RS100-E6/PI2
1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
E5109
First Edition
November 2009
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label ......................................................................
1.3 Systemspecications .................................................................
1.4 Front panel features .....................................................................
1.5 Rear panel features ......................................................................
1.6 Internal features ...........................................................................
1.7 LED information ...........................................................................
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ..........................................................
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover ...........................................
2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover .........................................
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ..........................
2.3 System memory .........................................................................
2.3.1 Overview .......................................................................
2.3.2 Memory Congurations .................................................
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ...........................................................
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .........................................................
2.4 Hard disk drives .........................................................................
2.4.1 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 1 ................
2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 2 ................
2.5 Expansion card ..........................................................................
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
2.6 Cable connections .....................................................................
2.7 Removable/optional components .............................................
2.7.1 System fans ..................................................................
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2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD) ............................................... 2-20
2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) ...
Chapter 3: Rackmount installation
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items .............................................................. 3-2
3.2 Attaching the rack ears ...............................................................
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack .....................................................
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................
4.3 Internal connectors ......................................................................
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
5.1.2 BUPDATER utility
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
5.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................
5.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................
5.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................
5.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................
5.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................
5.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................
5.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................
5.2.9 General help ...................................................................
5.3 Main menu ....................................................................................
5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ...................................................
5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] .........................................
5.3.3 SATA1—6 ........................................................................
5.3.4 Storage Conguration ....................................................5-11
5.3.5 AHCI Conguration .......................................................
5.3.6 System Information .......................................................
5.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
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5.4.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 5-18
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................
5.4.5 PCIPnP .........................................................................
5.4.6 ACPI Conguration .......................................................
5.4.7 Event Log Conguration ...............................................
5.4.8 Intel VT-d Conguration [Disabled] ...............................
5.4.9 SR-IOV Supprted [Disabled] .........................................
5.5 Server menu ...............................................................................
5.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 5-28
5.6.1 APM Conguration ........................................................
5.6.2 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
5.7 Boot menu ..................................................................................
5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives ................................
5.7.3 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
5.7.4 Security .........................................................................
5.8 Tools menu .................................................................................
5.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
5.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................
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Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions ..............................................................
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................
6.1.3 RAID controller selection ................................................
6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................
6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility ....................................
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................
6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................
6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ...........................................
6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives .................................................
6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency .....................
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration .......................................
6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ......................
6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ....................................................
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6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-24
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ......................................................
6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ...............................................
6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ......................................................
6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................
6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................
6.3.6 Exiting the Intel
6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID .....................................................
6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................
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7.2 Intel
7.3 LAN driver installation ...............................................................
7.4 VGA driver installation
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................
chipset device installation .............................................. 7-17
7.5.1 Running the support DVD .............................................
7.5.2 Drivers menu .................................................................
7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................
7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................
7.5.5 Contact information .......................................................
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Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-31
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
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://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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Safety information
Electrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact
a qualied service technician or your dealer. 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 service.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service
personnel only.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.
• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.
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This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or
carrying the system.
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.
About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at
least basic knowledge of conguring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections
on front panel and rear panel specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Rackmount installation
This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone
server
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the
jumpers and internal connectors.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring
RAID sets using the available utilities.
7 Chapter 7: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
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Conventions
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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
<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+D>
Command
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Means that you must type the command
format A:/S
exactly
References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server
management utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the general
features of the server, including
sections on front panel and rear panel
specications.
Product introduction
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name RS100-E6/PI2
Chassis ASUS R09 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P7F-M Server Board
Component 1 x 220W Single Power Supply
Accessories 1 x RS100-E6/PI2 User’s Guide
Optional
Items
*ASUS System Web-based Management
2 x SATA Cables
1 x PCI Express x16 Riser Card (PCIE16-R11)
1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R9)
1 x USB Board (USB-R9)
2 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm)
1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide
1 x RS100-E6/PI2 Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
CPU Heatsink
Riser Card: PCI 32bit/33MHz (R133-R9A)
ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card
Slim-type Optical Device
Ball Bearing Rail Kit
CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must
take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as 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.
