Asus RS700D-E6/PS8 User Manual

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RS700D-E6/PS8

1U Rackmount Server User Guide

E4519

First Edition

March 2009

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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 .......................................................... 1-7

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

2.1.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-3

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

2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-7

2.2.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-7

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 ............................................................................ 2-11

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ....2-11

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-12

2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-13

2.7 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-14

2.7.1 Replacing system fans .................................................. 2-14

2.7.2 Replacing power supply units ....................................... 2-15

2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) 2-16

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Contents

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.1 Rackmount rail kit items (optional) ............................................ 3-2

3.2 Attaching the rails to the server ................................................. 3-2

3.3 Attaching the rack rails ............................................................... 3-3

3.4 Rackmounting the server ............................................................ 3-4

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

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

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

4.3 Internal connectors ...................................................................... 4-8

4.4 Internal LEDs .............................................................................. 4-16

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

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

5.1.1 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 5-2

5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-4

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

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 5-6

5.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 5-6

5.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 5-6

5.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 5-7

5.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 5-7

5.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 5-7

5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 5-7

5.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 5-7

5.2.9 General help ................................................................... 5-7

5.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 5-8

5.3.1 System Time ................................................................... 5-8

5.3.2 System Date ................................................................... 5-8

5.3.3 SATA1–4 ......................................................................... 5-8

5.3.4 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 5-10

5.3.5 AHCI Conguration ........................................................5-11

5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-12

5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-13

5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-13

Contents

5.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 5-16

5.4.3 Legacy Device Conguration ........................................ 5-20

5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-21

5.4.5 PCIPnP Conguration ................................................... 5-22

5.4.6 Power On conguration ................................................ 5-23

5.4.7 Event Log Conguration ............................................... 5-24

5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-25

5.4.9 PCI Express Conguration ............................................ 5-26

5.4.10 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-27

5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-29

5.5.1 Remote Access Conguration ....................................... 5-29

5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-31

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-31

5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-32

5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-33

5.7 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-35

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

6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-24

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

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

Contents

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® Matrix Storage Manager .................... 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 installation .............................................. 7-12

7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-14

7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-17

7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-19

7.5.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-19

7.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-19

7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-20

7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-20

7.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-20

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 A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or 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.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction

of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for

the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualied service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for

the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you service.

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

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only.

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

server package.

• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the

power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

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This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or

carrying the system.

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

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

About this guide

Audience

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

least basic knowledge of 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 the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

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

5. Chapter 5: BIOS information

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

6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring

RAID sets using the available utilities.

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

Conventions

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

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

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

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command

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 server, including sections on front panel and rear panel

specications.

ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8 Chassis ASUS R12B 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8NH-D12 Server Board Component 2 x 770W Single Power Supply

Accessories 1 x RS700D-E6/PS8 User’s Guide

Optional Items CPU Heatsink

* ASUS System Web-based Management

**ThesystemdoesnotincludeaUSBoppydrive.YoumayhavetouseaUSBoppydrivewhen

creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for details.

8 x Hot-swap 2.5” HDD trays 1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane 2 x PCI Riser Card (ASUS RE16R-R12B) 2 x Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-AR14) 1 x Redundant Power Supply Power Distribution Board (ASUS PDB-R12B) 8 x System Fans (40mm x 56mm)

1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x RS700D-E6/PS8 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 1 x Semi-ball Bearing Rail Kit

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card

Anti-virus Software CD ASUS PIKE series SAS RAID card

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 12 characters such as xxxxxxxxxxxx. See 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.

RS700D-E6-P

xxxxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500 series

processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS700D-E6/PS8

2 x Socket LGA1366 per Node

- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W)

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage SATA Controller

HDD Bays

Networking LAN Graphic VGA

Onboard I/O

Smart Fan ASWM2.0

Total Slots

Capacity

Memory Type

Memory Size

Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

I = internal A or S will be hot-swappable

- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W)

- Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5500 Series

(60W/38W) QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s

Intel® 5500 I/O Hub Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller

√ √ 12 DIMMs per Node (3-channel per CPU,

6 DIMMs per CPU)

Maximum up to 96GB (RDIMM) per Node Maximum up to 48GB (UDIMM) per Node

DDR3 1333 / 1066 / 800 Reg DIMM / Unbuffered

DIMM with ECC

1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB (RDIMM) 1GB, 2GB and 4GB (UDIMM)

