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  • Page 1 Z8NR-D12...
  • 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 ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-2 Special features ................1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-2 2.2.2...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Contents 2.5.7 PIKE slot ............... 2-16 2.5.8 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card ........2-17 2.5.9 Installing i Button ............2-17 Jumpers ..................2-18 Connectors ................. 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..........2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors ............2-24 Chatper 3: Powering up Starting up for the first time ............
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced menu ................. 4-13 4.4.1 CPU Configuration ............4-13 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration ........... 4-16 4.4.3 Legacy Device Configuration ........4-20 4.4.4 USB Configuration ............4-20 4.4.5 PCIPnP ................. 4-21 4.4.6 Power On Configuration ..........4-22 4.4.7 Event Log Configuration ..........4-23 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor ............
  • Page 6 Contents Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....5-23 ® 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ............5-24 5.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ..........5-25 5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ............5-27 5.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........5-28 5.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ..........

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • 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: Z8Nr-D12 Specifications Summary

    MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows) ® (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10) SAS Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card (continued on the next page)
  • Page 12 Operation temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) ® MegaRAID 5 function is available only when you install an ASUS PIKE RAID card with iBTN. *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • 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! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-2 Special features ................1-2 ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • 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 xxM0Axxxxxxx 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: Intel Em64T

    1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS EPU With current trends leaning towards power efficiency, the Z8NR-D12 is equipped with the ASUS exclusive EPU technology to provide total system power saving by detecting current CPU loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. ASUS Smart Fan II technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Hardware includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-6 System memory ................. 2-11 Expansion slots ................2-14 Jumpers ..................2-18 Connectors ................. 2-23 ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • 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 Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI EEB compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layouts

    2.2.3 Motherboard layouts ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots / Sockets Page CPU sockets DDR3 DIMM sockets 2-11 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) 2-16 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link; x4 link) 2-16 PCI slot 2-16 PIKE slot 2-16 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-18 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 2-19...
  • Page 25 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-28 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1/2) 2-29 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector 2-29 (14-pin BMC_FW1) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1 [white]) 2-30 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1 [black]) 2-31 ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 26: 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 LGA1366 socket.
  • Page 27 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. Load plate Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap ASUS Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 28 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle The CPU fits in only one correct mark orientation.

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. ASUS Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 30 Connect the fan cable to the nearest 4-pin fan connector. connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the nearest 4-pin fan connector.

  • Page 31: System Memory

    Due to Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2 for CPU1, or D2, E2 or F2 for CPU2. Follow the table above for recommended memory configuration. ASUS Z8NR-D12 2-11...

  • Page 32: Memory Configurations

    Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C.

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS Z8NR-D12 2-13...

  • Page 34: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 35: Interrupt Assignments

    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 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS Z8NR-D12 2-15...

  • Page 36: Pci Express X16 Slot (X16 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. PCI slot PIKE Interface PCIE x8 slot (Gen2 x4 link)

  • Page 37: Installing Asus Pike Raid Card

    2.5.8 Installing 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 38: 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 39 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel WG82574L ® Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS Z8NR-D12 2-19...
  • Page 40 • LSI Mega RAID 5 fucntion is available only when you place the iBTN to I_BTN1 slot and install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card. 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 41 Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2. Turn on the system. Use the AFUDOS uitility version 2.38 to flash the BIOS. ASUS Z8NR-D12 2-21...
  • Page 42 Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1) This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection. Set to pins 1–2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2–3 when using 3-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work.

  • Page 43: 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 the ASUS ASMB4 iKVM management card. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 45 Ensure to install the PIKE RAID driver during OS installation after configuring a RAID set using the SAS connectors. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card. ASUS Z8NR-D12 2-25...
  • Page 46 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI embedded SATA RAID or Intel Matrix RAID. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connector is used for the SAS chip SIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data.
  • Page 47 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! ASUS Z8NR-D12 2-27...
  • Page 48 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately. 10.
  • Page 49 You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. 12. Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1) This is an interface used to plug in an ASMB4-SOL or ASMB4-iKVM management device. The ASMB4 management device is purchased separately. ASUS Z8NR-D12 2-29...

