TS300-E5 Intel® Xeon 3000/3200 Series LGA775 Pedestal/5U Server
E3690 Second Edition V2 April 2008 Copyright © 2008 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 Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices........................................................................................................ viii Safety information....................................................................................... ix About this guide........................................................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.
Contents 2.8 2.9 2.10 Expansion cards......................................................................... 2-21 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card.......................................... 2-21 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card........................................ 2-22 Cable connections...................................................................... 2-23 2.9.1 Motherboard connections.............................................. 2-23 2.9.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections ...............
Contents 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 BIOS setup program..................................................................... 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................... 5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar.......................................................................... 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation keys................................................................ 5-9 5.2.4 Menu items.................................................................... 5-10 5.2.
Contents 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 vi Setting up RAID . .......................................................................... 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions............................................................... 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives................................................. 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS (For PA4 model only)...... 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utility (For PA4 model only)...............
Contents Chapter 7: 7.1 Driver installation RAID driver installation................................................................ 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PA4 Model)................... 7-2 7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PX4 Model)................... 7-5 7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver (for PA4 Model)....... 7-6 7.1.4 Installing the RAID controller driver (for PX4 Model)..... 7-15 7.2 Intel® chipset software installation.....................................
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.
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 make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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 information to aid in completing a task.
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This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name Chassis Motherboard Component TS300-E5/PA4 ASUS T30 Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 450W Single Power Supply SATA/SAS Backplane Board Floppy Disk Drive 12cm System fan 4 x Hot-swap HDD trays (including HDD screws) 4 x Chassis Roller Wheels Front I/O Board Accessories CPU Heatsink System Bazel Keys (2pcs) ASUS TS300-E5 User’s Guide ASUS ASWM 2.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E5 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5BP-E/4L server board. The server supports Intel® LGA775 Xeon 3000 / 3200 processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
HDD Bays I = internal A or S will be hotswappable 4 x Hot-swap SATA2 HDD Bays Networking LAN 4 x Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LAN Graphic VGA XGI Z9S VGA Controller / 32MB DDRII SDRAM 4 x Hot-swap SAS HDD Bays Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD 1 x FDD 3 x 5.25" media bays (Options: No ODD/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW) Onboard I/O 1 x External Serial Port 5 x RJ-45 ports (4 for GbE LANs and 1 for upcoming ASUS ASMB3-iKVM controller card) 4 x USB 2.
1.4 Front panel features The TS300-E5 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25‑inch devices, two drive bays are available. Optical drive Empty 5.
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power supply module Power cord connector Power supply switch PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. PA4 (Four Hot-swap SATA2 HDD Devices) 6 1 • 7 • 2 4 5 • • • • • • • 10 3 1. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 11 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11.
PX4 (Four Hot-swap SAS HDD Devices) 6 1 • • 2 4 5 • • • • • • • 10 12 7 8 9 3 1. Power supply unit 2. 12cm system fan 3. ASUS P5BP-E/4L Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 11 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. Hot-swap HDD bays 9. 9cm HDD Blower (optional) 10. SATA/SAS backplane board (hidden) 11. Front I/O panel 12.
1.7 LED information 1.7.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. 2.1.1 1. Removing the side cover Remove the two screws that secure the cover to the chassis. 1 1 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. Carefully lift the cover and set it aside.
You may need to remove some of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to section 2.10 Removable components for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Match and insert the upper hooks and lower sliding edge of the cover to the corresponding chassis holes and edge. 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. 2 3. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover.
2.2 Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5BP-E/4L motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to Chapter 4: Motherboard information for detailed information on the motherboard. ® P5BP-E/4L Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any motherboard component or connection.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon 3000 / 3200 Series processor in the 775-land package 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The motherboard supports Intel® Xeon 3000 / 3200 Series LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the cooler, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR2 modules. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 ® DIMM_B1 P5BP-E/4L DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins P5BP-E/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-667/800 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 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 break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.5 Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side. To remove the front panel assembly: 2-12 1. Locate the two hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. Press each lock tab to release the front panel from the chassis. 3.
4. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.
2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. 2. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place.
2.6 5.25-inch drives If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located on the upper front part of the chassis. A CD-ROM drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1).