1 per Node

1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16 link) (Low prole / HL) per Node

4 x SATA2 300MB/s ports Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10

4 x Hot-swap 2.5” HDD Bays per Node (Total 8 x 2.5” HDD in 1U)

2 x Intel® 82574L PCIE GbE LAN per Node Aspeed AST2050 8MB

Per Node:

- 1 x External Serial Port

- 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB4-iKVM)

- 3 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 1, Rear x 2)

- 1 x VGA port

- 1 x Internal A-type USB Port

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Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit Windows® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32 / 64-bit

OS Support

RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit (Subject to change without any notice)

Anti-virus Software

Optional anti-virus CD Pack

Out of Band Management Solution

Remote

Hardware

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

HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply

Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASUS ASWM 2.0

686mm x 444mm x 43.4mm

16.5 Kg

770W (80+) Cold-Swap Power Supply per Node 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.

Rack screw

Refer to section

Hot-swap HDD bays

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Power button

Reset button

Location switch

USB port

for the LED descriptions.

Power LED Message LED Location LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED HDD Access LED

Hot-swap HDD bays

Rack screw

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.

LAN port 1

LAN port*

USB ports

LAN port 2

Serial port

VGA port

Location LED

Power supply fan

Power cord connector

LAN port*

Power supply fan

Power cord connector

USB ports

LAN port 1

LAN port 2

Serial port

VGA port

Location LED

* These ports are for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller cards only.

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supplies and power

6 7 8

fans

2. PCI Express x16 slot Riser

Cards (at x16 link)

3. ASUS Z8NH-D12 server

boards

4. System fans

5. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden)

6. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 and 3—Connect to SATA1 and SATA3 ports

7. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 and 4—Connect to SATA2 and

SATA4 ports

8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 and 3—Connect to SATA1 and SATA3 ports

9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 and 4—Connect to SATA2 and

SATA4 ports

10. Front I/O boards (hidden)

The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk or a optical disc.

*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

Power LED Message LED Location LED

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

LED Icon

Power LED

HDD Access LED

Message LED

Location LED

LAN LEDs

Display status

ON System power ON

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

OFF ON

OFF Blinking ON

Description

No activity Read/write data into the HDD

System is normal; no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event

Normal status Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off)

No LAN connection LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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1.7.3 HDD status LED

HDDLEDStatusDene

Power

LED Status Description

LED

Active LED

Power

Active Green Blink Data read/write to HDD

Green Light ON Power On (detection HDD present)

Red Light ON

G/R Blinking RAID rebuilding OFF HDD not found

RAID HDD fail (HDD plug-in ready but detection error)

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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 RS700D-E6/PS8

Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

Removing the rear cover

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

Thumbscrews

2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it

toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

1/2 inch distance

3. Lift the cover from the chassis.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1366 Socket designed for

the Intel® Xeon 5500 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package.

•

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 Socket 1366.

• 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.

2.1.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and

the load lever is on your left.

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2. Press the load lever with your

thumb (A), then move it to the left

(B) until it is released from the

retention tab.

Retention tab

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

and forenger to a 100º angle.

5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.

Load lever

Load plate

PnP cap

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6. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the

socket, and then t the socket

alignment key into the CPU notch.

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!

7. Apply several drops of thermal paste 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 paste is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help.

Gold triangle mark

CPU notch

Alignment key

To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your nger

directly.

8. Close the load plate (A), and then

push the load lever (B) until it snaps

into the retention tab.

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

To install the CPU heatsink:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

2. 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.

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2.3 System memory

2.2.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline

Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

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

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2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8GB registered / unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the

same vendor. Refer to the Qualied Vendors List on the ASUS web site.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel or triple-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we

recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 Mb (32MB)

chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1

Megabyte/MB).

Memory population table

CPU1Conguration

DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs

CPU2Conguration

1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs

-- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- --

-- -- --

DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1

-- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- --

-- -- --

-- --

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM

Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

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

a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

DIMM notch

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

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

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

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

DIMM notch

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2.4 Hard disk drives

The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane. Follow the illustration below for HDD installation.

