Asus Z9PR-D16 User Manual

MotherboardZ9PR-D16

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

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.2 BMC network congurationAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mg

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-394.5.3 IPv6 BMC Network congurationIPv6 BMC IP Address source [Previous State]Select to congure LAN channel parameters statically

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-41When Log is Full [Do Nothing]Allows you to choose the options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Conguration options: [Do No

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Number of seconds to wait for setup activation

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-43INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Conguration options:

4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCSM ParametersThis allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options lter, and other OpROM settings settings. La

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-454.8 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Scroll dow

4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.9 Security menuThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-47User PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Create New Password box,

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

4-48 Chapter 4: BIOS setupInternal FV [Always Execute]Conguration options: [Always Execute]Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]Cong

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-494.10 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to d

4-50 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDiscard Changes & ResetThis option allows you to reset the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select th

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

Chapter summary5ASUS Z9PR-D165.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-35.2 LSI Software R

ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-35.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard supports the following RAID solutions:• LSI MegaRAID software RAID Conguration Utility with RAID

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 Z9PR-D16 5-53. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press <Enter>. Re

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 Z9PR-D16 5-73. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.4. Press <Space> to

xiiZ9PR-D16 specications summary(continued on the next page)Processor Support / System Bus2 * Socket 2011Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 or E5-2600 v2

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 Z9PR-D16 5-98. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the m

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration12. When you have nished conguring the selected virtual drive, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Ent

ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-11Using New CongurationWhen a RAID set already exists, using the New Conguration command erases the existing RAID conguration data.

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID congurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration usin

ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-135.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID sets, you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the v

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 Z9PR-D16 5-15Using the Objects commandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Objects >

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 Z9PR-D16 5-175.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu.To

xiiiZ9PR-D16 specications summary*Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. **Specications are subject to change without notice.Storage SATA Cont

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 Z9PR-D16 5-195.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual driv

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 Z9PR-D16 5-21Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then

5-22 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.6 Deleting a RAID congurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Cl

ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-235.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setCreate a new RAID conguration before selecting the boot drive from a RAID set. For m

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 Z9PR-D16 5-255.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option R

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 Z9PR-D16 5-27[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ][ HELP ]Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Chan

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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 Z9PR-D16 5-295. Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, press <TAB> to select a Master disk, and then press <SPACE> to select

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

ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-315.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDBe cautious before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume ha

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 Z9PR-D16 5-333. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebu

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 Z9PR-D16 5-355.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility allows you

5-36 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.4.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume

ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-376. Conrm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the number and siz

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

5-38 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.4.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you want t

ASUS Z9PR-D16 5-395.4.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you proceed, ensur

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

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

Chapter summary6ASUS Z9PR-D166.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.2 Intel® chipset dev

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-36.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.7. Press <Enter>

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-56.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controller driver when ins

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 Z9PR-D16 6-73. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.Main MenuDo you have a driv

ASUS Z9PR-D16Chapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-31.2 Package cont

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

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-9Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.1To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boot

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.Main Menu

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-116. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB oppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers f

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installationPreparing the Linux DriverEnsure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. Wh

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-13SUSE Linux 11 OSTo install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS:1. Boot the system fr

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-156.2 Intel® chipset device software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Infor

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-178. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.

ASUS Z9PR-D16 1-31.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® Z9PR-D16 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologi

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 Intel@ Network Connections Software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-195. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 7. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-216.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver.

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue.7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue.5. To

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-239. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.8. Click Install to start drive

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5 Intel® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID DriversThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Inte

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-256.6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel®

6-26 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 Z9PR-D16 6-279. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.8. After compl

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest Processor TechnologyThe motherboard supports Intel Xeon® proce

6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.7 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-294. When the Intel® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Select

6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-318. The programs you select are being installed.9. Click Finish to nish the installation. 10. Restart your computer before using

6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.8 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package cont

ASUS Z9PR-D16 6-336.8.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an ite

6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation

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

Appendix summaryAASUS Z9PR-D16A.1 Z9PR-D16 block diagram ...A-3

ASUS Z9PR-D16 A-3A.1 Z9PR-D16 block diagram

ASUS Z9PR-D16 1-5DDR3 memory supportThe motherboard supports the 4-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 1866 / 1600 / 1333 /

A-4 Appendix 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 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

iiE8490First Edition July 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionUSB 2.0 technology The motherboard provides USB 2.0 accessibility, allowing you to experience the dramatic increase

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

ASUS Z9PR-D16Chapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-32.2 Motherboard overvie

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-32.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard set