3. Make sure that the drive and bay hole align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. 4. Secure the drive with a screw. 5. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. 6. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive.
7. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25‑inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section 2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly for instructions.
2.7 Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD Follow the instructions in this section to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SAS (PX4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). 1. Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. 2. 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. 3. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 4.
5. Place a SATA or a SAS hard disk to the drive tray, and secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 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.
2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: 1. From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot as shown. The end with the hook tab should be close to the front panel LEDs. Flat end 2. Press the dummy cover into the slot opening until the hook tab clicks in place. Hook tab 3.
2.8 Expansion cards Refer to this section when installing expansion cards. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Lay the chassis on its side. 2. Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you want to use. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the chassis.
2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 2-22 1. Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2. Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that you removed earlier.
2.9 Cable connections 2.9.1 • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. (9.6in) Motherboard24.
2.9.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E5/PA4 and TS300E5/PX4 model. The SATA/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SATA/SAS connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status. See section “1.6 LED information” for details.
Back side The back side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors.
(in PA4 model only) The back side of the SATA/SAS connectors are attached to the motherboard SATA connectors via the supplied SATA cables. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the SATA connectors. Refer to the table for the default SATA cable connections. 24.5cm (9.
(in PX4 model only) The back side of the SATA/SAS connectors are attached to the ASUS SASsaby 1064E SAS RAID controller card via the supplied SAS cables. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the SAS connectors. Refer to the table for the default SAS cable connections.
2.10 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. System fan 5. Front I/O board 2. HDD blower (optional) 6. 3. SATA/SAS backplane Chassis footpads and roller wheels 4. Floppy disk drive module 7. Power supply unit 2.10.1 System fan To remove the system fan: 1.
5. Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the fan. Set the screws aside. To reinstall the system fan: 1. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the fan. 2. Align the system fan holes to the screw holes on the chassis. 3. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier to secure the fan to the chassis.
4. Plug the system fan cable to the connector FRNT_FAN2 on the motherboard. 2.10.2 HDD blower (optional) To remove the HDD blower: 2-30 1. Remove the side cover. Refer to section 2.1.1 Removing the side cover for instructions. 2. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane. 3. Loosen the thumb screw that secures the HDD blower case to the chassis. 4.
5. Remove the two screws on the blower case using a Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside. 6. Remove the blower from the case. To reinstall the HDD blower: 1. Replace the blower into the case. 2. Secure the blower to the case with the two screws you removed earlier.
2-32 3. Slide in the blower case as shown, making sure the tabs fit into the holes on the HDD cage. 4. Drive in the thumb screw to secure the HDD blower case. 5. Connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane.
2.10.3 SATA/SAS backplane To remove the SATA/SAS backplane: 1. Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section 2.10.2 HDD blower for instructions. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SAS backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug. DO NOT pull the cable itself. Doing so may damage the cable! 3. Remove the 2 screws on the backplane. 4. From the inner edge, push the backplane outward so that the outer edge protrudes slightly from the slot. 5.
To reinstall a SATA/SAS backplane: 1. Position the backplane into its slot with the component side facing the rear panel, and the power connectors on top. 2. Align the backplane with the rail-like dents on the slot to ensure that it fits securely. Rail-like dents 2-34 3. Slide the backplane into the slot until it fits. If correctly installed, the outer edge of the backplane aligns with the corner of the drive cage. 4. Fasten the 2 screws on the backplane. 5.
2.10.4 Floppy disk drive You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly for instructions. To remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis. 2. Carefully pull out the drive from the chassis until you see the cables connected to the drive. 3. Disconnect the floppy disk cable and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive.
To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). 2. Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. Floppy drive power cable Floppy drive signal cable Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector 2-36 3. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the drive cage with a screw.
2.10.5 Front I/O board You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly for instructions. To remove the front I/O board: 1. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket to the front panel. 2. Carefully pull out the bracket until you see the cables connected to the I/O board. 3. Disconnect all the cables from the I/O board. 4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the bracket.
To install the front I/O board: 1. Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. 2. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs). Connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of the I/O board. USB 2.0 connector 2-38 3. Insert the I/O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay. 4. Secure the I/O board bracket with a screw.
2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if: • if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels • you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions) To remove the footpads: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2.
