RS300-E10 Series RS300-E10-PS4 RS300-E10-RS4 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................................ viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.8.5 Installing the SSD cage.............................................................. 2-28 2.8.6 Replacing optical drive (optional)............................................... 2-30 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 3.2 Rail kit installation...................................................................................... 3-2 3.1.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit............................................................. 3-2 3.1.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail.............
Contents 5.5 5.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration....................................................... 5-16 5.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................. 5-17 5.4.9 Intel TXT Information................................................................. 5-19 5.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................ 5-20 5.4.11 USB Configuration..................................................................... 5-20 5.4.
Contents 6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility................................................................................................... 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set..................................................................... 6-5 6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 6-7 6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID....................................................... 6-8 6.2.
Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2.
Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the 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 RS300-E10-PS4, RS300-E10-RS4 Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P11C-C/4L/SYS Server Board 1 x 400W Single Power Supply (RS300-E10-PS4) 1+1 450W Redundant Power Supply (RS300-E10-RS4) 4 x Hot-swap 3.
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 RS300-E10 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P11CC/4L/SYS Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1151 Intel® Xeon® E-21XX/E-22XX Processor plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS300-E10-RS4 2 x USB 3.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports 1 x VGA port Rear I/O Ports 4 x RJ-45 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (One for ASMB9iKVM) (Optional) RS300-E10-PS4 2 x USB 3.1 ports 2 x USB 3.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, slim type optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Rack screw Rack screw HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 4 Optical drive (optional) 1.5 LAN 4 LED Asset tag LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED Message LED HDD LED 3 HDD 4 2 1 VGA port USB 3.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS300-E10-RS4 1. 1+1 Redundant 450W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply 2. PCI Express slot Riser Card 3. ASUS P11C-C/4L/SYS Server Board 4. System fans 5. SAS / SATA backplane (hidden) 6. HDD tray 1-4 7. Front I/O boards (hidden) 8. Slim-type optical drive 9. SSD Cage 10. Asset Tag The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive.
RS300-E10-PS4 1. Single 400W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply 2. PCI Express slot Riser Card 3. ASUS P11C-C/4L/SYS Server Board 4. System fans 5. SAS / SATA backplane (hidden) 6. HDD tray 1-4 7. Front I/O boards (hidden) 8. Slim-type optical drive 9. SSD Cage 10. Asset Tag The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description Status Description OFF GREEN BLINKING No link Linked Data activity OFF YELLOW GREEN 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection SPEED LED LAN port Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED indications Activity/Link LED Status OFF YELLOW BLINKING 1.7.
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 Removing the rear cover 1. Locate and remove the front side screws. Front side screw 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. 4 3 2 1 Thumbscrews 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover from the chassis. 5. To reattach the rear cover, reverse step 1 to 4.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® E-21XX/E-22XX product family and Intel® 8th/9th Generation Core™ i3 processors. Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket. 2.2.1 • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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 and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: 2-6 1. Remove the protection sticker on the back of the CPU heatsink. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 3. Twist each of the four screws with a Phillips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.
4. Secure the heat pipe and air duct to the server with two screws. 5. Insert the system fan mylar into the system fan, as shown in the right figure. 6. Insert the two tips of the system fan mylar into the CPU heatsink, as shown in the right figure.
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 Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.
2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. To install a 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD: 1. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the drive tray. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. tray lever 2-10 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3.
5. Place the 3.5” SATA/SAS HDD into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the drive tray and HDD assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. 7. 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. 8.
To install a 2.5” storage device to the front panel: 1. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the drive tray. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. tray lever 2-12 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the tray out of the bay. 3. Place the tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare the 2.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws.
5. Place the 2.5” storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/NVMe connector on the storage device connects to the SATA/ NVMe interface on the backplane. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the tray in place. The tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 8.
