Asus RS720-E6/RS12 User Manual

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RS720-E6/RS12

2U Rackmount Server User Guide

E5342

First Edition V1

February 2010

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Contents

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-10

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-10

2.4 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-11

2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-13

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-13

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-15

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-15

2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; x8 link) ....................... 2-16

2.5.5 PCI slot ......................................................................... 2-16

2.5.6 PIKE slot ....................................................................... 2-16

2.6 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-17

2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling ................................................. 2-18

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Contents

2.8 Removable/optional components ............................................. 2-19

2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-19

2.8.2 Redundant power supply module ................................. 2-20

2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) .................. 2-21

2.8.4 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) 2-23

Chapter 3: Installation options

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4: Motherboard information

4.1 Motherboard layouts .................................................................... 4-2

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

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

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 ......................................................................... 5-9

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

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

Contents

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 ................................................... 5-17

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

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

5.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 5-22

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

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

5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-24

5.4.9 Congure I/O Virtualization Parameters........................ 5-25

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

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

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

5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-30

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-30

5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-31

5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-32

5.7 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-34

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 ..................... 6-17

6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration ....................................... 6-20

6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ...................... 6-21

6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache .................................................... 6-22

6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 6-23

Contents

6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ...................................................... 6-24

6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ............................................... 6-25

6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 6-27

6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 6-28

6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ............................................ 6-29

6.3.6 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager .................... 6-30

6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ..................................................... 6-30

6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............ 6-32

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 .............................................. 7-17

7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-19

7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-22

7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-24

7.5.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-24

7.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-24

7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-25

7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-25

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

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

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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

REACH Information

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

of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our

products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety

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

the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

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

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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

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

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

service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

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

experienced engineers.

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

server package.

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

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

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

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

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

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

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

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System

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

carrying the system.

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

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

About this guide

Audience

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

least basic knowledge of conguring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections

on front panel and rear panel specications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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

3. Chapter 3: Installation options

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

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

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

5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup

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

6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration

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

7 Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

Conventions

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

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

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

Typography

Bold text

Italics

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

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

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,

the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+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 chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel

specications.

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12

Product introduction

1.1 System package contents

Check your system package for the following items.

Model Name RS720-E6/RS12 Chassis ASUS R20C 2U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS Z8PE-D18 Server Board Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply

Accessories 1 x RS720-E6/RS12 User’s Guide

Optional Items CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

*ASUS System Web-based Management

1 x SATAII/SAS HDD Backplane (BP12LX-R20A) 12 x hot-swap HDD trays 1 x Front I/O Board (LED board, FPB-R20A) 1 x Front I/O Board (USB board, USB-R20A) 4 x System Fans (80 x 38mm) 1 x Redundant Power Supply Distribution Board (PDB-R20A)

1 x Air Duct

1 x ASWM 2.0 User’s Guide 1 x RS720-E6/RS12 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws

1 x AC Power Cable 1 x Friction Rail Kit

Second 770W Redundant Power Supply Module CPU Heatsink

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

1.2 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must

take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. 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.

RS720-E6/RS12

xxS0xxxxxxxxxx

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1.3 Systemspecications

The ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8PE-D18 server

board. The server supports Intel® LGA1366 Xeon® series processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.

Model Name RS720-E6/RS12

2 x Socket LGA1366 Six/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5600 Series (95W)

Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

Fan Speed

ASUS Features

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

HDD Bays

Control ASWM 2.0 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

Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W) Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W) Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5500 Series (60W/38W)

QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s

Intel® 5520 I/O Hub Intel® ICH10R

√

18 (3-channel per CPU, 9 DIMMs per CPU)

Maximum up to 144GB (RDIMM) Maximum up to 48GB (UDIMM)

DDR3 1333 / 1066 / 800 Reg DIMM / Unbuffered

DIMM with ECC

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

Low-prole slots:

- Slot 1: PCI-E x8 (G1 x4 link) (Auto disabled if

PIKE slot is occupied)

