TS300-E9-PS4 Server User Guide
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Contents Notices ....................................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................................... viii REACH ........................................................................................................ix About this guide...........................................................................................................
Contents 2.6 5.25-inch drives......................................................................................... 2-18 2.7 Expansion slots......................................................................................... 2-19 2.6.1 2.8 2.9 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-19 2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card................................................. 2-21 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card...........................
Contents 5.2 BIOS setup program................................................................................... 5-6 5.2.1 5.3 5.4 BIOS menu screen....................................................................... 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar...................................................................................... 5-7 5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8 5.2.4 Submenu items..................................................
Contents Chapter 6: 6.1 6.2 RAID Configuration 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 mode in BIOS................................................... 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities..................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment.
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.
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 TS300-E9-PS4 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system featuring the ASUS P10S-E/4L Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1151 Intel® Xeon® E31200 Processor v5 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
TS300-E9-PS4 Model Name 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Audio out port (with optional MIO card) Front I/O Ports 1 x MIC in port (with optional MIO card) 1 x Power Button 1 x Reset Button 4 x RJ-45 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports Rear I/O Ports 2 x internal USB 3.
1.4 Front panel features Message LED LAN1/3 LED LAN2/4 LED HDD access LED Location LED (Reserved) Power LED Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays Security lock 1 2 Power button Reset button 4-bay HDD module Headphone jack** 4-bay HDD module (optional*) Microphone jack** 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports • Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. • * Upgrade the optional PIKE card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs.
1.5 Rear panel features Power connector PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 120mm x 38mm system fan 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Management LAN port* VGA port LAN (RJ-45) port 1-4 COM port Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for technicians only.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. ASUS P10S-E/4L Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane) 9.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Message LED LAN1/3 LED HDD access LED LAN2/4 LED Power LED Location LED (Reserved) 1 2 HDD Status LED HDD Activity LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD OFF System is normal; no incoming event ON A hardware temperature overheat is detected. Use ASWM to check the abnormal status.
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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 side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. To remove the side cover: 1. Remove the two screws that secure the side cover. 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3.
2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. 3. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 1151 sockets designed for the Intel® Xeon E3-1200 v5 family processor. 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. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Load lever Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket. Retention tab 3. Lift the load lever until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate 4. Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, then fit the CPU notches to the socket's alignment keys.
5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Load lever Retention lock 6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Load lever Retention tab 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer.
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink The Intel® LGA1151 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink or a CPU heatsink with a CPU fan assembly is included depending on the package. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel® certified multi‑directional CPU heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 2-8 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
2.2.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in rack The Intel® LGA1151 processor requires a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure that you use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 1. Peel off the sticker on the heatsink metal plate and affix the plate to the back of the motherboard, matching the standoffs to the heatsink screw holes. 2.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install Unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch 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. Hold the DIMM at both ends then insert the DIMM into the socket.
2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly 1. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 2-12 1. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis.
2.5 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The system comes with two sets of hard disk drive modules. The first set is defaulted and the second set is optional. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. Take note of the type of HDD module cage you purchase before buying hard disks. 2.5.
2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1. Prepare the HDD tray then locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 4. When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. The second set of HDD module is optional.
2.5.3 Removing the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary! 1. Remove all hot-swap HDD trays from the chassis. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/ SAS backplane. 3. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Firmly hold the backplane, and turn it in the direction of the arrow. 5. Remove the backplane from the module. 2.5.4 1. Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, and then secure it with four screws. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.
6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA/SAS drive.
2.6 5.25-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optional optical drive occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch drives or 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch hard drive adapter for installing 3.
2.7 Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover before installing an expansion card. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and 5 make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. 3 Remove the side chassis cover.
7. 2-20 Restore the expansion card lock to its original position. A light click indicates the card is locked in place.
2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the provided PCI-E slot onboard. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: 1. Remove the default cable from the motherboard. 2. Follow steps 3 to 7 in section 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card to install your ASUS PIKE II card. 3. Connect the two mini-SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card. Connect only one (1) mini-SAS HD cable to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 for 4 HDD bays.
4. Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables. Connect only one (1) mini-SAS HD cable to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 for 4 HDD bays.
2.7.3 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.
Expansion slots 2-24 MIO1 1 x MIO slot PCIE6 1 x PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link) (Auto switch to x8 link if slot 5 is occupied) PCIE5 1 x PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link) PCIE4 1 x PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen3 link) PCI1 1 x PCI 32 bit / 33 MHz Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the provided M.2 socket (labeled M2) onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and set it aside. 2. Find your M.2 expansion card. The illustrations below vary with models. The installation steps are the same. 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 that you removed earlier in step 1.