RS100-E6/PI2
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS
P7F-M server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynneld / Clarkdale
processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS100-E6/PI2
1 x Socket LGA1156
Processor / System Bus
Core Logic
ASUS Features
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
HDD Bays
Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD
Onboard I/O
Smart Fan
ASWM2.0
Total Slots
Capacity
Memory Type
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
Slot Type
I = internal
A or S = hotswappable
Quad Core Intel® Xeon 3400 series Server Processor
Quad Core Intel® Core i7-800 series Desktop Processor
Quad Core Intel® Core i5-700 series Desktop Processor
Dual Core Clarkdale CPU design Ready
Intel® 3420 PCH
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4 (2 Channels)
Maximum up to 32GB (RDIMM)
Maximum up to 16GB (UDIMM )
Desktop Processor do not support RDIMM nor
ECC UDIMM
DDR3 1333 / 1066 Registered / Unbuffered DIMM
with ECC / Non ECC
1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB (RDIMM)
1 GB, 2GB, 4GB (UDIMM)
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1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16 link) (Full-Height/HL)
2 x SATA2 300MB/s ports
Intel® Matrix Storage (for Windows only)
- Supports software RAID 0 & 1
LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows)
- Supports software RAID 0 & 1
2 x Internal 3.5” SATA2 HDD Bays
2 x Intel® 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN
Aspeed® AST2050 8MB
1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay
(Options: No ODD / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW)
1 x External Serial Port
3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB4-iKVM)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
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ASUS RS100-E6/PI2 1-3
Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit
OS Support
RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit
(Subject to change without any notice)
Anti-virus Software
Optional anti-virus CD Pack
Out of Band
Management
Solution
Remote
Hardware
Software
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded)
Dimension (DD x WW x HH)
Power Supply
Power Rating
Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support
ASUS ASWM 2.0
6.5 Kg
380mm x 429.6mm x 43.2mm
220W Single Power Supply
Input: 100-240Vac, 4-2A, 50-60Hz, Class I
Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation
Environment
temperature: -40°C–70°C
Non operation humidity: 20%–90%
( Non-condensing)
*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible
features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and twp USB
ports are located on the front panel.
Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
HDD Access LED
USB 2.0 ports
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
Optical drive
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
Power LED
Power button
Reset button
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slot and system power socket. The I/O
shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also
placed in the rear panel.
AC power socket
USB 2.0 ports
PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
Serial port
LAN port 3*
VGA port
LAN port 2
LAN port 1
Expansion slot
• The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN
do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.
• *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only.
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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
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3
5
4
6
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1. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x16 link)
2. System Fan (x2) (9GV0412P3J051)
3. ASUS P7F-M Server Board
4. Power Supply
5. HDD Tray 2 (hidden) and Slim-type Optical
Drive (optional)
6. HDD Tray 1
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy
disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a
oppy disk.
*WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
HDD Access LED
LAN2 LED
LAN1 LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED
LAN LEDs
OFF
Blinking
OFF
Blinking
ON
Power LED
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
SPEED LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
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Chapter 2
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system
components.
Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover
2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover
• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover.
• Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your ngers from
components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan,
rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.
• The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference
purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase.
To remove the chassis cover:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws on the chassis cover.
2. Firmly hold the cover and
slide it toward the rear
panel for about half an inch
until it is disengaged from
the chassis.
3. Lift the cover from the chassis.
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2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover
To reinstall the chassis cover:
1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side
tabs of the chassis.
Side tabs
2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
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3. Secure the cover with three screws.
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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
A
B
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1156 Socket designed for the
Intel® Lynneld / Clarkdale series processors.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair
cost 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 LGA1156 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.2.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), and then move it to the
right (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.
Load lever
Retention tab
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3. Lift the load lever in the direction
of the arrow until the load plate is
completely lifted.
4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
Load plate
PnP cap
5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of the socket,
and then t the socket alignment
keys into the CPU notches.
The CPU ts in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent
bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!
CPU notches
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment keys
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C
B
A
6. Apply some Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of
the CPU that the heatsink will be
in contact with, ensuring that it is
spread in an even thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.
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.
7. Close the load plate (A), and then
push down the load lever (B),
ensuring that the front edge of the
load plate slides under the retention
lock (C).
8. Insert the load lever under the
retention tab.
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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct
To install the CPU heatsink:
1. Lift one side of the mylar and set it
aside for installing the CPU heatsink.
2. Remove the protection sticker on
the back of the CPU heatsink.
Protection sticker
3. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, ensuring that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
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4. Twist each of the four screws with
a Philips (cross) screwdriver just
enough to attach the heatsink to
the motherboard. When the four
screws are attached, tighten them
one by one to completely secure
the heatsink.
A
B
B
Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal
A
sequence.
5. Secure the heat pipe and air duct
to the server with two screws.
6. Set the mylar back to its original
place. When the mylar is properly
installed, the hook as shown below
should attach the motherboard edge.
Ensure that the mylar does not interfere any motherboard headers or capacitors.
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2.3 System memory
2.3.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
2.3.2 MemoryCongurations
You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB Registerd, or 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
Unbuffered with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the
memory congurations in this section.
UDIMM
DIMM Slot
Per Channel
2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank
2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank
DIMM Populated
per Channel
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
• The motherboard supports x8 DRAM only and x4 & x16 DRAM are not
supported
DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM
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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM
Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
Unlocked retaining clip
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force
a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
2
DIMM notch
1
1
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
1
Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
3
2
1
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2.4 Hard disk drives
You can install up to two (2) Serial ATA hard disk drives to the system. Follow the
succeeding instructions to install each of the drives.
