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    ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    , and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired
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    ...vii Canadian Department of Communications Statement vii Australia statement notice vii Safety information...ix About this guide...x Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-3 1.3 System specifications 1-4 1.4 Front panel features 1-7 1.5 Rear
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    Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Z10PG-D16 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash
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    Miscellaneous Configuration 5-37 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-38 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-38 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-39 5.7 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration
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    Rebuilding the RAID 6-31 6.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 6-33 6.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows 6- 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-13 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-13 7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 7-17
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com vii
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    Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting
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    by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the
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    server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions
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    for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer
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    xii
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1
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    your system package for the following items. ESC4000 G3/G3S Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PG-D16 Series Server Board Accessory box 1 x MB Support DVD 1 X ASWM Enterprise DVD 1 x ASMB8 SDVD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cable 8 x GPU air ducts (4 for Intel Xeon Phi
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    serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. ESC4000 G3 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 21 ESC4000 G3S xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 2 1 The serial number on ESC4000 G3/G3S is printed on the Asset tag. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-3
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    1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D16 Series server board that supports Intel® LGA 2011-3 Xeon® processor from the E5-2600 V3 product family. Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity Memory Type
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    ) ESC4000 G3S 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays - Rear I/O 3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB8-iKVM) 4 x USB ports (2 x Front USB 2.0 , 2 x Rear USB 3.0) 1 x VGA Port Windows® Server 2012 R2 Windows® Server 2012 Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 OS Support
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    to your system. Specifications are subject to change without notice. SKU and Power Supply mapping table Server series ESC4000 G3 ESC4000 G3S SKU ESC4000 G3 ESC4000/2KW G3 ESC4000 G3S ESC4000/2KW G3S Power Supply specifications 1620 W 2000 W 1620 W 2000 W 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    button USB 2.0 ports Steel handle ESC4000 G3S Asset tag USB 2.0 ports Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays Steel handle Fron Panel buttons and LED 2 1 Steel handle Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Steel handle ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-7
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    The expansion slots and system power socket is located on the rear panel of the server. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on if motherboard is not present. • *The LAN port 3 is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    SATA) 6. PCI-E Expansion Boards (hidden) 7. PCI-E x24 slot (hidden) with butterfly riser card The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical dirve. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-9
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    1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ESC4000 G3 HDD Access LED Message LED LAN1 LED Power button with LED LAN2 LED Location button with LED 21 21 LED Icon Display status Description Power
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    ESC4000 G3S Power button with LED Message LED HDD Access LED 2 1 Location button with LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED 2 1 LED Icon Display switch again to turn off) OFF No LAN connection Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data ON LAN connection is present ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-11
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    1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED LAN1/LAN2 LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Dedicated
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    LEDs ESC4000 G3 HDD status LED 21 HDD LED Green Red Description The installed HDD is in good condition HDD locate or HDD failure ESC4000 G3S HDD status LED 2 1 2 1 HDD LED Green Red Description The installed HDD is in good condition HDD locate or HDD failure ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series
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    /Port 80 status LEDs The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to the Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes. Q-Code table Action Normal boot PHASE Security Phase PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase POST CODE 01 02 03
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    USB hotplug NVRAM clean up NVRAM configuration reset IDE, AHCI Init. IDE, AHCI Init. IDE, AHCI Init. IDE, AHCI Init. BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start BIOS Setup Utility input wait Ready to boot event Legacy boot event APIC mode PIC mode ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-15
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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
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    2.1 Chassis cover To remove the chassis cover: 1. Remove the screws on the side. 2. Release the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis. 3. Slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis. 4. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. A
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    ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis. 2. Secure the air duct to the chassis with three screws. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-3
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    to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transitrelated. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
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    gently lift the load lever (C). To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-5
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    4. Press down the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the left until it is released from retention tab (E), then gently lift the load lever (F). 5. Push the left load lever to slightly lift the load plate (G). Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. edge of the Load plate
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    The PnP cap pops out of the load plate when the right load lever is inserted into the retention tab. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. PnP cap ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-7
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    12. Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (M). Retention tab 13. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with. • Ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. • Some
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    distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU. Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-9
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    , and 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB or 64 GB LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in a single CPU configuration, install the DIMM on either A1 or B1
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    • • • • 12 DIMMs • • • • • • 16 DIMMs • • • • • • • • 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_H1 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • • 8 DIMMs • • • • 12 DIMMs • • • • • • 16 DIMMs • • • • • • • • ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-11
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    in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when
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    2.4 Hard disk drives The ESC4000 G3 system supports hot-swap 3.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects and the bundled set of screws. 5. Place the SATA/SAS HDD into the tray (A) then secure it with four screws (B). ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-13
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    6. Insert the drive tray and HDD assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the