For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place. To install the chassis wheels: 1. Lay the chassis in its side. 2. Locate the designated screw holes for each of the four wheel sets. Take note of the numbers alongside each hole when placing screws. 3. Secure each wheel to the bottom of the chassis using four screws. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the other three wheels.
2.10.7 Power supply unit Refer to this section when removing or installing a power supply unit to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the power supply unit. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected. Refer to the Appendix at the end of this document for the power supply specifications. 2 1 4 3 1 5 Model PA4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
To remove the power supply unit (PSU): 2-42 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section 2.1.1 Removing the side cover. 2. Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to section 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly. 3. Lay the chassis on a flat, stable surface. 4. Locate the four screws on the rear panel. Remove the screws and set them aside. 5. Locate and remove the screws that secure the PSU bracket to the chassis. 6.
7. Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it disengages from the chassis. To reinstall the power supply unit: 1. Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow. 2. Secure the PSU to the chassis with the four screws you removed earlier.
2-44 3. Slide in the PSU bracket. 4. Align the screw holes. 5. Secure the bracket with screws you removed earlier.
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
3.1 3.1.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting • The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the footpads or roller wheels Refer to section 2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels for instructions on removing the footpads or roller wheels. 3.1.
3.2 Attaching the mounting ears To attach the mounting ears: 1. Take out two handles and metal brackets from the package. 2. Secure the handles to the metal brackets with screws. 3. Remove four screws from the chassis bottom. 4. Align one mounting ear with the holes on the top of the chassis and secure it with screws. 5. Repeat the step 4 to attach the second mounting ear to the chassis bottom.
3.3 Attaching the inner rail to the server To attach the inner rail: 3-4 1. Slide out the inner rail of the rail kit and pull the slide extension tab to release the inner rail from the kit. 2. Align the screw holes on the inner rail and the chassis top, then secure the inner rail to the chassis top with screws. 3. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of the chassis with screws.
3.4 Attaching the rack rails To attach the rack rails: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you want to install the server. 2. Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the rack front and the corresponding rack rear. 3. Measure the depth of the rack for the length of the rack rails. 4. Adjust the rack rail length to fit the rack.
5. Position the rack rail to the 1U space on the rack with the nuts installed and secure both the front end and the rear end of the rail with two rack screws each. rack screw 6. 3-6 Repeat steps 1–5 to assemble and attach the rack rail on the other side. Ensure that it is level with the previously installed rack rail.
3.5 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack: 1. Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2. Push the server all the way into the rack. 3. Secure the server to the rack with two screws.
3.6 Installing the cable manager To install the cable manager: For demonstration purposes, all the photos in this section are taken out of the rack cabinet. 1. Thread the cabling straps into cable holes on the cable manager arm. 2. Hook the rear pivoting end of the cable manager to the rear end of the rack rail and press the tab to retain the rear end. Hook The rear pivoting end of the cable manager is fastened in place as shown.
3. Connect the front pivoting end of the cable manager to the inner rail which has been attached to the server. The front pivoting end of the cable manager is in place as shown.
3-10 Chapter 3: Installation option
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Motherboard layouts P5BP-E/4L model 24.5cm (9.
Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. CPU socket 2. DDR2 DIMM slots Page 2-5 2-10 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Page 4-4 2. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-5 3. Force BIOS recovery settings (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-5 4. Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) 4-6 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN port for ASUS ASMB3-SOL or ASMB3-iKVM 3. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN1_LAN2 4. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN3_LAN4 5.
4.2 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (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. ® P5BP-E/4L CLRTC1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear RTC P5BP-E/4L Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
2. RAID controller 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 1-2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ® P5BP-E/4L RAID_SEL1 1 2 2 3 LSI RAID ROM (Default) INTEL RAID ROM P5BP-E/4L RAID_SEL1 Setting 3.
4. Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan or Chasis fan connectors Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 Short PWM mode if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2‑3 Short DC mode if you are using a 3-pin plug.
4.3 Connectors 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN port. This port is for upcoming ASMB3-iKVM controller card only and does not support common network connections.. 3. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN1_LAN2. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. (The bottom one is LAN1.) Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4.
