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

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set fro

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-55.2 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-76. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter&

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration2. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-95.2.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-115.2.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can configure more recovery set options following the desc

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configurationSelect a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Nex

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-133. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “

xiP7F-C Series specications summaryModel Name P7F-C/SAS P7F-C/4LProcessor / System Bus1 * Socket LGA1156Quad Core Intel Xeon 3400 series Server Proce

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your R

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-155.3 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (P7F-C/SAS model only)The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allo

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>.

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-175. The Select New Array Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press <Enter>. 6. The C

5-18 Chapter 5: RAID configuration8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume.9. When done, press <C> to create the array, th

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-192. The Select New Array Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume, then press <Enter>. 5.3.2 I

5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configurationBy default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditi

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-214. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.5. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save chan

5-22 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.3.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volumeOverviewThe Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, su

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-234. The Select New Array Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>. 5. The C

xiiP7F-C Series specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.Onboard I/O ConnectorsPSU Connector24-pin ATX power connector

5-24 Chapter 5: RAID configuration6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.7. When done, press <C> to create the array, then sele

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-255.3.4 Managing ArraysThe LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining I

5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have c

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-27Managing hot sparesYou may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s). You may cr

5-28 Chapter 5: RAID configuration4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot S

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-29Activating an arrayIf an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. Wh

5-30 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.3.5 Viewing SAS topology1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press <Alt+D> to dis

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-315.3.6 Global PropertiesFrom the Setup Utility screen, press <Alt+N> to enter LSI Logic Conguration, then select Global P

5-32 Chapter 5: RAID configurationBoot Information Display ModeSets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters &

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-33Restore DefaultsThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.Esc = Exit Menu

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

5-34 Chapter 5: RAID configuration3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-355.4.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set usin

5-36 Chapter 5: RAID configuration3. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to configure array setting.4. Press

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-375. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the

5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration8. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>.

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-3911. Follow step 2 to 10 to configure additional virtual drives.12. Press <Esc> to finish RAID configuration. When prompt

5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section: Using Easy Conguration.3. Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu,

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-415.4.2 Adding or viewing a RAID congurationYou can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the Vie

5-42 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.4.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You ma

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-433. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Ent

ASUS P7F-C SeriesChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-31.2 Package

5-44 Chapter 5: RAID configurationUsing the Objects commandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, sel

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-453. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCongure Initial

5-46 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Man

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-473. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When rebuil

5-48 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.4.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selec

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-493. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A pro

5-50 Chapter 5: RAID configurationUsing the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Obj

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-515.4.6 Deleting a RAID congurationTo delete a RAID configuration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Clear Congu

5-52 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.4.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-535.4.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve t

ASUS P7F-C Series 1-31.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P7F-C Series motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest te

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

ASUS P7F-C SeriesChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.2 Intel chipset d

ASUS P7F-C Series6-36.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system

6-4Chapter 6: Driver installationPCH LSI RAID Driver PCH LSI RAID DriverWindows XP 32 bitWindows XP 64 bitWindows Server 2003 32 bitWindows Server 2

ASUS P7F-C Series6-56. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.7. Press <Enter>.8. Follow

6-6Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RA

ASUS P7F-C Series6-74. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the RAID control

6-8Chapter 6: Driver installationTo verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and t

ASUS P7F-C Series6-9Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boot

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsIntel® LGA1156 Xeon 3400 Processor ReadyThis motherboard supports the

6-10Chapter 6: Driver installation7. Select your desired language and press <Enter> to continue.OK#Choose a LanguageWhat language would you lik

ASUS P7F-C Series6-119. Select the media and press <tab> to select OK. Press<Enter> to continue.OKInstallation MethodWhat type of media c

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

ASUS P7F-C Series6-1313. Select Done and press <Enter> to continue.Add Device DevicesThe following devices have been found on your system. I

6-14Chapter 6: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat® Enterprise OS

ASUS P7F-C Series6-157. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.6. Insert the Red Hat® E

6-16Chapter 6: Driver installation10. Type the following commands when using a USB floppy. cat /proc/partitionsWrite down the Major and Minor number