- Slot 2: PCI

- Slot 3: PCI-E x16 (G2 x16 link) (Auto switch to

x8 link if slot 4 is occupied)

- Slot 4: PCI-E x16 (G2 x8 link)

- Slot 5: PCI-E x16 (G2 x16 link)

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, 5 & 10 LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows)

- Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10

Optional:

ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card

8 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATAII/SAS HDD Bays

(available only when an optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card is installed)

4 x Hot-swap 3.5” SATAII HDD Bays

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Networking LAN Graphic VGA

Onboard I/O

OS Support

Anti-virus Software

Out of Band Management Solution

Remote

Hardware

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

HDD not inclu ded)

Power Supply

Environment

1 x Dual Port Intel 82576EB (VMDq) + 1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed AST2050 / 8MB

1 x External Serial Port

3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB4-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port

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

RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10.0 32 / 64-bit (Subject to change without any notice)

Optional CA eTrust Anti-virus Software CD

Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support

ASUS ASWM 2.0 615mm x 444mm x 87mm (2U)

25 Kg

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

with one Power Supply Module)

Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / 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.

Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.

USB ports Power button

HDD 1 (SAS) HDD 2 (SAS) HDD 3 (SAS) HDD 4 (SAS)

HDD 5 (SAS) HDD 6 (SAS) HDD 7 (SAS) HDD 8 (SAS)

HDD 9 (SATA) HDD 10 (SATA) HDD 11 (SATA) HDD 12 (SATA)

Front panel LEDs

Location switch

Reset button

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.

cover

supply dummy

Redundant power

connector

PS/2 mouse port

Power cord

Serial port

USB ports

PS/2 keyboard port

LAN port 3*

VGA port

LAN port 2

LAN port 1

7 Expansion slots

• The ports for the PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial port, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

• *The port is for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller card only.

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1.6 Internal features

The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

1. Power supply and power

fan

2. ASUS Z8PE-D18 Server Board

3. System fans

4. SATA/SAS backplane

(hidden)

5. Hot-swap HDD tray 1–

12 (SAS and SATA)

6. Front USB I/O Board (USB-R20A)

7. Front LED Board (FPBR20A)

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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.

A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat

dissipation.

*WARNING

HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

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1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

Power LED

LAN1 LED

LAN2 LED

HDD Access LED Message LED

Location LED

LED Icon

Power LED ON System power ON

HDD Access LED

Message LED

Location LED

LAN LEDs

Display

Description

status

OFF No activity

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

OFF System is normal; no incoming event

1. Without ASMB4-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated

2. With ASMB4-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is

indicated

OFF Normal status

Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to

turn off)

OFF No LAN connection

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

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1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

SPEED LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

1.7.3 HDD status LED

HDD Activity LED (Green)

HDD Status LED (Red)

SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description

OFF HDD not present

HDD Activity LED (Green)

HDD Status LED (Red)

ON HDD present, no activity

Blinking

OFF HDD not present

ON HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately

Blinking

1. Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD

2. Locating (blinking with the HDD status LED)

1. RAID rebuilding

2. Locating (blinking with the HDD activity LED)

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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 RS720-E6/RS12

Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover

Removing the rear cover

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

Thumbscrews

2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it

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

1/2 inch distance

3. Lift the cover from the chassis.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with 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, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP

cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS 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.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

the load lever is on your left.

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until

it is released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

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

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

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

and forenger to a 100º angle.

5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.

Load lever

Load plate

PnP cap

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6. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring 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 some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.

DO NOT eat the thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure that you wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help.

Gold triangle mark

CPU notch

Alignment key

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

directly.

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

push the load lever (B) until it snaps

into the retention tab.

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2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

To install the CPU heatsink:

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

2. Twist each of the four screws with

a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to

the motherboard. When the four

screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

Tighten the four heatsink screws in a

diagonal sequence.

To install the airduct:

1. Position the airduct on top of the heatsink. Carefully lower the airduct until it

ts in place.