To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD

1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and 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. Remove the drive tray supporting

pillar shown in the right gure.

Supporting pillar

4. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, and 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 SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/

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 5 if you wish to install a second SATAII/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 x16 expansion cards.

To install a PCI Express x16 card

1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and 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, and then

remove the screw from the slot bay.

PCI Express x16 slot

3. Install a PCI Express x16 card to the bracket as shown, and then secure the card with a screw.

4. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely

t the slot and the bracket aligns

with the rear panel.

5. 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 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.

Pre-connected system cables

1. 20-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

2. 4-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

3. System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2,

FRNT_FAN3 and FRNT_FAN4 to system fans)

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

5. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

6. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board)

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

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2.7 Removable/optional components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing

or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components:

1. System fans

2. Power supply units

3. ASUS ASMB4-iKVM (optional)

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

2.7.1 Replacing system fans

To uninstall the system fans:

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

2. Lift the fan, and then set aside.

3. Repeat step 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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3. Recover the rear cover. Press down gently on the location above the system fans to ensure proper fan installation, as shown in the

right gure.

2.7.2 Replacing power supply units

Follow the steps below to replace the failed power supply unit (PSU).

To replace the failed PSU

1. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch.

2. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the

server chassis.

3. Firmly push the new PSU into the chassis until the latch locks to the server chassis.

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2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)

Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 series management board on

your motherboard.

1. Locate the BMC_FW1 header on

the motherboard.

2. Orient and press the ASMB4

management card in place.

3. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN3 port for server management.

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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 Rackmount rail kit items (optional)

Your rackmount 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

Nuts and screws Rack railsRear end Front end

3.2 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. Attach the rear 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, and 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 step 1 to 4 to attach the second server rail to the other side of the chassis.

3.3 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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3.4 Rackmounting the server

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

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Layout contents

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4

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

3. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1,

LVDDR3_SEL2)

4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4-6

5. Intel ICH10R® SATA ports S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-6

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

Internal connectors Page

1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA 3, SATA4) 4-8

2. USB connector (5-1 pin USB3; A-Type USB4) 4-9

3. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2,

FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4)

4. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1) 4-11

5. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-11

6. BMC header (BMC_FW1) 4-12

7. Power Supply SMBus connectors (6-1 pin JP1, JP2) 4-12

8. Proprietary power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 20-pin PWR2, 4-pin PWR3)

9. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-14

10. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-15

4-5

4-10

4-13

Internal LEDs Page

1. Standby power LED 4-16

2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) 4-16

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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. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1, LVDDR3_SEL2)

These jumpers allow you to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1–2 to select 1.5V BIOS control, pins 2–3 to select 1.2V Force or 3–4 to select

1.35V Force.

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

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel

Intel

82574LGigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN

feature.

5. Intel® ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID conguration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you

want to use the LSI® MegaRAID software RAID utility (default); otherwise,

place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

(IMSM).

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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 AFUDOS.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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4.3 Internal connectors

1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

Supported by the Intel® ICH10R chipset, these connectors are for the Serial

ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of

data transfer rate.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 conguration.

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

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2. USB connector (5-1 pin USB3; A-Type USB4)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB3, 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.

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3. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4)

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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4. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1)

This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card.

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

This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID and

Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED.

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6. BMC header (BMC_FW1)

The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server

Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).

7. Power Supply SMBus connectors (6-1 pin JP1, JP2)

These connectors allow you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to

the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an

SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

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8. Proprietary power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 20-pin PWR2, 4-pin PWR3)

These connectors are for Proprietary power supply plugs. The power supply

plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Orient the connectors and push down rmly until they completely t.

The 4-pin EZ_PLUG is designed for hard disk drives power supply. DO NOT

connect other 4-pin power connectors of the power supply unit (PSU) to this connector.

• Connect either one of the 20-pin power connectors to boot up the system.

• 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.

• USE THE PROPRIETARY POWER SUPPLY ONLY and ensure that your

PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system.

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9. 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. Proprietary 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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10. 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. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2)

The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the

corresponding CPU.

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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:

AFUDOS utility

ash drive.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable USB ash drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the AFUDOS utility.

