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  • Page 1 Z9NA-D6 Series...
  • 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

    About this guide ... x How this guide is organized ...x Where to find more information ...x Conventions used in this guide ...xi Typography ...xi Z9NA-D6 series specifications summary ... xii Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-3 Package contents ... 1-3 Serial number label ...

  • Page 4: Contents

    2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot (x1 link) ... 2-17 2.5.7 PIKE slots ... 2-17 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Optional) ... 2-18 2.5.9 Installing ASMB6 management board ... 2-19 2.5.10 Installing the audio card ... 2-19 Onboard LEDs ... 2-20 Jumpers ...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.2.7 Configuration fields ... 4-9 4.2.8 Pop-up window ... 4-9 4.2.9 Scroll bar ... 4-9 Main menu ... 4-10 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ... 4-10 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ... 4-10 Advanced menu ... 4-11 4.4.1 CPU Configuration ... 4-12 4.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration ...
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 5: Setting up RAID ... 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions ... 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ... 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ... 5-4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities ... 5-4 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ... 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ...
  • Page 7 6.8.1 Running the support DVD ... 6-33 6.8.2 Drivers menu ... 6-33 6.8.3 Utilities menu ... 6-34 6.8.4 Make disk menu ... 6-34 6.8.5 Contact information ... 6-34 Appendix: Reference information Z9NA-D6 block diagram ...A-3 ASUS contact information ... 1...

  • Page 8: 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. viii...

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: Z9Na-D6 Series Specifications Summary

    Z9NA-D6 series specifications summary Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features FAN speed control Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) Rack Optimized (Dedicated for Rack) ASWM Enterprise Memory Total Slots Voltage Capacity Memory Type...
  • Page 13 Intel® RSTe (for Windows only) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 for all SATA ports) Optional kits: ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS 6G...
  • Page 14 Software Solution Out of Band Remote Management Environment *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. ** Minimum requirement of ATX Power supply:1) 470W 2) All +12V output ≥ 20A ***Specifications are subject to change without notice. Z9NA-D6 ASWM Enterprise...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-3 Package contents ... 1-3 Serial number label ... 1-4 Special features ... 1-4 ASUS Z9NA-D6 Series...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS 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 18: 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 19 DDR3 memory support The Z9NA-D6 supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. The 3-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidth of up to 52GB/s. This voltage reduction limits the power consumption and heat generation of DDR3 which makes it an ideal memory solution.

  • Page 20: Innovative Asus Features

    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. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation efforts and hardware cost for end users.

  • Page 21: 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 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-3 Motherboard overview ... 2-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-9 System memory ... 2-13 Expansion slots ... 2-16 Onboard LEDs ... 2-20 Jumpers ... 2-22 Connectors ... 2-26 ASUS Z9NA-D6...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    AC power cable plug or not. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS Z9NA-D6...

  • Page 24: 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 ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout Z9NA-D6 ASUS Z9NA-D6...
  • Page 26 Z9NA-D6C Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard/mouse port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 COM port Video Graphics Adapter port LAN 1 (RJ-45) port LAN 2 (RJ-45) port ASUS Z9NA-D6 Page 2-13 2-16 Page 2-20 2-20 2-21...
  • Page 28 Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1–2 [Blue]; 7-pin SATA3G 3–6 [Black]) SATA connectors-ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1–4 [Gray]) SAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1–8 [Blue]) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78; A-Type USB9) CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1–4, REAR_FAN1-2) Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors...

  • Page 29: 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 LGA1356 socket.

  • Page 30: Intel Lga1356 Socket

    2.3.2 Intel LGA1356 Socket Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 31 The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS Z9NA-D6 CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark...
  • Page 32 Close the load plate (E), and then push the load lever (F) until it snaps into the retention tab. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 33: System Memory

    DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Install the DIMMS starting from slot A1 (CPU1) and D1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
  • Page 34 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS Z9NA-D6 DIMM notch DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections 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 37: Pci Express X16 Slot (X16 Link)

    2.5.7 PIKE slots 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. ASUS Z9NA-D6 1 x PCI-E x 16 (Gen3 x16 link) 1 x PCI-E x 8 (Gen3 x8 link)

  • Page 38: Installing An Asus Pike Raid Card (Optional)

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

  • Page 39: Installing Asmb6 Management Board

    PCIE5 card slot. Insert the audio card into the PCIE5 card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the card slot. Secure the audio card to the chassis with a screw. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-19...

