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Asus P7F-E - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

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5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set
The LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1,
or RAID 10 set using two types of congurations:
Easy
and
New
.
In
Easy Conguration
, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically.
In
New Conguration
, you manually set the virtual drive parameters.
Using Easy Conguration
To create a RAID set using the
Easy Conguration
option
1. From the
Management Menu
, select
Congure > Easy Conguration
, and
then press <Enter>.
Menu Description
Congure
Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy
Conguration or the New Conguration command. This menu also
allows you to view, add, or clear RAID congurations or select the
boot drive
Initialize
Allows you to initialize the virtual drives of a created RAID set
Objects
Allows you to initialize virtual drives or change the virtual drive
parameters
Rebuild
Allows you to rebuild failed drives
Check Consistency
Allows you to check the data consistency of the virtual drives of a
created RAID set
Management Menu
Congure
Initialize
Objects
Rebuild
Check Consistency
Denes Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD
Conguration Menu
Easy Conguration
New Conguration
View/Add Conguration
Clear Conguration
Select Boot Drive
LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver A.62 Apr 29, 2009
BIOS Version A.09.04300936R
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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General IconGeneral
BrandAsus
ModelP7F-E - Motherboard - ATX
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome!

Introduction to the ASUS P7F-E motherboard and its features.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package for verification.

Serial Number Label

Information on locating the motherboard's serial number for support.

Special Features

Highlights key features and technologies of the motherboard.

Product Highlights

Details on Intel Xeon processor support, Turbo Boost, and EM64T.

Innovative ASUS Features

Describes unique ASUS technologies like PIKE, Flex-E, and MIO Audio.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Before You Proceed

Safety precautions and onboard LED indicators before installation.

Onboard LED

Details about Standby Power LED and BMC LED.

Motherboard Overview

Physical layout and component placement guidelines.

Placement Direction

Correct orientation for installing the motherboard in the chassis.

Screw Holes

Instructions for securing the motherboard using screws.

Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing the arrangement of components on the motherboard.

Layout Contents

Index of slots, sockets, jumpers, and connectors.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information and installation procedures for the CPU.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the socket.

Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

Procedures for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan

Steps for removing the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

Installing the CPU Heatsink in Rack

Procedures for installing the CPU heatsink in a rack server.

System Memory

Details on DDR3 memory installation and configurations.

Installing a DIMM

Steps for installing a DDR3 memory module into a socket.

Removing a DIMM

Steps for removing a DDR3 memory module from a socket.

Expansion Slots

Information on installing and configuring expansion cards.

Installing an Expansion Card

Step-by-step guide for installing an expansion card.

Configuring an Expansion Card

Steps for configuring an expansion card after installation.

Expansion Slot Types

Details on PCI, PCIe, MIO, and PIKE slots.

Jumpers

Configuration settings using motherboard jumpers.

Clear RTC RAM Jumper

How to clear CMOS settings using the CLRTC1 jumper.

VGA Controller Setting

How to enable/disable the onboard VGA controller via jumper.

CPU Fan and Chassis Fan Control Settings

Configuring CPU and chassis fan control using jumpers.

LAN Controller Setting

How to enable/disable onboard LAN controllers via jumper.

iBTN RAID Setting

Selecting RAID configuration utility using the iBTN jumper.

RAID Configuration Utility Selection

Choosing between LSI MegaRAID and Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Force BIOS Recovery Setting

How to update or recover BIOS settings using a jumper.

Connectors

Description of rear panel and internal motherboard connectors.

Rear Panel Connectors

Description of ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Details on SATA, SAS, USB, fan, power, and panel connectors.

Chapter 3: Powering Up

Starting Up for the First Time

Initial system startup procedures and checks.

Powering Off the Computer

Methods for shutting down the system.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Procedures for updating and managing the system BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program

Overview of the BIOS setup utility interface.

BIOS Menu Screen

Explanation of the BIOS menu screen layout and navigation.

Menu Bar

Description of the main menu bar items in the BIOS setup.

Navigation Keys

Explanation of keys used for navigating BIOS menus.

Menu Items and Sub-menus

Details on menu items, sub-menu items, and configuration fields.

Main BIOS Menu

Displays basic system information and time/date settings.

SATA Configuration

Settings for SATA devices, modes, and monitoring.

