ASUS RS300-E7PS4 User Manual

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RS300-E7/PS4

1U Rackmount Server User Guide

E6289

First Edition

January 2011

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Contents

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 ...................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-3

1.4 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5

1.5 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-5

1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-6

1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-7

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-7

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .......................................................... 1-8

1.7.3 HDD status LED .............................................................. 1-8

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-3

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct .......................... 2-6

2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-8

2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-8

2.3.2 Memory Congurations ................................................... 2-8

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................ 2-9

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-9

2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-10

2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-12

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ... 2-12

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-14

2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-15

2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling ................................................... 2-16

2.8 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-17

2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-17

2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) .................. 2-18

2.8.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board (optional) 2-20

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Contents

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.1 Installing friction rail kit items .................................................... 3-2

3.1.1 Attaching the xing latches to the server ........................ 3-2

3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails .................................................... 3-3

3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack ...................................... 3-4

3.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit items ............................. 3-5

3.2.1 Attaching the rails to the server ...................................... 3-5

3.2.2 Attaching the rack rails .................................................... 3-6

3.2.3 Mounting the server to the rack ...................................... 3-7

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-4

4.3 Internal connectors ...................................................................... 4-9

4.4 Internal LEDs .............................................................................. 4-18

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-2

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..................................................... 5-3

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility............................................................ 5-4

5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 5-6

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 5-7

5.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 5-7

5.2.3 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-8

5.2.4 Submenu items ............................................................... 5-8

5.2.5 Navigation keys ............................................................... 5-8

5.2.6 General help ................................................................... 5-8

5.2.7 Conguration elds ......................................................... 5-8

5.2.8 Pop-up window ............................................................... 5-8

5.2.9 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 5-8

5.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 5-9

5.3.1 System Date ................................................................... 5-9

5.3.2 System Time ................................................................... 5-9

5.3.3 Security ........................................................................... 5-9

5.4 Event Logs menu ....................................................................... 5-11

Contents

5.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-13

5.5.1 ACPI Settings ................................................................ 5-13

5.5.2 Trusted Computing ........................................................ 5-14

5.5.3 WHEA Conguration ..................................................... 5-14

5.5.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-15

5.5.5 North Bridge .................................................................. 5-17

5.5.6 South Bridge ................................................................. 5-17

5.5.7 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 5-18

5.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Conguration ........................................... 5-19

5.5.9 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-19

5.5.10 ME Subsystem .............................................................. 5-20

5.5.11 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-20

5.5.12 APM .............................................................................. 5-22

5.5.13 Serial Port Console Redirection .................................... 5-23

5.5.14 Network Stack ............................................................... 5-24

5.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 5-25

5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-26

5.8 Tool menu ................................................................................... 5-28

5.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-28

Chapter6: RAIDconguration

6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2

6.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 6-2

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................ 6-2

6.1.3 RAID controller selection ................................................ 6-3

6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 6-3

6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility .................................... 6-4

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 6-5

6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................6-11

6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ........................................... 6-12

6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives ................................................. 6-16

6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ..................... 6-18

6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration ....................................... 6-21

6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ...................... 6-22

6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache .................................................... 6-23

Contents

6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility ............. 6-24

6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ...................................................... 6-25

6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ............................................... 6-26

6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 6-28

6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 6-29

6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................ 6-30

6.3.6 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility ........ 6-31

6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ..................................................... 6-31

6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............ 6-33

Chapter 7: Driver installation

7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2

7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7-2

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7-5

7.2 Intel® chipset device software installation ............................... 7-13

7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-15

7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-18

7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-21

7.5.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-21

7.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-21

7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-22

7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-22

7.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-22

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

• 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 B 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 modications 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 A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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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, ensure

that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or

experienced engineers.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server

package.

• Before using the server, ensure 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.

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at

least basic knowledge of conguring 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 specications.

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: Installation options

This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

Conventions

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

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+Del>

Command

exactly 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

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.

Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel

specications.

ASUS RS300-E7/PS4

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS300-E7/PS4 Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board Component 1 x 350W Single Power Supply

Accessories 1 x RS300-E7/PS4 Series User’s Guide

Optional Items

*ASUS System Web-based Management

4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays 1 x SAS/SATA Backplane (BP4LX-R10A) 1 x PCI Riser Card (RE16LE8R-R10A) 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-AR14) 4 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm)

1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x ASUS Auto Installation CD Guide 1 x RS300-E7/PS4 Series Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws

1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Fix Rail Kit

CPU Heatsink ASUS ASMB5-iKVM Remote management card Slim-type Optical Device

Semi-ball Bearing Rail Kit

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.