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2. Secure the airduct with one screw.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with eighteen (18) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

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

2.3.2 MemoryCongurations

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

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

• For CPU1 conguraton, when installing only one DIMM, install it to the orange slots labeled DIMM_A1, DIMM_B1, or DIMM_C1.

• For CPU2 conguraton, when installing only one DIMM, install it to the

orange slots labeled DIMM_D1, DIMM_E1, or DIMM_F1.

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Memory population table

For UDIMM and Quad Ranks RDIMM:

CPU1Conguration

DIMM_A3 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C3 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

5 DIMMs -- -- -- -- 6 DIMMs

CPU2Conguration

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

5 DIMMs -- -- -- -- 6 DIMMs

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- --

-- -- --

DIMM_D3

DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E3 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F3 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1

-- --

-- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- --

For RDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks):

CPU1Conguration

DIMM_A3 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C3 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

5 DIMMs

6 DIMMs

7 DIMMs

8 DIMMs

9 DIMMs

CPU2Conguration

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

3 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

5 DIMMs

6 DIMMs

7 DIMMs

8 DIMMs

9 DIMMs

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- --

-- -- --

-- --

DIMM_D3 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E3 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F3 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- -- --

-- -- -- --

-- -- --

-- --

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM

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

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

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

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

Unlocked retaining clip

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

a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

DIMM notch

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

Locked Retaining Clip

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

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

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

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

DIMM notch

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2.4 Hard disk drives

The system supports eight hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives (available only

when an optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card is installed) and four hot-swap SATAII hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to

the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane. To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD:

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

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull

the drive tray out of the bay.

spring lock

3. Take note of the drive tray holes.

Each side has three holes to t

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

4. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive

on the tray, then secure it with four screws.

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5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

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

SAS interface on the backplane.

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

7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to

install other SATAII/SAS drive(s).

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2.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 supports low-prole expansion cards only.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Remove the two screws on the metal bracket lock, and then set it aside. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you wish to install an expansion card.

2. Align the card golden ngers with the slot, and then press rmly

until the card is completely seated on the slot.

3. Place the metal bracket lock, and secure it with two screws.

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To modify the size of the airduct:

If you install an expansion card that is hindered by the airduct, follow the

instructions below to modify the size of the airduct.

1. Bend and break the airduct edge marked in the gure below.

2. If the expansion card is still hindered by the airduct, bend and break the rest of the airduct edge marked in the gure below.

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2.5.2 Conguringanexpansioncard

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

settings.

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

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will

arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

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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2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; x8 link)

The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provides two x16 link or one x16 link and two

x8 links to Intel 5520 IOH chipset. These slots support VGA cards and various

server class high performance add-on cards.

2.5.5 PCI slot

The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.

2.5.6 PIKE slot

The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs.

This slot is not available.

Slot 5: PCI-E x16 slot (Gen2 x16 link)

Slot 4: PCI-E x16 slot (Gen2 x8 link)

(Gen2 x16 link) (Auto switch to

Slot 3: PCI-E x16 slot

x8 link if slot 4 is occupied)

Slot 2:PCI slot

Slot 1: PCI-E x8 slot

(Gen1 x4 link) (Auto turn off

if PIKE slot is occupied)

PIKE Interface

The PIKE Interface is for ASUS PIKE RAID card only.

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2.6 Cable connections

• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do

not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices.

• Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.

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4 4

8 7

Pre-connected system cables

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

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

3. Power supply SMBus connector (from power supply to motherboard)

4. System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, CPU_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, CPU_FAN2, and FRNT_FAN4 to system fans)

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

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

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

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

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

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2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling

X A_SDIN

A_SDOUT

GND

A_SLOAD

A_SCLK

Connects to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply

Install an optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card or a 3rd

party RAID card before using these ports.

Connects to the Intel® ICH10R SATA connectors on the motherboard by factory default.

motherboard. (For

SGPIO3*: Connects to the SGPIO3 connector on the motherboard. (For 3rd party RAID card only)

SGPIO1/2:

Connects to

the SGPIO1/2

connector on the

SAS HDD 1-8 and

ASUS PIKE RAID card or 3rd party

RAID card)

SGPIO1/2/3

pindenition

MODE_SEL2: Set to pin 1-2 to

enable SGPIO function (default).