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    side of the drive tray to release the drive tray metal beam. The drive tray metal beam provides horizontal support to the empty drive tray and prevents the drive tray from being bent or deformed. metal beam 4. screw holes of the drive tray. drive tray screw hole ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-15
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    5. Secure the SATA HDD/ SAS HDD to the drive tray with four bundled screws. 6. Align and insert the 2.5-inch SATA HDD/ SAS HDD and drive tray assembly into the drive bay. 7. Repeat steps 1-6 to install the other 2.5-inch SATA HDD/ SAS HDDs. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    -installed with a riser card that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link ASUS PCI-E x8 proprietary cards. PCI-E x8 slot proprietary PCI-E x16 slot low-profile To install PCI-E expansion cards to the riser card: 1. Remove the the screw that secures the riser card to the chassis. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S
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    -E slot connectors on the riser card as shown. PCI-E x16 expansion card (low-profile) PCI-E x16 slot (low-profile) PCI-E x8 slot (proprietary) Riser card ASUS proprietary card 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    HD cables are labeled as Cable #1 and Cable #2. You can refer to the illustration below for reference and guide. 1 2 6. (Optional) Connect the mini SAS HD cables to the PIKE II 3008 series cards. You internal mini-SAS HD connector external mini-SAS HD connector ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-19
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    7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard. The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it. 8. Secure the riser card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 1. riser card and expansion card
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    the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the Standard IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-21
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    2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you remove the pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables
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    cables connected to the motherboard J1: Connects to the power connector of the slim-type optical drive Onboard SGPIO2/3: Connects to the SGPIO2/3 connector to support Intel RSTe, LSI MegaRAID, and PIKE card SAS RAID function. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-23
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    ESC4000 G3S Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply SGPIO_SEL1 jumper pins 1-2 (Onboard), pins 2-3 (Add-on card) Onboard SGPIO2/3: Connects to the SGPIO2/3 connector to support Intel RSTe, LSI MegaRAID, and PIKE card SAS RAID function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    the system fan cable from the cable holder. cable holder 3. Lift the fan then set aside. 4. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-25
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    To reinstall the system fans 1. Insert the fan into the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Insert the system fan cable into the cable holder. 3. Connect the cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. cable holder 2-26 Chapter
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    chassis (B). PSU lever 3. Prepare the replacement PSU. 4. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place. Replacement PSU ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-27
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    (e.g. 1 x 1620 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system. • For a steady power input, use only the power cables that come with the server system package. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    later GPU cards, attach a mylar to the GPU air duct first before installing the air duct to the GPU card. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it to the air duct (B) as shown. The mylar is bundled with the system and included in the accessory box. mylar GPU air duct mylar ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S
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    card. Ask your vendor or retailer if the dongle is missing. Nvidia 300W GPU card dongle 5. Pass the power cable thru the air duct as shown. GPU power cable dongle for Intel/AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation For Nvidia 300W GPU card installation 6. From inside the air duct, secure the air duct to
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    . 9. Remove the screws on the metal covers (A) then remove the metal covers (B). 10. Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the bracket. 11. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into accelerator assembly with a screw. opening on the bracket ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 2-31
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    on the slot. 16. Secure the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket. accelerator and bracket assembly 17. Attach the other end of the GPU power cable (4-pin power connector) to an available 4-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket. 18. Secure the accelerator brackets to the
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    Chapter 3: Installation options Installation options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
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    the rack rails To install the Friction Rail Kit: 1. Secure the two fixing latches to the sides of the server using the set of latch screws. The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation options
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    rear ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. 6. Repeat step 3-5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 3-3
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    Ensure to include the side knots on the sides of the server when mounting the server to the rack rail holders. * Use the steel handle when mounting the server to the rack. ESC4000 G3 side knots steel handle steel handle ESC4000 G3S side knots Fixing latches steel handle steel handle 3-4 Fixing
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    To unmount the server to the rack: Gently pull the server from the rack. • Press the fixing latches on both sides to release the server from the rack. • Use the steel handle when unmounting the server to the rack. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 3-5
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    3-6 Chapter 3: Installation options
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Motherboard Info This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 4
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    4.1 Z10PG-D16 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    ) 5. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) 6. Message LED (MESLED1) Page 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-7 Page 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-15 Page 4-16 4-16 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 4-3
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    the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system
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    , LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 4-5
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    4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 RAID. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility
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    . 7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for Others. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 4-7
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    3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2. ISATA connectors (ISATA1) The ISATA connector (AHCI) supports 4+4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports and Intel RAID/LSI MegaRAID. 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    to connector USB56, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 4-9
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    pin FRNT_FAN1-FRNT_FAN7) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3.30 A - caps on the fan connectors! All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. FRNT_FAN6 and FRNT_FAN7 are backup fans only FRNT_FAN6 and FRNT_FAN7. • When a 300W GPU accelerator is installed, the system activates FRNT_FAN6
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    . 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. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 4-11
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    7. TPM 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,
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    boot up if the power is inadequate. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 4-13
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    System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns
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    pressed. 4. Locator Button (2-pin LOCATORBTN#) These connectors are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 4-15
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    ASMB8 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB8 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. 2. CPU warning LED (ERRCPU1/2) The CPU warning
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    system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. 4. CATT LED (CATTERR1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 4-17
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    5. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA/sSATA ports or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the LED to light up. 6. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated.
