Asus Z8PE-D18 User Manual

MotherboardZ8PE-D18

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

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

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

5.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-35.2 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility ...

ASUS Z8PE-D18 5-35.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performan

ASUS Z8PE-D18 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 Z8PE-D18 5-73. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.4. Press <Space> to

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 Z8PE-D18 5-98. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>. When creating a R

xiZ8PE-D18 specications summaryProcessor Support / System Bus2 * socket 1366Intel® Xeon® W5500 Series (130W) Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W) Intel® X

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration11. Follow step 2 to 10 to congure additional virtual drives.12. Press <Esc> to nish RAID conguration. Whe

ASUS Z8PE-D18 5-112. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section: Using Easy Conguration.3. Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press

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 Z8PE-D18 5-135.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the

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 Z8PE-D18 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 Z8PE-D18 5-175.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu.To

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 Z8PE-D18 5-195.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual driv

xiiZ8PE-D18 specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.LSI® MegaRAID function is available only when you install ASUS PI

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 Z8PE-D18 5-21Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then s

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 Z8PE-D18 5-235.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot drive fr

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 Z8PE-D18 5-255.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID

5-26 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press

ASUS Z8PE-D18 5-276. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>

5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration2. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/

ASUS Z8PE-D18 5-295.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RA

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

5-30 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting

ASUS Z8PE-D18 5-315.3.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can congure more recovery set options following the descripti

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 Z8PE-D18 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guration5.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RA

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

ASUS Z8PE-D18Chapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.2 Intel chipset devic

ASUS Z8PE-D18 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 installation Intel ICH10R RAID DriverICH10R INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit Windows 64 bit Back Exit Intel ICH10R RAID Driv

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-57. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.8. Press <Enter>.9. Follow scre

ASUS Z8PE-D18Chapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-31.2 Package cont

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.2 Windows® OSDuring Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® OS:1

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-74. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.Windows SetupENTER=Continue E

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo an existing Windows® OSTo install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® OS:1. Restart the computer,

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-96.1.3 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boot the system f

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.5. Insert

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-11 Type the following commands when using a USB oppy. cat /proc/partitionsWrite down the Major and Minor number before sdb for late

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.4 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise S

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-134. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Ensure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is selected, then press

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.2 Intel chipset device software installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and P

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-154. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start the installation.5. Select Yes to accept the terms of

ASUS Z8PE-D18 1-31.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® Z8PE-D18 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologi

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to activate the installation.7. After completing the installat

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-178. Click Yes, I want to restart this computer now and click Finish to restart the computer.

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-195. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 4. When the Intel® PRO Network Connections –

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-218. The programs you select are being installed.9. Click Finish to nish the installation.

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 Display driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ASPEED display driver.6.4.

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-235. The system installs the driver automatically.4. Click Install to start the installation.

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard.7. Click Yes to restart the computer.

ASUS Z8PE-D18 6-256.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThis motherboard supports the latest Intel

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppo

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

Appendix summaryAASUS Z8PE-D18A.1 Z8PE-D18 block diagram ...A-3

ASUS Z8PE-D18 A-3A.1 Z8PE-D18 block diagram

A-4 Appendix A: Reference information

ASUS Z8PE-D18 1-5DDR3 memory supportThe Z8PE-D18 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066/800 MHZ to meet t

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoringThe CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The sys

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

iiE4850Second Edition V2 June 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

ASUS Z8PE-D18Chapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-32.2 Motherboard overvie

ASUS Z8PE-D18 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. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of th

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-54. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally.• The heartbeat LED

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-72.2.3 Motherboard layouts

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-102. DDR3 sockets2-153. MIO / PCIE slot2-204. PCI Expr

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-9Internal connectors Page1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black)2-302. SAS

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU,

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-11To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load lever with your t

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connector

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-132.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel Xeon 5500 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensure opti

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cab

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-152.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with eighteen (18) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationMemory population table For UDIMM and Quad Ranks RDIMM:CPU 1 Conguration DIMM_A3 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B3 DIMM_B2

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-172.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cau

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-19* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 - P

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 MIO/PCIE slotThe MIO/PCIE slot supports a MIO audio card or a PCI Express card. The MIO audio card offers g

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-212.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID cardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard.1. Locate

ivContents2.5.7 PIKE slot ... 2-202.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card ...

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management boardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on y

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-232.5.11 Connect Thermal sensor cableFollow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on your motherboard.

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-252. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel®

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-276. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when you create disk ar

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS sett

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-292.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6;

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-313. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or

vContents4.4 Advanced menu ... 4-164.4.1 CPU Conguration ...

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB modu

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-336. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2)T

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-3510. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this co

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information12. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-3714. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-pin PLE

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including

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

ASUS Z8PE-D18Chapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-33.2 Powering off the comp

ASUS Z8PE-D18 3-33.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches

viContents5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ... 5-255.3.1 Creating a RAID set ...

3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computerIf you are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server:1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down.2.

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 Z8PE-D184.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-34.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS Z8PE-D18 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 setupThe utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the curr

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.A:\&

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utili

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Boot Exit Use [

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the

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

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-114.3.3 SATA1–6The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Sele

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSMART Monitoring [Auto]Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-13Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accesse

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-15BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main CPU1 Memory CongurationSpeed N/ADIMM_A1 N/ADIMM_A2 N/ADIMM_A3 N/ADIMM_B1 N/ADIMM_B2 N/ADIMM_B3

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-17Scroll down for more items.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Execute-Disabl

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupExecute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-19C3 State [ACPI C3]Allows you to select Nehalem C state action. Conguratiton options: [Disabled] [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3]C6 State [Enable

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

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-21CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed]Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links. Conguration options: [Slow-Mode] [Full-Speed]CSI Frequency [A

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Conguration

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-23South Bridge Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Bridge Chips

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.3 Legacy Device CongurationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Congur

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-25The following item appears only when you set USB Function to [Enabled].Legacy USB Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable s

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 PCIPnP CongurationThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution w

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-27Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Po

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AdvancedEvent Logging detailsView Event LogMark all events as readClear Event Log4.4.7 Event Log

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-29CPU1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] TR1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the

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

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.10 ACPI Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Set

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-31Advanced ACPI CongurationACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]Species the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported.

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge ACPI CongurationEnergy Lake Feature [Disabled]APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-334.5.1 Remote Access CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSerial port number [COM2]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]Base Address. I

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-354.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display th

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.2 Removable Drives1st Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]Allows you to species the boot sequence from the available devices. Con

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-37Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [En

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.4 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS Z8PE-D18 4-39After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [