RS300-E11 Series 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
E22760 Revised Edition V6 September 2023 Copyright © 2023 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Safety information...................................................................................................... vii About this guide.......................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.5.5 Installing the Baseboard Management Card.............................. 2-26 2.5.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module.......................................... 2-28 2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card.................................................. 2-29 2.6 Cable connections.................................................................................... 2-30 2.7 Backplane cabling.................................................................................... 2-31 2.
Contents 5.3 5.4 5.5 Main menu................................................................................................... 5-9 5.3.1 System Language [English]......................................................... 5-9 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]...................................................... 5-9 5.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]................................................................ 5-9 Advanced menu.........................................................................
Contents 5.12 Exit menu................................................................................................... 5-55 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.
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.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.
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.
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-E11-RS4, RS300-E11-PS4 Chassis ASUS R11E 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P12R-M/SYS Server Board 1 x 350W Single Power Supply(RS300-E11-PS4) or 1+1 450W Redundant Power Supply (RS300-E11-RS4) 4 x Hot-swap 3.
1.2 Serial number label The product’s serial number contains 12 characters such as xxSxxxxxxxxx and printed on the sticker at the server's front cover. The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS300-E11 Series features the ASUS P12R-M/SYS server board. The server supports Intel® Xeon® E and Intel® Pentium™ processors plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name RS300-E11-RS4 RS300-E11-PS4 4 x 3.5” Hot-Swap storage bays Storage Bay Storage Bays - up to (2 x SATA/SAS/NVMe + 2 x SATA/SAS) * SAS support only from optional SAS HBA/RAID card * NVMe support only from optional NVMe upgrade kit Backplane connectors 2 x NVMe connectors Motherboard onboard connectors 6 x SATA connectors Default cable 1 x SATA to Mini SAS HD cable NVMe upgrade option 1 x Mini SAS HD connector 1 x M.
Model Name RS300-E11-RS4 RS300-E11-PS4 Windows® Server 2022 RedHat® Enterprise Linux OS Support SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS * Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/ Software ASUS Control Center Management Out of Band Solution Remote Management On-Board ASMB10-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, C-TICK, FCC (Class A) Dimension 497mm x 439.5mm x 44mm (2U) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) 10.3 Kg 8.
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 are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7 LED information for the LED descriptions. 4 x 3.5” Storage Bays 4 3 2 1 Front panel LEDs Power button with LED Location button with LED VGA port Reset button USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Slim-type Optical Drive Bay (optoinal) Bay 1 to bay 4 supports NVMe/SATA/SAS.
RS300-E11-PS4 Management LAN port 1* LAN port 1 COM port Power supply and Power cord connector VGA port LAN port 2 HDMI™ port Q-Code LED USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports 1-8 Expansion slots Expansion slot Power button • * This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table for details.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS300-E11-RS4 1. Redundant Power supply 5. Asset Tag (hidden) 2. ASUS P12R-M/SYS Server Board 6. 4 x 3.5“ storage device trays 3. SATA/SAS/NVMe back panel 7. PCIe riser card 4. System fans 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.
RS300-E11-PS4 1. Power supply 5. Asset Tag (hidden) 2. ASUS P12R-M/SYS Server Board 6. 4 x 3.5“ storage device trays 3. SATA/SAS/NVMe back panel 7. PCIe riser card 4. System fans 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. A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
1.7.2 Storage device status LED 1 2 3 4 RESET Green LED Red LED Storage Device LED Description Status (RED) Activity (GREEN) 1.7.