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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 5
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    disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 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
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    that contains the latest BIOS, then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-3
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    using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash
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    or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-5
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    and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 Chapter
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    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-7
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    the submenu, select the item then press . 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 5.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the
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    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, xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-9
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    5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-11
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    =3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    5.4.4 Onboard LAN I210 Configuration Intel LAN1/2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-13
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    ] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or data bits to transmit over the serial interface. Configuration options: [7] [8] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration [VT400] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable] Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S
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    Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2 . Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-17
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    performance depending on applications. Make sure your thermal solution and power supply are able to handle this circumstacnes. Configuration options: [Normal] [High] [Extreme] 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series
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    disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [0] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS , Storage, or Video. Configuration options: [UEFI ] [Legacy] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-21
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    5.4.11 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-23
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    will take before it properly reports itself to the host controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to -ROM] 5.4.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    5.5 IntelRCSetup menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the processor and chipset settings. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-25
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    supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS
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    ] AES-NI [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Down Stream PECI [Disabled] This Item allows you to enable the PCIe Down Stream PECI writer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-27
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    T State Control ACPI T-States [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU throttling by OS. Throttling reduces power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Turning Energy Perf BIAS Energy Performance Tuning [Disabled] Allows you to select whether BIOS or Operating System chooses energy performance bias tuning. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled setting (0) when the total PO time is greater than this threshold. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-29
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    item allows you to disable or enable cluste on Die. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable] [Enable] Early Snoop [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Training Error. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced the detecting and enabling of ADR. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-31
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    ] [3-way Interleave] [4-way Interleave] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [4-way Interleave] [8-way Interleave] 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RAS Modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. In case enabled, Sparing will be selected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirror] to enable or disable Demand Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-33
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    Options TX EQ WA [Enabled] Use special table for TX_EQ and vendor specific cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only] 5-34 Chapter
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    State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive enable or disable the SATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-35
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    Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link to lock all Alert Enable settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-37
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    ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] This item, when enabled, is supported by unlocking MSR 0x790. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings
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    The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer enable or disable Serial Mux configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-39
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    configure the BMC network parameters. Configuration Address source DM_LAN1/Shared LAN [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statistically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during
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    Case] IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1/ IPv6 BMC Shared Lan IPv6 BMC Lan IP Address Source [Unspecified] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running DHCP] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-41
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    BMC LAN Link IP address. IPv6 BMC LAN Link IP Prefix Length Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan Link IP Prefix Length. 5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    options to enable/disable logging of System boot event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-43
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    monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. FRNT FAN1&6/2&3&4/5&7 [Generic Speed] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High
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    . To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-45
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    function is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard] 5-46 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    )/ Key Exchange Key (KEK)/ Authorized Signatures (DB)/ Authorized TimeStamps (DBT)/ Forbidden Signatures (DBX) Configuration options: [Delete] [Set New] [Append] Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append] ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-47
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    the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. 5-48 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-49
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    5.12 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu options. Discard Changes Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options. 5-50 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to launch EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 5-51
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    5-52 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 6
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    both Linux and Windows OS). • 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
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    following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS supported by the Intel® C602 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S
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    disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To to enter the utility. LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot
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    the virtual drive parameters are set automatically. In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Select An Option ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-5
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    ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00-00 Rebuild 1 ONLIN A00-01
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    . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-7
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    from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#SAtRrRiApYesSELECTSItOrNipMSEzNU Status CIonniftiigaulriez0e 1 148.580GB PORT #2 0 ONLIN A00
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    press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Configuration Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/ Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-9