2.5 Expansion slot 1 Q-Code The barebone server comes with two PCIE slots - PCIE1 and PCIE2. These slots are preinstalled with a riser card bracket and a butterfly riser card bracket for installing PCIE expansion cards. You need to remove these expansion card brackets if you want to install PCIE expansion cards. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE1 slot 1 Q-Code The pre-installed riser card bracket on the PCIE1 slot supports Full-Height (FH), Half-Length (HL) PCIE x16 expansion cards.
5. Install the riser card bracket and PCI Express card assembly back into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 5 2.5.2 Installing a standard GPU card to the PCIE1 slot To install a GPU card on the riser card bracket: 1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 1 2. 3. 4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay.
3 3 5. 4 Align and install the single PCIE slot PCB into the riser card bracket. 6. Secure the single PCIE slot PCB to 3 the riser card bracket with the screws removed earlier. 6 5 6 7. 8. 9. Install a GPU card to the bracket as shown. 6 5 8 Install the riser card bracket and GPU card assembly back into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 6 7 Secure the GPU card with a screw.
2.5.3 Installing a large GPU card to the PCIE1 slot For larger GPU cards (such as the NVIDIA Quadro P4000 GPU cards), some internal cables will need to be removed (some feature disabled) to accommodate the larger GPU card. To install a large GPU card to the PCIE1 slot: 1. 2. Remove the cables from your server system as shown below.
2.5.4 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. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
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2.5.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 card: 1. Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard. 2. Remove the screw on the stand screw. 3. Prepare the M.2 card. 4. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1). 5. Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2. Screw NGFF1 Screw hole Stand screw 2-20 • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with it. • Ensure that the M.
2.6 Cable connections • • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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2.8 Removable/Optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional) 3. ASUS ASMB9-iKVM (optional) 4. SSD cage Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.
3. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard. 4. Lift the fan, then set aside. 5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to uninstall the other system fans. 2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 2-24 1. Remove the default mini-SAS HD cable from the motherboard. 2. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the ASUS PIKE II card.
11 1 1 3. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 1 Q-Code Q-Code Q-Code Q-Code Q-Code 2 4. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay. 2 2 2 5. Install the ASUS PIKE II card x8 or x16 card to the bracket as shown. 6. Secure the card with a screw. 7.
2.8.3 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch (A) then pull the power supply module (B) out of the system chassis. module lever 2-26 2. Get the replacement power supply module. 3. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place.
2.8.4 Installing the Baseboard Management Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB9 management card on your motherboard. 1. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the Management Card in place. The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same.
2.8.5 Installing the SSD cage Follow the steps below to install the SSD cage on your server module. 1. Remove the three screws on the side of the SSD cage. 2. Lift the SSD cage and set aside. 3. With the SSD cage resting on a flat surface, insert the SSD card into the SSD cage. • The SSD Card fits in one orientation only. • You can place two SSD cards into the SSD cage. 4. Secure the SSD card into the SSD cage with the bundled screws. 5.
6. Secure the SSD cage to the server module using the bundled screws. 7. Connect the SATA cable connector to the onboard SATA connector. 8. Connect the Power cable to the connector on the motherboard. You can install a second SSD Card by removing the optical drive and connecting the SATA cable connector to its onboard SATA connector.
2.8.6 Replacing optical drive (optional) This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive. To replace the optical disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive. Set aside. Spring lock 2. Push the spring lock to the right (A) to remove the SATA/SAS drive tray then pull the tray lever outward (B). The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever (C). 2-30 3. Hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 4. Pull the optical drive module. 5.
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Rail kit installation 3.1.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Set of screws Fixing latches Rail components (screws included) Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Tool-less rack rail 3.1.
Follow steps 2 to 4 if the depth of your server rack exceeds 850mm, if the depth of your server rack is less than 850mm, please skip steps 2 to 4 and proceed with step 5. 2. Slightly slide out and extend the right rack rail, then prepare one of the bundled rail components. Rail component 3. Align the rail component with the right rack rail and secure it using four (4) bundled screws. 4. Follow steps 2 and 3 to secure the rail component to the left rail rack. 5.
