Asus P11C-X/AUDIO User manual

Motherboard
P11C-X/AUDIO

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E14662
First Edition
August 2018
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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide....................................................................................................... viii
P11C-X/AUDIO specifications summary ................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Serial number label....................................................................................1-3
1.4 Special features..........................................................................................1-3
1.4.1 Product highlights........................................................................ 1-3
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-2
2.2 Motherboard overview............................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Placement direction..................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Screw holes................................................................................. 2-3
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink......................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...................................... 2-10
2.4 System memory .......................................................................................2-11
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-11
2.4.2 Memory congurations.............................................................. 2-11
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-12
2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................................2-13
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card......................................................2-13
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-13
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments................................................................ 2-14
2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 Gen3 link) ....................................... 2-14
2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 Gen3 link) ........................................... 2-14
2.5.6 PCI slot...................................................................................... 2-14
2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................................2-16
2.7 Onboard LEDs..........................................................................................2-19
2.8 Connectors ...............................................................................................2-21
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors.............................................................. 2-21
2.8.2 Internal connectors.................................................................... 2-23

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Chapter 3: Powering Up
3.1 Starting up for the first time...................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Powering off the computer........................................................................3-3
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function................................................ 3-3
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch.......................................... 3-3
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 4-2
4.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................. 4-3
4.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 4-4
4.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar..................................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 4-8
4.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.6 General help................................................................................ 4-8
4.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 4-8
4.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................4-9
4.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................4-10
4.4.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 4-11
4.4.2 Power & Performance............................................................... 4-13
4.4.3 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 4-14
4.4.4 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 4-15
4.4.5 APM Conguration.................................................................... 4-15
4.4.6 Runtime Error Logging Settings................................................ 4-16
4.4.7 Onboard LAN Conguration...................................................... 4-16
4.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 4-17
4.4.9 Intel TXT Information.................................................................4-19
4.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 4-20
4.4.11 USB Conguration .................................................................... 4-20
4.4.12 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 4-22
4.4.13 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 4-23

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4.4.14 NVMe Conguration.................................................................. 4-24
4.4.15 WHEA Conguration................................................................. 4-24
4.4.16 iSCSI Conguration .................................................................. 4-25
4.4.17 Tls Auth Conguration............................................................... 4-25
4.5 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................4-26
4.5.1 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 4-26
4.5.2 PCH-IO Conguration ............................................................... 4-29
4.6 Security menu ..........................................................................................4-31
4.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................4-34
4.8 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................4-36
4.9 Tool menu.................................................................................................4-37
4.10 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................4-37
4.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 4-37
4.10.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 4-38
4.11 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................4-39
Chapter 5: RAID Configuration
5.1 Setting up RAID.......................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................ 5-3
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 5-3
5.2 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM Utility...........................................................................5-4
5.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 5-5
5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set.....................................................................5-7
5.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 5-8
5.2.4 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility............................................................. 5-9
5.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID....................................................................5-9
5.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................ 5-11
5.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)...................... 5-12
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 5-13
5.3.2 Changing a Volume Type..........................................................5-15
5.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 5-16
5.3.4 Preferences............................................................................... 5-17

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Chapter 6: Driver Installation
6.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................6-2
6.1.1 Creating a USB ash drive with RAID drive................................ 6-2
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 6-2
6.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................ 6-5
6.3 Running the Support DVD......................................................................... 6-5
6.4 Installing the system drivers.....................................................................6-6
Appendix
P11C-X/AUDIO block diagram ............................................................................... A-2
Q-Code table............................................................................................................ A-3
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-6
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity.............................................................. A-8
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-9

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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. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are
not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:ProductIntroduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it
supports.
• 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 switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter3:PoweringUp
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.
• Chapter4:BIOSSetup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter5:RAIDConfiguration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets
using the available utilities.
• Chapter6:DriverInstallation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.
• Appendix:ReferenceInformation
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring
the motherboard.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure 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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S

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P11C-X/AUDIO specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
Model Name P11C-X/AUDIO
Processor Support /
System Bus
1 x Socket LGA1151
Intel®Xeon®Processor E Family (Coffee Lake)
Intel®8th Generation Core™ Processors
Intel®Pentium™/Celeron™ Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list.
Core Logic Intel®C242 Chipset
Form Factor ATX, 12” x 9.6”
ASUS
Features
Fan Speed Control
ASUS Control
Center
Memory
Total Slots 4 (2 Channels)
Voltage 1.2 V
Capacity Maximum up to 64GB
Memory Type DDR4 2666 / 2400 ECC / non-ECC UDIMM
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.
Memory Size 16GB, 8GB, 4GB
Expansion
Slots (follow
SSI Location
number)
Total PCI/ PCI-X /
PCI-E Slots 4
Slot Location 1 -
Slot Location 2 -
Slot Location 3 PCI-E x8 slot, x4 Gen3 Link, from PCH
Slot Location 4 PCI 32bit/33 MHz
Slot Location 5 PCI 32bit/33 MHz
Slot Location 6 PCI-E x16 slot, x16 Gen3 Link
Slot Location 7 -
Additional Slot 1 -
Additional Slot 2 -
Networking LAN 1 x Intel®I210-AT Gigabit LAN + 1 x Intel®I219-LM Gigabit LAN
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2510 64MB

