RS300-E8 Series RS300-E8-PS4 RS300-E8-RS4 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
E8115 First Edition March 2013 Copyright © 2013 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 Notices......................................................................................................... vii REACH ........................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................... viii Australia statement notice..................................................................ix About this guide..............................................................
Contents 2.8 Removable/optional components.............................................. 2-17 2.8.1 System fans................................................................... 2-17 2.8.3 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional) 2-20 2.8.2 2.8.4 Chapter 3: Installing the SSD cage (optional).................................. 2-21 Installation options 3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide.............................................. 3-2 3.
Contents 5.3 5.4 Main menu..................................................................................... 5-9 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.4.1 CPU Configuration..........................................................5-11 5.4.3 SATA Configuration........................................................ 5-15 5.4.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 5.4.7 5.4.8 5.4.9 5.4.10 5.4.11 5.4.12 5.4.13 5.4.14 5.4.15 5.4.16 5.4.17 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 System Time....................................................................
Contents Chapter 6: 6.1 RAID configuration Setting up RAID............................................................................. 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions............................................................... 6-2 6.1.3 Setting Jumpers............................................................... 6-3 6.1.2 6.1.4 6.1.5 Installing hard disk drives................................................. 6-3 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS.......................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical Safety • • • • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup 3. Chapter 3: Installation options 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information 5.
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.
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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-E8-PS4, RS300-E8-RS4 Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P9D-C/4L Server Board Component 1 x 400W Single Power Supply (RS300-E8-PS4) 1 x 450W Redundant Power Supply (RS300-E8-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 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS300-E8 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-C/4L Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name Onboard I/O Connectors OS Support Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) Power Supply Power Rating Environment RS300-E8-PS4 RS300-E8-RS4 1 x External Serial Port 5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB7-iKVM) 4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 2 x USB 2.
1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB port for each Node are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. Rack screw Hot-swap HDD bays Slim-type optical drive (Optional) Hot-swap HDD bays Asset tag LAN4 LED LAN3 LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Rack screw VGA port USB 3.
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O shields with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the real panel. The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboards are not present. RS300-E8-RS4 PS/2 keyboard/mouse port LAN port 5* Gigabit LAN port 4 Gigabit LAN port 3 Gigabit LAN port 2 Gigabit LAN port 1 USB 2.0 ports USB 3.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 2 1 3 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 12 4 6 4 4 4 11 7 12 13 8 7. 5 8. 10 9 9. Power supply and power fan PCI Express slot Riser Card ASUS P9D-C/4L Server Boards System fans SAS / SATA backplane (hidden) HDD tray 1—Connect to SATA1 port HDD tray 2—Connect to SATA2 port HDD tray 3—Connect to SATA3 port HDD tray 4—Connect to SATA4 port 10. Front I/O boards (hidden) 11. Slim-type optical drive 12.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs LAN4 LED LAN3 LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED LED Icon Location LED Power LED HDD Access LED Message LED Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD Message LED LAN LEDs 3 4 Location LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event ON 1. Without ASMB7-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated 2.
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status ACT/LINK LED OFF GREEN BLINKING 1.7.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover Removing the 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. Thumbscrews 3. 4. 5. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. Lift the cover from the chassis. To recover the rear cover, reverse step 1 to 4. A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge series processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 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.
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 Philips (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 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 six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
2.3.3 1. 2. Installing a DIMM Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 2 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket.
2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATAIII/SAS hard disk drives and two SATAII hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. spring lock To install a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD 2-10 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2.
4. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6. 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.
2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card: 1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 2-12 2. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay. 3.
To reinstall the riser card bracket: 1. 2. 3. Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2. 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 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 will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 1 2 3 3 3 5 3 4 7 10 6 8 9 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling RS300-E8-RS4 RS300-E8-PS4 SAS_SGPIO_CON1 connector* Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply SGPIO_SEL jumper: pins 1-2 (Onboard) pins 2-3 (Add-on card) Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard Connect the SATAII/SAS HDDs * For PIKE RAID solution, ensure to connect SAS_SGPIO_CON1 to support PIKE card SAS RAID function.
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 3. ASUS ASMB7-iKVM (optional) 2. 4. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) SSD cage (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1.
2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 2-18 1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot. 4. Remove the SATA/SAS cables from the onboard SATA1–4 connectors.
5. Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the onboard SAS1–4 connectors (blue). 6. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2–3.
2.8.3 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 series management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the ASMB7 header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB7 management card in place. 3. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port 5 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.
2.8.4 Installing the SSD cage (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional 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. 2. With the SSD cage resting on a flat surface, insert the SSD card into the SSD cage. • The SS Card fits in one orientation only. • You can place two SSD cards into the SSD cage. 3. Secure the SSD card into the SSD cage with the bundled screws. 4.
2-22 5. Secure the SDD cage to the server module using the bundled screws. 6. Connect the SATA cable connector. to the onboard SATA connectors 7. Connect the Power cable to the connector on the motherboard.
This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • • One pair of fixing latches 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers (2 more for each buffer) Rail Washers Rail screws Latch screws Front end 3.1.1 1. Fixing latches Rack rails Rear end Attaching the fixing latches to the server Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with the four latch screws.
2. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom, as shown in the right figure. 3. Adjust the rack rail to fit the depth of the rack. 4. From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, and then place the front rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the front mounting hole, as shown in the right figure. 5.
7. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders, as shown in the right figure. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. 3-4 DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of the server rack.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
4.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents Jumpers 1. Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. LAN controller setting 4. 5.
Internal connectors 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connector (7-pin 6Gbps SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 [Light Blue]) (7-pin 3Gbps SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) PSAS connectors 4-7 (7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) 4-8 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9) 4-9 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-9 USB 3.
4.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
2. 3. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. ® P9D-C/4L RAID_SEL1 1 2 P9D-C Series RAID setting 5.
4.3 1. Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin 6Gbps SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 [Light Blue]) (7-pin 3Gbps SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps 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. PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Light Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE Serial Attached SCSI (PSAS) connectors that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. 4-8 • These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. • Connect the SAS hard disk drives to PSAS connectors 1–8 (blue) when installing a PIKE RAID card.
3. 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. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to these connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
5. 6. 4-10 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
7. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_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. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. The PSGPIO 1 and PSGPIO 2 connectors only functions when you install an ASUS PIKE RAID card.
9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial COM ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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.
11. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 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. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. 14. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for the parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
15. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
16. 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.
17. 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.
6. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 18. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, Locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2.
4.4 Internal LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2.
3. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card. • Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for about 60 seconds for the system to power up. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. The warning LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card. 4. Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on.
5. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the front panel is pressed. This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack.
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 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. 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. Enter the BIOS setup program.
7. 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. Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only.
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Update ROM Current ROM BOARD: P9D-C/4L BOARD: P9D-C/4L VER: 0201 VER: 0202 DATE: 12/01/2013 DATE: 12/09/2013 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: 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 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 Main Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 0077 x64 01/31/2013 System Date System Time [Mon 02/21/2013] [10:10:10] Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements.
5.2.3 Menu items 5.2.4 Submenu 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, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press .
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date System Date System Time 5.3.1 American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.
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. Aptio Aptio Setup Setup Utility Utility -- Copyright Copyright (C) (C) 2013 2013 American American Megatrends, Megatrends, Inc. Inc.
5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Genuine Intel (R) CPU 0000 @ 2.
Hyper-threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS.
CPU C states [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] This following items appears only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C3 report to OS.
5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to configure PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID 1.0.0.0 C224 04/C1 USB Configuration settings. USB Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration USB Configuration Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
PCH Azalia Configuration Allows you to control the detection of the Azalia device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCH Azalia Configuration Azalia 5.4.3 [Auto] Control Detection of the Azalia device. Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally disabled Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.
Compatible Mode [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allows you to enable or disable the Compatible mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection Compatible Mode S.M.A.R.T.
Memory Configuration This allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Memory Information Memory RC Version Memory Frequency Usage Memory DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 DIMM_A4 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin) 1.0.0.
5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.
PCIE Slot Configuration Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.4.6 USB Configuration This allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices 1 mouse,2 Hubs Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Support XHCI Hand-off EHCI Hand-off USB Mass Storage Driver Support Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 5.4.
5.4.9 WHEA Support Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enables or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Parallel Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select the optimal setting for the super IO device.
5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration This allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard LAN. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [Disabled] COM2 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [Enabled] Console Redirection Enable or Disable.
Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.