SGPIO3_SB1*: Connects to the SGPIO connector on the motherboard to support ICH10R SATA SGPIO function.

BPSMB1: Connects to the auxiliary panel connector on the motherboard.

MODE_SEL1: Set to pin 1-2 to enable SGPIO function (default).

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2.8 Removable/optional components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing

or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components

into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components:

1. System fans

2. Redundant power supply module (optional)

3. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

4. ASUS ASMB4-iKVM (optional)

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

2.8.1 System fans

To uninstall the system fans:

1. Press inward to release the system fan.

2. Lift the fan, then set aside.

3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the

other system fans.

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2.8.2 Redundant power supply module

To install a second redundant power supply module:

1. Remove the redundant power supply dummy cover.

2. Take out the seocond redundant

power supply module from its package. Slide it into the chassis.

3. Firmly pull the lever to slide the power supply module into the chassis.

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2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

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

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

2. Align the golden ngers of the RAID

card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

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

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Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only)

Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard.

1. Locate the I Button slot on the

motherboard.

2. Snap the I Button in place.

You need to install I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions.

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2.8.4 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)

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

your motherboard.

1. Locate the BMC_FW header on the

motherboard.

2. Orient and press the ASMB4

management card in place.

3. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.

LAN port 3

LAN port 1

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Chapter 3

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

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Installation options

3.1 Installing friction rail kit items

Your friction rail kit package contains:

• Two pairs of rack rails (for the rack)

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

Nuts and screws Front rack rails Rear rack rails

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

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

sides of the server with four screws.

Fixing latch

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3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails

To attach the rack rails

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

following gure.

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

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

Front rail rackRear rail rack

Frontrailrackjoints

Rear rail rack slots

3. Select two units of space (2U) on the rack where you want to install the

barebone server.

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

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

6. Position the rack rail to the 2U space on the rack. Ensure that the front end of

the rack rail goes to the front of the rack space.

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

right gure.

8. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws, as shown in the

right gure.

9. Fasten the eight screw you secure

in step 2, as shown in the right gure.

10. Repeat steps 6 to 9 to assemble

and attach the rack rail on the other side.

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3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack

To mount the server to the rack

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

2. Tighten the two rack screws to

secure the server in place.

To uninstall the server from the rack

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

2. Pull the server from the rack.

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

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Chapter 4

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

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Motherboard info

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4.1 Motherboard layouts

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Layout contents

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4

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

3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1)

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

5. DDR3 voltage control setting

(4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2

6. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1) 4-7

7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-8

8. RAID conguration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-8

Internal connectors Page

1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–4 [red], SATA5–6 [black]) 4-9

2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1–4 [red], SAS5–8 [blue]) 4-10

3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-10

4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; 4-pin USB7) 4-11

5. Thermal sensor cable conectors (3-pin TR1, TR2) 4-11

6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1,

CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2

7. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1) 4-12

8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-13

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

10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 4-14

11. BMC header (BMC_FW1) 4-14

12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-15

13. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1/2) 4-15

14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-16

15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-17

4-5

4-6

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. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1)

These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the

front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2–3 when using 3-pin fans.

• If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed

may not work.

• If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed.

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

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel

82576EB

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

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

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

1.35V Force.

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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 supported by 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.

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

This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it

becomes corrupted.

To update the BIOS:

1. Prepare a USB ash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility.

2. Set the jumper to pins 2–3.

3. Insert the USB ash and turn on the system to update the BIOS.

4. Shut down the system.

5. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2.

6. Turn on the system.

8. 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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4.3 Internal connectors

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

(7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black)

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

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

data transfer rate.

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

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

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2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4; Red) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8; Blue)

This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device.

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

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

This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.

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

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34 and USB56, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2)

These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices, which you want to monitor temperature.

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6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA–740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A–6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to

the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.

• These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.

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

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

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

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

Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED.