RS300-E7/PS4

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS300-E7/PS4 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-E/4L server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1155 Sandy-bridge

processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS300-E7/PS4

1 x Socket LGA1155

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

HDD Bays

Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

Additional Slot 1

SATA Controller

SAS Controller

I = internal A or S = hotswappable

- Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor Family

- Intel® Core™ i3-2100 Processor Family Intel® C204 chipset

√ √ 4 (2 Channels) Maximum up to 32GB DDR3 1333 / 1066 ECC UDIMM 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB

1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height/HL) 1 x PCI-E 2.0 x8 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height/HL)

1 x PIKE slot for storage enhancement Intel® C204:

2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports Intel Rapid Storage Technology (for Windows only)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5

LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10

Optional:

- ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card

- ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card

- ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card

- ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID

card

- ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS2 6G H/W RAID card

4 x Hot-swap 3.5” SAS Gen2 / SATA HDD Bays

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Model Name RS300-E7/PS4 Networking LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage Device Bay

(Floppy / Optical Device)

4 x Intel 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed AST2050 16MB 1 x Slim-type optical Device Bay

Options: No Device / DVD-RW

1 x External Serial Port 5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB5-iKVM)

Onboard I/O

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

Windows® Server 2008 R2 Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit

OS Support

Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.5/6.0 32/64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3/11 32/64-bit (Subject to change without any notice)

Out of Band Management Solution

Remote

Hardware

Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &

HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Power Rating

Optional ASMB5-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASUS ASWM 2.0 615mm x 444mm x 43.4mm

15 Kg

350W (80+) Single Power Supply Input: 100–240V, 7–3.5A, 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)

*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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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, and USB port for each

Node are located on the front panel.

Refer to section

Rack screw Rack screw

Hot-swap SATA 6Gb/s HDD bays

Slim-type optical drive

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

for the LED descriptions.

Hot-swap SATA 3Gb/s HDD bays

USB ports

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED LAN1 LED

Message LED

Reset button

Location LED

Location switch

Power button

Power LED

Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O shields with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the real panel.

The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel

if the motherboards are not present.

Power cord connector

Power supply fan

PS/2 mouse port

Serial port

LAN port 5*

PS/2 keyboard port

USB ports

Gigabit LAN port 1

VGA port

Gigabit LAN port 2

Gigabit LAN port 3

Gigabit LAN port 4

* This port is for ASUS ASMB5-iKVM controller card only.

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

4 4 4 4

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 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.

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1. Power supply and power fan

2. PCI Express slot Riser Card

3. ASUS P8B-E/4L server

boards

4. System fans

5. SAS / SATA backplane

(hidden)

6. HDD tray 1—Connect to

SATA1 port (SATA 6Gb/s)

7. HDD tray 2—Connect to SATA2 port (SATA 6Gb/s)

8. HDD tray 3—Connect to

SATA3 port

9. HDD tray 4—Connect to SATA4 port

10. Front I/O boards (hidden)

11. Slim-type optical drive

*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

Power LED ON System power ON

HDD Access LED

Message LED

Location LED

LAN LEDs

Message LED

Display

Description

status

OFF No activity

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

OFF System is normal; no incoming event

1. Without ASMB5-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated

2. With ASMB5-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is

indicated

OFF Normal status

Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to

turn off)

OFF No LAN connection

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

Power LED

Location LED

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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

1.7.3 HDD status LED

HDD status LED

SATA HDD LED Description

GREEN This installed Serial ATA HDD is in good condition OFF HDD failure or no HDD is installed

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Chapter 2

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

ASUS RS300-E7/PS4

Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

Removing the rear cover

1. Locate and remove the front side screws.

Front side screw

2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from

the chassis.

Thumbscrews

3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

4. Lift the cover from the chassis.

5. To recover the rear cover, reverse step 1 to 4.

A protection lm is pre-attached

to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the

protection lm before turning

on the system for proper heat dissipation.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1155 Socket designed for the

Intel® Sandy Bridge 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 LGA1155 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 by lifting the tab only.

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!

Cap tab

CPU notches

Gold

triangle

mark

Alignment keys

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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. Remove the protection sticker on the back of the CPU heatsink.

2. Place the heatsink on top of the

installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

Protection sticker

3. 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.

• Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.

• Do not remove the mylar on the heatsink.

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4. Secure the heat pipe and air duct

to the server with two screws.

5. Insert the two tips of the system

fan mylar into the CPU heatsink, as

shown in the right gure.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.

UDIMM DIMM Slot

Per Channel

2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333

2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333

DIMM Populated per Channel

DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM

Single Rank, Dual Rank

• Start installing the DIMMs from slot A2 and B2 (orange).

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

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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 DIMM slot key on the socket.

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force

a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clips snap back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch

damage.

DIMM notch

DIMM slot key

Locked Retaining Clip

Unlocked retaining clip

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the

socket.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

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2.4 Hard disk drives

The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives and two SATAIII

hard disk drives*. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the

motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane.

*Install the two SATAIII hard disk drives to HDD tray 1 and 2. Refer to page 1-6

for details.

To install a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD

1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull

the drive tray out of the bay.

3. Take note of the drive tray holes.

Each side has three holes to t

different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive.

spring lock

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4. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive

on the tray, then secure it with four screws.

5. Carefully insert the drive tray and

push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/

SAS interface on the backplane.

6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA/SAS drive.

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2.5 Expansion slot

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket

The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards.

To install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card:

1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.

2. Place the riser card bracket on a at and stable surface, then remove

the screw from the slot bay.

3. Install a PCI Express x8 or x16

card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw.

4. Repeat the previous steps to Install another PCI Express x8 or x16 card if

needed.

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To reinstall the riser card bracket:

1. Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.

2. Press the riser card bracket until

the golden connectors completely

t the slot and the bracket aligns

with the rear panel.

3. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable.

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2.5.2 Conguringanexpansioncard

After installing the expansion card, congure 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.

3 3

7 8

Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

3. System fan connector (from system fan to motherboard)

4. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

5. SATA conectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane)

6. System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

8. SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane)

9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (SATA: from motherboard SGPIO1 to SATA/SAS backplane J2 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane J7 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO3 to SATA/SAS backplane J6 connector)

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2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling

SGPIO_SEL1jumper: pins 1-2 (Onboard) pins 2-3 (Add-on card)

Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard

Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply

Connect to the SATA/SAS HDDs

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2.8 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. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

3. ASUS ASMB5-iKVM (optional)

Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.

2.8.1 System fans

To uninstall the system fans:

1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard.

2. Lift the fan, then set aside.

3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to uninstall the

other system fans.

To reinstall the system fans

1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The

airow directional arrow on the

fan side should point towards the system rear panel.

2. Connect the system fan cable to the

fan connector on the motherboard.

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2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard.

1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard.

2. Align the golden ngers of the

RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot.

4. Remove the SATA/SAS cables from the onboard SATA1–4 connectors.

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5. Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the onboard SAS1–4 connectors

(blue).

6. Move the

SGPIO_SEL1

the SATA/SAS backplane to 2–3.

jumper on

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2.8.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board (optional)

Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB5 series management board on

your motherboard.

1. Locate the BMC_FW header on the

motherboard.

2. Orient and press the ASMB5

management card in place.

3. Insert the LAN cable plug to the

LAN port 5 (dedicated LAN) or

LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.

LAN port 5 LAN port 1

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Chapter 3

This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

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Installation options

3.1 Installing friction rail kit items

Your friction rail kit package contains:

• Two pairs of rack rails (for the rack)

• Nut-and-bolt type screws and one pair of server latches

Nuts and screws Front rack rails Rear rack rails

3.1.1 Attachingthexinglatchestotheserver

Refer to the image below for the locations to attach the two xing latches to the two

sides of the server with four screws.

Fixing latch

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3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails

To attach the rack rails

1. Place the two front rail rack joints into the rear rail rack slots, as shown in the

following gure.

2. Attach the front and rear rail racks with eight screws and nuts, as shown in the following gure. Do not secure the screws too tight so that you can still

adjust the length of the rack rails to meet the depth of the server rack.

Front rail rackRear rail rack

Frontrailrackjoints

Rear rail rack slots

3. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you want to install the barebone server.

4. Measure the depth of the rack to determine the length of the rack rails.

5. Adjust the rack rail to ensure that it ts the rack.

6. Position the rack rail to the 1U space on the rack. Ensure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space.

7. Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws, as shown in the

right gure.

8. Secure the rear end of the rail with

two rack screws, as shown in the

right gure.

9. Fasten the eight screw you secure in step 2, as shown in the right gure.

10. Repeat steps 6 to 9 to assemble

and attach the rack rail on the other side.

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3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack

To mount the server to the rack

1. Place the server on the rack rails, and then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack.

2. Tighten the two rack screws to

secure the server in place.

To uninstall the server from the rack

1. Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack.

2. Pull the server from the rack.

Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack.

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3.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit items

Your optional ball-bearing rail kit package contains:

• two pair of server rails (for the server)

• two pairs of rack rails (for the rack)

• Nut-and-bolt type screws

Rack railsFront endRear endNuts and screws

3.2.1 Attaching the rails to the server

To attach the server rails:

1. Attach the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the three hooks to the holes on the rail. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place.

2. Secure the front end of the server

rail to the side of the chassis with one screw.

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3. Attach the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the two hooks to the holes on the rail. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place.

4. Secure the rear end of the server

rail to the side of the chassis with one screw.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to attach the second server rail to the other side of the

chassis.

3.2.2 Attaching the rack rails

To attach the rack rails:

1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you want to install the barebone server.

2. Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the rack front.

3. Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the corresponding rack rear.

4. Measure the depth of the rack to determine the length of the rack rails.

5. Measure the rack rail when assembled to ensure that it ts the rack.

6. Position the rack rail to the 1U space on the rack. Ensure that the front end of the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space.

7. Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws.

8. Secure the rear end of the rail with

two rack screws.

9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to assemble

and attach the second rack rail.

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3.2.3 Mounting the server to the rack

To mount the server to the rack:

1. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack.

2. Tighten the two rack screws to

secure the server in place.

To uninstall the server from the rack:

1. Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack.

2. Pull the server from the rack.

Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack.

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Chapter 4

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

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Motherboard Info

4.1 Motherboard layout

Layout contents

Internal LEDs Page

1. Standby power LED 4-19

2. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) 4-19

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Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5

3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting

(3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1)

4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4)

5. RAID conguration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-6

6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-7

7. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) 4-8

8. ME rmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RECOVERY1) 4-8

Internal connectors Page

1. Serial ATA connectors

(SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Black])

2. SAS connectors

(7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4 [Blue]) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8 [Black])

3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

4. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)

5. CPU, front and rear fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)

6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors

(8-1 pin SGPIO2/3)

8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2)

9. BMC header (BMC_FW1)

10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

11. TPM connector (20-1-pin TPM)

12. ATX power connectors

(24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)

13. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)

14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)

15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)

4-5

4-6

4-9

4-10

4-10 4-11

4-11

4-12

4-13 4-13 4-14 4-14

4-15

4-15 4-16 4-17

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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, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel

82574L

Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

5. RAIDcongurationutilityselection(3-pinRAID_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration 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® Rapid Storage Technology.

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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) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility.

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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7. Chassis intrusion connector (2 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with

a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

8. MErmwareforcerecoverysetting(3-pinME_RECOVERY1)

This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME)

rmware when it becomes corrupted.

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4.3 Internal connectors

1. Serial ATA connectors (SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Black])

Supported by the Intel® C204 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA

signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/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 conguration.

The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.

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2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4 [Blue]) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8 [Black])

This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors,

the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device.

• These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card.

• Connect the SAS hard disk drives to SAS connectors 1–4 (blue) when installing a 4-port PIKE RAID card.

3. 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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4. 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 and USB56, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

5. 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 3.15 A–6.66 A (53.28 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. Insufcient 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 Smart Fan technology.

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6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the Intel Rapid Storage

Technology RAID SATA LED.

7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3)

These connectors are used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls

the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data.

These connectors function only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card.

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8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2)

Thess connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

9. BMC header (BMC_FW1)

The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server

Management Board 5 Series (ASMB5).

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10. 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.

This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5.

11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can

securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system

also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

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12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)

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 conguring

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.

13. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)

This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel 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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14. 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. 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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15. 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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4.4 Internal LEDs

1. Standby Power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up

to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

2. BMC LED (BMC_LED1)

The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB5 is

working normally.

The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5.

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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.

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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:

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

(To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB ash

disk drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)

ASUS EZ Flash 2

BUPDATER utility

(Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.)

(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB

ash disk drive.)

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 BUPDATER utility.

in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original

USB ash

5.1.1 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.

RecoveringtheBIOSfromaUSBashdrive

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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5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility

The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to

use a DOS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS

website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility

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

Flash Utility

ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75

Flash Info

MODEL: P8B-E-4L VER: 0303 DATE: 12/31/2010

fs0:\

Drive Folder Info

fs0:\ 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 P8B-E-4L.ROM fs1:\

File Infor

MODEL: VER: DATE:

Help Info

and press <Enter> to enable it.

menu to select

Tool

ASUS EZ

Exit

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup

3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update

process is done.