6. 7 Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws. Press the spring lock ( ) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 8. 9. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary. (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer ( ) that comes with the kit to secure the rack rail to the rack post. 10. Perform steps 3 to 5 for the other rack rail.
3.2 Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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Layout contents Internal connectors / Sockets / Jumpers / LEDs Page 1. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4; REAR_FAN1; CPU_FAN1) 4-16 2. Baseboard Management Card header (10-1 pin ASMB9) 2-22 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1) 4-19 4. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-17 5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7 6. DDR4 DIMM sockets 2-8 7. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 4-22 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from the default pins 1–2 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 allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN_SW1-4. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME becomes corrupted. 5. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.
6. SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM1_PWR2) This jumper allows you to configure the DOM power setting. 7. • DOM1_PWR1 corresponds to the SATA5 connector. • DOM1_PWR2 corresponds to the SATA6 connector. 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.
8. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0).
4.3 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred.
3. Message LED (MLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated. 4. BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional.
5. ME LED (MELED1) The ME LED is an onboard LED that blinks when the the ME is operating properly. 6. CATTERR LED (CATTERR1) The CATTERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.
4.4 1. Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA5-6 [Gray]) Supported by the Intel® C242 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. • When the M.
3. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card. • This Micro SD card slot functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9 Management card. • Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard.
4. 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. 5. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1114; 4-pin Type-A USB7) The 10-1 pin connector allows you to connect a USB 2.0 module for additional USB 2.0 front or rear panel ports.
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows 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. 7.
8. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4; REAR_FAN1; CPU_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 9. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
10. 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 ASMB9 management card. 11.
12. 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. 13. • 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. VGA connector (16 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, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. 3.
17. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. • This connector supports type 2242/2260/2280/22110 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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Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. BUPDATER Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility. Press . ASUS Tek.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • 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.
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P11C-C/4L/SYS Version : 0201 Build date: 12/04/2018 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : P11C-C/4L/SYS Version : 0207 Build date: 01/05/2018 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 General help Configuration fields 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, Chipset, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press . 5.2.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, and language System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] Allows you to set the system date. System Time [HH:MM:SS] Allows you to set the system time.
5.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] O ptimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
5.4.1 CPU Configuration C6DRAM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is in C6 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Software Guard Extensions (SGX) [Software Controlled] Allows you to select the behavior of Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Software Controlled] [Disabled] [Enabled] • Intel SGX support is only available on certain CPUs, such as E-2186G, E-2174G, and E-2176G. Please refer to https://ark.intel.
CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU Flex Ratio Override. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set CPU Flex Ratio Override to [Enabled]. CPU Flex Ratio Settings [37] Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. This value must be between the Max Efficiency Ratio (LFM) and the Maximum non-turbo ratio set by the Hardware (HFW). Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
5.4.2 Power & Performance CPU - Power Management Control Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance] This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set starting from reset vector. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported.
C-State Auto Demotion [C1 and C3] This item allows you to configure the C-state auto demotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1] [C3] [C1 and C3] C-State Un-demotion [C1 and C3] This item allows you to configure the C-state Un-demotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1] [C3] [C1 and C3] Package C-State Demotion [C1 and C3] This item allows you to configure the Package C-State Demotion.
5.4.4 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Security Device Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.5 APM Configuration 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.
5.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I210 LAN Configuration Intel I210 LAN1 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set LAN Enable to [Enabled]. Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Due to Intel® limitations, both Intel LAN ROM Type options should be the same when [PXE] or [iSCSI] is selected.
5.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings These items become configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data.
Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] None [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit.
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.
5.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot be recognized in boot devices list. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
5.4.12 Network Stack Configuration Allows you to configure the 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 [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created.
5.4.13 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CSM Support to [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.
Network / Storage / Video [Legacy] This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE/ Storage/ Video OpROM. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] Other PCI devices [Legacy] This item determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network, Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] 5.4.14 NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 5.4.
5.4.16 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration Allows you to configure the Tls Auth.