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

These connector is used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the

LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data.

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

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

O_DCD2

O_TXD2

GND

O_RTS2

O_RI2

O_RXD2

O_DTR2

O_DSR2

O_CTS2

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.

11. BMC header (BMC_FW1)

The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server

Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).

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

This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to

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

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

13. SSI power connectors (24-pin SSIPWR1, 8-pin SSI12V1, 8-pin SSI12V2)

These connectors are for an SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the

system will not boot up.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring

a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system.

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14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

1. System power LED (3-pin PLED)

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to

the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance.

3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes

when data is read from or written to the HDD.

5. SSI power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode

depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more

than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

6. Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system

reboot without turning off the system power.

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15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel

SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.

2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)

These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with

intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis

component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is short

CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function.

4. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1 and 2-pin LOCATORLED2)

These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will

light up when the Locator button is pressed.

5. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN)

These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator.

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Chapter 5

This chapter tells how to change

the system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of

the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup:

AFUDOS utility

ash drive.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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

5.1.1 AFUDOS utility

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

corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

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

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

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

(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB

(To recover the BIOS using a USB ash drive

KB free space to save the le.

screen displays may not be the same as shown.

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

the bootable USB ash drive.

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

afudos /o[lename]

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

characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Mainlename Extension name

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

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

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UpdatingtheBIOSle

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

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

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

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

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

afudos /i[lename]

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

A:\>afudos /iZ8NRD12.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 rmware chip that you can update

using the provided utility described in section

BIOS

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

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

conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the

security password feature or change the power management settings. This

requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the rmware chip.

The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up

the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.

Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility;

otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing

<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can

also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if

the rst two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a

menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

5.1 Managing and updating your

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions

to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after

changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system

compatibility and stability. Select the Exit Menu. See section

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

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

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

this motherboard.

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5.7 Exit Menu

Load Setup Defaults

item under the

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Tue, 11/04/2009]

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

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 a list of options.

Refer to 5.2.7 Pop-up window.

5.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then 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, 11/04/2009]

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

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.

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

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

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

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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.

The PATA device is for ODD (optical disk drive) only.

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]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the type of device connected to the system.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

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]

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DMA Mode [Auto]

Sets the DMA mode.

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

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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

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 create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel Matrix Storage Technology conguration from the Serial ATA hard disk

drives, set this item to [RAID].

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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]

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]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

Select the type of device connected to the system.

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]

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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 : 0703 Build Date: 01/28/10

Processor

Type : Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU L5506 @

2.13GHz Speed : 1600MHz

System Memory

Usable Size : 1016MB

Onboard LAN1 Address : 90.E6.BA.1E.4B.86 Onboard LAN2 Address : 90.E6.BA.1E.4B.87

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 (9 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 APM Conguration Event Log Conguration Hardware Monitor I/O Virtualization PCI Express Conguration ACPI Conguration

5.4.1 CPUConguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS

automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions.

Advanced

Congure advanced CPU settings

Module Version:3F.11

Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU L5506 Frequency :1.60GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :256 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :4096 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:12, Max:16) Ratio Actual Value :12

Ratio CMOS Setting: [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

Scroll down for more items.

CPU TM Function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] C3 State [ACPI C3] C6 State [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] ACPI T State [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]

MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering]

Allows you to set MPS and ACPI MADT ordering. Choose [Modern ordering] for

Windows XP or later OSes. Choose [Legacy ordering] for Windows 2000 or earlier OSes. Conguration options: [Modern ordering] [Legacy ordering]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for

CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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]

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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]

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]

The following items appear only when you

item to [Enabled].

set the

Intel(R) C-STATE Tech

C3 State [ACPI C2]

Allows you to select the CPU action under C3 state.

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

C6 State [Enabled]

Allows you to select the CPU action under C6 state.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

C State package limit setting [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled].

We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the

C-State mode supported by your CPU.

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

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C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled]

When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6 requests to C1 based on oncore auto-demote information. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled]

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

auto-demote information.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ACPI T State [Enabled]

Allows the system to report processor throttling in ACPI.