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• 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. Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

5.1.3 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.

UpdatingtheBIOSle

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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The utility veries 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: P8B-E/4L VER: 0201

DATE: 12/01/2010

PATH:

WARNING! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Note

Writing BIOS:

Update ROM

BOARD: P8B-E/4L VER: 0202

DATE: 12/09/2010

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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5.2 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, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the

conguration 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 recongure 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. Press <F5> and select

default settings.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes

only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

this motherboard.

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to load the BIOS

Yes

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar

Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

BIOS Information BIOS Version 0303 x64 Build Date 12/31/2010

CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31230 @ 3.20GHz

Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB

System Date [Mon 12/20/2010] System Time [15:07:28]

Access Level Administrator

Security

Submenu item

CongurationeldsMenu items

5.2.2 Menu bar

General help

Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Navigation keys

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

For changing the basic system conguration

Main

Event Logs

Advanced

Monitor

For changing the event log settings

For changing the advanced system settings

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and

changing the fan settings

For changing the system boot conguration

Boot

For conguring options for special functions

Tool

For selecting the exit options

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.

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5.2.3 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For

example, selecting

The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu

bar have their respective menu items.

shows the Main menu items.

Main

5.2.4 Submenu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

5.2.5 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS

setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

5.2.6 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

5.2.7 Congurationelds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.

5.2.8 Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the

conguration options for that item.

5.2.9 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.

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5.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The

Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

BIOS Information BIOS Version 0303 x64 Build Date 12/31/2010

CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31230 @ 3.20GHz

Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB

System Date [Mon 12/20/2010] System Time [15:07:28]

Access Level Administrator

Security

5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

5.3.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights

Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed

Administrator Password User Password

Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

Set Setup Administrator Password

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 4.2 Jumpers

for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.

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Administrator Password

If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to

see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then

press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press

<Enter>.

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an

administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the

password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

User Password

If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. 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 User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press

<Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then

press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press

<Enter>.

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password,

but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear

the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

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5.4 Event Logs menu

The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.

Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

Change Smbios Event Log Settings

View Smbios Event Log View System Event Log

Change Smbios Event Log Settings

Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

Enabling/Disabling Options

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log [No] When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

Smbios Event Log Standard Settings

MECI 1 METW 60

Custom Options

Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled]

NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable all features of Smbios event logging.

Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Erase Event Log [No]

Allows you to select the options for erasing Smbios event log.

Conguration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset]

When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

Allows you to select the options for reaction when the event logs are full.

Conguration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

MECI [xx]

Allows you to adjust value for the MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment), which is the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiple-event counter associated with log entry is updated. Use

the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 255.

METW [xx]

Allows you to adjust value for the METW (Multiple Event Time Window),

which is the number of minutes that must pass between duplicate log entries

which utilize a multiple-event counter. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99.

Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log conguration.

Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.

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Log OEM Codes [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM

codes. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Convert OEM Codes [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI status codes to standard

Smbios types. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

View Smbios Event Log

Press <Enter> to view the Smbios event logs.

View System Event Log

Press <Enter> to view the system event logs.

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5.5 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 Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

ACPI Settings Trusted Computing WHEA Conguration CPU Conguration North Bridge South Bridge SATA Conguration Intel TXT(LT) Conguration USB Conguration ME Subsystem Onboard Devices Conguration APM Serial Port Console Redirection Network Stack

5.5.1 ACPI Settings

Advanced

Enable ACPI Auto Conguration [Disabled]

ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

System ACPI Parameters

Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration.

EnableACPIAutoConguration[Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable ACPI Auto Conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State.

Conguration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

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5.5.2 Trusted Computing

Advanced

TPM Conguration

TPM SUPPORT [Disabled]

Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware

Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required.

TPM SUPPORT [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.5.3 WHEAConguration

Advanced

WHEA Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.

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5.5.4 CPUConguration

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

CPU Conguration

Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31230 @ 3.20GHz EM64 Supported Processor Speed 3200 MHz Processor Stepping 206a7 Microcode Revision d L1 CACHE 256 KB L2 CACHE 1024 KB L3 CACHE 8192 KB Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported CPU Current Ratio 32

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Hyper-threading [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] CPU C1E [Enabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled]

Scroll down for more items.