  • Page 40: Onboard Leds

    Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute.
  • Page 41 CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-21...

  • Page 42: 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 43 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 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS Z9NA-D6 ® 82574L 2-23...
  • Page 44 LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default);...
  • Page 45 This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version, Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for Others. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-25...

  • Page 46: Connectors

    Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    Supported by Intel C602 PCH, ISAS 1-4 connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SATA hard disks installed. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-27...
  • Page 48 SAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1–8 [Blue]) Supported by the ASUS cables for SAS hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed SAS hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.
  • Page 49 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 Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-29...
  • Page 50 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2, ISGPIO1, SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. • The PSGPIO 1/2 connectors are used for PIKE card. •...
  • Page 51 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-31...
  • Page 52 10. 24+8-pin EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for the SSI or 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 53 12. 4-pin Power Connector (4-pin EZ_PLUG1) This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device, when using an appropriate cable. You can also use this 4-pin connector to connect the PSU to enhance power by 12V. ASUS Z9NA-D6 2-33...

  • Page 54: System Panel Connector

    13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. (1) 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 55 Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. (5) 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 Z9NA-D6 2-35...
  • Page 56 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • 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 Z9NA-D6...

  • 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 Z9NA-D6...

  • Page 60: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 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 Main menu ... 4-10 Advanced menu ... 4-11 Server Mgmt menu ... 4-36 Event Logs menu ... 4-39 Boot menu ... 4-41 Monitor menu ... 4-43 Security menu ... 4-44 4.10 Tool menu ... 4-45 4.11 Exit menu ... 4-46 ASUS Z9NA-D6...

  • 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 2 Utility

    4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 BIOS 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 Current ROM BOARD: Z9NA-D6 VER: 0203 DATE: 08/24/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS...

  • 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 Z9NA-D6...

  • Page 68: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date System Date System Time Access Level Memory Information Total Memory Processor CPU Speed Count:...

  • 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 Z9NA-D6...

  • 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) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt...

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 ASUS Z9NA-D6 Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Front Panel Type [AC97] →←: Select Screen...

  • Page 72: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.1 CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Confguration Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 CPU Speed 64-bit Hyper Threading Active Processor Core Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Server Class Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch DCU Streamer Prefetcher DCU IP Prefetcher...
  • Page 73 This Item allows you to enable/disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-13...

  • Page 74: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    Local APIC mode [Auto] Allows you to select APIC mode. Configuration options: [Auto][x2APIC] [xAPIC] 4.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Power Management Configuration Power Technology EIST Turbo Mode P-STATE Coordination CPU C3 Report CPU C6 Report CPU C7 Report...
  • Page 75 <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Recommended short duration power1 1.2 * Long Duration Short duration power limit Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z9NA-D6 1000 ms 4-15...

  • Page 76: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Current QPI Link Speed Current QPI Link Freq...

  • Page 77: Memory Configuration

    Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [3 Way] [4 Way] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] ASUS Z9NA-D6 Support for Compatibility [Enabled] Revision ID(CRID) Functionality mentioned in...
  • Page 78 Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Demand Scrub [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable demand scrubbing feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Data Scrambling [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable data scrambling. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Device Tagging [Disabled] Allows you to Enable/Disable device tagging.

  • Page 79: Dimm Information

    Allows you to Enable/Disable Intel I/O accelaration technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA Priority [offboard] Allows you to decide priority between onboard and 1st offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS Z9NA-D6 Present 1024 MB(DDR3) Not Present Not Present Enables/Disables Intel(R)

  • Page 80: Pch Configuration

    PCH Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Name Stepping SB Chipset Configuration PCH Compatibility RID Gbe Controller Deep Sx SCU devices Onboard SATA RAID Oprom Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer Version 2.14.1219.