4.3.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. ® P5BP-E/4L FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
2. ICH7R Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. PRI_IDE1 ® PIN 1 P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
4. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® GND USB_P3+ USB_P3USB+5V P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L USB 2.0 Connector NC GND USB_P4+ USB_P4USB+5V USB34 The USB port module is purchased separately. 5.
6. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) The fan connector supports cooling fan of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure 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. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for SSI 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.
9. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® P5BP-E/4L • P5BP-E/4L System Panel Connector NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND HDLED+ HDLED- PANEL1 System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
10. CPU, Rear, and Front fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-3, 4-pin REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure 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.
11. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. NC I2CCLK_P2 ® P5BP-E/4L GND I2CDATA_P2 +5VSB LAN1_LINKACTLED+ LAN1_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLED+ AUX_PANEL1 +5VSB CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ 1 P5BP-E/4L Auxiliary Panel Connector • Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN) This lead is for a chassis with an intrusion detection feature.
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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 AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates a corrupted BIOS file using the USB flash disk or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024 KB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /������������ iP5BPE4L.ROM =========================================================================== AMI Firmware Update Utility Copyright (C)2004 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ver.4.04 ASUSTEK Ver. 3.12 =========================================================================== - Bootblock chechsum ....OK Module checksums .......OK Erasing flash....
5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the USB flash disk or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “P5BPE4L.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [11:10:19] [Tue 01/08/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 IDE Configuration : : : : : : [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not System Information Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
5.2.4 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, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.5 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date [Mon 05/30/2005] System Time [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 IDE Configuration [11:10:19] [Tue 01/08/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in.
5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1/2/3/4 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press to display the IDE device information.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0~2] [MWDMA0~2] [UDMA0~6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.
Configure SATA as [IDE] Set the SATA configuration. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Enables or disables the device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
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. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Configure the USB support.
The following items appear only when the USB Functions item is set to [Enabled]. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB. The AUTO option disables legacy support if there is no USB device connected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB2.0 Controller mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB2.
5.4.2 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Select Remote Access type.
Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.3 Trusted Computing BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.
5.4.5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3D.06 Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU 3085 @ 3.00GHz Frequency : 3.
Execute Disable Bit [Disabled] When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return to 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PECI. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable one exeucation core. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed.
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
5.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration menu allows you to change the onboard devices settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
5.4.8 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
5.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Disabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications.
Restore on 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 goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Resume On Ring [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
5.5.2 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Temperature Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [33ºC/91ºF] [35ºC/95ºF] CPU_Fan1 Speed CPU Smart Fan Control CPU Fan Ratio CPU Target Temperature FRNT_Fan1 Speed FRNT_Fan2 Speed FRNT_Fan3 Speed REAR_Fan1 Speed [2884RPM] [Enabled] [Auto] [50ºC] [2812] [N/A] [N/A] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage VBAT Voltage 3VSB Voltage [1.288V] [3.248V] [4.608V] [11.352V] [3.152V] [3.216V] v02.
Front_Fan1/2/3 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] Rear_Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.
5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS skip Allows BIOS to to skip certain tests while certain tests while booting. This will booting.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 4.2 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.
5.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
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This chapter provides information on how to configure your hard disk drives as RAID sets.
6.1 Setting up RAID For PA4 model, the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. These utilities support SATA hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration. For PX4 model, the ASUS SASsaby 1064E SAS RAID controller card provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration. 6.1.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap Serial ATA/SAS hard disk drives for RAID configuration. By default, the SATA/SAS hard disk drives are connected to the motherboard SATA port 1-4 (PA4 model) or SAS port 1-4 (PX4 model) via the SATA/SAS backplane and SATA/SAS cables. Refer to sections 1.5 Internal features and 2.7 Hard disk drives for details on SATA/SAS hard disk drive connection and installation.
6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility (For PA4 model Only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2.
Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency 6.2.1 Description Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command.
3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select New Configuration, then press .
6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 ONLIN A00-01 2 ONLIN A00-02 3 ONLIN A00-03 Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP 5.
Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 ONLIN A00-01 2 ONLIN A01-00 3 ONLIN A01-01 Port # 3 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP 5.
7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
3. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
5. When initialization is completed, press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Configure Initialization Of LD Is In 4Process 64 KB 0 10 154494MB Initialize Objects LD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc..