5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging Support Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.16 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.4.17 Network Stack Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Network stack [Disable] Enable/Disable the network stack (Pxe and UEFI) Network stack [Disable] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.5 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Event Logs Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change View Smbios Event Log the Smbios Event Log View System Event Log configuration. Change Smbios Event Log Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.6 Boot menu The items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State 1 [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.
INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Configuration options: [Immediate] [Postponed] Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE] This allows you to enable the Boot Device Seeking option. Configuration options: [Endless PXE] Continuosly seek remote boot image until boot image is found or the operation is aborted ++ is pressed by the user). [Normal] Seek remote boot image once then stop.
CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Launch CSM Boot Option filter Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpRom policy Launch Video OpRom policy [Enabled] [Legacy only] [Legacy only] [Legacy only] [Legacy only] Other PCI device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM] This option controls if CSM will be launched.
5.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Temperature MB Temperature TR1 Temperature CPU_FAN1 Speed REAR_FAN1 Speed FRNT_FAN1 Speed FRNT_FAN2 Speed FRNT_FAN3 Speed VCORE1 +12V +5V +VDDQ +3VSB +3.
5.8 Security This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Security Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted.
Image Execution Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Security Tool Exit Interval FV Option ROM Removable Media Fixed Media [Always Execute] [Deny Execute] [Deny Execute] [Deny Execute] Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation.
5.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Tool Exit Start EzFlash Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Start EzFlash utility Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash utility. 5.
Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the setup options. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to apply the default values or press to exit.
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® C224 controller that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows® OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. 2. 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard.
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(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. 2. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . Key in a name for the RAID set from the following screen 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. 8. 9.
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. 2. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . 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 hard disk drive: 1. 2. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press . 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. 2. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press . From the following warning message, 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. 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 multi-RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. 2. 3. 4. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.
6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 5. Click Next. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. • 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. 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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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7.1 RAID driver installation 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
8. Select YES from the following warning message then press . WARNING !!! ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE )DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? NO 9. YES On the following Important message, select YES if an ASMB7 is installed, otherwise select NO, then press . Please ensure ASMB7-iKVM is well installed on the motherboard. NO YES YES 10. Insert the formatted diskette into the disk drive and press . The system writes the image to the disk. 11.
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows® Server 2008 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS 7-4 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 3. Click Load Driver.
4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue. 6. 7. 8. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.
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 1. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. 2. The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2008 R2 and Windows® Server 2012.
7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. You have to press the arrow down button in the lower part of the screen to view the remaining items of the MakeDisk menu. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide.
7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your 7.3.6 Installing the Intel® Chipset device Software driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows® Operating System.
7-10 5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation. 6. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue.
8. Click Install in the Windows Security window. The Windows Security window may appear more than once and you may have to click Install several times to continue with the installation. 9. When the installation of files is finish, click Next. 10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now then click Finish to complete the installation.
To install the Intel® Chipset device software on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. 2. Log with Administrator privileges. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 7-12 4.
7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 8. When the loading fo files is finish, click Finish to complete the installation.
7.4 Installing the LAN driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections Software drivers on the system. You need to manually install the LAN controller driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. 2. Log with Administrator privileges.
6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. 7. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next in the License Agreement window. 8. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. 9. From the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install.
10. Click Yes when the Microsoft Management Console dialog box appears. The Microsoft Management Console dialog box appears when the system detects open or running applications that needs to be closed. You have to terminate open or running applications specified in the dialog box to proceed with the installation. 11. When the loading of drivers is finish, click Finish to complete the installation. To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 3.
5. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software. 6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections window. 7. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next.
7-18 8. Click Install to continue. 9. When the the installation of files is finish, click Finish to complete the installation.
7.5 Installing the VGA driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. 2. Log with Administrator privileges.
7-20 6. Enter a username and organization then click Next. 7. Toggle Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next. 8. Click Install to begin the installation. 9. When the the installation of files is complete, click Finish.
10. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. 2. Log with Administrator privileges. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.
7.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver on the motherboard. To install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver in Windows: 1. Restart the computer. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
6. Click Yes in the License Agreement window to continue with the installation. 7. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. 9. Click Finish to complete the installation.
7.7 Installing the Intel ® I210 Gigabit This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on the system. To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. 9. When the the installation of files is complete, click Finish.
To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 7-26 4.
8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. 9. When the the installation of files is complete, click Finish.
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