5.5 Chipset menu The Chipset menu allow you to change the platform settings. Take caution when changing the settings of the Chipset menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Memory Configuration Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [2133] [2400] [2666] ECC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support.
PEG Port Configuration PEG 0:1:0 Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the Max Link Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Max Link Width [Auto] Allows you to set the Max Link Width. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X1] [Force X2] [Force X4] [Force X8] Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto] Allows you to power down unused lanes on the max possible link width. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] Gen3 Eq Phase 2 [Auto] Allows you to perform Gen Equalization Phase 2.
PEG0 Hotplug [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Hot Plug. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG 0:1:1 Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the Max Link Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG1 Slot Power Limit Value [75] Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 255. PEG1 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x] Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value.
PEG 0:1:3 PEG3 Slot Power Limit Value [75] Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 255. PEG3 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x] Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value. Configuration options: [1.0x] [0.1x] [0.01x] [0.001x] PEG3 Physical Slot Number [3] Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be globally unique within the chassis. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
5.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration 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 control of active state power management of DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port8xh Decode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or PCI express port 8xh decode.
HD Audio Configuration HD Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Audio DSP [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Audio DSP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Audio Link Mode [HD Audio Link] Allows you to select the audio link mode. Configuration options: [HD Audio Link] [SSP (I2S)] [Soundwire] [Advanced Link Config] HDA-Link Codec Select [Platform Onboard] Allows you to select the HDA-Link Codec.
5.6 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1.
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted.
Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Factory Key Provision [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in Setup Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore Factory keys This item will install all Factory Default keys. Reset to Setup Mode This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys.
Device Guard Ready Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB. Restore DB defaults Restore DB variable to factory defaults. Platform Key (PK) / Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures (DBX) / Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Erase] [Set New] [Save to File] 5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Setup Prompt Timeout [1] Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Quiet Boot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option.
5.8 Monitor menu This menu displays the system temperature, fan speed, and power status. You can also change the fan settings in this menu. Fan Speed Control [Auto Mode] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Auto Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Speed Mode] The following item appears only when you set the Fan Speed Control to [Manual Speed Mode].
5.9 Tool menu ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 5.10 Event Logs menu 5.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
MECI [1] This option allows you to set the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiple-event counter of log entry is updated. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 255. METW [60] This option allows you to set the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99.
5.11 Server Mgmt menu BMC Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. Wait for BMC [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable wait for BMC response for specified time out. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FRB-2 Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer).
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: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are 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.
Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] • The following items are configurable only when you set SEL Components to [Enabled]. • All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Erasing Settings Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
5.11.3 BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. 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.
Configuration Address source [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] 5.11.4 View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. 5.11.5 BMC User Settings The sub-items in this configuration allow you to add, delete, or change BMC user settings.
5.12 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. Save Changes and Reset Exit System setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit System setup without saving any changes. Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Boot Override These items displays the available devices.
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Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support. 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3.
6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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.
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 7.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties.
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 6-16 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3.
6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
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Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.
7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive When installing Windows® Server OS, you can load the RAID driver from a USB flash drive.
3. Click Load Driver. 4. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver (the installation media can be a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive). • If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. • Or you may connect a USB flash drive containing the RAID controller driver. Click Browse to continue. 5.
7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. 7-4 Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard. 7.3 • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. • The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2012 R2 and Windows® Server 2016.
7.4 Installing the system drivers This section provides the instructions on how to install the system drivers. You will need to manually install the system drivers on a Windows® operating system. To install the system drivers: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Driver menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 – 14 15 – 18 19 – 1C 2B – 2F 30 31 32 – 36 37 – 3A 3B – 3E 4F 50 – 53 4F 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C – 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 Description Not used microcode CACHE_ENABLED PCH initialization CPU_EARLY_INIT PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes sectio
Code FA FB – FF 60 61 62 63 – 67 68 69 6A 6B – 6F 70 71 72 73 – 77 78 79 7A – 7F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E – 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB Description Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (S
Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8– BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initializatio
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