2. Select Virtual Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
5. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuild PD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2.
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 RBLD A00-01 Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Logical Drives 4.
6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for logical drives included in a RAID 1 set. Using the Check Consistency To check data consistency using the Check Consistency command: 1.
3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press . You may also press to check the drive consistency. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Logical Drive from the menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press . 4. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press to display the adapter properties. 2. Select WriteCache, then press to turn the option On (enabled).
6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility (For PA4 model only) The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB.. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A 0.
6.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 128KB 0.
6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID5(Parity) Select Disks 128KB 0.
6.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level RAIDX(xxxxx) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives Capacity X XXX.
6.3.6 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. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will remove internal RAID structures from the selected RAID disks.
2. Press to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID configuration utility after POST. 3. If there is available Non-RAID SATA Hard Disk, the utility will prompt the windows for rebuilding the RAID. Press to select the port of destination disk for rebuilding or press to exit The size of destination disk for rebuilding should be the same or bigger as the original hard disk. 4. After selecting, the volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system. 5.
Rebuilding the RAID with new installed disk: 1. If one member of physical SATA Hard disk within the array is off-line or failed, the status of array will become to be degraded from normal. The following displays as. 2. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install the same specification of new SATA hard disk into the same SATA Port. After reboot, the rebuild will occur automatically. The size of new disk for rebuilding should be the same or bigger as the original hard disk. 6-40 3.
6.3.8 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press . This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 6.3.9 Setting the Boot array use MB BIOS Setup Utility 1. When creating multi-raid via Intel(r) Matrix Storage Manager RAID, we would like to assign one array to be the boot drive.
4. Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save the changes. 6.3.10 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details.
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3. The following screen appears. Select a channel and press to enter the setup. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fnc Slot SAS1064E 02 00 00 20 1.24.00.00-IR Enabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Boot Order 0 Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears.
5. The Select New Array Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press . LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Select New Array Type -- SAS1064E Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares. Data on the primary disk may be migrated. Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 10 disks including up to 2 optional hot spares.
7. A confirmation screen appears. Press to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press to overwrite any data and create the new IM array. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Create New Array -- SAS1064E M - Keep existing data, migrate to an IM array. Synchronization of disk will occur.
6.4.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced volume The Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks. To create an IME volume: 1. Follow steps 1–4 of the section Integrated Mirroring volume. 2. The Select New Array Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume, then press . LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. 4. Repeat step 3 to add the other disks to the volume. 5.
6.4.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to ten disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. To create an IS volume: 1. Follow steps 1–4 of the section Integrated Mirroring volume. 2. The Select New Array Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press . LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. 4. Repeat step 3 to add the other disks to the volume. 5.
6.4.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: 1. On the main menu, select RAID Properties. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
3. The View Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. If you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing . LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an IM/IME volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare. When the failed disk is replaced, the utility assigns the replacement as the new hot spare. To create a hot spare: 1.
4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press . LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
6.4.5 1. Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter Properties -- SAS1064E Adapter SAS1064E PCI Slot 20 PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 02:00:00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.24.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0188:01111705 NVDATA Version 2D.
6.4.6 Global Properties From the Adapter List screen, press to enter Global Properties menu. From the menu you may change related settings. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.04) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter SAS1064E PCI BUS 02 PCI Dev 00 PCI Fnc 00 PCI FW Revision Slot 20 1.24.00.
Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display adapters only] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display minimal information] LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Corp Config Utility v6.20.00.00 (2007.12.
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This chapter provides information on RAID configurations, RAID driver installation, and LAN driver installation for this motherboard.
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 instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PA4 Model) You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system / motherboard support CD or from the Internet.
ICH7R INTEL RAID Driver ICH7R INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit Windows 64 bit Back Exit ICH7R LSI RAID Driver ICH7R LSI RAID Driver Windows 32/64 bit RHEL AS3 UP8 32/64 bit RHEL AS4 UP4 32/64 bit SLES 9.0 SP3 32 bit SLES 9.0 SP3 64 bit SLES 10 32 bit SLES 10 64 bit Back Exit Broadcom ASF Firmware Update Broadcom ASF Firmware Update TS300-E5 Back Exit 7. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the folppy disk drive. 8. Press . 9.