5.1.1 AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable USB ash drive with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets

corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

• Ensure that the USB ash drive is not write-protected and has at least 2048

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS

(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB

(To recover the BIOS using a USB ash drive

KB free space to save the le.

screen displays may not be the same as shown.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to

the bootable USB ash drive.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, and then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[lename]

where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric

characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Mainlename Extension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the USB ash drive.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.

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UpdatingtheBIOSle

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable USB ash drive.

Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS lename at the DOS prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable USB ash drive.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, and then at the prompt type:

afudos /i[lename]

where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable USB ash drive, and then press <Enter>.

A:\>afudos /iRS700DE6.ROM

The utility veries the le, and then starts updating the BIOS le.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

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.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... done

Verifying ash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the BIOS le.

The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at support.asus.com and save it to a USB ash drive.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive containing the BIOS le to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.

4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on again.

5. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To

ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press

<F2> to load default BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

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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. Select the Exit Menu. See section

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

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

• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le

for this motherboard.

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5.7 Exit Menu

Load Default Settings

item under the

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Thu, 01/08/2009]

SATA 1 : [ST3160812AS] SATA 2 : [Not Detected] SATA 3 : [Not Detected] SATA 4 : [Not Detected]

IDE Conguration AHCI Conguration System Information

Sub-menu items

CongurationeldsMenu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

General help

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to congure system Date.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Navigation keys

5.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Server For changing the advanced server settings Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

5.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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5.2.4 Menu items

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

example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their

respective menu items.

5.2.5 Sub-menu items

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

5.2.6 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 then press <Enter> to display available

options. Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window.

5.2.7 Pop-up window

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

conguration options for that item.

5.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of

Advanced

CPU Bridge Chipset Conguration

USB Functions [12 USB Ports] USB Port Congure [8X4 USB Ports] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] HDA Controller [Enabled] SMBUS Controller [Enabled]

SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds]

PCIE Ports Conguration PCIE Port 0 [Auto] PCIE Port 1 [Auto] PCIE Port 2 [Auto] PCIE Port 3 [Auto] PCIE Port 4 [Auto] PCIE Port 5 [Auto] PCIE High Priority Port [Disabled]

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.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Disabled

2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports 8 USB Ports 10 USB Ports 12 USB Ports

Scroll bar

Pop-up window

Options

Disabled 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports 8 USB Ports 10 USB Ports 12 USB Ports

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

5.2.9 General help

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

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5.3 Main menu

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

you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Thu, 01/08/2009]

SATA 1 : [ST3160812AS] SATA 2 : [Not Detected] SATA 3 : [Not Detected] SATA 4 : [Not Detected]

IDE Conguration AHCI Conguration System Information

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to congure system Date.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.3 SATA1–4

The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate

sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.

Main

SATA 1

Device :Hard Disk Vendor :ST3160812AS Size :160.0GB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6 S.M.A.R.T.:Supported

Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Disabled: Disables LBA Mode. Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the devide is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show

N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA

mode disabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data

transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device

supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer

from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the data transfer mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Sets the DMA mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.3.4 IDEConguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to

congure the item.

Main

IDE Conguration

SATA Conguration [Enhanced] Congure SATA as [IDE]

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled Compatible Enhanced

SATAConguration[Enhanced]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

Configure SATA as [IDE]

Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Conguration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]

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

storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE].

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

Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows

the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive

to internally optimize the order of commands.

• If you want to use LSI® MegaRAID or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

conguration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID].

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device

is accessed through BIOS. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

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5.3.5 AHCIConguration

This menu is the section for AHCI conguration.

Main

AHCI Settings

AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35]

SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected]

AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35]

Selects the boot time out value for SATA CD/DVD devices in AHCI mode.

Congifuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

SATA Port1–4 [XXXX]

Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices.

Main

SATA Port1

Device :Not Detected

SATA Port0 [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Enabled]

SATA Port0 [Auto]

Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed]

SMART Monitoring [Enabled]

Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer.

Select the type of device connected to the system.

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5.3.6 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Main

AMIBIOS

Version :0108 Build Date :12/25/08

Processor

Speed :2400MHZ Count :1

System Memory

Usable Size : 1024MB

System Memory Information

AMIBIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

System Memory Information

Displays system memory information.

