RS540-E9-RS36-E Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................................ viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.6 Cable connections.................................................................................... 2-26 2.7 Backplane cabling.................................................................................... 2-27 2.8 Removable/optional components............................................................ 2-29 2.8.1 System fans............................................................................... 2-29 2.8.2 Redundant power supply module.....................................
Contents 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Advanced menu........................................................................................ 5-12 5.5.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-13 5.5.2 ACPI Settings............................................................................. 5-13 5.5.3 Smart Settings........................................................................... 5-14 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration.........................................
Contents Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 6.2 6.3 Setting up RAID........................................................................................... 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions........................................................................... 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................. 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS..................................................... 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities............
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.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring 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 specifications. 2.
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 Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS540-E9-RS36-E Chassis ASUS 4U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board 2 x 800W Redundant Power Supply 36 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays 2 x Hot-swap 2.
1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the figure 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.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E is a 4U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. RS540-E9-RS36-E Model Name 2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647) ® ® Processor Support / System 1st Gen Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family (up to 150W) 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (up to 150W) Bus UPI (10.
RS540-E9-RS36-E Model Name Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 with 64MB VRAM 2 x USB 2.0 ports Front I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports for each Node are located on the front panel. Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
1.4.2 Asset tag The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of the server that you can pull out or easily slide back in. It has a piece of paper that allows you to write down important information about the server.
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O shields with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the rear panel. Redundant Power Supply Rear Thumb Screw USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Power connector 2.5-inch Bay 1 2.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Redundant power supply 2. 2.5-inch Storage Device Bay 3. ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board 4. SATA/SAS Backplane Board 5. Asset Tag (hidden) 6. System fans 7. Hot-swap 3.5-inch Storage Device Bay Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ID Message LED HDD Access LED LAN3 LED 1 2 3 4 LAN1 LED LAN2 LED LAN4 LED RESET ID 1 2 3 4 RESET LED Icon Display status OFF System is normal; no incoming event ON 1. Without ASMB9-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated 2. With ASMB9-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is indicated OFF No LAN connection Message LED LAN LEDs Storage Device Access LED 1-10 Description Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data.
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF GREEN BLINKING No link Linked Data activity OFF ORANGE GREEN 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 1.7.
Rear panel Storage Storage Device Status Device Status LED LED SSD LED GREEN OFF 1-12 Description The installed storage device is in good condition Storage device failure or no storage device is installed Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover 1. Remove the screw from each side of the rear cover. 2. Loosen but do not remove the two thumbscrews on the rear panel. 3. Firmly hold the rear cover and slide it towards the back panel for about half an inch to the front cover, then remove the rear cover from the chassis. The chassis is covered with a layer of film. Before starting up the system, remove the film to avoid overheating.
2.1.2 Air Duct The RS540-E9-RS36-E server system comes with a motherboard fan air duct to enable better air flow inside the motherboard while the system is running. Removing the air duct To remove the air duct: 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover for the instructions. 2. Remove the screw as shown in the illustration below securing the air duct with a Philip screw driver and then remove the air duct.
Installing the air duct To install the air duct: Position the air duct to the screw holes as shown in the illustration below, then secure it with the screw removed before. 2-4 • Do not over tighten the screws to avoid damaging the air duct. • Ensure that the air duct is firmly fitted to the motherboard.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA3647 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family. 2.2.1 • 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.
3. Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), then install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). CPU Carrier Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier. Triangle mark 2 CPU 4. Align the CPU and CPU Carrier in the correct orientation, and then place the heatsinks on top of the CPU sockets.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB RDIMMs; 32 GB, and 64 GB LRDIMMs; and 64GB and 128GB LRDIMMs (3DS) into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs.
Dual CPU configuration DIMM 1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F1 DIMM_J1 DIMM_H1 DIMM_G1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_K2 DIMM_K1 DIMM_L1 DIMM_M1 2-8 • 2 • 4 6 • • • • • 8 12 16 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 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 clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.