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Action PHASE PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x39 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F 0x40 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0x49 0x4A 0x4B 0x4C 0x4D 0x4E 0x4F 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x53 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x57 0x58 0x59 0x5A 0x5B 0x5C 0x5E 0x5F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x64 0x65 0x66 0x67 TYPE Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error E
Action PHASE PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) POST CODE 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 0xA6 0xA7 0xA8 0xA9 0xAA 0xAB 0xAC 0xAD 0xAE 0xAF 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC 0xCD 0xCE 0xCF 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 0xD8 0xD9 TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Pro
Action PHASE PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase Quick VGA DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase Normal boot BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase POST CODE 0x10 0x11 0x15 0x19 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x3B 0x4F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x78 0x79 0xD0 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xb2 0xb3 0xb4 0xb6 0xb7 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0x00~0xFF 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAE 0xAA 0xAC ASUS RS300-E11 Series TYPE Progress Progress
AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series processors Action PHASE SEC Start up Security Phase PSP Boot PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1B 0x1C 0x1D 0x1E 0x1F 0x20 0x21 0x22 0x23 0x24 0x25 0x26 0x27 0x28 0x29 0x2A 0x2B 0x2C 0x2D 0x2E 0x2F 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Pr
Action PSP Boot PHASE PSP Boot Loader phase (Error Post Codes) POST CODE 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F 0x40 0x41 0x42 0x43 TYPE error error error error error error error error error error 0x44 error 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0x49 0x4A 0x4B 0x4C 0x4D 0x4E 0x4F 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x53 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x57 0x58 0x59 0x5A 0x5B 0x5C 0x5E 0x5F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x64 0x65 0x66 0x67 error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error error er
Action PSP Boot PHASE PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase Quick VGA DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase POST CODE 0x7B 0x7C TYPE error error 0x7D error 0x7E 0x7F 0x80 error error error 0x81 error 0x82 error 0x83 0x84 error error 0x85 error 0x86 0x87 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8B 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E error error error error error error error error error 0x8F error 0x90 0x91 error error 0x92 error 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0x
Action Normal boot PHASE BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase POST CODE 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xb2 0xb3 0xb4 0xb6 0xb7 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0x00~0xFF 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAE 0xAA 0xAC ASUS RS300-E11 Series TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Progress Pr
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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.
2-2 2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover 1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the rear cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear of the chassis. 3. Slide the rear cover towards the rear panel then lift to remove the rear cover from the chassis.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a Socket H5 (LGA1200) designed for the Intel® Xeon® E and Intel® Pentium™ processors. 2.2.1 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
4. Locate the CPU socket on your motherboard.. 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket. Load lever Retention tab 6. Lift the load plate.
7. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. 8. 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. Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on the socket and damaging the CPU. 9. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B).
10. Push the load lever down and insert it under the retention tab to secure the CPU in the socket. 11. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it.
13. Secure the remaining screwhole on the heatsink using the bundled screw. The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 16.1±1.2 kgf-cm (14.0±1.0 lbf-in) is recommended.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 16 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB UDIMM into the DIMM sockets. If you are not sure on which slots to install the DIMMS, you can use the recommended memory configuration in this section for reference.
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the 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.
2.4 Storage devices The system supports four (4) 3.5"/2.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS/NVMe storage devices. The storage device installed on the storage device tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS/ NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane. Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 4 3 2 1 Bay 1 to bay 4 supports NVMe/SATA/SAS. SAS support requires optional HBA/RAID card. 2.4.1 1. Installing a 3.5” storage device Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay.
3. Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare the 3.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws. 5. Place the 3.5” storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay (A). Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place (B). 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the other 3.5” storage devices.
2.4.2 1. Installing a 2.5” storage device Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. Spring lock 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. Tray lever 2-12 3. Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare the 3.5” storage device and the bundled set of screws. 5. Place the 3.5” storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws.
6. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay (A). Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place (B). 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the other 3.5” storage devices.
2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with a maximum of three (3) PCIE slots. One of the slots is preinstalled with a butterfly riser card bracket for installing PCIE expansion cards. You need to remove the butterfly expansion card bracket if you want to install PCIE expansion cards.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIe x16 slot on the butterfly riser card bracket The pre-installed butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIEX16_6 slot has a PCIe x16 slot and a PCIe x8 slot. The PCIe x16 slot provides x16 Gen4 link while the PCIe x8 slot provides x8 Gen4 link.
2. Push the metal bracket lock counter clockwise (A) until the metal bracket can be removed, then remove the metal bracket (B). If an NVMe card is installed, remove the NVMe card and metal bracket combo. 3. Install your expansion card to the PCIe x16 slot on the butterfly riser card bracket (A). Then push the metal bracket lock clockwise until it locks back and secures the expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket (B).
4. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place.
2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to the PCIe x8 slot on the butterfly riser card bracket The pre-installed butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIEX16_6 slot has a PCIe x16 slot and a PCIe x8 slot. The PCIe x16 slot provides x16 Gen4 link while the PCIe x8 slot provides x8 Gen4 link. To install PCIe x8 (Gen4 x8 link) proprietary cards to the PCIe x8 slot on the butterfly riser card bracket: 1. 2-18 Lift and remove the butterfly riser card bracket from the chassis.
2. Push the metal bracket lock counter clockwise (A) until the metal bracket can be removed, then remove the metal bracket (B). 3. Install your expansion card to the PCIe x16 slot on the butterfly riser card bracket (A). Then push the metal bracket lock clockwise until it locks back and secure the expansion card to the butterfly riser card bracket (B).