Main

AMIBIOS

CPU1 Memory Conguration CPU2 Memory Conguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

CPU1/2 Memory Configuration

Allows you to check information of installed memory (6 DIMMs per CPU).

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5.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

CPU Conguration Chipset Conguration Legacy Device Conguration USB Conguration PCIPnP Conguration Power On Conguration Event Log Conguration Hardware Monitor PCI Exppress Conguration ACPI Conguration

5.4.1 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

Congure advanced CPU settings

Module Version:3F.11

Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 0000 @ 2.67GHz Frequency :2.66GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:12, Max:20) Ratio Actual Value :20 CPUID :106A2

Ratio CMOS Setting: [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled]

Scroll down for more items.

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] DCU Mode [32KB 8-way without] DCA Prefetch Delay [32] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] C3 State [ACPI C2] C6 State [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Congure CPU.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Note:If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]

Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency.

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Conguration options: [Auto] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] [19.0] [20.0]

C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

AdjacentCacheLinePrefetch[Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

The Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU TM Function [Enabled]

This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R) HT Technology [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]

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A20M [Disabled]

Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DCU Mode [32KB 8-way without]

Allows you to select the mode for the Data Cache.

Conguration options: [32KB 8-way without ECC] [16KB 4-way with ECC]

DCA Prefetch Delay [32]

Allows you to select the time delay in bus clocks from snoop to prefetch.

Conguration options: [8] [16] [24] [32] [40]—[104] [112] [120]

Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled]

When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled],

the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled]

The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode. Enable this item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

C3 State [ACPI C2]

Allows you to select the CPU action under C3 state.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3]

C6 State [Enabled]

Allows you to select the CPU action under C6 state.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

C State package limit setting [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the

C-State mode supported by your CPU.

Conguration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7]

C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled]

When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on

on-core auto-demote information.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled]

When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to C3 based on on-

core auto-demote information.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.4.2 ChipsetConguration

The Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings.

Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Advanced

Advanced Chipset Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Bridge Conguration North Bridge Conguration South Bridge Conguration Intel VT-d Conguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Congure North Bridge features.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

CPUBridgeChipsetConguration

Advanced

CPU Bridge Chipset Conguration

CPU Revision :B0 Current CSI Frequency :4.800GT Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz

CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed] CSI Frequency [Auto] CSI Isochronous [Disabled] CSI L0s [Disabled] CSI L1 [Disabled]

Memory Frequency [Auto] Memory Mode [Independent] Memory ECC Function [Enabled] Double Rate Refresh [Auto] Demand Scrubbing [Enabled] Patrol Scrubbing [Disabled] NUMA Aware [Auto] Page Policy [Closed]

Scroll down for more items.

Adaptive Page [Disabled] Data Scramble [Enabled] Split Below 4GB [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [6:1] Rank Interleaving [4:1]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

To transition the CSI links to full-speed or leave them in slow-mode.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed]

Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links.

Conguration options: [Slow-Mode] [Full-Speed]

CSI Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the CSI frequency.

Conguration options: [Auto] [4.800GT] [5.866GT] [6.400GT]

CSI Isochronous [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CSI L0s [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CSI L1 [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Memory Frequency [Auto]

You may allow the system to detect DDR3 memory frequency via SPD or designate a specic frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Force DDR-800] [Force DDR-1066] [Force DDR-1333]

Memory Mode [Independent]

Allows you to set Memory channel mode.

Conguration options: [Independent] [Channel Mirroring] [Lockstep] [Sparing]

Memory ECC Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Memory ECC fucntion.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Double Rate Refresh [Auto]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Demand Scrubbing [Enabled]

Enables or disables the ECC demand scrub.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Patrol Scrubbing [Disabled]

Enables or disables the ECC patrol scrub.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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NUMA Aware [Auto]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Page Poilcy [Closed]

Conguration options: [Closed] [Open]

Adaptive Page [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Data Scramble [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Split Below 4 GB [Disabled]

Conguation options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Channel Interleaving [6:1]

Allows you to set the channel interleaving setting.

Conguation options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1] [6:1]

Rank Interleaving [4:1]

Allows you to set the rank interleaving setting.