ASUS P7F-C Series6-17SUSE Linux OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS:1. Boot the system from the S

6-18Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is

ASUS P7F-C Series6-196.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the

ASUS P7F-C Series 1-5DDR3 memory supportThe P7F-C Series supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to me

6-20Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Inform

ASUS P7F-C Series6-216.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Marvell® Yukon Ethernet driver on a Windows®

6-22Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Click I accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Install to continue.5. Marvell MiniPort Driver Setup

ASUS P7F-C Series6-236.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics Adapter (VGA)

6-24Chapter 6: Driver installation5. The system will update the VGA driver automatically.6. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart

ASUS P7F-C Series6-256.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the driv

6-26Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppor

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

Appendix summaryAASUS P7F-C SeriesA.1 P7F-C/SAS block diagram ...A-3A.2 P7F-C/4L block diagr

ASUS P7F-C Series A-3A.1 P7F-C/SAS Series block diagram

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionUSB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increa

A-4 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 P7F-C/4L Series block diagram

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

iiE5217First Edition V1 December 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

ASUS P7F-C SeriesChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-32.2 Motherboard ove

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-32.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-52.2.3 Motherboard layoutP7F-C/SAS

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP7F-C/4L

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-72.2.4 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets2-92. DDR3 sockets2-153. PCI Express x 16 slot (x8 link)2-194. PCI slot

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6;

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-92.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, ensure that the

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.4. Remove the PnP

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-117. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1156 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-133. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connecto

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in rackThe Intel® 1156 processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensu

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-152.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sock

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-172.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboa

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-192.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x8 link)The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provide x8 link to CPU. These slots support VGA cards an

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.6 Installing i ButtonFollow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard.1. Locate th

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-212.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

ivContents2.5.7 Connect Thermal sensor cable ... 2-202.6 Jumpers ...

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-234. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) (LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4 P7F-C/4L model only)These jumpers allow you to enable or d

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS sett

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-252.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. PS/2 keyboard port (pu

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6;

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-274. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to c

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-298. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)The fan connectors support co

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-3110. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1)This connector is for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cable t

vContents4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ... 4-224.4.4 USB Configuration ...

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System po

ASUS P7F-C Series 2-3313. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SM

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

ASUS P7F-C SeriesChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-33.2 Turning off the c

ASUS P7F-C Series 3-33.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switc

3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2003 Server:1. Click the Sta

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

Chapter summary4ASUS P7F-C Series4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-34.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Sys

viContents5.3.1 Integrated Mirroring ... 5-155.3.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced ...

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-54. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIO

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS fi

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility desc

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Too

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main show

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-114.3.3 SATA1—6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate submenu

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDMA Mode [Auto]Sets the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-13v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Conguration SATA Conguration [Enhan

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

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSATA Port1 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Install

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-154.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects th

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-17Scroll down for more items.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Execute-Di

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

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-19C State package limit setting [Auto]We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State m

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

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-21Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]The ofllowing 10 items appear when you set Confi

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDouble Rate Refresh [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable Double Rate Refresh. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]Page

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-23Onboard LAN1/2/3/4 Boot ROM [PXE]Allows you to configure the onboard LAN1/2/3/4 boot mode. Configuration: [Disabled] [PXE]Onboar

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

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.4 USB Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Congu

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-254.4.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changing the

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.6 ACPI Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Sett

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-27BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge ACPI CongurationEnergy Lake Feature [Disabled]APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disa

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AdvancedEvent Logging detailsView Event LogMark all event as readClear Event Log4.4.7 Event Log

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-294.5.1 Remote Access CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSerial port number [COM2]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2]Base Address.

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-314.6 Power menuv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Server Power

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPower On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Dis

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-334.6.2 Hardware Monitorv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-354.7.3 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.4 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-37After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Lev

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Ente

ASUS P7F-C Series 4-394.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or disca

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

5.1 Setting up RAID ...... 5-35.2 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Uti

ASUS P7F-C Series 5-35.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• Intel Matrix Storage Manager with RAID 0, RAID 1