  • Page 81: Audio Configuration

    Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NA-D6 Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI [Disabled] Auto Configuration. 4-21...

  • Page 82: Pch Sata Configuration

    4.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Port1 SATA Port2 SATA Port3 SATA Port4 SATA Port5 SATA Port6 SATA Mode S.M.A.R.T. Status Check Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Port1 Staggered Spin-up Port2 Staggered Spin-up Port3 Staggered Spin-up Port4 Staggered Spin-up...

  • Page 83: Pch Scu Configuration

    VGA Palette Snoop PERR# Generation SERR# Generation Load RT32 Image PCI Express Settings PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Z9NA-D6 Not Present Not Present Not Present Not Present V 2.05.00 [EFI Compatible ROM]...
  • Page 84 PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] In case of multiple option roms (Legacy and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI option rom to lanuch.Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM] PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] The value is programmed into PCI latency timer register. Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus Clocks] [128 PCI Bus Clocks] [160 PCI Bus Clocks] [192 PCI Bus Clocks] [224 PCI Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus Clocks]...

  • Page 85: Pci Express Settings

    Allows you to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. ASUS Z9NA-D6 Enables or DisablesPCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering. [Disabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 86 PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy 0pROM Support Launch Storage 0pROM PCIE1 Option Rom PCIE2 Option Rom PCIE3 Option Rom PCIE4 Option Rom PCIE5 Option Rom PIKE Option Rom Version 2.14.1219.

  • Page 87: Usb Configuration

    Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] USB mass storage device Start Unit command time-out. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] ASUS Z9NA-D6 Enabled Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

  • Page 88: Trusted Computing

    USB Ports Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced EHCI Controller 1 EHCI Controller 2 USB Port #1 USB Port #2 USB Port #3 USB Port #4 USB Port #5 USB Port #6 USB Port #7 USB Port #8 USB Port #9 USB Port #10...

  • Page 89: Acpi Settings

    Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z9NA-D6 Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. [Disabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 90: Whea Configuration

    4.4.10 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHEA Support WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.11 APM setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restore AC Power Loss Power On By PCIE...

  • Page 91: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] ASUS Z9NA-D6 Consloe Redirection Enable or Disable. [Disabled]...

  • Page 92: Console Redirection Settings

    Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] No parity bit [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark]...
  • Page 93 Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-33...

  • Page 94: Onboard Lan Configuration

    4.4.13 Onboard LAN Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard LAN Configuration INTEL W82574L OpROM1 INTEL W82574L OpROM2 INTEL W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] This item launched INTEL W82574L OpROM1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] INTEL W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] This item launched INTEL W82574L OpROM2.

  • Page 95: Onboard Devices Configuration

    The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS Z9NA-D6 Set Parameters of serial Port 1(COM1). Enable or Disable Serial Port(COM).

  • Page 96: Server Mgmt Menu

    Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu displays the server mgmt status, and allows you to change the settings. The Server Mgmt menu appears only when you install ASMB card on the motherboard. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt...

  • Page 97: System Event Log

    Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS Z9NA-D6 Change this to enable or disable all features of [Disabled] system Event Logging during boot.

  • Page 98: Bmc Network Configuration

    4.5.2 BMC network configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC network configuration Lan1 Lan1 IP Address in BMC: Lan1 Subnet Mask in BMC: Lan1 Gateway Address in BMC: Lan1 MAC Address in BMC: Lan1 Address Source in BMC: Configuration Address source Version 2.14.1219.

  • Page 99: Event Logs Menu

    Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] ASUS Z9NA-D6 Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration.

  • Page 100: View Smbios Event Log

    When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows you to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MECI [1] Mutiple Event Count Increment (MECI).

  • Page 101: Boot Menu

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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. CSM16 Module Version GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
  • Page 102 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, please press <F8> after POST.

  • Page 103: Monitor Menu

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 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: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode]...

  • Page 104: Security Menu

    Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to...

  • Page 105: 4.10 Tool Menu

    Server Mgmt ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Check section 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. ASUS Z9NA-D6 Event Logs...