2.4.1 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 1
To install a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 1:
1. Locate the HDD tray 1 beside the
power supply unit. Notice the four
standard screw holes.
2. Connect the SATA signal cable and
a power plug from the power supply
to the hard disk drive.
Use the L-type SATA connector
to connect to the hard disk drive.
L-type SATA
connector
3. Place the hard disk drive into the
HDD tray 1 matching the four screw
holes with the holes on the disk
drive.
Power plug
SATA signal cable
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4. Secure the hard disk drive with four
screws.
2.4.2 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 2
To install a hard disk drive to the HDD tray 2:
1. If you have an ODD installed,
remove the ODD rst before
installing a hard disk drive to the
HDD tray 2.
Disconnect the ODD cable, and then
use a screwdriver to remove the two
screws as shown.
2. Remove the four screws to release
the HDD bracket under the optical
disk drive.
HDD bracket
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3. Insert the hard disk drive into the
HDD bracket and secure it with four
screws.
4. Connect the SATA signal cable and
a power plug from the power supply
to the hard disk drive.
Use the L-type SATA connector
to connect to the hard disk drive.
L-type SATA
connector
5. Place the HDD bracket with the
hard disk drive installed into the
HDD tray 2, matching the four
screw holes. Then, secure the HDD
bracket with four screws.
Power plug
SATA signal cable
6. Refer to section
2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD)
to reinstall the ODD.
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2.5 Expansion card
The system comes with a riser card. You need to remove the riser card and the
expansion slot bracket if you want to install an expansion card.
Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing an expansion
card. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other
system components!
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Hold the riser card and pull it up to
detach it from the PCI Express slot
on the motherboard.
2. Remove the screw to release the
expansion card bracket from the
system.
3. Remove the screw to release the
metal slot cover from the expansion
card bracket.
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4. Install the expansion card to the
riser card as shown.
5. Attach the expansion card to the
expansion card bracket, and then
secure the card with a screw.
6. Align the riser card with the
expansion card installed to the PCI
Express slot on the motherboard.
7. Press the riser card until the golden
connectors completely t the slot
and the bracket aligns with the rear
panel.
8. Secure the expansion card bracket
to the system with one screw.
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2.5.2 Conguringanexpansioncard
After installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard Interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 - Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 --
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 --
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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2.6 Cable connections
• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do
not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed
components to install additional devices.
• Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.
1
3
2
3
3
5
Standard cables connected to the motherboard
1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard)
2. 8-pin ATX 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard)
3. System fan connector (from system fan to motherboard)
4. SATA conectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA devices)
5. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
6. System panel connectors (from motherboard to front I/O board)
6
4
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2.7 Removable/optional components
You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing
or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components
into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components:
1. System fans
2. Optical disk drive (optional)
3. ASUS ASMB4-iKVM (optional)
Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.
2.7.1 System fans
To remove the system fan:
1. Unplug the system fan cables from
the FRNT_FAN1 and FRNT_FAN2
connectors on the motherboard.
2. Locate and remove the two system
fan screws. Keep the screws for
late use.
3. Remove the system fans, and then
set them aside.
Follow the previous instructions
in reverse if you want to reinstall
the system fans.
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2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD)
To install the optical disk drive:
1. Slide in the optical disk drive into the
drive slot as shown.
Optical disk drive slot
2. Align the screw hole of the ODD
bracket with the one on the HDD
bracket, and then secure it with a
screw.
ODD bracket
Optical disk drive (optional)
3. Attach the ODD side bracket to the
ODD, matching the two connectors
of the bracket with the holes on the
side of the ODD.
Bracket
connectors
ODD side bracket
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4. Secure the ODD side bracket to the
HDD bracket with a screw.
5. Connect the ODD cable to the
optical disk drive.
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2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)
Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 series management board on
your motherboard.
1. Locate the BMC_FW1 header on
the motherboard.
2. Orient and press the ASMB4
management card in place.
3. Insert the LAN cable plug to
the LAN port 3 (dedicated
LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared
LAN) for server management.
LAN port 3
LAN port 1
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Chapter 3
This chapter describes how to install
the rackmount rail kit to the barebone
server.
Rackmount installation
2-
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items
The rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the
server system), six (6) pieces of inner rail screws, and two (2) pieces of rack
screws.
Outer rails
Inner rails
Inner rail screwsRack screws
3.2 Attaching the rack ears
The bundled rack ears serve as handle when inserting or pulling the server from a
rack cabinet.
To attach rack ears:
1. Prepare the bundled pair of rack ears and set of eight (8) screws.
Pair of rack ears
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2. Locate the four screw holes on
each front-side of the chassis.
Select one side for installation.
3. Get one rack ear and match the
four screw holes to the screw holes
on the chassis. Orient the rack ear
as shown.