Factory long duration power limit 80 Watts

Long duration power limit 0

Factory long duration maintained 1000 ms

Long duration maintained 0

Recommended short duration power 1 1.1*Long Duration

Short duration power limit 0

Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU thermal monitor function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hyper-threading [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.

When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor

package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

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Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without

support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [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). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the

item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Technology. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Turbo Mode

CPU C1E [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in

order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU C3 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.

CPU C6 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.

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5.5.5 North Bridge

The North Bridge is built in the CPU.

Advanced

Memory Information

TOTAL Memory 1024 MB

DIMM_A0 0 MB (DDR3 1333) DIMM_A1 1024 MB (DDR3 1333) DIMM_B0 0 MB (DDR3 1333) DIMM_B1 0 MB (DDR3 1333)

Low MMIO Align [64M] DMI Gen2 [Enabled] VT-d [Disabled] Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Low MMIO Align [64M]

Allows you to select the options for the Low MMIO Align.

Conguration options: [64M] [1024M]

DMI Gen2 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the DMI Gen2. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

VT-d [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the VT-d. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Low MMIO resources align at 64MB/1024MB

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]

5.5.6 South Bridge

Advanced

SB Chipset Conguration

High Precision Event Timer Conguration

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Enabled/disabled the High Precision Event Timer.

5.5.7 SATAConguration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA

devices. The SATA Port items show

Not Present

the corresponding SATA port.

Advanced

SATA Conguration

SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

SATA Port1 ST3160812AS (160.0GB)

SATA Port2 ST3160812AS (160.0GB)

SATA Port3 ASUS CB-521 ATAPI

SATA Port4 Not Present

SATA Port5 Not Present

SATA Port6 Not Present

SATA Mode [IDE Mode]

Allows you to set the SATA conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode]

• If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical

storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE Mode].

• If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host

Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI Mode]. 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® Matrix Storage Technology from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to

[RAID Mode].

if no SATA device is installed to

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode.

Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced]

This item appears only when you set the

SATA Mode

[Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SATA devices

are supported under these operating systems.

item to [IDE Mode]. Set to

Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced]

This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices.

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor

system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard

disk to report warning messages during the POST.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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5.5.8 IntelTXT(LT)Conguration

Advanced

Intel Trusted Execution Technology Conguration

Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX is enabled. VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior to TXT.

Secure Mode Extensions (SMX) Enabled

Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.

The

Intel TXT(LT) Support

item requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to

be installed on the motherboard to enable.

5.5.9 USBConguration

Advanced

USB Conguration

USB Devices 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

USB hardware delays and time-out:

USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto]

The

USB Devices

detected, the item shows

item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is

None

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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.

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USB transfer time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Conguration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec]

Device reset time-out [20 sec]

Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Conguration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec]

Device power-up delay [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

Device power-up delay in seconds [XX]

This item appears only when you set the

Device power-up delay

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 40 with a one-second interval.

item to [manual].

5.5.10 ME Subsystem

Advanced

Intel ME Subsystem Conguration

ME Subsystem [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Management Engine (Intel ME) Subsystem that performs various tasks while the system is in sleep, during the boot process

and when the system is running. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

ME Subsystem Help

5.5.11 OnboardDevicesConguration

The Onboard Devices Conguration menu items allow you to change the advanced

settings for onboard devices.

Advanced

INTEL W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM3 [Disabled] INTEL W82574L OpROM4 [Disabled]

Serial Port 1 Conguration Serial Port 2 Conguration Parallel Port Conguration

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Launch Intel PXE OpROM

INTEL W82574L OpROM1/OpROM2 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM3/OpROM4 [Disabled]

Allows you to select the options for the OptionRom of the Intel LAN controllers.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

SerialPort1/2Conguration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port 1/2 conguration.

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [Auto]

Allows you to select the serial port base address.

Conguration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=3F8h: IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12]

ParallelPortConguration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port conguration.

Parallel Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE).

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [Auto]

Allows you to select an optimal setting for the super IO device.

Conguration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5] [IO=378h: IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] [IO=278h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12]

Device Mode [STD Printer Mode]

Allows you to select the printer port mode.

Conguration options: [STD Printer mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode]

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5.5.12 APM

Advanced

Restrore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

EuP Ready [Disabled]

Power On By PCI [Disabled] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled]

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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.

Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

EuP Ready [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCI [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 [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and

Hour/Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set

values.

