RS720-E7-RS24-EG 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Notices........................................................................................................ viii REACH .......................................................................................... viii Safety information....................................................................................... ix Australia statement notice...................................................................x About this guide.............................................................
Contents 2.8 System fans................................................................................. 2-23 2.10 Redundant power supply module (Optional)........................... 2-26 2.9 ASUS PIKE card (Optional)........................................................ 2-25 Chapter 3: 3.1 3.1.1 Chapter 4: Attaching the fixing latches to the server......................... 3-2 Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout.......................................................................
Contents 5.4.6 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration...................................... 5-24 5.4.8 Trusted Computing......................................................... 5-26 5.4.7 5.4.9 5.4.10 5.4.11 5.4.12 5.4.13 5.4.14 5.4.15 5.4.16 5.4.17 5.5 5.4.18 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 APM............................................................................... 5-28 Serial Port Console Redirection..................................... 5-29 Onboard Broadcom 10G Configuration.........................
Contents 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility .................................... 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set......................................................... 6-5 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives............................................ 6-12 6.2.2 6.2.4 6.2.5 6.2.6 6.2.7 6.3 6.2.8 Deleting a RAID configuration........................................ 6-21 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set....................... 6-22 Enabling WriteCache.................................
.6 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver.......................................... 7-26 7.8 Running the Support DVD . ....................................................... 7-28 7.7 7.9 7.10 Management applications and utilities installation................. 7-28 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1........................................... 7-32 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation........................................................... 7-33 ASUS contact information............
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
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.
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. Chapter 2: Hardware setup 3. Chapter 3: Installation options 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information 6.
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.
This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS720-E7-RS24-EG Chassis ASUS R20B 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL Server Board Component 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply (80 PLUS Gold) 1 x SAS/SATA Backplane Board 1 x Front I/O Board 1 x Front USB Card 1 x Power Sharing Board 4 x Easy-swap System Fans 24 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD tray 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 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG is a 2U barebone server system featuring the Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL server board. The server supports two Intel® LGA 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 / E5-2600 V2 product family plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name HDD Bays Graphic I = Internal A or S will be hotswappable VGA TPM Header USB Connectors Fan Header Onboard I/O Connectors SMBus Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED Serial Port Header SFP+ Rear I/O Connectors VGA Port External USB Port RJ-45 PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Software Management Out of Band Solution Remote Management Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, and HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply RS720-E7-RS24-EG 24 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays 2 x Hot-swap 2.
1.4 Front panel features The front panel of the RS720-E7-RS24-EG features a simple yet stylish design. The twenty four (24) 2.5-inch hot-swappable Serial ATA (SATA)/SAS HDD bays, two USB 2.0 ports, LEDs and buttons are all located on the front of the server for easy access. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. USB 2.0 ports Front panel LEDs and buttons 2 1.5 Thumbscrew 2.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 7 2 3 3 1 3 4 5 8 3 1. Redundant Power supply 2. Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL Server Boards 3. Front System fans 4. SATA backplane (hidden) 5. HDD trays (24 x 2.5-inch HDD trays) 6. Front I/O boards (hidden) 7. SSD drive bays 8. Asset Tag (hidden) 6 Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Message LED Power LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED 2 LED Power LED Message LED LAN LEDs Icon HDD Access LED 1-8 1 1 Display status Description ON System power ON OFF System is normal; no incoming event ON A hardware monitor event is indicated OFF No LAN connection Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data ON Location LED Location LED 2 LAN connection is present ON Location switched is pressed OFF Normal status.
1.7.2 HDD status LEDs HDD status LED 2 2 HDD LED GREEN OFF 1.7.
1.7.4 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status ACT/LINK LED Description OFF GREEN BLINKING 1.7.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover Removing the top cover 1. Release the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis. 2. Slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis. 3. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 1 1 3 2 A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
2.2 Air Duct The RS740-E7-RS24-EG 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. 2. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section 2.1 Chassis cover for the instructions. 2 Remove the three screws securing the air duct. Set the three (3) screws aside for later use. 3. 2 2 3 Carefully lift the air duct out of the chassis.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two (2) surface mount LGA2011 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 / E5-2600 V2 product family processor. 2.3.1 • 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.
2. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. 4. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E).
5. Push the left load lever (F) to lift the load plate (G). F G 6. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the top‑right corner of the socket. Triangle mark The CPU fits 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. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I).
8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). K J 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M).
11. 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 pre-applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 12.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Tighten each of the screws with a Phillips screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. 3. When attached, tighten the screws one-by-one in a criss-cross sequence and secure the CPU heatsink onto the socket. Ensure an even distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: G-H G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C F-E D-C 2.4.
A-B Single CPU configuration A-B You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration.