4. Secure the rack ear to the chassis
with four screws.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to attach the
other rack ear.
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack
To attach the rack rails:
1. Attach the inner rail to the correspoding side of the chassis and secure with
three inner rail screws. Make sure the rail is oriented as shown.
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2. Attach the second inner rail to the other side of the chassis and secure with
three inner rail screws.
3. Select one unit of space (1U) on
the rack where you wish to install
the server.
4. Place three (3) nuts on the front
and three at the back. Do the same
to the corresponding side of the
rack.
Nuts
5. Adjust the length of the outer rail
to t the length of the rack cabinet,
then fasten the two screws.
6. Secure the outer rail with two
screws at the front and rear of the
rack cabinet .
7. Find the corresponding 1U space
on the other side of the rack cabinet
then repeat steps 5 and 6 to attach
the other outer rail.
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8. Firmly hold the server on both sides. Slide the latches on the inner rack rails
to the direction indicated below. Hold the latches, and insert the rear side of
the server to the front end of the outer rack rail.
Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails.
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9. Carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel ts the
front end of the rack.
10. Secure the server to the rack with
one rack screw at one side. Secure
the other side as well.
Rack screw
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Chapter 4
This chapter includes the motherboard
layout and brief descriptions of the
jumpers and internal connectors.
Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout
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Layout contents
Jumpers Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1,
CHAFAN_SEL1)
4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)
5. RAID conguration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)
6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)
Internal connectors Page
1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–4 [Red], SATA5–6 [Black]) 4-8
2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
3. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)
4. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1,
FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)
5. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
7. BMC header (BMC_FW1)
8. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
9. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)
10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)
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4.2 Jumpers
1. 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.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap
on pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance,
reinstall the battery.
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2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set
to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature.
3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting
(3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1)
These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1
jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the
front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using 4-pin fans or pins
2–3 when using 3-pin fans.
• If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2–3, the fan you installed
may not work.
• If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will
not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed.
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4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel
®
Intel
82574LGigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN
feature.
5. RAIDcongurationutilityselection(3-pinRAID_SEL1)
This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when
you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to
use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise,
place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager.
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6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)
This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it
becomes corrupted.
To update the BIOS:
1. Prepare a USB ash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the
motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM).
2. Set the jumper to pins 2–3.
3. Insert the USB ash and turn on the system to update the BIOS.
4. Shut down the system.
5. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2.
6. Turn on the system.
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4.3 Internal connectors
1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–4 [Red]; 7-pin SATA5–6 [Black])
Supported by the Intel® 3420 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA
signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data
transfer rate.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 10, or RAID 5 conguration.
The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks
installed.
2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to
the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device
connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to
light up.
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3. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables
to connectors USB34, then install the modules to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0
specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
4. CPU, front and rear fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA–740 mA (8.88 W max.)
or a total of 1.75 A–3.7 A (44.4 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to
the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each
cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient
air ow 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.
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5. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID and
Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED.
6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.
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7. BMC header (BMC_FW1)
The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS
®
Server
Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).
8. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to
the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an
SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
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9. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)
These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power supply
plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the
proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
• DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system
will not boot up.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version.
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum
power required by your system.
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10. System panel connector (20-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.
2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to
the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware
monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance.
3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.
5. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power
button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode
depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more
than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
6. Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.
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11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel
SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.
1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED
)
These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
3. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with
intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis
component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these
leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is short
CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function.
4. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1 and 2-pin LOCATORLED2)
These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel.
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.
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Chapter 5
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
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup:
1.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
2.
BUPDATER utility
(Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.)
(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB
ash disk drive.)
3.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
(To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB ash
disk drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable
disk drive
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
USB ash
5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the
menu to select
Tools
and press <Enter> to enable it.
Or, press <Alt> + <F2> during the POST to enable EZ Flash 2.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A
Current ROM
BOARD: P7F-M
VER: 0205
DATE: 07/23/2009
PATH: A:\
A:
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
EZ Flash 2
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
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3. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found.
When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically
reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16
format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section
5.9 Exit Menu
for details.
5.1.2 BUPDATER utility
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen
displays may not be the same as shown.
The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment
using a bootable USB ash disk drive with the updated BIOS le.
UpdatingtheBIOSle
To update the BIOS le using the BUPDATER utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS le
for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable USB ash disk drive.
2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support
website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB ash disk drive you created
earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:
BUPDATER /i[lename].ROM
where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable USB
ash disk drive, then press <Enter>.
A:\>BUPDATER /i[le name].ROM
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4. The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.
ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04)
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A
Current ROM
BOARD: P7F-M
VER: 0205
DATE: 07/23/2009
PATH:
WARNING! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
Note
Writing BIOS:
Update ROM
BOARD: P7F-M
VER: 0206
DATE: 08/10/2009
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
The BIOS update is nished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
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5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore
the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS le using a USB ash drive that contains the updated
BIOS le.
