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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardZ8NH-D12 Series Z8NH-D12 Z8PH-D12/IFB

Page 2 - September 2009

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

Page 3 - Contents

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID

Page 4

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-73. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to configure array setting.4. Press <Space

Page 5

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to

Page 6

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-98. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>. When creat

Page 7

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configuration11. Follow step 2 to 10 to configure additional virtual drives.12. Press <Esc> to finish RAID configuration.

Page 8 - Safety information

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 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

Page 9 - About this guide

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID congurationYou can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration u

Page 10 - Typography

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-135.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initial

Page 11

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration3. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then p

Page 12

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-15Using the Objects commandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Objec

Page 13 - Product

xiZ8NH-D12 Series specications summaryModel Name Z8NH-D12 Z8PH-D12/IFBProcessor Support / System Bus2 * socket 1366Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® W5500 Serie

Page 14

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCon

Page 15 - 1.2 Package contents

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-175.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management M

Page 16 - 1.3 Serial number label

5-18 Chapter 5: RAID configuration3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4.

Page 17 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 1-5

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-195.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtu

Page 18 - ASUS EPU

5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter

Page 19 - Hardware

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-21Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and

Page 20

5-22 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.6 Deleting a RAID congurationTo delete a RAID configuration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure >

Page 21 - 2.1 Before you proceed

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-235.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot

Page 22

5-24 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set

Page 23 - 2.2 Motherboard overview

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-255.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to cre

Page 24 - 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts

xiiSpecications are subject to change without notice.DO NOT touch the Northbridge chipset! The Northbridge chipset may become overheated. Remember to

Page 25 - Z8PH-D12/IFB

5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press

Page 26 - 2.2.5 Layout contents

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 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 <En

Page 27

5-28 Chapter 5: RAID configuration2. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up

Page 28 - 2.3.1 Installing the CPU

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 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 dele

Page 29 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-11

5-30 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting

Page 30 - CPU notch

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-315.3.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can configure more recovery set options following the d

Page 31 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-13

5-32 Chapter 5: RAID configurationSelect a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Nex

Page 32

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-333. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed t

Page 33 - 2.4 System memory

5-34 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your R

Page 34 - 2.4.2 Memory Congurations

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

Page 35 - 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

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

Page 36 - 2.5 Expansion slots

ASUS Z8NH-D12 SeriesChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.2 Intel chipse

Page 37 - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-36.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating sy

Page 38 - PCIEx16 slot (x16 link)

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation ICH10R Intel RAID DriverICH10R INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit Windows 64 bit Back Exit ICH10R LSI RAID Driver

Page 39 - 2.6 Jumpers

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-56. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.7. Press <Enter>.8. Fo

Page 40

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

Page 41 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-23

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-74. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.Windows SetupENTER=Cont

Page 42

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

Page 43 - 2.7 Connectors

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-96.1.3 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OSRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8To install the RAID controller driver when installing R

Page 44 - 2.7.2 Internal connectors

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Select No and press <Enter> to continue.More Driver Disks?Do you wish to load any more driver disks?YesNo

Page 45 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-27

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-119. Select the media and press <tab> to select OK. Press<Enter> to continue.OKInstallation MethodWhat type of med

Page 46

ASUS Z8NH-D12 SeriesChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-31.2 Packa

Page 47 - Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation11. Scroll down to locate the driver and press <Enter> to continue.BackSelect Device Driver to LoadPlease se

Page 48

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-1313. Select Done and press <Enter> to continue.Add Device DevicesThe following devices have been found on your system.

Page 49

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat® Enterprise O

Page 50

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-157. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.6. Insert the Red Ha

Page 51 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-33

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation Type the following commands when using a USB floppy. cat /proc/partitionsWrite down the Major and Minor number bef

Page 52

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-176.1.4 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SUSE

Page 53 - Powering up

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is

Page 54

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-196.2 Intel chipset device software installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play comp

Page 55 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 3-3

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start the installation.5. Select Yes to acc

Page 56 - 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-216. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to activate the installation.7. After completing the installation, click

Page 57 - BIOS setup

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 1-31.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® Z8NH-D12 Series motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and lat

Page 58

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation8. Click Yes, I want to restart this computer now and click Finish to restart the computer.

Page 59 - A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-236.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers.To

Page 60 - Updating the BIOS le

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 4. When the Intel® PRO Netw

Page 61 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-5

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-256. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation.

Page 62

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation8. The programs you select are being installed.9. Click Finish to finish the installation.

Page 63 - 4.2 BIOS setup program

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-276.4 Display driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ASPEED display driver.You need to ma

Page 64 - 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. The system installs the driver automatically.5. Click Install to start the installation.

Page 65 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-9

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-297. When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard.8. Click Yes to restart the computer.

Page 66 - 4.3 Main menu

6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5 Mellanox ConnectX DDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installationThis section provides instructions on how

Page 67 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-11

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-315. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.5. Click Change to select your desired dest

Page 68 - 4.3.4 IDE Conguration

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

Page 69 - 4.3.5 AHCI Conguration

6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Select a setup type and click Next to continue.7. The driver features you selected are being installed.

Page 70 - 4.3.6 System Information

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-338. Click your preferred options and click Finish to exit the wizard.

Page 71 - CPU1/2 Memory Conguration

6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OSYou need to manually mount the Mellanox driver on a Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS.