  • Page 50: System Panel Connector

    13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1 [white]) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 51: Auxiliary Panel Connector

    Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS Z8NR-D12 2-31...
  • Page 52 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 53 This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 54 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 56: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2003: Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Ensure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows ®...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS setup BIOS parameters are also provided.
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-4 Main menu ..................4-7 Advanced menu ................. 4-13 Server menu ................4-27 Power menu ................4-29 Exit menu ..................4-34 ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    AFUDOS utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash drive.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
  • Page 60 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash drive. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 61: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.2 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 62: 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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 63: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 64: Menu Items

    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

  • Page 65: Main Menu

    4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 KB, 5.25 in.] [1.2 MB, 5.25 in.] [720 KB, 3.5 in.] [1.44 MB, 3.5 in] [2.88 MB, 3.5 in] ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 66: Sata1-6

    4.3.4 SATA1–6 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Select the type SATA 1 of device connected to the system.
  • Page 67 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] S.M.A.R.T. [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 68: Ide Configuration

    4.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Configuration Options...

  • Page 69: Ahci Configuration

    SATA Port0 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-11...

  • Page 70: System Information

    4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS Version : 0208 Build Date: 12/09/08 Processor Speed : 2666MHz Count System Memory Usable Size : 1023MB System Memory Information...

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] C3 State [ACPI C2] C6 State [Enabled] C7 State [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-13...
  • Page 72 Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.
  • Page 73 We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled] When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on on-core auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-15...

  • Page 74: Chipset Configuration

    C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to C3 based on on- core auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings...
  • Page 75 Allows you to enable or disable the memory ECC function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Double Rate Refresh [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Demand Scrubbing [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Patrol Scrubbing [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NUMA AWare [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-17...

  • Page 76: North Bridge Chipset Configuration

    Page Policy [Closed] Configuration options: [Closed] [Open] Adaptive Page [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Data Scramble [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Split Below 4GB [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [6:1] Configuration options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1] [6:1] Rank Interleaving [4:1] Configuration options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1] North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
  • Page 77 [1 to 2 seconds] Intel VT-d Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Options Intel VT-d [Disabled] Disabled Enabled Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-19...

  • Page 78: Legacy Device Configuration

    4.4.3 Legacy Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Legacy Device Configuration Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Controller. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard floppy controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

  • Page 79: Pcipnp

    Configuration: [Bus 0 First] [Bus N First] Onboard Option ROM Priority [High] Allows you to configure the priority of onboard option ROM. Configuration: [Normal] [High] Onboard LAN1/2 Boot [PXE] Allows you to configure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Configuration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-21...

  • Page 80: Power On Configuration

    4.4.6 Power On Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM Configuration Options Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power Off Power On Resume On Ring [Disabled] Last State Resume On PME#(Wake On LAN) [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Select Screen ←→...

  • Page 81: Event Log Configuration

    Make all events as read Press the <ENTER> key to mark all events as read. Select [Ok] to confirm the change. Clear Event Log Press the <ENTER> key to clear all system events. Select [Ok] to confirm the change. ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-23...

  • Page 82: Hardware Monitor

    [N/A]. Smart Fan 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] [Whisper Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Density Mode] VCORE1/2 Voltage, +1.5V_P1/2DDR3 Voltage, +1.5V_ICH Voltage,...

  • Page 83: Acpi Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chipset ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge ACPI Configuration Options Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Enabled APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled] Disabled USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 [Disabled] High Performance Event Timer [Disabled] ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-25...

  • Page 84: Pci Express Configuration

    Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the APIC ACPI SCI IRQ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup from S3/S4 feature.

  • Page 85: Server Menu

    The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to [Enabled]. Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-27...
  • Page 86 Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 87: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-29...

  • Page 88: Hard Disk Drives

    4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Specifies the boot Hard Disk Drives sequence from the 1st Boot Device [SATA:SS-ST3160812A] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [USB:JetFlash TS256] Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 89: Boot Settings Configuration

    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. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

  • Page 90: Security

    4.6.5 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Not Installed disable password.

  • Page 91: Change User Password

    Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS Z8NR-D12 4-33...

  • Page 92: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Boot Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 93 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...

  • Page 94: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Setting up RAID ................5-1 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ........5-3 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....5-23 ® ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 95: Setting Up Raid

    5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports SATA hard disk drives for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 96: Raid Controller Selection

    5.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as the default utility to create RAID set(s). See 5. RAID configuration utility selection on page 2-20 for details. 5.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SATA HDDs.