Prepare a USB ash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before
using this utility.
RecoveringtheBIOSfromaUSBashdrive
To recover the BIOS from a USB ash drive:
1. Insert the USB ash drive with the original or updated BIOS le to one USB
port on the system.
2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the
BIOS recovery nished.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so
would cause system boot failure!
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le.
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5.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section
.
BIOS
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
rmware chip.
The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility;
otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if
the rst two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
5.1 Managing and updating your
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the
Exit Menu. See section
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le
for this motherboard.
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5.9 Exit Menu
Load Default Settings
.
item under the
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [13:44:30]
System Date [Tue, 09/22/2009]
SATA 1 : [ST3160812AS]
SATA 2 : [Not Detected]
SATA 3 : [Not Detected]
SATA 4 : [Not Detected]
SATA 5 : [Not Detected]
SATA 6 : [Not Detected]
Storage Conguration
System Information
Sub-menu items
Menu bar
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Congurationelds
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Date.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keys
5.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
For changing the basic system conguration
Main
Advanced
Server
Power
Boot
Tools
Exit
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
For changing the advanced system settings
For changing the advanced server settings
For changing the advanced power management (APM)
conguration
For changing the system boot conguration
For conguring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
5.2.3 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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5.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu; for
example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
5.2.5 Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
5.2.6 Congurationelds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.
A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected.
To change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display available
options. Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window.
5.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
conguration options for that item.
5.2.8 Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a
menu screen when there are items that do
not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down
arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down>
keys to display the other items on the
screen.
Pop-up window
Scroll bar
5.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.
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5.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [13:44:30]
System Date [Tue, 09/22/2009]
SATA 1 : [ST3160812AS]
SATA 2 : [Not Detected]
SATA 3 : [Not Detected]
SATA 4 : [Not Detected]
SATA 5 : [Not Detected]
SATA 6 : [Not Detected]
Storage Conguration
System Information
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Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Date.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
5.3.3 SATA1—6
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE/SATA
devices. There is a separate submenu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device
item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.
Main
SATA1
Device :Hard Disk
Vendor :xxxxxxxxx
Size :xx.xGB
LBA Mode :Supported
Block Mode:16Sectors
PIO Mode :4
Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6
S.M.A.R.T.:Supported
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
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Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
S.M.A.R.T. monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show
N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system.
Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA
mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the data transfer mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Sets the DMA mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0]
[MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.3.4 StorageConguration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE
devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to
congure the item.
Main
Storage Conguration
SATA Conguration [Enhanced]
Congure SATA as [IDE]
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
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SATAConguration[Enhanced]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]
Configure SATA as [IDE]
Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the
Southbridge chip. Conguration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]
• If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical
storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE].
• If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host
Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows
the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that
increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive
to internally optimize the order of commands.
• If you want to create RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility, or Intel
Storage Technology from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to
[RAID].
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options
Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
®
Matrix
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device
is accessed through BIOS.
Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
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5.3.5 AHCIConguration
This menu is the section for AHCI conguration.
Main
AHCI Settings
SATA Port1 [Not Detected]
SATA Port2 [Not Detected]
SATA Port3 [Not Detected]
SATA Port4 [Not Detected]
SATA Port5 [Not Detected]
SATA Port6 [Not Detected]
SATA Port1–6 [XXXX]
Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices.
Main
SATA Port1
Device :Not Detected
SATA Port0 [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Enabled]
SATA Port0 [Auto]
Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed]
SMART Monitoring [Enabled]
Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Some SATA CD/DVD in
AHCI mode need to
wait ready longer.
Select the type
of device connected
to the system.
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5.3.6 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
Main
BIOS Information
BIOS Version :0202
BIOS Build Date :09/16/09
Processor
Type :Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU X3440 @
2.53GHz
Speed :2533MHz
System Memory
Usable Size : 1016MB
System Memory Information
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BIOS Information
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
System Memory Information
Displays system memory information.
Main
System Memory Information
Speed DDR3 1067
DIMM_A1 1024 MB, 1R, 1067
DIMM_A2 N/A
DIMM_B1 N/A
DIMM_B2 N/A
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5.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
CPU Conguration
Chipset
Onboard Device Conguration
USB Conguration
PCIPnP
ACPI Conguration
Event Log Conguration
Intel VT-d [Disabled]
SR-IOV Supported [Disabled]
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Congure CPU.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
5.4.1 CPUConguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support
the related functions.
Advanced
Congure advanced CPU settings
Module Version:01.04
Manufacturer:Intel
Brand String:Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU X3440
Frequency :2.53GHz
BCLK Speed :133MHz
Cache L1 :128 KB
Cache L2 :1024 KB
Cache L3 :8192 KB
Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:09, Max:19)
Ratio Actual Value :19
CPUID :106E5
Ratio CMOS Setting: [Auto]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
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Sets the ratio between
CPU Core Clock and the
FSB Frequency.