Page 72 - 4.4 Advanced menu

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-354. Type the command line and install the driver.5. All other Mellanox, OEM, OFED, or distribution IB packages will be remov

Page 73 - CPU TM Function [Enabled]

6-36 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. When the installation finishes, reboot your system to complete the installation.If your system has the latest f

Page 74 - 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-376.6 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains

Page 75 - C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled]

6-38 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.6.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppo

Page 76 - CPU Bridge Conguration

AReference informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

Page 77 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-21

Appendix summaryAASUS Z8NH-D12 SeriesA.1 Z8NH-D12 block diagram ...A-3A.2 Z8PH-D12/IFB blo

Page 78 - North Bridge Conguration

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series A-3A.1 Z8NH-D12 block diagram

Page 79 - South Bridge Conguration

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 1-5DDR3 memory supportThe Z8NH-D12 Series supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ

Page 80 - Intel VT-d Conguration

A-4 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 Z8PH-D12/IFB block diagram

Page 81 - 4.4.4 USB Conguration

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

Page 82 - 4.4.5 PCIPnP

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

Page 83 - 4.4.6 Power On Conguration

iiE5040First Edition V1 September 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and so

Page 84 - 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor

ASUS Z8NH-D12 SeriesChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-32.2 Motherboard

Page 85 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-29

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-32.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherbo

Page 86 - Advanced ACPI Conguration

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

Page 87 - General WHEA Conguration

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-52.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the mother

Page 88 - 4.5 Server menu

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Motherboard layoutsZ8NH-D12

Page 89 - Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-7Z8PH-D12/IFB

Page 90 - 4.6 Boot menu

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.5 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets2-102. DDR3 sockets2-153. PCI Express x 16 slot2-20Jumpers

Page 91 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-35

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-9Internal connectors Page1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)2-262. USB connector (5-1 pin USB3, A-T

Page 92 - 4.6.3 Security

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,

Page 93 - Password Check [Setup]

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 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

Page 94 - 4.7 Exit menu

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

Page 95

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

Page 96

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-132.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel Xeon 5500 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensu

Page 97 - 5.1 Setting up RAID

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a secondRepeat steps 1 to 3 to install

Page 98

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-152.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

Page 99 - Utility

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory CongurationsYou may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8GB registered ECC/unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs into

Page 100 - 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-172.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so

Page 101

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

Page 102 - Choose RAID Level For This VD

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-19* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controll

Page 103 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-9

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link)The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides x16 link to Intel 5500 I/O Hubchip

Page 104 - Using New Conguration

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-212.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear t

Page 105 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-11

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-212.7 Connectors ...

Page 106

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

Page 107 - Using the Initialize command

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-235. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configurat

Page 108

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS sett

Page 109 - Using the Objects command

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-252.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB4 man

Page 110 - BIOS Version A.08.09161344R

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)Supported by the Intel® ICH1

Page 111 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-17

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-272. USB connector (5-1 pin USB3; A-Type USB4)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connect

Page 112

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4)The fan connectors support cooling fans

Page 113 - Check Consistency

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-295. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1)This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card.6. Serial G

Page 114 - Select VD

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series

Page 115

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-319. Proprietary power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 20-pin PWR2, 4-pin PWR3)These connectors are for Proprietary power supply plug

Page 116

vContents4.4.3 Legacy Device Configuration ... 4-244.4.4 USB Configuration ...

Page 117 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-23

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System po

Page 118 - 5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 2-3311. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel

Page 119 - Option ROM Utility

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Page 120 - 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set

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

Page 121 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-27

ASUS Z8NH-D12 SeriesChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-33.2 Turning off th

Page 122

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 3-33.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all swi

Page 123 - 5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set

3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server:1. Click St

Page 124

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also pr

Page 125 - 5.3.2 Creating a Recovery set

Chapter summary4ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-34.2 BIOS setup program ...

Page 126 - 5.3.6 Exiting the Intel

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-34.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

Page 127 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-33

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

Page 128

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the cur

Page 129

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk dri

Page 130 - Chapter summary

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 fi

Page 131 - 6.1 RAID driver installation

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility d

Page 132 - ICH10R LSI RAID Driver

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

Page 133 - ITE IT8213F Linux Driver

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s

Page 134 - 6.1.2 Windows

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

Page 135

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-11The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, As

Page 136 - To an existing Windows

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Conguration SATA Conguration [Enhan

Page 137 - Enterprise Linux OS

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-13SATA Port0 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installe

Page 138

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

Page 139 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-11

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detect

Page 140 - ) all the time

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-15BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main CPU1 Memory CongurationSpeed N/ADIMM_A1 N/ADIMM_A2 N/ADIMM_B1 N/ADIMM_B2 N/ADIMM_C1 N/A

Page 141 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-13

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

Page 142 - Enterprise Linux OS 5.0

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-17Scroll down for more items.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Execute

Page 143 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-15

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

Page 144

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-19C3 State [ACPI C2]Allows you to select Nehalem C state action. Configuratiton options: [Disabled] [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3]C6 State

Page 145

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

Page 146

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-21CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed]Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links. Configuration options: [Slow-Mode] [Full-Speed]CSI Freq

Page 147 - installation

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

Page 148

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-23South Bridge Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Bridg

Page 149 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-21

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

Page 150

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupIntel VT-d Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Inel VT-d

Page 151 - 6.3 LAN driver installation

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-25The following item appears only when you set USB Function to [Enabled].Legacy USB Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or di

Page 152

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changing

Page 153 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-25

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 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

Page 154 - to finish the installation

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

Page 155 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-27

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-29CPU1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Select

Page 156

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

Page 157 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-29

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-31BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge ACPI CongurationEnergy Lake Feature [Disabled]APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [D

Page 158

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.1 Remote Access CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item t

Page 159 - ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 6-31

ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-33Serial port number [COM2]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]Base Address. I

Page 160 - to continue

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis us

Page 161 - to exit the wizard

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

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ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-354.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POS

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4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

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ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 4-37After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

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4-38 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

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

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

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ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-35.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R south

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5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal perform

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ASUS Z8NH-D12 Series 5-53. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press <Enter&

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