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  • Page 1 P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Special features ................1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights ............1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-3 Motherboard overview ..............2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-5 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 Contents 2.5.6 PCI slots ................ 2-19 2.5.7 PIKE slot ............... 2-19 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card ......2-20 2.5.9 Installing ASMB5 management card ......2-21 2.5.10 Connecting the thermal sensor cable ......2-21 Jumpers ..................2-22 Connectors ................. 2-28 2.7.1...
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced menu ................. 4-14 4.5.1 ACPI Settings ..............4-14 4.5.2 Trusted Computing ............4-15 4.5.3 WHEA Configuration ............. 4-15 4.5.4 CPU Configuration ............4-16 4.5.5 North Bridge ..............4-18 4.5.6 South Bridge ..............4-18 4.5.7 SATA Configuration ............4-19 4.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration ...........
  • Page 6 Contents Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility ..... 5-25 ® 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ............5-26 5.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ..........5-27 5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ............5-29 5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........5-30 5.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ..........

  • Page 7: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 11: P8B-E/4L Specifications Summary

    - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 (Windows & Linux) SAS Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card...
  • Page 12 P8B-E/4L specifications summary Onboard I/O TPM Header Connectors PSU Connector 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x USB connector (Type A USB socket) Connectors 2 x USB pin header (up to 4 devices) Fan Header 5 x 4pin SMBus Chassis...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-3 Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Special features ................1-4 ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Serial Number Label

    Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
  • Page 17 The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I/O solutions.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware Chapter 2: information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-3 Motherboard overview ..............2-5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-9 System memory ................. 2-15 Expansion slots ................2-17 Jumpers ..................2-22 Connectors ................. 2-28 ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 22: Onboard Leds

    LED. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB5 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 23: Motherboard Overview

    Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 25: Layout Contents

    2-28 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-28 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-28 Video Graphics Adapter port 2-28 LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-28 LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 2-28 LAN 3 (RJ-45) port 2-28 LAN 4 (RJ-45) port 2-28 ASUS P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 26 Internal connectors Page Serial ATA connectors (SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) 2-29 (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4 [Blue]) 2-30 (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8 [Black]) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-30 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56;...

  • Page 27: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.
  • Page 28 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap Cap tab Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, CPU notches...
  • Page 29 Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-11...

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan ® assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan ®...

  • Page 31: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-13...

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink In Rack

    2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in rack The Intel 1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink to ensure ® optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.

  • Page 33: System Memory

    Dual Rank • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A2 and B2 (orange). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-15...

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-17...

  • Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel...

  • Page 37: Pci Express X8 Slot (X4 Link)

    PCI 2.3 specifications. 2.5.7 PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. PCIEx16 slot (x16 link) PCI slot PCIEx16 slot...

  • Page 38: Installing An Asus Pike Raid Card

    2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

  • Page 39: Installing Asmb5 Management Card

    Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on your motherboard. Locate the TR1 connector on the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector. Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor temperature. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-21...

  • Page 40: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 41 If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-23...
  • Page 42 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel 82574L ® Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays.
  • Page 43 (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. Set the jumper to pins 2–3. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system to update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2. Turn on the system. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-25...
  • Page 44 Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 45 ME firmware force reco�ery setting (3-pin ME_REC��ER�1) ME firmware force reco�ery setting (3-pin ME_REC��ER�1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-27...

  • Page 46: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB5 management card. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-29...
  • Page 48 SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4 [Blue]) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8 [Black]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. •...
  • Page 49 This connector is for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cable to this connector and place the other end to the device, which you want to monitor temperature. You can connect the thermal sensor cable to either pin 1-2 or pin 2-3. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-31...
  • Page 50 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 51 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connectors are used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. These connectors function only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. ASUS P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 52 10. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server ® Management Board 5 Series (ASMB5).
  • Page 53 PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5. 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.

  • Page 54: Atx Power Connectors

    13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...