2.4 Storage drives The system supports 36 hot-swap 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch storage devices. Two hot-swap 2.5inch storage drives are supported on the rear panel of RS540-E9-RS36-E. The storage device installed on the tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via SATAII/SAS backplane. 2.4.1 Installing Storage drives to the front panel To install a 3.5” storage device to the front panel: 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. 2.
5. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay ( secure tab to secure the drive tray in place ( ). Lock the ). When installed, the SATA II/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA II/SAS interface on the backplane. 6. Repeat steps 1 - 5 to install the other 3.5” storage devices.
To install a 2.5” storage device to the front panel: 1. Please follow steps 1 - 2 from the To install a 3.5” storage device to the front panel section to remove the tray from the chassis. 2-12 2. Prepare the 2.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3. Place the 2.5” storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 4. Please follow step 5 from the To install a 3.5” storage device to the front panel section to replace the tray. 5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to install the other 2.
2.4.2 Installing Storage drives to the rear panel To install a 3.5” storage device to the rear panel: 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and carefully pull the tray out of the bay. Place the tray on a clean and flat surface. 3. Prepare the 3.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Place the 3.5” storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws.
5. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay ( secure tab to secure the drive tray in place ( ). Lock the ). When installed, the SATA II/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA II/SAS interface on the backplane. 6. 2-14 Repeat steps 1 - 5 to install the other 3.5” storage devices.
To install a 2.5” storage device to the rear panel: 1. Please follow steps 1 - 2 from the To install a 3.5” storage device to the rear panel section to remove the tray from the chassis. 2. Prepare the 2.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3. Place the 2.5” storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 4. Please follow step 5 from the To install a 3.5” storage device to the rear panel section to replace the tray. 5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to install the other 2.
2.4.3 Installing a storage device to the 2.5” bay 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the bay. Tray lever Spring lock 3. Release the screws on each side of the drive tray to release the drive tray metal beam.
4. Orient and place the SSD into the tray. Ensure that the SSD is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and that the four screws of the SSD matches the four screws holes of the drive tray. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay ( Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place ( ). ). When installed, the connector on the drive connects to the connector on the backplane. 6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install other 2.5-inch storage devices.
2.5 Expansion slot The PCI-E slots on the motherboard of this barebone server allows you to install Low-Profile PCI Express expansion cards. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCI-E slot To install an expansion card: 2-18 1. Remove the screw that secures the metal cover to the chassis. 2. Remove the metal cover then set it aside for future use.
3. Insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. Secure it with the screws removed before.
2.5.2 Installing ASUS Pike II cards You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the provided PCI-E slot onboard depending on the number of CPUs installed. To install an ASUS PIKE II card when 1 (one) CPU is installed: 1. Insert the expansion card into the PCIE6 slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 2. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card with a screw and reinstall the bracket. 3. Connect the two mini-SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card.
To install an ASUS PIKE II card when 2 (two) CPUs are installed: 1. Insert the expansion card into the PCIE1 slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 2. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card with a screw and reinstall the bracket. 3. Connect the two mini-SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card.
2.5.3 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the provided M.2 slot onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: 2-22 1. Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and put it aside. 2. Prepare your M.2 expansion card. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. Secure the M.2 card with a screw to complete the installation. • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with it. • Ensure that the M.
2.5.4 Installing a Mezzanine card You can install a supported Mezzanine card on the onboard slot. To install a Mezzanine card: 1. Remove the slot bay from the Mezzanine card expansion slot. 2. Prepare your Mezzanine card and the signal cable. Connect the signal transmission end (white) to the AUXLED_CON header on the card. AUXLED_CON1 3.
4. Secure the Mezzanine card with the four (4) bundled screws. 5. Connect the signal end (black) to the OCP_LED1 header on the motherboard. OCP_LED1 The two ends of the signal cable are different in size and color for easy recognition. Please refer to your exact cable.