Storage Configuration

Configuration options for IDE devices and SATA controllers.

AHCI Configuration

Settings for Advanced Host Controller Interface configuration.

System Information

Displays BIOS, processor, and memory information.

Advanced Menu

Options for configuring CPU and system devices.

CPU Configuration

Detailed settings and information for the CPU.

Chipset Configuration

Settings related to the motherboard chipset and memory.

Onboard Devices Configuration

Settings for integrated devices like audio, LAN, and USB.

USB Configuration

Settings for USB ports and legacy support.

PCI/PnP Configuration

Settings for PCI and Plug and Play device configuration.

ACPI Configuration

Settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.

Event Log Configuration

Options for viewing and managing system event logs.

Intel VT-d and SR-IOV

Settings for Intel VT-d and SR-IOV support.

Server Menu

Configuration options for server-specific features.

Remote Access Configuration

Settings for configuring remote access features.

Power Menu

Power management settings, including ACPI and APM.

APM Configuration

Settings for Advanced Power Management features.

Hardware Monitor

Displays system temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Boot Menu

Options for configuring system boot sequence and settings.

Boot Device Priority

Sets the order of devices for system boot.

Boot Settings Configuration

Options to optimize system boot process.

Security Settings

Options for setting system passwords and access levels.

Tools Menu

Access to special function utilities like EZ Flash 2.

Exit Menu

Options for saving or discarding BIOS changes and exiting.

Chapter 5: RAID Configuration

Setting Up RAID

Overview of SATA RAID solutions and definitions.

RAID Definitions

Explains RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations.

Installing Hard Disk Drives

Procedures for installing SATA hard disks for RAID.

Setting RAID Item in BIOS

How to configure SATA as RAID in BIOS setup.

RAID Configuration Utilities

Using LSI MegaRAID and Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility

Detailed guide for creating and managing LSI RAID sets.

Creating a RAID Set (LSI)

Step-by-step guide to creating RAID 0, 1, or 10 sets.

Adding or Viewing RAID Configuration

How to add new or view existing RAID configurations.

Initializing Virtual Drives

Procedures for initializing virtual drives after RAID creation.

Rebuilding Failed Drives

How to manually rebuild failed hard disk drives.

Checking Drive Data Consistency

Verifying data redundancy accuracy in selected virtual drives.

Deleting a RAID Configuration

Steps to delete a RAID configuration from the system.

Selecting Boot Drive from RAID Set

How to designate a bootable virtual drive from a RAID set.

Enabling WriteCache

How to enable WriteCache for improved data transmission performance.

Intel Matrix Storage Manager

Guide to creating RAID volumes using Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Creating a RAID Set (Intel MSM)

Step-by-step guide for creating RAID sets with Intel MSM.

Creating a Recovery Set (Intel MSM)

Procedures for creating a recovery set using Intel MSM.

Deleting a RAID Set (Intel MSM)

Steps to delete a RAID set using Intel MSM.

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID (Intel MSM)

How to reset RAID volume drives to non-RAID status.

Recovery Volume Options (Intel MSM)

Configuring recovery set options within Intel MSM.

Exiting Intel Matrix Storage Manager

Instructions for safely exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager utility.

Rebuilding the RAID (Intel MSM)

Procedures for rebuilding RAID arrays with other disks.

Setting Boot Array in BIOS Setup (Intel MSM)

How to set boot priority for RAID arrays in BIOS.

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

RAID Driver Installation

Instructions for installing RAID controller drivers.

Creating a RAID Driver Disk

Steps to create a bootable RAID driver disk.

Installing RAID Controller Driver

Procedures for installing RAID drivers on Windows and Linux OS.

Intel Chipset Device Installation

How to install Intel chipset device software.

LAN Driver Installation

Instructions for installing Intel Gigabit LAN controller drivers.

VGA Driver Installation

How to install the Aspeed VGA driver.

Management Applications and Utilities Installation

Installing drivers, applications, and utilities from the support DVD.

Support DVD and Drivers Menu

How to run the support DVD and navigate the drivers menu.

Utilities, Make Disk, and Contact Info

Accessing utilities, creating driver disks, and contact information.

Appendix A: Reference Information

P7F-E Block Diagram

A visual representation of the motherboard's architecture and connections.

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