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5.5.13 Serial Port Console Redirection

Advanced

Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]

COM0

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Console Redirection Settings

COM1

Console Redirection [Enabled]

Console Redirection Settings

Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]

Enables or disables the redirection after BIOS POST feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

COM0 Console Redirection [Disabled]

Enables or disables the console redirection feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Console Redirection Settings

This item becomes congurable only when you enable the

Console Redirection

item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which

the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or

compatible settings.

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type.

[VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set

Bits per second [57600]

Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.

Conguration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200]

Data Bits [8]

Conguration options: [7] [8]

Parity [None]

A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors.

[Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd

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[Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0

Stop Bits [1]

Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow

devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Conguration options: [1] [2]

Flow Control [None]

Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overow. When sending data,

if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data

ow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the ow. Hardware ow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Conguration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS]

Recorder Mode [Disabled]

With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Legacy OS Redirction Resolution [80x24]

Congures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Conguration options: [80x24] [80x25]

COM1 Console Redirection [Enabled]

Enables or disables the console redirection feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Console Redirection Settings

Please refer to the description of the

Console Redirection Settings

COM0 for details.

item under

5.5.14 Network Stack

Advanced

Network stack [Disable]

Enables or disables the network stack feature.

Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable]

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Enable/Disable the network stack (Pxe and UEFI)

5.6 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.

Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

CPU Temperature(PECI) [ +35ºC/ +94ºF] MB Temperature [ +35ºC/ +94ºF] TR1 Temperature [ N/A ] CPU FAN1 Speed [ 1305 RPM] 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 [ +1.200 V ] +3.3V [ +3.360 V ] +5V [ +5.160 V ] +12V [ +12.384 V ] VBAT [ +3.408 V ] +3VSB [ +3.422 V ] +1.5V [ +1.496 V ]

CPU/MB/TR1 Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard component temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display

the detected temperatures.

CPU FAN1 Speed; FRNT FAN1–3 Speed; REAR FAN1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of CPU fans, front fans, and rear fan 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 congure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efcient system operation. Conguration options: [Full Speed Mode] [High Density Mode] [Generic Mode] [Whisper Mode]

VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, VBAT Voltage, +3VSB Voltage, +1.5V ICHVoltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select

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if you do not want to detect this item.

Ignore

5.7 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

Number of seconds to wait for Setup Prompt Timeout 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] EFI Boot [Disabled] Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE]

Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1 [IBA GE Slot 0200 v...] Boot Option #2 [Intel Volume0]

Boot Override

IBA GE Slot 0200 v1324 IBA GE Slot 0300 v1324 Intel Volume0

Network Device BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities

setup activation key.

65535(0xFFFF) means indenite

waiting.

Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]

Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EFI Boot [Disabled]

Enables or disables EFI Boot. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE]

[Endless PXE] Continuous seek remote boot image until boot image found or user

abort (press Ctrl+Alt+Del).

[Normal] Seek remote boot image once then stop.

Boot Option Priorities

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.

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS

Logo appears.

• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:

- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.

- Press <F8> after POST.

Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.

Network Device BBS Priorities

Set the booting order of network devices.

Boot Option #1/#2 [IBA GE Slot 0200 v1324]

Conguration options: [IBA GE Slot 0200 v1324] [IBA GE Slot 0300 v1324] [Disabled]

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5.8 Tool menu

The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

ASUS EZ Flash Utility

Be used to update BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash Utility

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>. Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details.

5.9 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit

Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

Reset the system after saving

the changes.

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options

from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a conrmation window appears. Select

to save changes

Yes

and exit.

Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes.

When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears.

Select

to discard changes and exit.

Yes

LaunchEFIShellfromlesystemdevice

This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of the available lesystem devices.

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Chapter 6

This chapter provides instructions for

setting up, creating and conguring RAID

sets using the available utilities.

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RAIDconguration

6.1 Setting up RAID

The motherboard comes with the Intel® C204 controller that supports the following SATA RAID solutions:

•

LSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility

RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS).

•

Intel Rapid Storage Technology

support (for Windows OS only).

with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5

(default) with RAID 0,

6.1.1 RAIDdenitions

(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 conguration 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 conguration you get all the benets of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. 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 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration

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 conguration. 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 Conguration Utility or the Intel

Rapid Storage Technology as the default utility to create RAID set(s). See

congurationutilityselection

on page 4-6 for details.

5. RAID

6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS

You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s)

using SATA HDDs. To do this:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the

3. Set

4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.

Advanced

SATA Mode

Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS

Setup.

Menu >

SATAConguration

to [RAID Mode]

, then press <Enter>.