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    Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MenuNew Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD
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    Y is the drive number. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-11
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    From the Management Menu, select Initialize, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press
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    . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Status ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-13
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    Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use
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    initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management Configure MAednaupter Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press . ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-15
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    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, select Rebuild, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R
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    to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management MenuREBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-17
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    From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency CC of VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press
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    press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R LD Management Menu Configure 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-19
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    Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from
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    . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MenuNew Configuration Configure View The utility clears all the current array(s). 3. Press any key to continue. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-21
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    Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration Management MenuNew LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration BMoeontuable VDs(1): Current Boot VD(0)
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    6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache = = = = = 30 30 30 30 Off Rebuild Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Bios State = Enable Cont On Error = Yes Fast Init = Enable Auto Rebuild = On Auto any key to continue. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-23
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    Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can create RAID mode by use of onboard drives. 2. Turning on the system. During POST, press to enter BIOS. Go to Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration > SATA Mode, then press <
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    ASRK module on the motherboard. • The RAID BIOS setup screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-25
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    6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All
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    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. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-27
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    2. Enter a name for the recovery set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow keys to select Recovery, and then press . 4. When the Disks item is selected, press to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the recovery set. The
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    VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-29
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    6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB [ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-31
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ]
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    to boot from the hard disk. 1. Reboot the system and press to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3. then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-33
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    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. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
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    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. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-35
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    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
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    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. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-37
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    6.4.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes
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    , or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 6-39
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    6-40 Chapter 6: RAID configuration
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    Chapter 7: Driver installation Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 7
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    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 disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go
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    ® Server 2008 R2 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008 R2. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series
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    and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to
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    Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press "OK" to continue. OK Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-5
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    drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press + + to switch to the command
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    , press to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press . ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-7
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    4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No 5 . You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press . Driver Disk Sou8rce
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    RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-9
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    Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image file into the
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    LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press . ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-11
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    medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy other device OK Back 6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. 7-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. MakeDisk 4. Manual 5. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2008 R2 and on the Windows® Server 2012 Operating System (OS). ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S
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    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. 7-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 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. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-15
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    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 motherboard. 7-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. 4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series
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    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 continue the installation. 7. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process. 7-18 Chapter 6: Driver
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    . Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210/X540-BT2 Gigabit Adapters Drivers in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. 5. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-19
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    6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and
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    9. Click Install to start the installation. 10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-21
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
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    5. Click Install to proceed with the installation. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-23
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    7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 utility on a Windows® operating
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    5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 7-25
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    8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 7-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online Support +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No.508
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    Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00
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    Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Online Support +48-225718033 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web site http://ru
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