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 CPU 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 :C1 Current CSI Frequency :4.800GT Current Memory Frequency :800 Mhz

CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed] CSI Frequency [Auto] CSI Isochronous [Disabled] CIS L1 [Disabled] CIS Power Optimization Policy [Static]

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

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

CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed]

Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links.

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

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

CSI Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the CSI frequency.

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

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CSI Isochronous [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CSI L1 [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CSI Power Optimizatin Policy [Static]

Conguration options: [Adaptive] [Static] [Bypass]

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 [Open]

Conguration options: [Closed] [Open]

Adaptive Page [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Data Scramble [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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 :B3 Current CSI Frequency :4.800GT

Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Crystal Beach / DMA function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Crystal Beach / DMA conguration

SouthBridgeChipsetConguration

Advanced

CPU Bridge Chipset Conguration

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

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

HDA Controller [Enabled]

Reserved Page Route [PCI] SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Disabled Enabled

Options

USB Functions [Enabled]

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

USBPortCongure[8+4USBPorts]

This item disappears wçhen you set the

USB Functions

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

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item to [Disabled].

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. This item become uncongurable if you set the

USB Functions

item to [10 USB Ports] or

[12 USB Ports]. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

HDA Controller [Enabled]

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

Reserved Page Route [PCI]

Conguration options: [PCI] [LPC]

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]

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

Options

5.4.3 LegacyDeviceConguration

Advanced

Legacy Device Conguration

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

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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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.

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]

USB Mass Storage Device Conguration

The following item appears only when you set

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

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 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]

USBMassStorageDeviceConguration

Advanced

USB Mass Storage Device Conguration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Device #1 JetFlash TS256MJF2A

Emulation Type [Auto]

Device #2 USB Hotplug FDD

Emulation Type [Auto]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Allows you to set the numbers of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage

device after start unit command.

Conguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]

Device #1/2

Shows automatically detected USB devices.

Emulation Type [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]

5.4.5 PCIPnP

The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP

devices.

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

Advanced

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

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

Plug And Play O/S [No]

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

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

Plug And Play O/S [No]

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

PCI Option ROM Scan Order [Bus 0 First]

Allows you to congure the scanning order of PCI option ROM. Conguration: [Bus 0 First] [Bus N First]

Onboard Option ROM Priority [High]

Allows you to congure the priority of onboard option ROM. Conguration: [Normal] [High]

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Onboard LAN1/2 Boot [PXE]

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

5.4.6 PowerOnConguration

Advanced

APM Conguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

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

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set

to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

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

Resume On Ring [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system 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 PME#(Wake On LAN) [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system enables the LAN 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

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 to [Enabled].

Resume On RTC Alarm

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

Main Advanced

Event Logging details

View Event Log Clear Event Log

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

View all unread events on the Event Log.

View Event Log

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

Clear Event Log

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

change.

5.4.8 Hardware Monitor

Advanced

Hardware Monitor

CPU1 Temperature [ 27.5ºC/ 81.5ºF] CPU2 Temperature [ 0 ºC/ 32 ºF]

TR1 Temperature [ N/A ] TR2 Temperature [ N/A ]

CPU Fan1 Speed [ 4200RPM] CPU Fan2 Speed [ N/A ] Front Fan1 Speed [ N/A ] Front Fan2 Speed [ N/A ] Front Fan3 Speed [ N/A ] Front Fan4 Speed [ N/A ] Rear Fan1 Speed [ N/A ] Rear Fan2 Speed [ N/A ] Fan Speed 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]

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P1VTT Voltage [ 1.022 V] P2VTT Voltage [ 1.022 V] +1.1V_IOH Voltage [ 0.204 V] +12V Voltage [12.000 V] +5V Voltage [ 5.196 V] +3.3V Voltage [ 3.246 V] +5VSB Voltage [ 5.132 V] +3VSB Voltage [ 3.198 V] VBAT Voltage [ 3.126 V]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

CPU1 Temperature

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

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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.