  • Page 106: 4.11 Exit Menu

    4.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Discard Changes & Exit Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes &...
  • Page 107 Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item is for launching the EFI Shell application from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS Z9NA-D6 4-47...
  • Page 108 4-48 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 109 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...
  • Page 110 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ... 5-3 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ... 5-5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA ® Option ROM Utility ... 5-25 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility ® (Windows) ... 5-35 ASUS Z9NA-D6...

  • Page 111: 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 ASUS Z9NA-D6 ® Rapid RAID.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS Z9NA-D6 ST3160812AS ST3160812AS ST3160812AS ST3160812AS BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configure VD(s)

  • Page 114: Creating A Raid Set

    Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Allows you to check the data consistency of the virtual drives of a 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New. In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically.
  • Page 115 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure SPAN-1 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS Z9NA-D6 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R PORT # ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY HDS728080PLA380 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R...
  • Page 116 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 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB...
  • Page 117 Accept SPAN = NO 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 Z9NA-D6 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Size...
  • Page 118 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 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off Accept...

  • Page 119: Using New Configuration

    SPAN = NO 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 Z9NA-D6 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R BIOS Version A.10.09231523R...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Initializing The Virtual Drives

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS Z9NA-D6 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Initialize VD(s) BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes 148.580GB...
  • Page 122 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 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Initializing a virtual drive erases all data on the drive.
  • Page 123 Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Press ENTER To Select A VD, <Del> To Delete A VD ASUS Z9NA-D6 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Change VD Parameters BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects...
  • Page 124 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 Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option When prompted, press the <Space>...

  • Page 125: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives ASUS Z9NA-D6 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Rebuild PD(s) BIOS Version A.10.09231523R PORT # ONLIN A00-00 FAIL A00-01 77247MB...
  • Page 126 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 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuilding Of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes. Start Rebuilding Drive (Y/N)? Port # 1 DISK SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.

  • Page 127: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, ASUS Z9NA-D6 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R CC Of VD(s) BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes 148.580GB...
  • Page 128 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 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 A progress bar appears on screen.
  • Page 129 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 Z9NA-D6 5-21...

  • Page 130: 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 Easy Configuration New Configuration Management Menu Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration...

  • Page 131: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    Rebuild Check Consistency 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 Z9NA-D6 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Select A Boot VD BIOS Version A.10.09231523R...

  • Page 132: 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 133: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Scu/Sata Option Rom Utility

    To use SCU SATA ports: Install all the SATA hard disk drives. Confirm all the SATA hard disk drives you installed are correctly displayed, then reboot system. During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu. ASUS Z9NA-D6 5-25...
  • Page 134 To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU Option ROM utility: ® Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. Turn on the system. During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 135: Creating A Raid Set

    [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [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. ASUS Z9NA-D6 All Rights Reserved. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name:...

  • Page 136: Creating A Recovery Set

    Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...
  • Page 137 Press <Y> to create the recovery set and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS Z9NA-D6 [ SELECT DISKS ] Serial # Size...

  • Page 138: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

  • Page 139: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    <Space> to select. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. Press <Y> to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS Z9NA-D6 RESET RAID DATA Serial # Size Status 279.3GB...

  • Page 140: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Utility

    5.3.5 Exiting the Intel To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. 5.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set.

  • Page 141: Rebuilding The Raid With A New Hard Disk

    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 Z9NA-D6 All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4.

  • Page 142: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    5.3.7 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 To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. Reboot the system and press <Del>...

  • Page 143: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Utility (Windows)

    Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can further optimize your storage system by creating additional volumes. You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. ASUS Z9NA-D6 ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise ®...

  • Page 144: Creating A Raid Set

    5.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. Then click Next. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. Then click Next.
  • Page 145 You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. When you are finished, you will see the following screen in Volumes field and you can change related items in the Volume Properties field. ASUS Z9NA-D6 5-37...

  • Page 146: Change Volume Type

    5.4.2 Change Volume Type When you are finished to create a RAID set, you can view or change related items in the Volume Properties field. According to the following steps to change the type in Volume Properties: Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type.

  • Page 147: Delete Volume

    Volumes field you want to delete. Then select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. ASUS Z9NA-D6 5-39...