D-C Eight (8) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E G-H D-C A-B F-E A-B D-C Dual CPU configuration A-B You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration.
Four (4) DIMMs population F-E G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C Eight (8) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C Twelve (12) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-13
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 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. DIMM notch 1 2 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
2.5 Hard disk drives (HDDs) The compact design of the server allows you to install up to twenty-four (24) 2.5-inch HDDs and two (2) 2.5-inch HDDs on the rear panel. Refer to the succeeding steps to install the HDDs. Installing the 2.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs To install a 2.5-inch HDD: 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 drive tray out of the bay.
4. Orient and place the Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD into the tray. Ensure that the Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and that the four screws of the SSD matches the four screw holes of the drive tray. screw hole drive tray screw hole 5. Secure the Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD to the drive tray with four bundled screws. 6. Align and insert the 2.5-inch Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDD and drive tray assembly into the drive bay. 7. Repeat steps 1—6 to install the other 2.
Installing the SSD To install a 2.5-inch SSD: 1. Press the spring lock to release to release the tray lever. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Release the screws on each side of the drive tray to release the drive tray metal beam. spring lock tray lever metal beam The drive tray metal beam provides horizontal support to the empty drive tray and prevents the drive tray from being bent or deformed.
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 screw holes of the drive tray. SSD screw hole SSD drive tray screw hole 5. Secure the SDD to the drive tray with four screws that is bundled with the server. 6. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the drive bay until it is securely fitted in place. 7. Repeat steps 1—6 if you want to install the second SSD drive.
2.6 Expansion slot 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section 2.1 Chassis cover for details. 2. Release the two screws on the metal bracket lock. 2 metal bracket lock 3 metal slot cover 2 Set aside the screws for later use. 3. Detach the metal bracket lock. 4. Remove the metal slot cover where you wish to install the expansion card. 4 2-20 5. Align and insert the PCIe card into PCIe slot of the motherboard.
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.7 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. 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 7 6 5 4 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 2-22 1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3.
2.8 System fans The server have four (4) easy-swap system fans for optimum heat dissipation and efficient cooling solution. • Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. • Discharge static electricity by touching any metal surface. • Use the same model, size, and type of fans. Replacing the system fan To replace a system fan: 1. Locate the front system fan that you want to replace. 2.
4. Orient the fan in such a way that the arrow indicator is pointing towards the rear of chassis (C) then insert the fan into the slot (D) ensuring that the fan connector is connected securely into the slot. The system fan fits into the fan slot in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it.
2.9 ASUS PIKE card (Optional) 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. • Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. • Discharge static electricity by touching any metal surface. Refer to section 4.3 Internal Connectors for the PIKE SAS/SATA connector location. To install a PIKE card: 1. 1 Release the screw on the motherboard adjacent to the PIKE card slot.
2.10 Redundant power supply module (Optional) The RS740-E7-RS24-EG server comes with one (1) 770W 80 PLUS Gold Redundant power supply. You have an option to install a second power supply module on the available redundant power supply slot. • Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. • Discharge static electricity by touching any metal surface. • Use the same model and type of Redundant Power supply module.
Replacing a redundant power supply module To replace a redundant power supply module: 1. Select the redundant power supply module that you wish to replace. 2. Press the lock (A) then pull the power supply module via the metal pull handle (B). As you remove the power supply module from the bay, use your other hand to support the power supply module. 3. Prepare the replacement power supply module. Ensure to remove the plastic covering the power supply module before installing the module. 4.
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This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • One pair of fixing latches • 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers (2 more for each buffer) Rail Washers Latch screws Rail screws Fixing latches Front end 3.1.1 1. 3-2 Rack rails Rear end Attaching the fixing latches to the server Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with the four latch screws.
2. Select a 2U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 2U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 3. Adjust the rack rail to fit the depth of the rack. 4. From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, then place the front rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the front mounting hole. 5. Secure the front and rear ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. 6.
7. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. 3-4 DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of the server rack.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
4.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents Jumpers 1. 4-4 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4-5 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Internal connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) Page 4-9 PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) 4-10 CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-5, REAR_FAN1-2) 4-11 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB10) 4-11 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-12 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 4-12 8.
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. 2. 3. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
2. 3. 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. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. 5. 4-6 PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version, Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for Others. 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 become corrupted.
6. 7. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays.
8. 9. 4-8 BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable(default) or disable the Baseboard Management Controller. Broadcom 10GbE controller setting (3-pin BCM10G_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the Broadcom 10Gb chip. The Broadcom 10Gb chip is a converged controller that enables convergence of all the possible network communications in a server such as data network. Set to pins 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pins 2-3 to disable the Broadcom 10Gb chip.
4.3 1. Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) Supported by the Intel® 602 Chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.
2. PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE Serial Attached SCSI (PSAS) connectors 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. 4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB10) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB78. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-5, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans.
5. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. 6. 4-12 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the serial COM port.
7. 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. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1, 8-pin EATX12V2) These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs.
9. 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.
10. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 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_LINKACTLED, LAN2_LINKACTLED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. 3.
11. 12. 4-16 VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 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.
4.4 1. 2. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 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.
3. 4. 4-18 CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate impending failure of the CPU. Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when you turn on the system using the Power-on button.
5. 6. Location LED (LOCLED1) This LED lights for you to conveniently locate the system in error. DIMM warning LED (ERR_DIMMA1/2; ERR_DIMMB1/2; ERR_DIMMC1/2; ERR_DIMMD1/2; ERR_DIMME1/2; ERR_DIMMF1/2; ERR DIMMG1/2; ERR DIMMH1/2) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs function only when you enable the ASUS ASMB6.
7. 8. 4-20 CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED provides you a 2-digit display that shows the system status. Refer to the following Q-Code table more details.
Q-Code table Action Normal boot PHASE Security Phase PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase POST CODE 01 02 03 06 04 10 15 19 78~00 A1 A3 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF 2F B0 B1 AF B4 B2 B3 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 BA BB BC BF 5A 31 32 34 36 4F TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC P
Action Normal boot 4-22 PHASE POST CODE DXE(Driver 60 Execution 61 Environment) phase 62 63 68 69 6A 70 71 72 78 79 BDS(Boot Device 90 Selection) phase 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D b2 b3 b4 b6 b7 A0 A1 A2 A3 A8 A9 AB AD AE Operating system 17 phase 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progr
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 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2 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 2 Utility. Press .
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.
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 (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items 5.2.5 Navigation keys 5.2.6 General help 5.2.7 Configuration fields A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
5.3 Main menu 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] 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. Allows you to set the system date. Allows you to set the system time.
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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.4.
Socket 1 CPU Information Enter to view socket specific CPU Information. Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history.
Power Technology [Custom] This item allows you to enable power management features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Energy Efficient] [Custom] EIST [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable Intel® SpeedStep. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] This item allows you to change P-STATE Coordination type.
5.4.3 Chipset Configuration QPI Configuration Isoc [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the QPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] QPI Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item allows for selecting the QPI link frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [6.4 GT/s] [7.2 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] [8.
Memory Configuration Compatibility RID [Enabled] Support for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandybridge BIOS spec. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Mode [Independent] Select the mode for memory initializaton. Configuration options: [Independent] [Mirroring] [Lock Step] [Sparing] DDR Speed [Auto] Force DDR speed.
Data Scrambling [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable data scrambling. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Device Tagging [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable device tagging.
CPU IIO Bridge Configuration Intel(R) I/OAT [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® I/O accelaration technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the direct cache access support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]] VGA Priority [offboard] Allows you to prioritize between onboard and 1st offboard video device found.
PCH Configuration PCH Compatibility RID [Disabled] Support for PCH compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep Sx [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] Mobile platforms support deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable onboard SATA RAID option rom if Launch Storage Oprom is enabled.
Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration Intel(R) VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® VT-d. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set Intel(R) VT-d to [Enabled]. Coherency Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support.
SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, set this item to [IDE Mode]. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), keep the default setting [AHCI Mode].
5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding.
PCI Express Settings PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. Link Training Timeout (us) 5000 Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable boot option for legacy mass storage device with option ROM.
5.4.6 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration The Intel® TXT(LT-SX) configuration automatically detects and displays the Intel®TXT(LTSX) hardware support.
5.4.7 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This is a workaround for 0ses without EHCI. Ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support.
USB Ports Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced EHCI Controller 1 EHCI Controller 2 [Enabled] [Enabled] Rear USB #1 Rear USB #2 Onboard USB Onboard USB Onboard USB Onboard USB Onboard USB [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] #3 #4 #5 #6 #10 Enable/disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt.
5.4.9 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Enabled ACPI Auto Configuration to [Disabled]. Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable system ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 sleep state). This option may be not effective with some OS.
5.4.10 WHEA Configuration WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.11 APM Restore 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.
5.4.12 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 This item becomes 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.
Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Configuration options: [1] [2] Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow.
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. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
5.4.14 Onboard LAN Configuration INTEL I210 LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard INTEL LAN1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] INTEL I210 LAN1 OpROM [PXE] Allows you to disable INTEL LAN1 OpROM or select between iSCSI or PXE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] INTEL I210 LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard INTEL LAN2.
5.4.16 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. This item only functions if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address.
5.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 5.4.
5.5 Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu displays the server mgmt status, and allows you to change the settings. The Server Mgmt menu appears only when you install ASMB card on the motherboard. O/S Watchdog Timer [Disabled] If enabled, starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Helps determine that the OS sucessfully loaded or follows the O/S Boot Watchdog TImer Policy.