CPU Fan1/2; Front Fan1–4 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Rear Fan1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

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

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

Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]

Allows you to 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.

5.4.9 CongureI/OVirtualizationParameters

Main Advanced

Congure I/O Virtualization Parameters

SR-IOV Supported [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Disabled Enabled

Options

SR-IOV Supported [Disabled]

Enables or disables the SR-IOV support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.4.10 PCIExpressConguration

Main Advanced

PCI Express Conguration

Active State Power-Management [Disabled]

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

5.4.11 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.

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]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specications.

ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]

Species the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled] USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 [Disabled] High Performance Event Timer [Enabled] HPET Memory Address [FED00000h]

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 [Enabled]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

HPET Memory Address [FED00000h]

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enabled/Disable APIC ACPI SCI IRQ.

GeneralWHEAConguration

Advanced

General WHEA Conguration

WHEA Support [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.

WHEA Support [Enabled]

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

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5.5 Server menu

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

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

Remote Access Conguration

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.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Congure Remote Access.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

Server

Congure Remote Access type and parameters

Remote Access [Enabled]

Serial port number [COM2]

Base Address, IRQ [2F8h, 3]

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Remote Access type.

Remote Access [Enabled]

Enables or disables the remote access feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when

Remote Access

is set to [Enabled].

Serial port number [COM2]

Selects the serial port for console redirection.

Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]

Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3]

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

number.

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Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1]

Sets the Serial port mode.

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

Flow Control [Hardware]

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

Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]

Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some

operating system may not work when set to [Always].

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to select the target terminal type.

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

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the

Terminal Type

item to [ANSI] or

[VT100] and allows you to enable or disable the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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 [Enabled] 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 [Enabled]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

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

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

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

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

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Wait For ‘F1‘ If Error [Enabled]

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

Hit ‘DEL‘ Message Display [Enabled]

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

Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]

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

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5.6.3 Security

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

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

Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password Change User Password

Change Supervisor Password

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

a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

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

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

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

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

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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

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

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

Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit

Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

User Access Level [Full Access]

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

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

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

Change User Password

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

To set a User Password:

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

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

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

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

Password Check [Setup]

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

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5.7 Exit menu

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

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

Main Advanced Server Boot Exit

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

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

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

Exit & Save Changes

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

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

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

save changes and exit.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item

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

YES

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

Exit & Discard Changes

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

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

Discard Changes

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

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

to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

YES

Load Setup Defaults

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

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

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

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to load default values. Select

YES

Exit & Save Changes

Chapter 6

This chapter provides instructions for

setting up, creating and conguring

RAID sets using the available utilities.

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12

RAIDconguration

6.1 Setting up RAID

The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge controller that supports the following SATA RAID solutions:

•

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

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

•

Intel Matrix Storage Manager

support (for Windows OS only).

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

(default) with RAID 0,

6.1.1 RAIDdenitions

(Data striping)

RAID 0

data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

(Data mirroring)

RAID 1

drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of

the data in the other drive. This RAID conguration provides data protection and

increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same

size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 10

data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk

drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.

RAID 5

disk 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

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

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration

2.4 Hard disk drives

for SATA hard disk drive installation.

Asus RS720-E6/RS12 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notices

Safety information

About this guide

1.1 System package contents

1.2 Serial number label

1.4 Front panel features

1.5 Rear panel features

1.6 Internal features

1.7 LED information

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs

1.7.3 HDD status LED

2.1 Chassis cover

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct

2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview

2.3.3 Installing a DIMM

2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

2.4 Hard disk drives

2.5 Expansion slots

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; x8 link)

2.5.5 PCI slot

2.5.6 PIKE slot

2.6 Cable connections

2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling

2.8 Removable/optional components

2.8.1 System fans

2.8.2 Redundant power supply module

2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)

2.8.4 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)

3.1 Installing friction rail kit items

3.1.2 Attaching the rack rails

3.1.3 Mounting the server to the rack

4.1 Motherboard layouts

4.2 Jumpers

4.3 Internal connectors

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

5.4.5 PCIPnP

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