  • Page 55: System Panel Connector

    BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P8B-E/4L 2-37...
  • Page 56 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up Chapter 3:...
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-3 Powering off the computer ............3-4 ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 59: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 60: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 2008 Server: ® Click the Start button, move the cursor to the triangle on the right of Log off, and then click Shut Down. From the Shutdown Event Tracker, select the option that best describes why you want to shut down the computer.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup Chapter 4:...
  • Page 62 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-3 BIOS setup program ..............4-7 Main menu .................. 4-10 Event Logs menu ............... 4-12 Advanced menu ................. 4-14 Monitor menu ................4-26 Boot menu .................. 4-27 Tool menu ................... 4-29 Exit menu ..................4-29 ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 63: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 64: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 65: Bupdater Utility

    Updating the BI�S file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created...
  • Page 66 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Update ROM Current ROM BOARD: P8B-E/4L BOARD: P8B-E/4L VER: 0201 VER: 0202 DATE: 12/01/2010 DATE: 12/09/2010 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent...

  • Page 67: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 68: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Set the Date, Use Tab to BIOS Information switch between Data elements. BIOS Version 0303 x64 Build Date...

  • Page 69: Menu Items

    A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 70: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced...

  • Page 71: Administrator Password

    To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS P8B-E/4L 4-11...

  • Page 72: Event Logs Menu

    Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Press <Enter>...
  • Page 73 Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI status codes to standard Smbios types. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view the Smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press <Enter> to view the system event logs. ASUS P8B-E/4L 4-13...

  • Page 74: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced...

  • Page 75: Trusted Computing

    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable Windows WHEA Support [Enabled] Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8B-E/4L 4-15...

  • Page 76: Cpu Configuration

    4.5.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM CPU Configuration...
  • Page 77 Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. ASUS P8B-E/4L 4-17...

  • Page 78: North Bridge

    4.5.5 North Bridge The North Bridge is built in the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Low MMIO resources align at Memory Information 64MB/1024MB TOTAL Memory 1024 MB DIMM_A0 0 MB (DDR3 1333) DIMM_A1 1024 MB (DDR3 1333) DIMM_B0 0 MB (DDR3 1333)

  • Page 79: Sata Configuration

    [Enhanced] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] SATA Port1 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port2 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port3 ASUS CB-521 ATAPI SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present SATA Port6 Not Present SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

  • Page 80: Intel Txt(Lt) Configuration

    4.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables Legacy USB support. Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX connected.

  • Page 81: Me Subsystem

    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Launch Intel PXE OpROM INTEL W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM3 [Disabled] INTEL W82574L OpROM4 [Disabled] Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration ASUS P8B-E/4L 4-21...
  • Page 82 INTEL W82574L OpROM1/OpROM2 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM3/OpROM4 [Disabled] Allows you to select the options for the OptionRom of the Intel LAN controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Serial Port 1/2 Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port 1/2 configuration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).

  • Page 83: Apm

    Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and [Enabled] Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS P8B-E/4L 4-23...

  • Page 84: Serial Port Console Redirection

    4.5.13 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] COM0 Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings COM1 Console Redirection [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Enables or disables the redirection after BIOS POST feature.

  • Page 85: Network Stack

    Network Stack Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable the network Network stack [Disable] stack (Pxe and UEFI) Network stack [Disable] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS P8B-E/4L 4-25...

  • Page 86: Monitor Menu

    N/A. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [High Density Mode] [Generic Mode] [Whisper Mode] VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage,...

  • Page 87: Boot Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

  • Page 88: Boot Option Priorities

    The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5>...

  • Page 89: Tool Menu

    Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash Utility ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>. Check section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility for details. Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
  • Page 90 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 91 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...
  • Page 92 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ................5-3 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ........5-5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility ..... 5-25 ® ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 93: Setting Up Raid

    • Please refer to chapter 2 for how to select the RAID configuration utility. Move the jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel ® Rapid RAID. ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 94: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide.

  • Page 95: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility

    The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 96: Creating A Raid Set

    Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows you to initialize the virtual drives of a created RAID set �bjects...
  • Page 97 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) Management Menu PORT # Configure DNLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 Initialize Objects DNLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 98 Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status...
  • Page 99 = On Accept SPAN = NO Disk Write Cache Setting Of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. ASUS P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 100 12. When finished setting the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu 148.580GB 64 KB...

  • Page 101: Using New Configuration

    SPAN = NO Enter VD Size: Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Follow step 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-11...