5.5.1 System Event Log SEL Components [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appears only when you set SEL Components to [Enabled]. • All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
Station IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows you to input Station IP address. Subnet mask [0.0.0.0] Allows you to input Subnet mask. Gateway IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows you to input Gateway IP address. 5.5.3 IPv6 BMC Network configuration IPv6 BMC IP Address source [Previous State] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC).
5.6 Event Logs menu 5.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings The Event Logs allows you to change or view the 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.
Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log.
5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [xx] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE] [Endless PXE] [Normal] Continuous seek remote boot image until boot image found or user abort (press Ctrl+Alt+Del). Seek remote boot image once then stop. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears.
CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings. Launch CSM [Always] This option allows you to enable or disable the launch of CSM. Configuration options: [Always] [Never] Boot Option filter [Legacy only] This option allows you to control what devices the system can boot to.
5.8 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items: CPU 1/2; TR1 1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard component temperatures.
5.9 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. 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.
Image Execution Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. Internal FV [Always Execute] Configuration options: [Always Execute] Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute] Configuration options: [Always Execute] [Always Deny] [Allow Execute] [Defer Execute] [Deny Execute] [Query User] Key Management This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom].
5.10 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. 5.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu.
Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to launch EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes.
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 following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2.
Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command.
2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.
5. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy -#Stripes ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Configuration Size StripSz LD Management Menu Configure 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency 1 148.
8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R LD Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy -#Stripes ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Configuration Size StripSz Management Menu Configure 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency 1 148.
12. When finished setting the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy -#Stripes ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Configuration Size StripSz LD Management Menu Configure 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency 1 148.
Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/ Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.
6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.
6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize command 1. From the Management Menu, select Initialize, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.
3. Press to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency LD 0 Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy -#Stripes ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Configuration Size StripSz 1 148.
Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2.
3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press to start initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Virtual Drive(0) Rebuild Initialize Check Consistency Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Initialize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4.
6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuild VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2.
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . When prompted, press to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize 0 ONLIN A00-00 Objects 1 FAIL A00-01 Rebuild Rebuilding of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes.
6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for virtual drives included in a RAID 1 or RAID 10 set. Using the Check Consistency Command To check data consistency using the Check Consistency command 1.
3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.
Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command 6-20 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, and then press . 4. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.
6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.
6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. The WriteCache function is recommended for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. To enable WriteCache 1.
6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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.
6.3.1 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.
6.3.2 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.
6.3.3 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.
6.3.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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): 6.3.5 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.
6.3.6 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 utililty. 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.
6.4 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 6.
6.4.1 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.
6.4.2 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.
6.4.3 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: 6-36 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3.
6.4.4 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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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7.1 RAID driver installation 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 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. The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5.
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows® Server 2008 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS 7-4 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows® Server 2008. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver.
4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. 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. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. 7.
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2..., then press . The number of ata varies with the hard disk drive number you have when building a RAID set.
5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press + + to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface. 8. Type the following commands when using a legacy floppy.
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.1 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 7-8 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. Press to edit options. 3. While booting from DVD, press to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press .
4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes 5 . No You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press . Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk.
6. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/ sdb and press “OK” to continue. OK Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. 7. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes 8.
Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image file into the Linux system. Example: megasr-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11-ga-x86_64.img 2. Create a folder. Example: image 3.
Installing SUSE 11 Linux OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 7-12 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press .
4. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press . 5. When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy other device OK 6. Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.
7.2 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 to the optical drive.
5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process.
7.3 Intel® Network Connections Software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections Software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Network Connections Software on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel® Network Connections Software: 7-16 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 7. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation.
7-18 8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue.
7.4 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 to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
7-20 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue.
8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.
7.5 Installing the Intel® I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapter driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on the system. To install the Intel® I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. 9. When done, click Finish.
To install the Intel® I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012: 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 ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 7-24 4.
8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. 9. When done, click Finish.
7.6 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom 10G driver on the system. You have to manually locate the driver for the Broadcom 10G in the support DVD provided. To install the Broadcom 10G driver: 7-26 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Click the Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE Driver to begin installation. 5.
6. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. 7. Click Install to start installing the drivers. 8. When done, click Finish.
7.7 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. 7.8 1. 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. 2. The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2008 R2 and Windows® Server 2012.
7.8.1 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. 7.8.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
7.8.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 7.8.4 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.
7.8.5 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.
7.9 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 This section provides the instructions on how to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 software on a Windows operating system. To install the drivers: 7-32 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive, and find the utility menu. 3. Click the item Microsoft .
7.10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2.
7-34 5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue.
8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.
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