  • Page 97: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility

    The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R 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 Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 98: 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 Objects...
  • Page 99 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R 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 Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 100 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 A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status...
  • Page 101 DNLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Size = 77247MB DWC = Off = On Accept SPAN = NO Accept This VD Configuration And Go To Next VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 102 11. Follow step 2 to 10 to configure additional virtual drives. 12. Press <Esc> to finish RAID configuration. When prompted to save configuration, select Yes from the menu, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu...
  • Page 103 SPAN = NO Enter VD Size (MB): Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Follow step 8 to 12 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration to create the RAID set. ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 104: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

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

  • Page 105: Initializing The Virtual Drives

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure Initialize 151634MB 64 KB ONLINE Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z8NR-D12 5-11...
  • Page 106 Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure 154494MB...

  • Page 107: Using The Objects Command

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R 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 Z8NR-D12 5-13...
  • Page 108 Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Vitual Drive(0) Rebuild...

  • Page 109: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R 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 Z8NR-D12 5-15...
  • Page 110 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects...

  • Page 111: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure 154494MB 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS Z8NR-D12 5-17...
  • Page 112 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 A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure...
  • Page 113 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 Z8NR-D12 5-19...

  • Page 114: 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 A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration Management Menu Configure...

  • Page 115: 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 Z8NR-D12 5-21...

  • Page 116: 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 117: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS Z8NR-D12 5-23...

  • Page 118: 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) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1030 ICH10R/DO wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 119: 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 Z8NR-D12 5-25...
  • Page 120 Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key 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 121: 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 Z8NR-D12 5-27...

  • Page 122: 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 123: Recovery Volume Options

    [ ↑↓ ]-Up/Down [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow key 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 Z8NR-D12 5-29...

  • Page 124: Exiting The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager

    5.3.6 Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager ® 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> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. 5.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set.

  • Page 125: Rebuilding The Raid With A New Hard Disk

    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 on page 5-30. ASUS Z8NR-D12 5-31...

  • Page 126: 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 Matrix Storage Manager. ® To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.

  • Page 127: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 128 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 Intel chipset device installation ..........6-11 LAN driver installation ............... 6-13 VGA driver installation............... 6-16 Management application and utilities installation ....6-18 ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 129: 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. ICH10R INTEL RAID Driver ICH10R INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit Windows 64 bit Back Exit ASUS Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 130 ICH10R LSI RAID Driver ICH10R LSI RAID Driver Windows XP / Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows XP / Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista / Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Vista / Windows Server 2008 64 bit RHEL AS4 UP6 32/64 bit RHEL AS4 UP7 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP1 32/64 bit...
  • Page 131 Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support DVD: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver: \Drivers\ICH10R LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux Eject the floppy disk. ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 132: 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 133 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the 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 Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 134 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 SATA RAID Controller item should appear.
  • Page 135 Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as sources for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? sDVD0 Cancel ASUS Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 136 Insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the 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. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 137 1280 x 1024 Driver Press <F5>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled Installation--Local APIC Disabled Installation--Safe Settings Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | File Help Language 1280 x 1024 Driver ASUS Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 138 Insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Ensure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is selected, then press <Enter>. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled Installation--Local APIC Disabled Installation--Safe Settings Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | Help Language 1280 x 1024...

  • Page 139: Intel ® Chipset Device Installation

    Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS Z8NR-D12 6-11...
  • Page 140 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. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 141: Lan Driver Installation

    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Click the Intel Network Connections Software to begin installation. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS Z8NR-D12 6-13...
  • Page 142 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. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 143 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS Z8NR-D12 6-15...

  • Page 144: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Aspeed AST2050 Video ® Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the Aspeed AST2050 VGA driver on a Windows ® ® Server operating system. To install the Aspeed AST2050 VGA driver ®...
  • Page 145 Click Install to update the VGA driver. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS Z8NR-D12 6-17...

  • 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 ICH10R 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 Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 148 6-20 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...

  • Page 150: A.1 Z8Nr-D12 Model Block Diagram

    Appendix summary Z8NR-D12 model block diagram ..........A-1 ASUS Z8NR-D12...

  • Page 151: Z8Nr-D12 Model Block Diagram

    Z8NR-D12 model block diagram ASUS Z8NR-D12...
  • Page 152 Appendix A: Reference information...

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