Conguation options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1]

NorthBridgeChipsetConguration

Advanced

NorthBridge Chipset Conguration

NB Revision :B3 Current CSI Frequency :4.800GT

Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled]

Conguation options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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SouthBridgeChipsetConguration

Advanced

CPU Bridge Chipset Conguration

USB Functions [4 USB Ports] USB Port Congure [8+4 USB Ports]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

HDA Controller [Enabled]

SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds]

USB Functions [4 USB Ports]

Allows you to congure the amount of USB ports to be enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [3 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports]

USBPortCongure[8+4USBPorts]

This item disappears when you set the

Conguration options: [6+6 USB Ports] [8+4 USB Ports]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. This item become uncongurable if you set the [12 USB Ports]. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

HDA Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

USB Functions

Options

Disabled 2 USB Ports 3 USB Ports 4 USB Ports

item to [Disabled].

item to [10 USB Ports] or

SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds]

Conguration options: [4 to 5 seconds] [3 to 4 seconds] [2 to 3 seconds] [1 to 2 seconds]

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IntelVT-dConguration

Advanced

Intel VT-d [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for

Directed I/O.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Disabled Enabled

5.4.3 LegacyDeviceConguration

Advanced

Legacy Device Conguration

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Address.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Options

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

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5.4.4 USBConguration

Advanced

USB Conguration

Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4

USB Devices Enabled :

None

Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

The following item appears only when you set USB Function to [Enabled].

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

The following item appears only when you set USB Function to [Enabled].

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller to HiSpeed (480Mbps) or FullSpeed (12Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

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

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5.4.5 PCIPnPConguration

The PCIPnP Conguration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings

for PCI/PnP devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI/PnP Conguration menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No]

PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First] Onboard Option ROM Priority [High]

Onboard LAN1 Boot [PXE] Onboard LAN2 Boot [PXE]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

NO: lets the BIOS congure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system congure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Plug And Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First]

Allows you to select the PCI option ROM scanning order. The scanning of the option ROM will start from the lowest bus, device, fucntion number if you set this

item to [Bus 0 First]; the scanning starts from the highest bus, device, function number if you set this item to [Bus N First]. Conguration options: [Bus 0 First] [Bus N First]

Onboard Option ROM Priority [High]

Allows you to select the onboard option ROM priority.

Conguration options: [Normal] [High]

Onboard LAN1/2 Boot [PXE]

Allows you to congure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Conguration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]

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5.4.6 PowerOnconguration

Advanced

APM Conguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On PME#(Wake On LAN) [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system

state was before the AC power loss.

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

Resume On Ring [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system enables RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Power Off Power On Last State

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Resume On PME#(Wake On LAN) [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system enables PME to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when the

Resume On RTC Alarm

to [Enabled].

RTC Alarm Date [15]

To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection.

System Time [12:30:30]

Use the <ENTER>, <TAB> or <SHIFT-TAB> key to select a eld. Use the <+> or <-> key to congure alarm time.

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item is set

5.4.7 EventLogConguration

Advanced

Event Logging details

View Event Log Mark all events as read Clear Event Log

View Event Log

Press the <ENTER> key to view unread system event log.

Make all events as read

Press the <ENTER> key to mark all events as read. Select [Ok] to conrm the

change.

Clear Event Log

Press the <ENTER> key to clear all system events. Select [Ok] to conrm the

change.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

View all unread events on the Event log.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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5.4.8 Hardware Monitor

Advanced

Hardware Monitor

CPU1 Temperature [ 27.5ºC/ 81.5ºF] CPU2 Temperature [ 0 ºC/ 32 ºF] Front Fan1 Speed [5357RPM ] Front Fan2 Speed [ N/A ] Front Fan3 Speed [ N/A ] Front Fan4 Speed [ N/A ] Fan Speed Control [High Density Mode] VCORE1 Voltage [ 1.052 V]

VCORE2 Voltage [ N/A ]

+1.5V_P1DDR3 Voltage [ 1.508 V]

+1.5V_P2DDR3 Voltage [ N/A ]

+1.5V_ICH Voltage [ 1.520 V] P1VTT Voltage [ 1.022 V] P2VTT Voltage [ 1.022 V] +1.1V_IOH Voltage [ 0.204 V] +12V Voltage [12.000 V] +5V Voltage [ 5.196 V] +3.3V Voltage [ 3.246 V]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled Enabled

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Scroll down for more items.