4. 2-20 Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place.
2.5.3 (optional) Installing an Intel® X710 10G LAN card to the onboard PCIe slot The onboard PCIEX8_4 slot provides a x4 Gen3 link and allows you to install an Intel® X710 10G LAN card. To install an Intel® X710 10G LAN card to the onboard PCIe x8 slot: 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card bracket from the chassis. 2. Remove the screw from the metal bracket on the rear of the chassis, then remove the metal bracket.
3. Remove the metal cover from the metal bracket. Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to avoid physical injury. 4. Replace the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis using the screw removed previously. 5. Install the Intel® X710 10G LAN card to the onboard PCIe slot (A), then secure it using two (2) screws (B). Ensure to watch out for the metal bracket of the rear IO when installing the expansion card.
6. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place.
2.5.4 Installing an M.2 module You may install an M.2 card (supports up to 2280) to the onboard M.2 slot on the motherboard. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 devices on both PCIe x4 and NVMe interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. 2-24 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card bracket from the chassis. 2. Locate the M.2 slot (M.2_1(SOCKET3)) on the motherboard.
3. Remove the screw on the stand screw. 4. (optional) Remove the stand screw if you wish to install an 2242 or 2260 length M.2 module. 5. (optional) Install the stand screw to the length hole corresponding to the M.2 module you wish to install. 6. Prepare the M.2 module, then align and insert the M.2 module into the M.2 slot (M.2_1(SOCKET3)). 7. Secure the M.2 module with the screw you removed in step 2. 8. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
2.5.5 Installing the Baseboard Management Card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB10 Management Card on your motherboard. 2-26 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card bracket from the chassis. 2. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard.
3. Orient and press the Management Card in place. 4. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place.
2.5.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module The optional PFR module will come pre-installed on your system and is connected to the PFR module connector on your motherboard. 2-28 • The illustration below is for reference only. • For more information or assistance, please refer to www.asus.com. 1. Locate the PFR module connector on your motherboard. 2. Align and connect the PFR module to the PFR module connector. 3.
2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 2-30 1. 24-pin EATXPWR1 power connector (connected to power supply) 2. 8-pin EATX12V1 power connector (connected to power supply) 3. Panel connector (connected to front I/O board) 4.
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2.8 Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: 1. Redundant power supply module (on selected models) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped components when installing optional components. 2.8.1 Redundant power supply module (on selected models) To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1.
3. Prepare the replacement power supply module. 4. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place.
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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 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: Fixing latches Set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Tool-less rack rails 3.1.
2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. Thin lips 3. Press the spring lock, then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on the rack post. 4. 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. 5.
6. Lift the server chassis and insert it into the rack rail. • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. 4 3 2 1 Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders.
3.2 Ball bearing Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: 2 x 1200 mm rack rails (or 2 x 1000 mm rack rails) Rack rails Front end Rear end 4 x #6-32X4L screws 4 x M4X4L screws 8 x ø17.1 screws 8 x #10-32 screws (or 10 x #10-32 screws for 1000 mm rack rails) 2 x M5X20L screws • The bundled screw package includes different types of screws for you to choose from, not all screws are required for the installation. • Package content and specifications are subject to change without notice.
3.2.1 Attaching the rack rails • Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. • The installation steps in this section uses a 1200 mm rack rail as an example, the installation steps for a 1000 mm rack rail is exactly the same.
3. Press the spring lock on the rear end of the rack rail and insert the studs into the selected mounting holes on the rear rack post. Rear rack post Spring lock Rear end of rack rail 4. Slide the intermediate rail out of the outer rail until it clicks to a stop. Intermediate rail 5. Outer rail Slide the inner rail out of the intermediate rail until it clicks to a stop. Slide the white release tab outwards and remove the inner rail completely from the intermediate rail.
7. Remove the three (3) screws from both left and right sides of the server system chassis, then remove the metal plate. The illustration below only shows one side of the server system chassis, but the screws on the other side should be at the same place. Metal plate 3-8 8. Align the inner rails with the studs on both sides of the server system, install the inner rails to the server system, then slide the inner rails toward the rear of the server system until it locks in place. 9.
10. Align the server system and gently insert it into the rack rails. 11. (optional) Use the M5X20L screws to secure the rack rails to the rack post. 12. Gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail.