Note:If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Scroll down for more items.
Advanced
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
CPU TM Function [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
A20M [Disabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]
Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled]
C3 State [ACPI C2]
C6 State [Enabled]
C State package limit setting [Auto]
C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled]
C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled]
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Sets the ratio between
CPU Core Clock and the
FSB Frequency.
Note:If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use
the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Conguration options: [Auto] [09.0] [10.0] [11.0] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0]
[17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
AdjacentCacheLinePrefetch[Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without
support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
The Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple
operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually
function as several systems. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CPU TM Function [Enabled]
This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero
(0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) HT Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.
When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor
package.Conguration options: [All] [1] [2]
A20M [Disabled]
Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled]
When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled],
the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled]
Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic
condition.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled]
The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to save more power under idle
mode. Enable this item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported
CPU. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you
item to [Enabled].
set the
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech
C3 State [ACPI C2]
Allows you to select Nehalem C state action.
Conguratiton options: [Disabled] [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3]
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C6 State [Enabled]
Allows you to select Nehalem C state action.
Conguratiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C State package limit setting [Auto]
We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the
C-State mode supported by your CPU.
Conguration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6]
C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6 requests to C1
based on the uncore auto-demote information.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 requests to C3
based on the uncore auto-demote information.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.2 Chipset
The Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Uncore Conguration
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Congure North Bridge
features.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
UncoreConguration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Advanced
CPU Bridge Chipset Conguration
Uncore Conguration
CPU REVISION :B0
IMC : Lynneld
Current CSI Frequency :6.400GT
Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3072MB
CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
CSI Frequency [Auto]
Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
DRAM Margin Ranks [Disabled]
Memory Frequency [Auto]
MRC Serial Debug Message Level [Disabled]
Memory Mode [Independent]
Demand Scrubbing [Disabled]
Patrol Scrubbing [Disabled]
Memory ECC Function [Enabled]
Throttling - Closed Loop [Disabled]
Double Rate Refresh [Auto]
Throttling - Open Loop [Disabled]
Page Policy [Closed]
Adaptive Page [Disabled]
Data Scramble [Enabled]
Memory Thermal Throttling [Disabled]
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To transition the CSI
ENABLE: Allow
links to full-speed
remapping of
or leave them in
overlapped PCI memory
slow-mode.
above the total
physical memory.
DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory.
←→ Select Screen
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ESC Exit
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows you to remapp the overlapped PCI memory
above the total physical memory. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
You may allow the system to detect DDR3 memory frequency via SPD or designate
a specic frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] [1333 MHz]
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CongureDRAMTimingbySPD[Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The olowing 10 items appear when you set Congure DRAM Timing by SPD to
[Disabled].
DRAM tCL [7]
Conguration options: [3]—[15]
DRAM tRAS [20]
Conguration options: [9]—[63]
DRAM tRP [7]
Conguration options: [3]—[15]
DRAM tRCD [7]
Conguration options: [3]—[15]
DRAM tWR [8]
Conguration options: [3]—[31]
DRAM tRFC [59]
Conguration options: [15]—[255]
DRAM tWTR [4]
Conguration options: [4]—[31]
DRAM tRRD [4]
Conguration options: [4]—[15]
DRAM tRTP [4]
Conguration options: [4]—[15]
DRAM tFAW [20]
Conguration options: [15]—[63]
DRAM Margin Ranks [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
MRC Serial Debug Message Level [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Minimum] [Maximum] [Test]
Memory ECC Function [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Memory ECC fucntion.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Double Rate Refresh [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable Double Rate Refresh.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Page Poilcy [Closed]
Conguration options: [Closed] [Open]
Adaptive Page [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Data Scramble [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Memory Thermal Throttling [Disabled]
Setting this item to [CLTT] to Closed Loop Thermal Throttling and [OLTT] to Open
Loop Thermal Throttling. Conguration options: [CLTT] [OLTT] [Disabled] [Auto]
5.4.3 OnboardDevicesConguration
The Onboard Devices Conguration menu items allow you to change the advanced
settings for onboard devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Onboard Devices Conguration
menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced
Onboard Devices Conguration
HDA Controller [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN1 Boot ROM [PXE]
OnBoard LAN2 Boot ROM [PXE]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
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Options
Enabled
Disabled
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
HDA Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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Onboard LAN1/2 Boot ROM [PXE]
Allows you to congure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode.
Conguration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.4 USBConguration
Advanced
USB Conguration
Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4
USB Devices Enabled:
2 Hubs
USB Functions [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
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Disabled
Enabled
Options
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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USB Functions [Enabled]
Allows you to enabled or disable the USB function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto]
allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the
USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy
USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.5 PCIPnP
The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI/PnP Conguration menu
items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First]
Onboard Option ROM Priority [Normal]
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NO: lets the BIOS
congure all the
devices in the system.
