Asus RS700-E6/RS4 User Manual

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RS700-E6/RS4

1U Rackmount Server User Guide

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First Edition

December 2008

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Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2

1.2 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2

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

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

2.1.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ............................................. 2-5

2.2 System memory ........................................................................... 2-6

2.2.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-6

2.2.2 Memory congurations .................................................... 2-6

2.3 Hard disk drives ........................................................................... 2-8

2.4 Expansion slot .............................................................................. 2-9

2.4.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ..... 2-9

2.4.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) .................. 2-10

2.4.3 Conguring an expansion card ......................................2-11

2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board (optional)........... 2-12

2.6 Installing additional power supply unit .................................... 2-13

Chapter 3: Installation options

3.1 Rack rails assembly ..................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Removing the Server from the rack ........................................... 3-4

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Contents

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

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

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

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

4.4 Internal LEDs .............................................................................. 4-11

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 SATA1–6 ......................................................................... 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

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

Contents

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

5.4.9 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 5-26

5.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-28

5.5.1 IPMI Conguration ........................................................ 5-28

5.5.2 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

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

Contents

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.

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

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

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

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

the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

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

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, 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.

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 RS700-E6/RS4

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS700-E6/RS4 Chassis ASUS R12A 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z8PS-D12-1U Server Board Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply

Accessories 1 x RS700-E6/RS4 User’s Guide

Optional Items ASUS ASMB4

* 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.

4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays 1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane (ASUS BP4LX2-R12A) 3 x PCI Riser Card (ASUS RE16L-R12A, RE16F-R12A, RE8R-R12A) 1 x Front I/O Board (ASUS FPB-AR14) 1 x Redundant Power Supply Power Distribution Board (ASUS PDB-R12A) 3 x Bridge Card (ASUS CF-R12A-A, CF-R12A-S, CP-R12A) 7 x System Fans (40mm x 56mm)

1 x Air Duct

1 x ASUS ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x RS700-E6/RS4 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 1 x Semi-ball Bearing Rail Kit

CPU Heatsink Slim-type Optical Device Second 770W Redundant Power Supply Module CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 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.

RS700-E6/RS4

xxxxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PS-D12-1U server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® 5500

series processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS700-E6/RS4

2 x Socket LGA1366

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

HDD Bays

Networking LAN Graphic VGA

Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD

Smart Fan ASWM2.0 Total Slots

Capacity

Memory Type

Memory Size Total PCI/PCI-X/

PCI-E Slots

Slot Type

Additional Slot

SATA Controller

SAS Controller

I = internal A or S will be hot-swappable

Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors (45nm) Quad-Core/Dual-Core

QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s

Intel® 5520 I/O Hub Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller

√ √ 12 (3-channel per CPU, 6 DIMMs per CPU) Maximum up to 96GB (RDIMM)

Maximum up to 48GB (UDIMM) DDR3 1333 / 1066 Reg DIMM / Unbuffered DIMM

with ECC

1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (x16 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) (PCIe1)

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (x8 link) (Full-Height / Half-Length) (PCIe2) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x8 slot (x8 link) (Low prole /

Half-Length) (PCIe3) 1 x PIKE Slot for storage enhancement Intel® ICH10R:

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

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

- Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10

Optional:

ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card

4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays

2 x Intel® 82574L PCIE GbE LANs Aspeed AST2050 16MB 1 x Slim-type Optical Device Bay

Options: No Device / DVD-RW

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

Onboard I/O

4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port

Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit Windows® Server 2003 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 CA® eTrust™ 7.1 anti-virus software

Out of Band Management Solution

Remote

Hardware

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

HDD not includeed)

Power Supply

Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASUS ASWM 2.0

687.8mm x 444mm x 43.4mm

15 Kg

770W (80+) 1+1 Redundant Power Supply (Default

with one Power Supply Module) Operation temperature: 10°C~35°C

Environment

Non operation 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, optical drive, and two USB

ports are located on the front panel.

Rack screw

Refer to section

Hot-swap HDD bays

Optical drive

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

for the LED descriptions.

USB ports

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED LAN1 LED

Message LED

Reset button

Location LED

Location switch

Rack screw

Power button

Power LED

1.5 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard.

The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do

not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

PS/2 keyboard port

Serial port

LAN ports

Location LED

Location button

USB ports

PS/2 mouse port

VGA port

Power supply fan

Redundant PSU cover

Power cord connector

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. PCI Express slot Riser

525

6 6 6 6 6 6

8 9 10 11

11. Hot-swap HDD tray 4 - Connects to SATA4 port (Port 3)

12. Front I/O board (hidden)

13. Slim-type optical drive (opional)

Cards

2. CPU heatsinks

3. Power fans

4. ASUS Z8PS-D12-1U server

board

5. Power supply

6. System fans

7. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden)

8. Hot-swap HDD tray 1 -

Connects to SATA1 port

(Port 0)

9. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 Connects to SATA2 port

(Port 1)

10. Hot-swap HDD tray 3 -

Connects to SATA3 port

(Port 2)

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

• Only ASUS CD/DVD-ROMs t the optical drive bay.

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

HDD Access LED

LAN2 LED

Message LED

LAN1 LED

Power LED

Location LED

LED Icon Display status Description

Power LED

HDD Access LED

Message LED

Location LED

OFF

Blinking

OFF

Blinking

OFF

System power ON

No activity Read/write data from/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)

LAN LEDs

OFF

Blinking

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 Status LED

HDD Activity LED

SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description

GREEN ON SATAII/SAS HDD power ON

HDD Status LED

HDD Activity LED GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD

RED ON SATAII/SAS HDD not present

1. HDD has failed and should be swapped

RED Blinking

immediately (slow blinking, 2 times/sec)

2. RAID rebuilding (fast blinking, 10 times/sec)

When using ICH10R Intel Matrix Storage RAID, HDD LEDs will not work.

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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 RS700-E6/RS4

Hardware setup

2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA1366 sockets designed for

the Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core processor.

• Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA1366 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure 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 will shoulder the cost of repair 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 LGA1366 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

2.1.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure 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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2.1.2 Installing the CPU heatsink

The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certied heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Ensure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four screws on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten

the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to install the

other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU.

4. Turn up the bridge board cover near the system fan. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink and carefully

lower it until it ts in place. Recover

the bridge board cover.

Bridge board cover

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2.2 System memory

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_C2

DIMM_C1

DIMM_D2

DIMM_D1

DIMM_E2

DIMM_E1

DIMM_F2

DIMM_F1

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:

2.2.2 Memorycongurations

You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8GB registered DIMMs or Unbuffered DIMM

with ECC into the DIMM sockets.

RecommendedCPU1memoryconguration

Mode

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

6 DIMMs

Sockets

DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1

- Populated - Populated - -

- Populated - Populated - Populated

Populated Populated - Populated - Populated

Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated

RecommendedCPU2memoryconguration

Mode

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

6 DIMMs

Sockets

DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1

- Populated - Populated - -

- Populated - Populated - Populated

Populated Populated - Populated - Populated

Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated

Due to Intel CPU spec denition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2 for CPU1, or D2, E2 or F2 for CPU2. Follow the table above for recommended memory conguration.

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• 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 install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more

memory installed on the motherboard.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 256

megabit (Mb) chips.

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2.3 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. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, and then secure it with four screws.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 if you wish to install a second SATAII/SAS drive.

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2.4 Expansion slot

2.4.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket

The barebone server comes with two riser card brackets. You need to remove the

brackets if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. Follow the illustration below for PCI Express x8 or x16 card installation.

1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and then detach it from the PCI

Express x16 slot or PCI Express x8

slot on the motherboard.

Remove the screw on the PCIe x16 riser card from the rear panel before detaching the riser card.

2. Remove the slot cover from the riser card bracket. Install a PCI Express card

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

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

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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2.4.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

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

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

2. Turn up the bridge board cover

near the system fan.