2.5.5 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you need to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
2.7 Backplane cabling Front backplane connect to the 8-pin power connector connect to mini-SAS HD connectors 1 and 2 on the backplane. With two mini-SAS HD cables connected, a total number of 24 SAS/SATA HDDs can be supported (SAS/SATA expander on the rear panel). MSAS_HD1 MSAS_HD2 MSAS_HD3 connect to MSAS_HD1 connector on the back backplane. When connected, a total number of 36 SAS/SATA HDDs can be supported (SAS/SATA expander on the front and rear panel).
Back backplane connect to the 8-pin power connector connect to MSAS_HD3 connector on the front backplane. When connected, a total number of 36 SAS/SATA HDDs can be supported (SAS/SATA expander on the rear panel).
2.8 Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply module (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. Press and hold the lever on the side of the fan, then lift the fan to remove. 2. Repeat step 1 to uninstall the other system fans.
2.8.2 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 2-30 1. Press the secure tab to the left using your thumb, then lift and hold the power supply module lever using other fingers. 2. Pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. 3. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis.
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Friction Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: Friction rack rails Front end 3.1.1 Rack rails Rear end Attaching the rack rails To install the Friction Rail Kit: 1. Select a 4U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. 2. Place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom.
3. 4. Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws. Press the spring lock ( ) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 5. 6. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary. (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer ( ) that comes with the kit to secure the rack rail to the rack post. 7. Perform steps 3 to 5 for the other rack rail.
3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. To mount the server into the rack: If you installed the rail screw and rail washer in step 6 of section 3.1.
3.2 Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
4.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents Jumpers 4-2 Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-4 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4-5 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-6 5. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 4-6 6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1; DIMMTRIP2) 4-7 7. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-7 8. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-8 9.
Onboard LEDs Page 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 4-10 2. Location LED (LOCLED1) 4-10 3. Storage device activity LED (HDDLED1) 4-11 4. Message LED (MESLED1) 4-11 5. BMC LED (BMCLED1) 4-12 6. CATERR1 LED (CATERR1) 4-12 Internal connectors Page 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SSATA1-3) 4-13 2. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) 4-13 3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; USB56) 4-14 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 4-14 5.
4.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin 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.
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME becomes corrupted. 5. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. Ensure to set this BMC jumper to enabled to avoid system fan control and hardware monitor error.
6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1; DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.
8. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. 9. LANNCSI setting (3-pin LANNCSI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select which LAN NCSI to function.
10. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0).
4.3 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2.
3. Storage device activity LED (HDDLED1) This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to orange when there is a BMC event log is generated.
5. BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED blinks to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. 6. CATERR1 LED (CATERR1) The CATERR1 LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.
4.4 1. Internal connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SSATA1-3) These connectors, controlled by Intel® C621 chipset, are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives (SATA 1 connector is used for the optical drive by default). 2. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices.
3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; USB56) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB port module is purchased separately. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.
5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-7; REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A–1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4 A–8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 8. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2) These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up.
10. System panel connector (20-1 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.
11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) 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) This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. 3.
12. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 13. Storage device 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.
14. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1-2) 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 to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function. 15. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings.
16. Mezzanine PCIE card connectors (MEZZPCIE1-2) The MEZZPCIE1-2 connector supports Open Compute Project (OCP) cards. 17. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard.
18. VROC KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable additional CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. The KEY module is purchased separately. 19. M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.
20. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you enable BMC_EN1. 21. OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) OCP LAN LED connector supports OCP LAN card Active LED.
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility. Press . ASUS Tek.
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive.
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0203 Build Date :06/06/2017 New Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0205 Build Date :07/07/2017 Start programming the Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write ... 25% 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.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.
5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 5.2.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
5.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] O ptimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU’s frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Operate with an ambient temperature of 25°C or lower for optimized performance.