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3.3 Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails) You can install an additional cable management arm (CMA) to the rack rails to help you manage the cables from your server system. The CMA is designed with movable parts that allow you to move the server system along the rack rail without the need to remove the CMA. Outer receptor Hook and loop fasteners Inner receptor Pivot receptor Cable fasteners 3.3.
3. Align the three receptors on the CMA with the connectors on the rack rails. Intermediate rail connector Pivot receptor Inner rail connector (hidden) Inner receptor Intermediate rail connector Outer receptor The installation steps in this section uses a Left pivot configuration as an example, the installation steps for a Right pivot configuration is similar. 3-12 4. Align and connect the inner receptor on the CMA with the connector on the inner rail. 5.
6. Align and connect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other intermediate rail. 7. Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the cable fasteners on the CMA to complete.
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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 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 4-5 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-6 3. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP2) 4-6 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-7 5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7 6. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-8 7. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM_PWR1) 4-8 8. CPU PCIE configuration setting (4-pin CFG5-6) 4-9 9.
4-4 Internal connectors Page 1. 4-13 Serial ATA 6.0 Gbp/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4; SATA5-6) 2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-13 3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-14 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB67) 4-14 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 4-15 6. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) 4-15 7. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-16 8. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1) 4-16 9.
4.2 Jumpers The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the locations for these jumpers/LEDs/connectors remain the same. 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP2) Set to pins 1-2 to enable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event.
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. 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.
6. 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). 7. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM_PWR1) This jumper allows SATA56 to support SATADOM which do not need external power connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA56 support feature.
8. CPU PCIE configuration setting (4-pin CFG5-6) These jumpers allow you to configure the speed at which PCIEX16_6 will run at. Refer to the table below for the different jumper configurations.
9. PCIe SMBus Switcher setting (3-pin SMB_SW1) This jumper allows toggle whether the SMBUS signal comes from BMC or PCH.
4.3 Onboard LEDs The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the locations for these jumpers/LEDs/connectors remain the same. 1. 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 S5 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.
3. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. 4. Message LED (MLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate that there is a temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated.
4.4 1. Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0 Gbp/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4; SATA5-6) Supported by the Intel® C252 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2.
3. 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. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB67) This connector allows you to connect a USB 2.0 module for additional USB 2.0 front or rear panel ports.
5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 front or rear panel ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.2 Gen 2 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting. 6. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
7. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 8. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans.
9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (power supply unit) to read PSU information.
11. 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. 4-18 • DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up.
12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • 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. • Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
13. Auxiliary panel connectors (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1; 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) These connectors are for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. • Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel SMBus cable. • LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
14. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION) 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.
16. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you to connect a thermal sensor cable that is used for monitoring temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to the device that you want to monitor. 17. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) The VPP_I2C connector is used for the storage backplane with sensor readings.
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 EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P12R-M Version : 0201 Build date: 04/13/2021 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : P12R-M Version : 0207 Build date: 06/25/2021 DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 75% DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 4.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 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, Chipset, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, and 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. 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. 5.3.
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 CPU Configuration 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 CPU Flex Ratio Override is set 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).
AVX [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AVX 2/3 Instructions. This is applicable for Big Core only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AVX3 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AVX 3 Instructions. This is applicable for Big Core only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to set the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Race To Halt (RTH) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Race To Halt feature. RTH dynamically increases the CPU frequency to quickly enter the package C-State and reduce the overall power. RTH is controlled through MSR 1FC bit 20. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Native Mode] Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.
The following items appears only when C-States is set to [Enabled]. Enhanced C-States [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C11E. Enable this item to allow the CPU to switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C-State Auto Demotion [C1] This item allows you to configure the C-state auto demotion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1] C-State Un-demotion [C1] This item allows you to configure the C-state Un-demotion.
5.4.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using / keys to see more items.
5.4.4 System Event Log Allows you to view the System Event Main Screen and RAS features enabling. System Errors [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable system error setup options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when System Errors is set to [Enabled]. Whea Driver Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Whea Driver Support. This option may not be effective with some OS.
The following item appears only when PCH Error Enable is set to [Yes]. PCI/PCI Error Enabling: Press to view or change PCH errors enabling options. PCI-Ex Error Enable [No] Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Fatal Error Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable and escalate fatal errors to error pins. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Uncorrected Error Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable and escalate Uncorrectable/Recoverable errors to error pins.
5.4.6 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Redfish. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication mode [Basic Authentication] Allows you to select the authentication mode. Configuration options: [Basic Authentication] [Session Authentication] Redfish BMC Settings IP address Enter the IP address. IP Mask address Enter the IP Mask address. IP Port Enter the IP Port. 5.4.
The following item appears only when an Intel® X710 10G LAN card is installed. Onboard X710 LAN Configuration Intel X710 LAN1-2 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled].
Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1] Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2 (Disabled)] Resolution [80x24] Allows you to select a the number of rows and columns in supported redirection. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Redirect After POST [Always Enable] Allows you to select the redirection after POST.
5.4.9 Intel TXT Information You may view the Intel TXT information in this menu. 5.4.10 SIO Configuration Logical Devices state on the left side of the control, reflects the current Logical Device state. Changes made during Setup Session will be shown after you restart the system. [*Active*] Serial Port 1 / [*Active*] Serial Port 2 Allows you to view and set basic properties of the SIO Logical device. Like IO Base, IRQ Range, DMA Channel, and Device Mode.
The following item appears only when Use This Device is set to [Enabled]. Disabling SIO Logical Devices may have unwanted side effects. PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Possible: [Use Automatic Settings] Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected no this setup page after system restarts.
PERR# Generation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device to Generate PERR#. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SERR# Generation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device to Generate SERR#. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] 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.
Maximum Payload [Auto] Allows you to set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [128 Bytes] [256 Bytes] [512 Bytes] [1024 Bytes] [2048 Bytes] [4096 Bytes] Maximum Read Request [Auto] Allows you to set Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value.
ARI Forwarding [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], the Downstream Port disables its traditional Device Number field being 0 enforcement when turning a Type1 Configuration Request into a Type0 Configuration Request, permitting access to Extended Functions in an ARI Device immediately below the Port.
Compliance SOS [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], this will force LTSSM to send SKP Ordered Sets between sequences when sending Compliance Pattern or Modified Compliance Pattern. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Autonomous Width [Enabled] If supported by hardware and set to [Disabled], this will disable the hardware’s ability to change link width except width size reduction for the purpose of correcting unstable link operation.
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Port 60/64 Emulation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB hardware delays and time-outs USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to set the time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers.
The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support.
The following items appear only when Launch CSM is set 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. Interrupt 19 Capture [Immediate] Allows you to select the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. [Immediate] Execute the trap right away. [Postponed] Execute the trap during legacy boot.
5.4.15 NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 5.4.16 APM Configuration This page will allow you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. 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.
5.4.17 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additional configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear in the section marked in red in the screenshot below.
5.5 Chipset menu The Chipset menu allows 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.
ECC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DDR Ecc support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DDR Speed Control [Auto] Allows you to set DDR Frequency and Gear1 / Gear2 control for all SAGV points. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable fast path thru the MRC.
IOP VTD Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable IOP VTD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CRID Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable SA CRID and TCSS CRID control for Intel SIPP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] 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] 5.5.
SATA 1 Port 1 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1 Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device. If enabled for any of the ports, Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a hard disk drive Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive] SATA 4 Port 1 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_4 Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device.
Spin Up Device [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device. If enabled for any of the ports, Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot.
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.
The following items are available only when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. Install Default Secure Boot Keys This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
Clear Secure Boot Keys This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect.
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 [Off] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] [Disabled] Hide the logo during POST.
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.
5.8 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 items appear only when Fan Speed Control is set to [Manual Speed Mode]. REAR_FAN1 / CPU_FAN1 / FRNT_FAN1-4 Duty% [50] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.
5.9 Tool menu Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to start ASUS SMBIOS Viewer when you press .
5.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.
5.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Smbios Event Log is set to [Enabled].
The following item appears only when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled]. Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.10.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs.
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 BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. 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 OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
BMC init phase [PEI phase] Allows you to set BMC init phase. Configuration options: [PEI phase] [BDS phase] 5.11.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items are configurable only when SEL Components is set to [Enabled].
5.11.2 View FRU information Press to view FRU information. 5.11.3 Bmc self test log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Erase Log [Yes, On every reset] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On every reset] When Log is Full [Clear Log] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log.
5.11.4 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.
Router MAC Address Allows you to set the router MAC address. Configure IPV6 support Lan channel 1 / Lan channel 2 IPV6 support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source [Unspecified] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC).
5.12 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 Reset system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Reset Reset system setup without saving any changes. Load Optimized Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Boot Override These items displays the available devices.
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RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3.
6.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature allows you to do CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) VROC SATA Controller then press to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. 5.
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious 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: 6-6 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel.
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: 6-8 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: 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.
Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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 Running the Support DVD 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. 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 main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1.
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Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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