3. Remove the pre-installed ASUS

CF-R12A-A bridge board.

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

5. Install the bundled ASUS CF-R12A-S bridge board.

6. Recover the bridge board cover.

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2.4.3 Conguringanexpansioncard

After installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software

settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard Interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 --

6 14 Floppy Disk Controller

7* 15 -8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

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2.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board (optional)

ASUS Server Management Board is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows users to monitor, control and manage a

remote server from the local or central server in local area network (LAN).

ASUS Server Management Board

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1)

ASMB4-iKVM

• Monitor the running status of major components via LAN or Serial Port, such

as CPU and memory utilization, storage capacity and networking transfer rate.

• Advanced server management functions including “remote power on/off/reset”,

“remote control via SOL (Serial-over LAN)” and “remote SEL (system event log reading when the system is out-of-band)”.

• Support Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP), which avoids

manually assigning IP address by setting DHCP mode to receive IP address automatically.

Use the LAN3 port for server management.

LAN3 port

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2.6 Installing additional power supply unit

ASUS RS700-E6 comes with one 770W power supply unit. You can install an

additional power supply unit to form a 1+1 redundant power supply module for eliminating system and application downtime by redundancy power backup.

To install the second power supply unit

1. Locate the power supply unit on the rear panel. Press the latch on the dummy power supply module and pull it out of the server chassis.

2. Firmly push the second power

supply unit into the chassis until the latch locks to the server chassis.

3. If you need to replace a failed power supply unit, hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis.

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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 Rack rails assembly

If you have the rackmount rail kit, it contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the barebone system).

Follow the illustrations below for rackmount rail kit assembly.

Rear left inner rail

Rear right inner rail

Left outer rail

Right outer rail

Front left inner rail

Front right inner rail

1. Follow the directions in the gure to

attach the front inner rails to the two sides of the server chassis.

2. Follow the directions in the gure to

attach the rear inner rails to the two sides of the server chassis.

3. Secure the inner rails to the server chassis with four (4) screws.

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

5. Adjust the outer rail length to t the

rack.

6. Position the outer rail to the 1U space on the rack and secure both the front end and the rear end of the rail with two screws each.

7. Repeat step 4–6 to assemble and

attach the outer rail on the other side of the rack. Ensure that it is level with the previously installed rack rail.

8. Align the inner rails on the server

with the outer rails on the rack.

9. Push the server all the way into the rack.

10. Secure the server to the rack.

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3.2 Removing the Server from the rack

Follow the illustrations below to remove the server from the rack.

1. Release the rack screws and pull out the server from the rack. Push the front latches on the two sides to release the front inner rails.

2. Push the rear latches on the two sides to release the rear inner rails. Remove

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)

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

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

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

5. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1)

6. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)

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

8. DDR3 voltage setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1/2)

Internal connectors Page

1. USB connector (4-pin USB7)

2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

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

4. Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1)

Internal LEDs Page

1. Standby power LED 4-11

2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 4-11

3. Diagnose LEDs

4-4

4-5 4-5

4-6

4-7

4-8

4-9

4-10

4-12

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

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel

82574L

Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

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4. 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 drive 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 drive, and then 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.

Use the AFUDOS uitility version 3.12 or later to ash the BIOS.

5. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to use the IPMI feature through the dedicated LAN

or share LAN. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you want to use IPMI

through the dedicated LAN (default). Or you can place the jumper caps on

pins 2–3 to use IPMI through the shared LAN.

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6. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)

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

PIKE RAID card to the motherboard and want to use the LSI Logic MPT

Setup Utility (default). Or you can place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to create the LSI Mega RAID 5 by supported Intel® ICH10R SATA controller.

• LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is available only when you install a PIKE RAID card.

• LSI Mega RAID 5 fucntion is available only when you place the iBTN to I_BTN1 slot and install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card.

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

This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager.