+5VSB Voltage [ 5.132 V] +3VSB Voltage [ 3.198 V] VBAT Voltage [ 3.126 V]

CPU1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU

temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected

temperatures.

Front Fan1–4 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of CPU fans, front fans, and rear fans in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not

connected to the motherboard, the eld shows [N/A].

Fan Speed Control [High Density 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] [Whisper Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Density Mode]

VCORE1/2Voltage,+1.5V_P1/2DDR3Voltage,+1.5V_ICHVoltage, P1/2VTT Voltage, +1.1V_IOHVoltage,+12VVoltage,+5VVoltage, +3.3VVoltage,+5VSBVoltage,+3VSBVoltage,VBATVoltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through

the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this

item.

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5.4.9 PCIExpressConguration

Advanced

PCI Express Conguration

Active State Power-Management [Disabled]

Enables or disables the PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enable/Disable PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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5.4.10 ACPIConguration

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Advanced ACPI Conguration Chipset ACPI Conguration General WHEA Conguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced ACPI Conguration settings.

Use this section to congure additional ACPI options.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

AdvancedACPIConguration

Advanced

Advanced ACPI Conguration

ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] BIOS-->AML ACPI table [Enabled] Headless mode [Disabled]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]

Species the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) version

supported.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specications.

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When

set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS-->AML ACPI table [Enabled]

Allows you to include the BIOS-->AML exchange table pointer to (X)RSDT pointer

list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Headless mode [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Headless operation mode through ACPI.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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ChipsetACPIConguration

Advanced

South Bridge ACPI Conguration

Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled] USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 [Disabled] High Performance Event Timer [Disabled]

Energy Lake Feature [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake feature.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the APIC ACPI SCI IRQ feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup from S3/S4 feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

High Performance Event Timer [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Performance Event Timer feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enabled Disabled

Options

GeneralWHEAConguration

Advanced

General WHEA Conguration

WHEA Support [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.

WHEA Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA)

support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.5 Server menu

The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features.

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

Remote Access Conguration

5.5.1 RemoteAccessConguration

The items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Server

Congure Remote Access type and parameters

Remote Access [Enabled]

Serial port number [COM2]

Base Address, IRQ [2F8h, 3]

Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

IPMI conguration including server monitoring and event log.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Select Remote Access type.

Remote Access [Enabled]

Enables or disables the remote access feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when

Remote Access

is set to [Enabled].

Serial port number [COM2]

Selects the serial port for console redirection.

Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3]

This item is not user-congurable and changes with the conguration of Serial

port number.

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Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1]

Sets the Serial port mode.

Conguration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1]

Flow Control [Hardware]

Allows you to select the ow control for console redirection. Conguration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software]

Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]

Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating system may not work when set to [Always]. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to select the target terminal type.

Conguration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8]

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the and allows you to enable or disable the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or

VT100 terminals. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Terminal Type

item to [ANSI] or [VT100]

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5.6 Boot menu

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

then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration Security

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Boot

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.] 2nd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] 3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 4th Boot Device [Network:IBA GE Slo] 5th Boot Device [Network:IBA GE Slo]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Species the Boot Device Priority sequence.

A virtual oppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the rst boot device.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Species the Boot Device Priority sequence.

A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [XXXXXXX]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

Conguration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

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5.6.2 BootSettingsConguration

Boot

Boot Settings Conguration

Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Disabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait For ‘F1‘ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL‘ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Disabled]

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.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

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

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

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

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Wait For ‘F1‘ If Error [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL‘ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.6.3 Security

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

an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password Change User Password

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set

a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters

and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

<Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real

Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 4.2 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit

Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Password Check [Setup]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

<Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password.

User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld. Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

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

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six

letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

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5.7 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the

BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

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

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

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned

off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select

save changes and exit.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

YES

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the

Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select

to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

YES

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation

window appears. Select or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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to load default values. Select

YES

Exit & Save Changes

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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® ICH10R southbridge 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 Matrix Storage Manager

support (for Windows OS only).

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

(default) with RAID 0,

6.1.1 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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2.3 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

Matrix Storage Manager as the default utility to create RAID set(s). See

ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting

on page 4-6 for details.