5.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
5.5.1 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State).
5.5.3 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled].
5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
The following items appear only when Intel LAN1 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 1 ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN2 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 2 ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Load RT32 Image [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auot] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. Unpopulated Links [Keep Link ON] In order to save power, software will disable unpopulated PCI Express links, if this option set to Disabled.
Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0-1 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 5.5.10 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option.
Other PCI devices [Legacy] This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy] 5.5.11 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. 5.5.12 Network Stack Configuration Network stack [Disabled] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled].
PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [1] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. 5.5.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.6 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. 5.6.1 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration.
GP27 Wake From DeepSx [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable GP27 Wake From DeepSx. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Configuration PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] Allows you to select ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Per individual port] [L1 Only] PCH DMI ASPM [Platform-POR] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM.
5.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] WHEA Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support.
5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. 5.7.1 Processor Configuration Hyper Threading [ALL] [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled.
Enable SMX [Disabled] Enables the Safer Mode Extensions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] L2 RFO Prefetch Disable [Disabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off L2 RFO prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration MMIO High Base [56T] This item allows you to select the MMIO High Base. Configuration options: [56T] [40T] [24T] [16T] [4T] [1T] MMIO High Granularity Size [256G] This item allows you to select the allocation size used to assign MMIOH resources. Configuration options: [1G] [4G] [16G] [64G] [256G] [1024G] Numa [Enabled] This item enables or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.
UPI Link1 Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Directory Mode Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SNC [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] KTI Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Local/Remote Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Low] [Medium] [High] Stale AtoS [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] LLC dead line alloc [Enabled] Configuration options:
Memory Topology Displays memory topology with DIMM population information. Page Policy Allows you to configure Page Policy settings. Page Policy [Disabled] Configuration options: [Auto] [Closed] [Adaptive] Memory Map IMC Interleaving [Auto] Select different IMC interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Select different channel interleaving setting.
5.7.5 IIO Configuration Socket1 Configuration This item allows you to configure settings related to the corresponding PCIE port. Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Global Options PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Per-Port] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices.
Energy Efficient Turbo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Turbo Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware PM State Control Hardware P-States [Native Mode] Allows you to switch between Hardware P-States mode.
The following item appears only when you set Power Performance Tuning to [OS Controls EPB]. PECI PCS EPB [OS Controls EPB] This option controls whether PECI has control over EPB. Configuration options: [OS Controls EPB] [PECI Controls EPB using PCS] The following item appears only when you set Power Performance Tuning to [BIOS Controls EPB].
5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
5.9 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.
5.10 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted.
5.11 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.
5.12 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save & Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
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Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write 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.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3.
6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Strips) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7.
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press . 2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press . A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive.
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press . 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set.
3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume RAID Volumes: ID Name 1 Volume0 [ MAIN MENU ] 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4.
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3.
6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 7.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties.
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 6-16 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3.
6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
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Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.
7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive When installing Windows® Server OS, you can load the RAID driver from a USB flash drive.
3. Click Load Driver. 4. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver (the installation media can be a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive). • If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. • Or you may connect a USB flash drive containing the RAID controller driver. Click Browse to continue. 5.
7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. 7-4 Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard. 7.3 • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. • The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2012 R2 and Windows® Server 2016.
7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
7.3.3 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.
7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows operating system. To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive.
5. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. 7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process.
7.5 VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
7.6 Installing the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabits Adapter Driver on the system. To install the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows® operating system: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file Setup.
6. Click Install to start the installation. 7. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.
7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility: 7-14 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2.
5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 7. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue.
7-16 8. Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. 9. Click Install to start the installation process. 10. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process.
Appendix Appendix
Z11PR-D16 block diagram DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 2 Channel G DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 Channel A DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 Channel H DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 Channel B DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 Channel J DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 Channel C DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 2 Channel K DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 CPU2 CPU1 Channel D DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 Channel L DD
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