Asus Z8PH-D12/IFB User Manual Page 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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&