BUPDATER utilityThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the sam

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating th

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-7 4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conf

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-9 4.2.3 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-11 4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-13 Hyper-threading [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.Configuration options

viii Safety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocatin

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS setup Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Enabl

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-15 4.4.2 PCH-IO CongurationAllows you to configure PCH parameters.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrend

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-17 Compatible Mode [Disabled]This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allows you to enab

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS setup Memory CongurationThis allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 Americ

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-19 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedChange PCI Express Devices Settings. PC

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS setup PCIE Slot CongurationAllows you to perform PCIE slot configurations.PCIE Option Rom 4 - 6 [Enabled]Allows you to enable

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-21 4.4.6 USB CongurationThis allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyr

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS setup Security Device Support [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration option

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-23 4.4.9 WHEA SupportWHEA [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Co

ix Australia statement noticeFrom 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.12 Onboard LAN CongurationThis item allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard BCM57840S LAN.BCM57840S

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-25 COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configurati

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS setup Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receivi

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-27 4.4.15 APMAllows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]Allows you

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS setup Network stack [Disabled]Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The fol

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-29 4.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version DetailThis item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers.Aptio Setup Utility -

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menuThe items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot.Setup Prompt Timeout [x

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-31 INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Configuration

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS setup This option controls if CSM will be launched.Launch CSM [Enabled] Boot Option lter [Legacy only] Launch PXE OpROM poli

ASUS P9D-MH Series4-33 4.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.CP