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P11C-X/AUDIO specifications summary
Model Name P11C-X/AUDIO
Storage
SATA Controller
Intel®C242:
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with 2 x M.2 (NGFF 22110 / 2280 /
2260 / 2242, gray SATA port will be disabled when M.2 is
in SATA mode)*
- Intel®RSTe (Windows & Linux)
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
* One supports both SATA 6Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3 x2 link, the other is
SATA 6Gb/s only.
SAS Controller
Optional kits:
ASUS PIKE II 3008-8i 8-port SAS 12G RAID card
ASUS PIKE II 3108-8i 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card
Audio Realtek® ALC887-VD2 8-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC
Onboard I/O
Connectors
TPM Header 1
PSU Connector 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
USB Connector /
Header
1 x USB 3.0 pin header (up to 2 devices)
2 x USB 2.0 pin header (up to 3 devices)
Fan Header 6 x 4 pin
Chassis Intruder 1
Front LAN LED 2
LPT 1
M.2 Connector 2 (NGFF Type 22110)
Rear I/O
Connectors
External Serial Port 1
External USB Port
2 x USB 3.1
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA Port 1
RJ-45 2 x GbE LAN
PS/2 KB/Mouse 1
Audio Jack(s) 3
Management
Solution Software ASUS Control Center
Monitoring CPU Temperature
FAN RPM
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1
Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new
technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Congratulations and thank you for buying an ASUS®P11C-X/AUDIO motherboard!
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.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Items Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack
I/O Shield 11
Cables SATA 6G cable 6 --
COM port cable 1 --
Application CD Support DVD 1 1 pc per carton
Accessory M.2 screw package 1 (for M.2 x 2) 1 (for M.2 x 2)
Packaging Qty. 1 pc per carton 10 pcs per carton
* Availability varies per region.

P11C-X/AUDIO 1-3
1.3 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 in the gure
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.
xxS2xxxxxxxx
P11C-X/AUDIO Made
in
China
合格
1.4 Special features
1.4.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
This motherboard supports the latest Intel®Xeon®Processor E-21XXX/ CoreTM i3 series in
LGA1151 package, which has memory and PCI Express controller integrated to support
2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. The Intel®Xeon®E-21XXX
has improved CPU performance and integrated voltage regulators making it one of the most
powerful and energy efcient CPU in the world.
Intel®Turbo Boost
Intel®Turbo Boost automatically allows the processor to run faster than the marked frequency
if the processor is operating below its power, current, and temperature specication
limits. This technology increases performance of both multi-threaded and single-threaded
workloads.
Intel®Hyper Threading
The thread-level parallelism on each processor makes more efcient use of the processor
resources, higher processing throughout and improved performance on today's multithreaded
software.
DDR4 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR4 memory that features faster clock frequencies and higher
data transfer rates of 2400 MT/s to 2666 MT/s (million transfers per second). DDR4 offers a
lower voltage standard of 1.2V that reduces memory power demand and provides improved
performance.
Dual M.2 Support
Dual M.2 sockets provide the exibility to enable top-ight performance (RAID 0) or data
redundancy (RAID 1) via SATA mode. It is a perfect choice for the operating system or
application drive.

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PCI Express 3.0
PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
Intel®I210AT LAN Solution
The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller and port which provides a total solution
for your networking needs. The onboard Intel®I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI
Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth.
Intel®I219LM LAN Solution
The Intel®Ethernet Connection I219 provides compact, single port integrated physical layer
devices that connect to the CPU and follow on chipsets. The advanced interrupt-handling
features can reduce overheard, and energy savings thanks to the addition of platform low
power management support.
Serial ATA III technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA III 6 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA
interface and Intel®C242 chipset. Get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the
bandwidth of current bus systems with up to 6 Gb/s data transfer rates.
Integrated USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps) Support
The motherboard implements the USB 3.1 connectivity built in for the very fastest USB data
transfers - that’s up to 10Gb/s, or twice as fast as USB 3.0. The next-generation standard is
completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you’ll be all set for USB
3.1’s breakneck speeds.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan
rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the
voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
ASUS Fan Speed technology
The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system
loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation.

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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.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install any motherboard component or
change any motherboard settings.
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygroundedobjectorametalobject,such
asthepowersupplycase,beforehandlingcomponentstoavoiddamagingthemdue
to static electricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bag that came with the component.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethatthepowersupplyisswitched
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause
severedamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,and/orcomponents.

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P11C-X/AUDIO
2.2 Motherboard overview
Beforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassistoensurethatthe
motherboardtsintoit.
Tooptimizethefeaturesofyourmotherboard,wehighlyrecommendthatyouinstallitinan
ATX 2.2 compliant chassis.
2.2.1 Placement direction
Wheninstallingthemotherboard,ensurethatyouplaceitintothechassisinthecorrect
orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in
the image below.
2.2.2 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components!
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

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2.2.3 Motherboard layout