2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 • 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. Motherboard connections Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling The system comes with a pre-installed SATA/SAS backplane. The SATA/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SATA/SAS connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status. See section 1.7 LED information for details.
Back side The back side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. PWR1 MSAS_HD1 BPSMB1 2-28 Connectors Description MSAS_HD1 Connects to SATA SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard or connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the ASUS PIKE II card.
2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. System fans (front and rear) 2. Chassis footpads 2.9.1 System fans Removing the front system fan To remove the front system fan: 1. Remove the two screws that secure the right side cover. Then remove the side cover. 1 2 2.
Removing the rear system fan To remove the rear system fan: 1. Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in the figure below. 2. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 3. Carefully remove the system fan. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan.
2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack. Refer to Chapter 3: Installation Options of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions. To remove the footpads: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3.
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting • The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the footpads Refer to section 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for instructions on removing the footpads.
4. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of the chassis with screws. 5. Use three screws to secure the side hooks to both rails. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 1U space 2. Drive in two screws on the rack rails.
3. Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space. 4. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end. 5. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you attached the rail. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 6. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 7. Repeat steps 3–6 to attach the second rail pair. 3.
Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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Layout contents Onboard LEDs Page 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) 4-5 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) 4-5 3. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1) 4-6 4. Message LED (MLED1) 4-6 5. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) 4-7 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-8 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-9 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) 4-9 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-10 5. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-10 6.
4-4 Internal connectors Page 1. Serial ATA 6 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 connector [Gray], 7-8 connector [Light Blue]) 4-15 2. Mini-SAS HD connector (SATA1234) 4-15 3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-16 4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314, USB78) 4-16 5. SB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34; A-Type USB3_5, U USB3_6) 4-17 6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1) 4-17 7.
4.2 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. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. The warning LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB8 Management card. 4. Message LED (MLED1) The Message LED is an onboard LED that lights up to indicate an abnormal event occurrence.
5. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) The CATT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.
4.3 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_SW1-4) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. 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 become corrupted. 5. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select.
6. SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM2_PWR2) This jumper allows you to configure the DOM power setting. 7. 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 disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
4.4 Connectors 4.4.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green): This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. RJ-45 port for iKVM: This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB8 management card. 3. Video Graphics Adapter port: This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 4. RJ-45 ports for LAN: These ports allows Gigabit connection to a LAN (Local Area Network) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 5.
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PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase Normal boot 4-14 51 52 58 5A 5B 5C 5D 5F 60 61 68 69 70 71 7D 7E 7F 55 32 34 36 4F 60 61 62 63 68 DXE(Driver 69 Execution Environment) phase 6A 70 71 72 78 79 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D BDS(Boot Device b2 Selection) phase b3 b4 b6 b7 A0 A1 A2 A3 FF~00 A8 A9 AB AD AE AA Operating system phase AC MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Progress MRC Pr
4.4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 connector [Gray], 7-8 connector [Light Blue]) Supported by the Intel® C236 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. 2. • The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.
3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. 4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314; USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to these connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34; A-Type USB3_5, USB3_6) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 6.
7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. 8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial COM ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
9. 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 ASMB8. 10.
11. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of a certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable. 12. • The SATA DOM power connector is for output power only. It has a maximum output current of 1A. • Ensure that the power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is less than 1A. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These LEDs are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
13. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) 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.
15. 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.
16. 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 connectors connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK) These connectors are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. 3.
17. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1 & NGFF2) This connector allows you to install an M.2 device. • This connector supports type 2242/2260/2280 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. • When the M.2 connector is operating in SATA mode, SATA connector 5 and 6 (SATA 6 Gbps_5-6) will be disabled. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. 18. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks.
19. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap.
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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 : P10S-E/4L Version : 0215 Build date: 01/13/2016 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : P10S-E/4L Version : 0217 Build date: 02/20/2016 DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 75% 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 (Advanced, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Save & Exit, Server Mgmt, and Event Logs) 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 and 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 and time. 5.3.1 System Date Allows you to set the system date to [Day mm/dd/yyyy]. Day = Day of the week mm = month (numeric value) dd = day (numeric value) yyyy = year (numeric value) 5.3.2 System Time Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss].
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. 5.4.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.4.
System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to change System Agent (SA) parameters. VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment. When aperture size is set to 2048 MB, this is disabled automatically.
PEG Port Configuration PEG 0:1:0 Enable Root Port [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure PEG 0:1:0 Max Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Max Link Width [Auto] Allows you to force PEG link to retrain to X1/2/4/8. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X1] [Force X2] [Force X4] [Force X8] Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto] Allows you to power down unused lanes.
Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto] Allows you to power down unused lanes. When set to [Auto], Bios will power down unused lanes based on the max possible link width. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASPM [Auto] Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG 1. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] PEG0 Max Payload size [Auto] Allows you to set the PEG0 max payload size.
PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to set PCH-IO parameters. PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Configuration Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings.
HD Audio HD Audio [Auto] Allows you to control detection of the HD-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. HDA will be unconditionally enabled. HDA will be enabled if present, otherwise it will be disabled. Disable DSX ACPRESENT PullDown [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCH internal ACPRESENT PullDown when DeepSX or G3 exit.
Intel TXT Information PCI/PCIE Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] Allows you to set the value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register. Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus Clocks] [128 PCI Bus Clocks] [160 PCI Bus Clocks] [192 PCI Bus Clocks] [224 PCI Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus Clocks] PERR# Generation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device to Generate PERR#.
PCIe slot opROM option PCIE6/PCIE5/PCIE4 Option ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE6/PCIE5/PCIE4 Option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.3 Platform Configuration USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. If no USB device are connected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value.
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 (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Console Redirection Settings becomes configurable when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.
Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Allows you to set the data bits. Configuration options: [7] [8] Parity [None] Allows you to select the parity bit. A parity bit is sent with the data bits to detect transmission errors.
Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Serial Redirection Port [COM1] Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] 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].
ACPI Settings Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not be effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.
This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on a motherboard. Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes user-configurable where you can set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SMART Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.
5.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys. To quickly go to the last item of the second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer perfetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU AES [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions.
C-State Un-demotion [C1 and C3] Allows you to enable or disable the Un-demotion of C-State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1] [C3] [C1 and C3] Package C state demotion [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Package C state demotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Package C state undemotion [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Package C state undemotion.
5.4.5 SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).
Software Feature Mask Configuration RAID0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID0 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID1 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID1 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID10 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID5 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID5 feature.
RST Force Form [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Form for Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1–8 Port 1–8 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mechanical Presence Switch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable reporting if the port has an Mechanical Presence Switch.
5.4.6 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Network Stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support.
5.4.7 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM.
5.4.8 NVMe controller and Drive information You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 5.4.9 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSI parameters. 5.5 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 Administrator Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Administrator Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3.
Secure Boot Menu This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Secure Boot [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot flow control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure Boot to change Image Execution policy and manage Secure Boot Keys. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] Key Management This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom].
Save all Secure Boot variables Save the secure boot variables to a selected file system. Platform Key (PK) Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Delete Key] Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures / Forbidden Signatures / Authorized TimeStamps Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Delete Key] [Append Key] 5.6 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.
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. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST.
5.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Speed Mode] 5.8 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions.
5.9 Save & 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. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes and Exit Exit System setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset Reset the system setup after saving the changes. Restore Defaults Restore/Load default values for all the setup options. Boot Override These items display the available devices.
5.10 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 Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 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 for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.
Log EFI Status Codes [Error code] Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes, or log only error code, or only progress code, or both. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code] BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Configuration Address source DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN [Previous State] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC).
IPv6 BMC Network Configuration This item allows you to configure the parameter settings of IPv6 BMC network. IPv6 Display Full Field [Enable] Displays the Full or Brief IPv6 Field. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] IPv6 Display Full Formula [Enable] Displays the Full or Brief IPv6 Formula. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] IPv6 Display Letter Case [Upper Case] Displays the uppercase or lowercase letters of the alphabet.
5.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. Change Smbios Event Log Settings Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.
METW [60] Allows you to set the value for the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [0] - [99] Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM codes (if not already converted to legacy).
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 6.1.1 RAID definitions The motherboard comes with the Intel® C236 controller that supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows® OS only). 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 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. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup. You can refer to sections 5.1.
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 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 6.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and click Next. 2. Key in a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 3. Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set the volume size. 4. 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.
5. Confirm the volume creation, then 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. 6. 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 created RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list. If you wish to change the settings, go to 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 also 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 Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to delete. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Delete volume. 3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu.
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 driver 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. 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 then click OK to continue. 6.
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 2008 R2 and Windows® Server 2012.
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 tab 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 Installing the Intel® Chipset device Software driver 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 on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
7-8 6. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 7. Read the Readme File Information and press Install to continue the installation.
8. Press Restart Now to complete the setup process.
7.5 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabits Adapter Driver on the system. To install the Intel® I210 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 ASSETUP.
6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell Module are ticked.
7-12 9. Click Install to start the installation. 10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.
7.6 Installing the VGA driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.
7-14 6. Click Install to proceed with the installation. 7. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
P10S-E/4L block diagram A-2 Appendix
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