5. Intel®

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 the

4. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup.

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

Setup.

menu >

Main

CongureSATAas

IDEConguration

, and then press <Enter>.

item to [RAID].

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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.08 09161344R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No: Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 1 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 2 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility.

• The LSI MegaRAID software RAID 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

EasyConguration

Easy

option

and

New

1. From the

Management Menu

, select

Congure>EasyConguration

, and

then press <Enter>.

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Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

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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Conguration Menu

Easy Conguration

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

2. The

ARRAYSELECTIONMENU

displays the available drives connected to

the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow key 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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Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A

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.

BIOS Version A.08.09161344R

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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Management Menu

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

0 1 77247MB 2 64 KB ONLINE

Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

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

BIOS Version A.08.09161344R

Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

Virgual Drive 0

RAID = 1

Size = 77247MB 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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Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

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

from the

RAID

LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status

0 1 77247MB 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

Size = 77247MB 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. When creating a

menu, and then press <Enter>.

Drive

When creating a

RAID 1

RAID 0

9. Select On to enable the

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LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status

0 1 77247MB 2 64 KB ONLINE

Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

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

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

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Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

Virtual Drive 0

RAID = 1

Size = 77247MB DWC = Off

RA = On Accept

SPAN = NO

Disk Write Cache Setting Of VD

or a

RAID 10

set, select

set, proceed to step 10.

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

10. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select

from the menu, and then press <Enter>.

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LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status

0 1 77247MB 2 64 KB ONLINE

Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

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

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Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

Virtual Drive 0

RAID = 1 Size = 77247MB DWC = Off

RA = On

SPAN = NO

Accept This VD Conguration And Go To Next VD

PORT #

DNLIN A00-00

DNLIN A00-01

11. Follow step 2 to 10 to congure additional virtual drives.

12. Press <Esc> to nish RAID conguration. When prompted to save conguration, select

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Easy Conguration

Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

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

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

LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status

0 1 77247MB 2 64 KB ONLINE

from the menu, and then press <Enter>.

Yes

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Conguration Menu

Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Select Yes Or No

Save Conguration?

Yes

UsingNewConguration

When a RAID set already exists, using the

NewConguration

erases the existing RAID conguration data. If you do not want to delete the

existing RAID set, use the

View/AddConguration

command to view or create

another RAID conguration.

command

To create a RAID set using the

1. From the

Management Menu

NewConguration

, select

option

Congure>NewConguration,

and

then press <Enter>.

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Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

Clear Existing Conguration And Start A New Conguration

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

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Conguration Menu

Easy Conguration

New Conguration

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

2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section:

3. Select

Size

from the

Virtual Drive

UsingEasyConguration

menu, and then press <Enter>.

4. Key-in the desired virtual drive size, and then press <Enter>.

LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008

LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status

0 1 77247MB 2 64 KB ONLINE

Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

Enter VD Size (MB): 77247

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

BIOS Version A.08.09161344R

Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

Virtual Drive 0

RAID = 1

Size = 77247MB

DWC = Off

RA = On Accept

SPAN = NO

PORT #

DNLIN A00-00

DNLIN A00-01

Enter VD Size (MB):

5. Follow step 8 to 12 of the previous section:

UsingEasyConguration

create the RAID set.

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Asus RS700D-E6/PS8 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)

2.1.1 Installing the CPU

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

2.3 System memory

2.2.1 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 Removable/optional components

2.7.1 Replacing system fans

2.7.2 Replacing power supply units

2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)

3.1 Rackmount rail kit items (optional)

3.2 Attaching the rails to the server

3.3 Attaching the rack rails

3.4 Rackmounting the server

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 AFUDOS utility

5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

5.2 BIOS setup program

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

5.2.2 Menu bar

5.2.3 Navigation keys

5.2.4 Menu items

5.2.5 Sub-menu items

5.2.7 Pop-up window

5.2.8 Scroll bar

5.2.9 General help

5.3 Main menu

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

5.3.3 SATA1–4

5.3.6 System Information

5.4 Advanced menu

5.4.8 Hardware Monitor

5.5 Server menu

5.6 Boot menu

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority

5.6.3 Security

5.7 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