  • Page 102: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    5.2.2 Adding or �iewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the �iew/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, select Configure > �iew/Add Configuration, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 103: Initializing The Virtual Drives

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize 148.580GB 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-13...
  • Page 104 Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize...
  • Page 105 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Press ENTER To Select A VD, <Del> To Delete A VD ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-15...
  • Page 106 Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Vitual Drive(0) Rebuild...

  • Page 107: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects FAIL A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-17...
  • Page 108 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects...

  • Page 109: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize 148.580GB 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-19...
  • Page 110 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure...
  • Page 111 Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-21...

  • Page 112: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration Management Menu Configure...

  • Page 113: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select A Boot VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-23...

  • Page 114: Enabling Writecache

    5.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. The WriteCache function is recommended for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets.

  • Page 115: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option Rom Utility

    The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-25...

  • Page 116: Creating A Raid Set

    5.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 117: Creating A Recovery Set

    Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-27...
  • Page 118 Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow keys to select Recovery, and then press <Enter>. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the recovery set.

  • Page 119: Deleting A Raid Set

    (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-29...

  • Page 120: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3.

  • Page 121: Recovery Volume Options

    [ ↑↓ ]-Up/Down [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection and return to the utility main menu. ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-31...

  • Page 122: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Utility

    5.3.6 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility ® To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y>...
  • Page 123 SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. Reboot the system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS P8B-E/4L 5-33...

  • Page 124: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    5.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology. ® To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.

  • Page 125: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver Chapter 6: installation...
  • Page 126 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-3 Intel chipset device software installation ........ 6-16 LAN driver installation ............... 6-18 VGA driver installation............... 6-21 Management application and utilities installation ....6-24 ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 127: Raid Driver Installation

    Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. C20x INTEL RAID Driver C20x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit ASUS P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 128 C20x LSI RAID Driver C20x LSI RAID Driver Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit Windows 7 64 bit Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit...
  • Page 129 Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the USB floppy disk drive. Type dd if=XXX.img of=/dev/fd0 to decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support DVD: For LSI MegaRAID Driver \Drivers\C20x LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux Eject the floppy disk. ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 130: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows Server OS ® During Windows Server OS installation ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows ® Server OS: Boot the computer using the Windows Server installation DVD. The ® Windows ®...
  • Page 131 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the USB floppy disk drive. Select the option Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. ASUS P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 132 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop, and then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers, and then the Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/DO/PCH SATA RAID Controller item should appear.
  • Page 133 Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, ® select OK, then press <Enter>. Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press “OK” to continue. Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 134 When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 135 Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System Rescue System Check Installation Media Firmware Test Memory Test Boot Options | File Help Language Video Mode Source Kernel Driver English(US) 1024 X768 Default ASUS P8B-E/4L 6-11...
  • Page 136 Insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Type the command acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press <Enter>. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System Rescue System Check Installation Media Firmware Test Memory Test Boot Options acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci Help Language...
  • Page 137 The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system as shown below. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-1612BLT sdb: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID sd3: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID Console other device Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.

  • Page 138: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    ® Intel chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel chipset device software on a Windows ® operating system. To install the Intel ®...
  • Page 139 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. ASUS P8B-E/4L 6-15...

  • Page 140: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Gigabit LAN ® controller drivers on the system. You need to manually install the LAN contrroller driver on a Windows ® operating system. To install the LAN controller drivers: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 141 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS P8B-E/4L 6-17...
  • Page 142 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 143: Vga Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the ASPEED AST2050 Display Driver to begin installation. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS P8B-E/4L 6-19...
  • Page 144 Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 145 Click Install to start driver installation. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS P8B-E/4L 6-21...

  • Page 146: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.5.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 147: Utilities Menu

    Intel RAID and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 148 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 149: Appendix: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information Appendix:...

  • Page 150: A.1 P8B-E/4L Block Diagram

    Appendix summary P8B-E/4L block diagram ..............A-3 ASUS P8B-E/4L...

  • Page 151: P8B-E/4L Block Diagram

    P8B-E/4L block diagram ASUS P8B-E/4L...
  • Page 152 Appendix A: Reference information...

  • Page 153: Asus Contact Information

    800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923*...

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