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8. DDR3 voltage setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1/2)

These jumpers allow you to select DDR3 DIMM voltage settings. Place

the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you want to control DDR3 voltage by BIOS settings (default). Place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to force the DDR3 DIMMs to run at +1.2V. Or you can place the jumper caps on pins 3–4 to force the DDR3 DIMMs to run at +1.35V.

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4.3 Internal connectors

1. USB connector (4-pin USB7)

This connector is for a A-type internal USB 2.0 device. The USB connector complies with the USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps

connection speed.

2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port module is purchased separately.

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

This connector is for a LPC debug card.

The LPC debug card is purchased separately.

4. Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector (14-pin BMC_FW1)

This is an interface used to plug in an ASMB4-SOL or ASMB4-iKVM

management device.

The ASMB4 management device is purchased separately.

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4.4 Internal LEDs

1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1)

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. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)

The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB4 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB4 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation nishes.

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3. Diagnose LEDs

These red LEDs check key components in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved.

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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.

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 /iRS700-E6.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 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.

Prepare a USB ash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before

using this utility.

To recover the BIOS using ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the USB port.

2. Turn on the system.

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

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le.

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section

updating your 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

LPC chip.

The LPC 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

• 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 (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 [Tue, 10/11/2007]

SATA 1 : [Not Detected] SATA 2 : [Not Detected] SATA 3 : [Not Detected] SATA 4 : [Not Detected] SATA 5 : [Not Detected] SATA 6 : [TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS]

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 [Tue, 11/04/2008]

SATA 1 : [ST3160812AS] SATA 2 : [Not Detected] SATA 3 : [Not Detected] SATA 4 : [Not Detected] SATA 5 : [Not Detected] SATA 6 : [TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS]

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 SATA1–6

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

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

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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.

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] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [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 Port1–6 [XXXX]

Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices.

Main

SATA Port1

Device :Not Detected

SATA Port0 [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Enabled]

SATA Port0 [Auto]

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

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 : 0203 Build Date: 10/28/08

Processor

Speed : 2666MHz 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 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] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] C3 State [ACPI C2] C6 State [Enabled] C7 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]

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]

C6/7 State [Enabled]

Allows you to select the CPU action under C6 and C7 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]

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]

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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 :6.400GT Current Memory Frequency :1066 Mhz

CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed] CSI Frequency [Auto]

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] Adaptive Page [Disabled] Data Scramble [Enabled] Split Below 4GB [Disabled]

Scroll down for more items.

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

←→ 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-Mode]

CSI Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the CSI frequency.

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

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 the memory ECC function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Double Rate Refresh [Auto]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Demand Scrubbing [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Patrol Scrubbing [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NUMA AWare [Auto]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Page Policy [Closed]

Conguration options: [Closed] [Open]

Adaptive Page [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Data Scramble [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Split Below 4GB [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Channel Interleaving [6:1]

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

Rank Interleaving [4:1]

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

NorthBridgeChipsetConguration

Advanced

NorthBridge Chipset Conguration

NB Revision :B2 Current CSI Frequency :6.400GT

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

SouthBridgeChipsetConguration

Advanced

CPU Bridge Chipset Conguration

USB Functions [12 USB Ports] USB Port Congure [8+4 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]

PCIE Port 0 IOxAPIC Enable [Disabled]

Scroll down for more items.

PCIE Port 1 IOxAPIC Enable [Disabled] PCIE Port 2 IOxAPIC Enable [Disabled] PCIE Port 3 IOxAPIC Enable [Disabled] PCIE Port 4 IOxAPIC Enable [Disabled] PCIE Port 5 IOxAPIC Enable [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

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USB Functions [12 USB Ports]

Allows you to congure the amount of USB ports to be enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] [10 USB Ports] [12 USB Ports]

USBPortCongure[8+4USBPorts]

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 cannot be congurable if you set the Ports]. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

USB Functions

item to [10 USB Ports] or [12 USB

HDA Controller [Enabled]

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

SMBUS Controller [Enabled]

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

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]

PCIE Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 [Auto]

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

PCIE High Priority Port [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Port 0] [Port 1] [Port 2] [Port 3] [Port 4] [Port 5]

PCIE Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 IOxAPIC Enable [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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] Hotplug USB FDD Support [Auto]

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]

Hotplug USB FDD Support [Auto]

Allows you to congure the Hotplug USB FDD support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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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]

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]

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

Power On Conguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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

state was before the AC power loss.