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

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-52.2.3 Motherboard layout

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots/Socket Page1. CPU sockets 2-82. DDR3 sockets 2-143. PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x16

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-7Internal connectors Page1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1–2 [Blue]; 7-pin SATA3G 3–6 [Black])2-282. PSAS conn

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 Z9PR-D16 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 preven

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

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 Z9PR-D16 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 loa

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your ski

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-132. Tighten each of the screws with aTighten each of the screws with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink and fan assemb

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Mem

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-152 CPU CongurationA2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D11 DIMMP2 DIMMsP4 DIMMsP P8 DIMMsP P P P12 DIMMsP P P P P P16 DIMMsP P P P P P P P2 CPU Con

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket3. Hold the DIMM on both ends, then insert the DIMM vertical

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-172.5 Expansion slots2.5.1 Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card:1. Before installing the expansion card, read t

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

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-192.5.6 PIKE slotsThe PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAI

ivContents2.8 Connectors ... 2-272.8.1 Rear panel connectors ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.7 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID cardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card on your

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-212.6 Onboard LEDs1. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indi

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and ca

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-232.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-254. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1). DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1)This jumper allows y

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-272.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. DM_LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Thi

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2.8.2 Internal connectors1

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-292. PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE

vContents4.4.8 Trusted Computing ... 4-274.4.9 ACPI Settings ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connect

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-316. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1–4, REAR_FAN1-2)The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Ra

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-338. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2)These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1-2)These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs.

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-3511. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power sup

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System

ASUS Z9PR-D16 2-3714. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB,

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

viContents5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ... 5-245.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Op

ASUS Z9PR-D16Chapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-33.2 Powering off the comp

ASUS Z9PR-D16 3-33.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches a

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

Chapter summary4ASUS Z9PR-D164.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-34.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-34.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System

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

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-54.1.3 BUPDATERThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.The B

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 Z9PR-D16 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described

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

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 Z9PR-D16 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 the

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 Z9PR-D16 4-114.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cautious when cha

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSocket 1 CPU InformationEnter to view the CPU Information.Socket 1 CPU InformationGenuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.60GHzCPU Signatur

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-13Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Conguration options:

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupTurbo Mode [Enabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL]This item allows you to change P

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-15 QPI Conguration Memory Conguration CPU II0 Bridge Conguration PCH Conguration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Conguration4.4.3 C

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMemory CongurationSupport for compatibility Revision ID(CRID) Functionality mentioned in Sandybridge bios spec.Compatibilit

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-17Demand Scrub [Enabled]Allows you to Enable/Disable demand scrubing feature. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]Data Scramblin

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

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupEnables/Disables Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT).Intel(R) I/OAT [Disabled]DCA Support [Enab

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-19PCH CongurationSupport for PCH Compatibility Revision ID(CRID) functionality.→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupEnables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration.Intel(R) VT-d [Enabled]Intel(R) VT-d [Enabled]Allows you to enable or

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-214.4.4 PCH SATA Conguration(1)IDE Mode. (2)AHCI Mode. (3)RAID Mode.→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Chang

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 PCI Subsystem SettingsIn case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), species what PCI option ROM to la

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-23PCI Express SettingsEnables or DisablesPCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering.PCI Express Link Register SettingsASPM Support [Disab

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPCIE Slot Option Rom CongurationEnables or disables boot option for legacy mass storage device with option ROM.Legacy 0pROM

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-25This is the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature. VT and VT-d support must be enabled before using this feature.Install

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.7 USB CongurationEnabled Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISA

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-27Enable/Disable (EHCI) Support.EHCI Controller 1 [Enabled]EHCI Controller 2 [Enabled]Rear USB #1 [Enabled]Rear USB #

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

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.9 ACPI SettingsEnables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration.ACPI SettingsEnable ACPI Auto Conguration [Disabled]En

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-294.4.11 APM settingSpecify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).Restore AC Power Loss [Las

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.12 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings COM2 Conso

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-31Data Bits [8]Conguration options: [7] [8]Parity [None]A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission error

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCOM2 Console Redirection [Enabled]Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [E

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-334.4.13 Onboard LAN CongurationLaunch INTEL W82574L OpROMOnboard LAN CongurationIntel Lan1 Enable [Enabled]INTEL W82574L OpRO

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.14 ME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Conguration ME BIOS Interface Version 1.2 ME Version 2.1.5.69 ME FW Status

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-354.4.16 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]This item allows you

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Server Mgmt menuThe Server Mgmt menu displays the server management status, and allows you to change the settings.Aptio

ASUS Z9PR-D16 4-374.5.1 System Event LogAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt Change this