  • Page 148: Preferences

    5.4.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you set to sent e-mail of the following events: Storage system information Storage system warnings Storage system errors 5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 149: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver Chapter 6: installation...
  • Page 150 VGA driver installation... 6-22 Intel C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers ... 6-25 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation . 6-26 ® Intel WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation ... 6-29 ® Management applications and utilities installation ... 6-33 ASUS Z9NA-D6...

  • Page 151: Raid Driver Installation

    C600 INTEL RAID Driver C600 INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 32 bit (SCU RAID) Windows 64 bit (SCU RAID) Back Exit ASUS Z9NA-D6 XP / Server ®...
  • Page 152 LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver LSI 2008 SAS2 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 153 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\C600 LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux Eject the floppy disk. ASUS Z9NA-D6 environment ® Enterprise Linux server environment ®...

  • Page 154: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows Boot the computer using the Windows Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). Click Load Driver.
  • Page 155 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS Z9NA-D6...
  • Page 156 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 ® To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Boot the system from the Red Hat At the boot:, type linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2..., then press <Enter>. The number of ata varies with the hard disk drive number you have when building a RAID set.
  • Page 157 When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <F2> to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface. Type the following commands when using a Legacy floppy. mkdir /mnt/driver mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/driver cd /mnt/driver sh replace_ahci.sh reboot ASUS Z9NA-D6...
  • Page 158 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 6.1 ® To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Boot the system from the Red Hat Press <Tab> to edit options. Entering the following command at the boot: linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 159 OK, then press <Enter>. You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? ASUS Z9NA-D6 Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Driver Disk Sou8rce...
  • Page 160 Insert the Red Hat select OK, then press <Enter>. 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>. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 6-12 Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, ®...
  • Page 161 Mount the image file into the image folder using this command format: mount -o loop [image file name] image Example: mount -o loop megasr-15-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11- ga-x86__64.img image Copy the contents of the image directory, labeled as 01, into a FAT32 USB drive. Rename the 01 folder to CD Image. ASUS Z9NA-D6 6-13...
  • Page 162 Installing SUSE Linux 11 OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu.
  • Page 163 When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy Other device Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. ASUS Z9NA-D6 Back 6-15...

  • Page 164: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    Intel installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel operating system. To install the Intel ® chipset device software: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 165 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 Next to complete the setup process. ASUS Z9NA-D6 6-17...
  • Page 166 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 167: Intel Network Connections Software 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 Z9NA-D6 ® Network Connections Software on a ® ® Network Connections Software:...
  • Page 168 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 169 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS Z9NA-D6 6-21...

  • Page 170: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 171 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. ASUS Z9NA-D6 6-23...
  • Page 172 Click Install to start driver installation. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 173: Intel ® C600 Series Chipset Scu Sata Raid Drivers

    ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the item Intel C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers from the ® menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS Z9NA-D6 C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID ® ® C600 Series...

  • Page 174: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 3.0 Installation

    Intel enterprise 3.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Technology enterprise 3.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel utility on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 175 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. ASUS Z9NA-D6 6-27...
  • Page 176 After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 177: Intel ® Wg82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. Click Intel WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. ® ASUS Z9NA-D6 ® 82574L Gigabit ® 6-29...
  • Page 178 When the Intel appears, click Next to start the installation. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. 6-30 Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window ® Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 179 Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS Z9NA-D6 6-31...
  • Page 180 The programs you select are being installed. Click Finish to finish the installation. 10. Restart your computer before using the program. 6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 181: 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. 6.8.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 182: Utilities Menu

    Intel RAID driver disks. 6.8.5 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. 6-34 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 183: Appendix: Reference Information

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

  • Page 184: A.1 Z9Na-D6 Block Diagram

    Appendix summary Z9NA-D6 block diagram ...A-3 ASUS Z9NA-D6...

  • Page 185: Z9Na-D6 Block Diagram

    Z9NA-D6 block diagram ASUS Z9NA-D6...
  • Page 186 Appendix A: Reference information...

  • Page 187: Asus Contact Information

    Online Support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Web site Technical Support Support fax General support Online support ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.

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