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

Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PCIE devices 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 Ring [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system will generate a wake event when the external

modem receives a call 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 [41.5ºC/106.5ºF] CPU2 Temperature [0 ºC/ 32 ºF] TR1 Temperature [27 ºC/ 80.5ºF] TR2 Temperature [30.5ºC/ 86.5ºF] FRNT_Fan1 Speed [ N/A ] FRNT_Fan2 Speed [ N/A ] FRNT_Fan3 Speed [ N/A ] FRNT_Fan4 Speed [ N/A ] FRNT_Fan5 Speed [ N/A ] FRNT_Fan6 Speed [ N/A ] FRNT_Fan7 Speed [ N/A ] Smart Fan Control [Generic 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]

Scroll down for more items.

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

CPU1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] TR1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard

component and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display

the detected temperatures.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled Enabled

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

FRNT_Fan1/2/3/4/5/6/7 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of system fans in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the eld shows [N/A].

Smart Fan Control [Generic Mode]

Allows you to congure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efcient system operation. Conguration options: [Full Speed Mode] [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 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 [Enabled] HPET Memory Address [FED00000h]

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]

HPET Memory Address [FED00000h]

THis item appears only when you enabled the item.

Conguration options: [FED00000h] [FED01000h] [FED02000h] [FED03000h]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

High Performance Event Timer

Enabled Disabled

Options

GeneralWHEAConguration

Advanced

General WHEA Conguration

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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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.

5.5 Server menu

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

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

IPMI Conguration Remote Access Conguration

5.5.1 IPMIConguration

Server

IPMI Conguration

BMC Firmware Version : 0.00

Set LAN1 Conguration Set LAN3 Conguration

View BMC System Event Log Clear BMC System Event Log BMC Watch Dog Timer Action [Disabled]

SetLAN1/3Conguration

Server

LAN1 Conguration.

Current IP address in BMC: Could Not Read BMC Current Subnet Mask in BMC: Could Not Read BMC Current Gateway Address in BMC: Could Not Read BMC Current MAC address in BMC: Could Not Read BMC Current MAC2 address in BMC: Could Not Read BMC

IP Address Source [Static Mode]

IP Address [000.000.000.000] Subnet Mask [000.000.000.000] Gateway Address [000.000.000.000]

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

InPut for Set LAN Conguration command. See IPMI 1.5 Spec, table 19.1 Note: Each question in this group may take considerable amount of time.

Options

DHCP Mode Static Mode

IP Address Source [Static Mode]

Allows you to congure the IP address source mode. Conguration options: [DHCP Mode] [Static Mode]

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View BMC System Event Log

Server

Total Number Of Entries: N/A

SEL Entry Number: [N/A]

SEL Entry Number [N/A]

Allows you to view BMC system event log. Use the <+> and <-> keys to

traverse the event log.

Clear BMC System Event Log

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

the change.

BMC Watch Dog Timer Action [Disabled]

Allows the BMC to reset or poser down the system if the operating system crashes

or hangs.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Reset Systen] [Power Down] [Power Cycle]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use +/- to traverse the event log.

5.5.2 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]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Remote Access type.

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]

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]

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Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3]

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

port number.

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 Jumper 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SoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility

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, RAID 1, and

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

congurationutilityselection

on page 4-7 for details.

7. RAID

6.1.4 Setting the RAID item in BIOS

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

using SATA HDDs. To do this:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the

3. Set 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.

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Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

PORT #

ONLIN A00-00

ONLIN A00-01

READY

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

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

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Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

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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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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

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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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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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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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>.

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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

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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

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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6.2.2 AddingorviewingaRAIDconguration

You can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the

View/AddConguration

AddinganewRAIDconguration

To add a new RAID conguration:

command.