Boot from Windows® Server To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® Server environment: 1. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. The Windows 32-bit OS RAID driver disk for the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager is located in: \Drivers\ICH7R Intel RAID\Driver\win32\F6flpy32.
7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk (for PX4 Model) You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® Server or Red Hat® Enterprise / SuSE operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set connected to the SASsaby 1064E SAS RAID controller card. Follow the next steps to create a RAID driver disk.
5. Do one of the following actions: • On a Windows PC – Type rawrite.exe to extract the driver image file to the blank diskette. • On a Linux PC – Type dd if= of= bs=10k to extract the driver image file to the blank diskette. Where is the driver image file name and is the device name, such as /dev/ fd0. 7.1.
4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . 6. The Windows® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7.
To an existing Windows® Server To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® Server: 1. Restart the computer, then log in with Administrator privileges. 2. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. Click Cancel. 3. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 4. Click the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button to display the list of devices installed in the system. 5.
To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID or Intel® 8201 GR/GH SATA RAID items should appear. 4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 5.
Red Hat® Enterprise To install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise operating system: 7-10 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press .
3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press .
5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 7-12 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press . For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to OS limitation.
4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
7.1.4 Installing the RAID controller driver (for PX4 Model) Windows® Server During Windows® Server installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server: 1. Start the installation: • Floppy Install: Boot the computer with the Windows Server installation diskettes. • CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 after the message “Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver” appears. 2.
To an existing Windows® Server To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® Server: After installing the LSI 1064E RAID Controller card and rebooting your system, Windows Server setup will show a “Found New Hardware” dialog box. Under Windows, “RAID Controller” will be displayed. 1. Insert the LSI driver diskette into the A:\ drive. 2. Choose Install the software automatically and press the Enter key. 3.
Red Hat® Enterprise During Red Hat® OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Linux OS: 1. Start the RedHat Linux Installation by booting from the install CD. At the “Welcome to Red Hat Linux...” installation screen, a prompt labeled boot: will appear at the bottom of the screen. 2. Type linux dd acpi=off and press Enter. 3. When the Installer asks, “Do you have a driver disk?” click Yes. 4.
SuSE Linux During SuSE Linux OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Start the SuSE Linux Installation by booting from the install CD. 2. As the system boots, press F5 for the Driver Disk. 3. Move the cursor to the Installation – ACPI Disabled option, and press Enter. 4. When the installer displays, “Please insert the Driver Update floppy/ CDROM,” insert the LSI driver disk, then press Enter. 5.
7.2 Intel® chipset software installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel® chipset on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset software on a Windows Server operating system. To install the Intel® chipset software 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
7-20 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer.
7.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver. 7.3.1 Windows® Server You need to manually install the XGI Graphics driver on a Windows® Server operating system. To install the XGI Graphics driver 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
7.3.2 Red Hat® Enterprise The Red Hat® Enterprise operating system automatically recognizes the XGI Graphics driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.
7.4 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom BCM5721 LAN controller driver. 7.4.1 Windows® Server To install the Broadcom BCM5721 LAN controller driver on a Windows® Server: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
7.4.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom 5721 LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat® Enterprise operating system. Building the driver Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file. To build the driver: 1. Copy the Lan Driver from the SCD and save it in TMP. 2. Decompress the file. 3. Enter DriverInstall. 4 Enter ./install.sh. 5. Enter # cd/usr/src/linux # cat/patch-location/sk98lin_vX.
7.5 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
7.5.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. Click on an item to install. 7.5.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install.
7.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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This section provides information about the power supply unit and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server.
A.1 450 W single power supply A.1.1 General description The 450 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has 13 plugs labeled P1 to P13. Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs.
A.1.2 Specifications Input Characteristics Input Voltage Range Normal Range 110 to 127 V ~ 10 A Auto Range 200 to 240 V ~ 5 A Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage +3.33V +5V +12V -12V -5V +5VSB ASUS TS300-E5 Max (A) 24 24 43 0.5 0.5 2.
A.2 Simple fixes Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem The power LED on the server or on the monitor do not light up Action 1. Check if the power cable is properly connected to the power connector in the system rear panel. 2. Make sure that the power cables are connected to a grounded power outlet.