YES: lets the
operating system
congure Plug and
Play (PnP) devices not
required for boot if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Plug And Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First]
Allows you to select the PCI option ROM scanning order. The scanning of the
option ROM will start from the lowest bus, device, fucntion number if you set this
item to [Bus 0 First]; the scanning starts from the highest bus, device, function
number if you set this item to [Bus N First].
Conguration options: [Bus 0 First] [Bus N First]
Onboard Option ROM Priority [Normal]
Allows you to select the onboard option ROM priority.
Conguration options: [Normal] [High]
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5.4.6 ACPIConguration
Advanced
ACPI Settings
Advanced ACPI Conguration
Chipset ACPI Conguration
General WHEA Conguration
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced ACPI
Conguration
settings.
Use this section to
congure additional
ACPI options.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
AdvancedACPIConguration
Advanced
Advanced ACPI Conguration
ACPI APIC support [Enabled]
BIOS-->AML ACPI table [Enabled]
Headless mode [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When
set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Add additional tables
as per ACPI 2.0
specications.
BIOS-->AML ACPI table [Enabled]
Allows you to include the BIOS-->AML exchange table pointer to (X)RSDT pointer
list.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Headless mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Headless operation mode through ACPI.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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ChipsetACPIConguration
Advanced
South Bridge ACPI Conguration
Energy Lake Feature [Disabled]
APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled]
High Performance Event Timer [Disabled]
HPET Memory Address [FED00000h]
Energy Lake Feature [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake feature.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
We do not recommend you enable this feature.
APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the APIC ACPI SCI IRQ feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
High Performance Event Timer [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Performance Event Timer feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
HPET Memory Address [FED00000h]
Conguration options: [FED00000h] [FED01000h] [FED02000h] [FED03000h]
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Enabled
Disabled
Options
GeneralWHEAConguration
Advanced
General WHEA Conguration
WHEA Support [Enabled]
WHEA Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Enabled
Disabled
Options
5.4.7 EventLogConguration
Advanced
Event Logging details
View Event Log
Mark all event as read
Clear Event Log
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View Event Log
Press <Enter> to read all the unread event log.
Mark all events as read
Press <Enter> to mark all the events as read.
Clear Event Log
Press <Enter> to clear all events on the event log.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
5.4.8 IntelVT-dConguration[Disabled]
View all unread events
on the Event log.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.9 SR-IOV Supprted [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.5 Server menu
The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features.
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
Remote Access Conguration
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RemoteAccessConguration
The items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
IPMI conguration
including server
monitoring and
event log.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Server
Congure Remote Access type and parameters
Remote Access [Enabled]
Serial port number [COM2]
Base Address, IRQ [2F8h, 3]
Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1]
Flow Control [Hardware]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Select Remote Access
type.
Remote Access [Enabled]
Enables or disables the remote access feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when
Remote Access
is set to [Enabled].
Serial port number [COM2]
Selects the serial port for console redirection.
Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]
Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3]
This item is not user-congurable and changes with the conguration of Serial
port number.
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Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1]
Sets the Serial port mode.
Conguration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1]
[09600 8,n,1]
Flow Control [Hardware]
Allows you to select the ow control for console redirection.
Conguration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]
Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some
operating system may not work when set to [Always].
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always]
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Allows you to select the target terminal type.
Conguration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8]
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5.6 Power menu
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
APM Conguration
Hardware Monitor
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5.6.1 APMConguration
Power
APM Conguration
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Include ACPI APIC
table pointer to
RSDT pointer list.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
<Enter> to select
whether or not to
restart the system
after AC power loss.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set
to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system
state was before the AC power loss.
Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
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Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when the
to [Enabled].
Resume On RTC Alarm
item is set
RTC Alarm Date [15]
To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the
selection.
System Time [12:30:30]
Use the <ENTER>, <TAB> or <SHIFT-TAB> key to select a eld. Use the <+> or
<-> key to congure alarm time.
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables to power up the computer when the external modem
receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
[Enabled] The computer could be powered up when the external modem
receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst
try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off
causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.
[Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem
card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at
least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
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5.6.2 Hardware Monitor
Power
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature(PECI) [ 35ºC/ 94ºF]
MB Temperature [ 30ºC/ 86ºF]
TR1 Temperature [ N/A ]
CPU Fan1 Speed [ 5357RPM]
FRNT FAN1 Speed [ N/A ]
FRNT FAN2 Speed [ N/A ]
FRNT FAN3 Speed [ N/A ]
REAR FAN1 Speed [ N/A ]
FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode]
VCORE1 [ 1.052 V]
3V Voltage [ 3.246 V]
5V Voltage [ 5.196 V]
12V Voltage [12.000 V]
VBatt Voltage [ 3.126 V]
3VSB Voltage [ 3.198 V]
1.5V Voltage [ 1.504 V]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
CPU1 Temperature
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU1/MB1/TR1 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
component and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display
the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan1; Front Fan1–3 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
Rear Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of
CPU fans, front fans, and rear fans in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not
connected to the motherboard, the eld shows [N/A].
Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]
Allows you to congure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan
speeds for more efcient system operation.
Conguration options: [Full Speed Mode] [High Density Mode] [Generic Mode]
[Whisper Mode]
The default setting for the RS100-E6/PI2 server is [Whisper Mode].
VCORE1, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage, VBatt Voltage,
3VSB Voltage, 1.5V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this
item.
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5.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
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Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Conguration
Security
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5.7.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.]
2nd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]
3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive]
4th Boot Device [Network:IBA GE Slo]
5th Boot Device [Network:IBA GE Slo]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Species the Boot
Device Priority
sequence.
A virtual oppy disk
drive (Floppy Drive B:
) may appear when you
set the CD-ROM drive
as the rst boot
device.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Species the Boot
Device Priority
sequence.
A device enclosed
in parenthesis has
been disabled in the
corresponding type
menu.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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1st ~ xxth Boot Device [XXXXXXX]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system.
Conguration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
5.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives
These two items appear only when you install more than two hard disk drives or
optical drives to you system. These items allows you to specify the boot priority
sequence of the hard disk drives or the optical drives.
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5.7.3 BootSettingsConguration
Boot
Boot Settings Conguration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Disabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Wait For ‘F1‘ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL‘ Message Display [Enabled]
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Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while
booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],
BIOS performs all the POST items.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.
Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Conguration options: [Off] [On]
Wait For ‘F1‘ If Error [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error
occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL‘ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”
during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.7.4 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
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Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
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Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set
a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disable password.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
1. Select the
Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 4.2 Jumpers for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Password Check [Setup]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disable password.
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.
Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.
Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this
item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1. Select the
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup
utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing
Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]
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5.8 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
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5.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Check section 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
utility for details.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Press ENTER to run
the utility to select
and update BIOS.
This uitlity supports
1. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w)
2. NTFS (read only)
3. CD-DISC (read only)
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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5.9 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit
Exit Options
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
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Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit
menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select
save changes and exit.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
←→ Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
to
YES
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the
Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select
to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
YES
Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation
window appears. Select
or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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to load default values. Select
YES
Exit & Save Changes
Chapter 6
This chapter provides instructions for
setting up, creating and conguring RAID
sets using the available utilities.
RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID
The motherboard comes with the Intel® 3420 southbridge controller that supports
the following SATA RAID solutions:
•
LSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility
RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS).
•
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
support (for Windows OS only).
with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5
(default) with RAID 0,
6.1.1 RAIDdenitions
(Data striping)
RAID 0
data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a
single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone,
thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives
is required for this setup.
(Data mirroring)
RAID 1
drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software
directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of
the data in the other drive. This RAID conguration provides data protection and
increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an
existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same
size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 10
data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get
all the benets of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk
drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
RAID 5
drives. Among the advantages of RAID 5 conguration include better HDD
performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration
is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications,
enterprise resource planning, and other business systems. Use a minimum of three
identical hard disk drives for this setup.
is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy
stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk
optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write
copies and maintains an identical image of data from one
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives
The motherboard supports SATA hard disk drives for RAID set conguration. For
optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when
creating a disk array.
See section
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2.4 Hard disk drives
for SATA hard disk drive installation.
6.1.3 RAID controller selection
You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility or the Intel
Matrix Storage Manager as the default utility to create RAID set(s). See
congurationutilityselection
on page 4-6 for details.
5. RAID
6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set
from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by
Intel® 3420 chipset. To do this:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the
3. Set the
4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS
Setup.
menu >
Main
CongureSATAas
StorageConguration
, and then press <Enter>.
item to [RAID].
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6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDConguration
Utility
The LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility allows you to create RAID 0,
RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA
connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip.
To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility
1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.
2. During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility
automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any
existing RAID set(s). Press <Ctrl> + <M> to enter the utility.
LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.09 04300936R
LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No: Dev No:1F
Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB
Device present at Port 1 ST3160812AS 152114MB
Device present at Port 2 ST3160812AS 152114MB
Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB
Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility.
• The LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility automatically
congures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is enabled.
• The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and
may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller
version difference.
• When you create RAID sets with the LSI MegaRAID software RAID
conguration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be
manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected
SATA ODD.
3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from
the
Management Menu
and then press <Enter>. Refer to the Management
Menu descriptions on the next page.
At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box
allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands.
The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level.
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Management Menu
Congure
Initialize
Objects
Rebuild
Check Consistency
Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
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