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6.2 LSISoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility

The LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration 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 conguration utility:

1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

2. During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration 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.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 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 conguration utility automatically congures 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 conguration 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

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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Congure VD(s)

Menu Description

Congure

Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Conguration or the New Conguration command. This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID congurations or select the

boot drive

Initialize

Objects

Allows you to initialize the virtual drives of a created RAID set Allows you to initialize virtual drives or change the virtual drive

parameters

Rebuild

Check Consistency

Allows you to rebuild failed drives

Allows you to check the data consistency of the virtual drives of a created RAID set

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set

The LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using two types of congurations:

EasyConguration

NewConguration

, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically.

, you manually set the virtual drive parameters.

UsingEasyConguration

To create a RAID set using the

1. From the

Management Menu

then press <Enter>.

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Conguration Menu

Easy Conguration

Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

New Conguration View/Add Conguration Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive

EasyConguration

, select

Congure>EasyConguration

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Easy

option:

and

New

, and

Denes Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD

Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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2. The

ARRAY SELECTION MENU

displays the available drives connected to

the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to

include in the RAID set, and then press <Space>. When selected, the drive

indicator changes from

READY

ONLIN A[X]-[Y]

, where X is the array

number, and Y is the drive number.

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Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

Port # 2 DISK 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05

SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Congure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP

• The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.

• You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set.

• You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10

set.

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Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

PORT #

ONLIN A00-00

ONLIN A00-01

READY

3. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.

4. Press <Space> to select the congurable array.

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Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

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Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

SPAN-1

Select Congurable Array(s)

A-0

PORT #

DNLIN A00-00

DNLIN A00-01

Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Congure Esc-Quit

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5. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a

menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters.

Drive

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LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status

Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE

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Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

Virtual Drive 0

RAID = 1

Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO

Choose RAID Level For This VD

PORT #

DNLIN A00-00

DNLIN A00-01

Virtual

6. Select

RAID

7. Select the

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from the

RAID

LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status

0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE

Virtual Drive

level from the menu, and then press <Enter>.

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Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

Virtual Drive 0

RAID = 1

Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO

Choose RAID Level For This VD

sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.

PORT #

DNLIN A00-00

DNLIN A00-01

RAID Level

RAID 0

RAID 1

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8. Select

Units

from the

Virtual Drive

sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.

9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press <Enter>.

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Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE

BIOS Version A.10.09231523R

Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1

Units= MB

Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO

Select Units For VD Size

PORT #

DNLIN A00-00

DNLIN A00-01

Select Units For VD Size

10. When creating a

menu, and then press <Enter>.

Drive

When creating a

RAID 1

RAID 0

11. Select On to enable the

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Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE

Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss.

BIOS Version A.10.09231523R

Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB

DWC = Off

RA = On Accept SPAN = NO

Disk Write Cache Setting Of VD

or a

RAID 10

set, select

set, proceed to step 12.

Disk Write Cache

Virtual Drive(s) Congured

PORT #

DNLIN A00-00

DNLIN A00-01

setting, and then press <Enter>.

Change DWC

Off

DWC

from the

Virtual

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ASUS RS300-E7PS4 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notices

Safety information

About this guide

1.1 System package contents

1.2 Serial number label

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

1.7.3 HDD status LED

2.1 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

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

2.4 Hard disk drives

2.5 Expansion slot

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket

2.6 Cable connections

2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling

2.8 Removable/optional components

2.8.1 System fans

2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

2.8.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board (optional)

3.1 Installing friction rail kit items

3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails

3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack

3.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit items

3.2.1 Attaching the rails to the server

3.2.2 Attaching the rack rails

3.2.3 Mounting the server to the rack

4.1 Motherboard layout

4.2 Jumpers

4.3 Internal connectors

4.4 Internal LEDs

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility

5.2 BIOS setup program

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

5.2.2 Menu bar

5.2.3 Menu items

5.2.4 Submenu items

5.2.5 Navigation keys

5.2.6 General help

5.2.8 Pop-up window

5.2.9 Scroll bar

5.3 Main menu

5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

5.3.3 Security

5.4 Event Logs menu

5.5 Advanced menu

5.5.1 ACPI Settings

5.5.2 Trusted Computing

5.5.5 North Bridge

5.5.6 South Bridge

5.5.10 ME Subsystem

5.5.12 APM

5.5.13 Serial Port Console Redirection

5.5.14 Network Stack

5.6 Monitor menu

5.7 Boot menu

5.8 Tool menu

5.9 Exit menu

6.1 Setting up RAID

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives

6.1.3 RAID controller selection

6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set