1. From the

Management Menu

, select

Congure>View/AddConguration

and then press <Enter>.

2. The

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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

ARRAYSELECTIONMENU

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Conguration Menu

Easy Conguration New Conguration

View/Add Conguration

Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive

View/Add to The Existing Conguration

displays the available drives connected to

the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then

press <Space>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from

ONLINA[X]-[Y]

Management Menu

Congure

Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

, where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number.

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View/Add Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU

PORT #

ONLIN A00-00

ONLIN A00-01

READY

Port # 2 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.

3. Follow step 3 to 12 of section

Conguration

to add a new RAID set.

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy

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6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives

After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the

on the

Management Menu

Initialize

Using the Initialize command

To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize command

Objects

command

1. From the

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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

Management Menu

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, select

Initialize

Initialize Virtual Drive(s)

, and then press <Enter>.

2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the virtual drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive from the

Virtual Drive

Congure

Initialize

Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

selection, and then press <Space>.

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Virtual Drives

Virtual Drive 0

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0 1 151634MB 2 64 KB ONLINE

Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Select VD

SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize

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3. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select

Initialize?

dialog box, and then press <Enter>.

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Management Menu Congure

Initialize

Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

Virtual Drives

Virtual Drive 0

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LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status

0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE

Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s)

SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize

Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Initialize?

Yes

from the

Yes

Initializing a virtual drive erases all data on the drive.

4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort

initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.

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Initialize

Objects Rebuild Check Consistency

Virtual Drives

Virtual Drive 0

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LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status

0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE

VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc..

SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize

Virtual Drive(s) Congured

Init Of VD Is In Process

100% Completed

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UsingtheObjectscommand

To initialize the virtual drives using the

Objects

command

1. From the

Management Menu

, select

Objects>VirtualDrive

press <Enter>.

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Management Menu Congure Initialize

Objects

Rebuild Check Consistency

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

2. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the

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Objects

Adapter

Virtual Drive

Physical Drive

Change VD Parameters

Virtual Drives

then press <Enter>.

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Objects

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Vitual Drive(1)

Virtual Drive 0

Objects Adapter

Virtual Drive

Physical Drive

, and then

sub-menu, and

Select VD

Press ENTER To Select A VD, <Del> To Delete A VD

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3. Select

initialization.

Management Menu Congure Initialize

Objects

Rebuild Check Consistency

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

Initialize

from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start

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Vitual Drive(1)

Virtual Drive 0

Objects Adapter

Virtual Drive

Physical Drive

Vitual Drive(0)

Initialze

Check Consistency View/Update Parameters

Initilize VD

4. When prompted, press the <Space> to select

from the

Yes

Initialize?

box, and then press <Enter>.

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Objects

Rebuild Check Consistency

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

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Vitual Drive(1)

Virtual Drive 0

Objects Adapter

Virtual Drive

Physical Drive

Initilize Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s)

Vitual Drive(0)

Initialze

Check Consistency View/Update Parameters

Initialize?

Yes

5. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.

dialog

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6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives

You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the

Management Menu

Rebuild

command in the

To rebuild a failed hard disk drive

1. From the

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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

2. The

PHYSICALDRIVESSELECTIONMENU

Management Menu

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, select

Rebuild PD(s)

Rebuild

, and then press <Enter>.

displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, and then press <Space>.

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Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects

Rebuild

Check Consistency

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REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU

PORT #

ONLIN A00-00

FAIL A00-01

Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A

SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives

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Asus RS700-E6/RS4 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

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 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.1.1 Installing the CPU

2.1.2 Installing the CPU heatsink

2.2 System memory

2.2.1 Overview

2.3 Hard disk drives

2.4 Expansion slot

2.4.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket

2.4.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

2.6 Installing additional power supply unit

3.1 Rack rails assembly

3.2 Removing the Server from the rack

4.1 Motherboard layout

4.2 Jumpers

4.3 Internal connectors

4.4 Internal LEDs

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

5.1.1 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 SATA1–6

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

6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives

6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives