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    RS300-E7/RS4 1U 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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    Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 2.8 Removable/optional components 2-17 2.8.1 System fans 2-17 2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional 2-18 2.8.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board
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    Contents Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide 3-2 3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server 3-2 3.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit items 3-5 3.2.1 Attaching the rails to the server 3-5 3.2.2 Attaching the rack rails 3-6 3.2.3 Mounting the
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    Contents 5.5.2 Trusted Computing 5-14 5.5.3 WHEA Configuration 5-14 5.5.4 CPU Configuration 5-15 5.5.5 North Bridge 5-17 5.5.6 South Bridge 5-17 5.5.7 SATA Configuration 5-18 5.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration 5-19 5.5.9 USB Configuration 5-19 5.5.10 ME Subsystem 5-20 5.5.11 Onboard Devices
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    installation 7-13 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-15 7.4 VGA driver installation 7-18 7.5 Management applications and utilitiesinstallation 7-21 7.5.1 Running the support DVD 7-21 7.5.2 Drivers menu 7-21 7.5.3 Utilities menu 7-22 7.5.4 Make disk menu 7-22 7.5.5 Contact information 7-22
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not
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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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    guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
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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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    Product introduction Chapter 1 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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    items. Model Name RS300-E7/RS4 Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board Component 1 x (40mm x 28mm) Accessories 1 x RS300-E7/RS4 Series User's Guide 1 x ASUS ASWM Enterprise User's Guide 1 x RS300-E7/RS4 Series Support DVD 1 x ASWM Enterprise DVD 1
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    specifications The ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-E/4L server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1155 Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS300-E7/RS4 Processor / System
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    Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Device) Onboard I/O OS Support Out of Band Management Remote Solution Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Power Rating Environment RS300-E7/RS4 4 x Intel 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN Aspeed AST2050
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    1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Power cord connector Redundant Power supply * This port is for ASUS ASMB5-iKVM controller card only. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 1-5
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    includes the basic components as shown. 2 1 3 4 444 5 6 7 11 8 9 10 1. Power supply and power fan 2. PCI Express slot Riser Card 3. ASUS P8B-E/4L server boards 4. System fans 5. SAS / SATA backplane (hidden) 6. HDD tray 1-Connect to SATA1 port (SATA 6Gb/s) 7. HDD tray 2-Connect to SATA2
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    pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off) OFF No LAN connection Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data ON LAN connection is present ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 1-7
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    1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED 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 1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD status LED SATA HDD LED
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    Hardware setup Chapter 2 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 Removing the rear cover 1. Locate and remove the front side screws. Front side screw 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it
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    if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 Load lever A B Retention tab 2-3
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    3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. PnP cap Cap tab 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the
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    the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (C). B A C 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 2-5
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    2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink 1. Remove the protection sticker on the back of the CPU heatsink. Protection sticker 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 3. Twist each of
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    4. Secure the heat pipe and air duct to the server with two screws. 5. Insert the two tips of the system fan mylar into the CPU heatsink, as shown in the right figure. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 2-7
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    DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • DDR3 1600 can be supported with Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v2 Processor. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock 2 the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the 1 socket. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 2-9
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    2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives and two SATAIII hard disk drives*. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to
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    tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA/SAS drive. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 2-11
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    2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. To install a
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    bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 3. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 2-13
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    2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables
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    board) 7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 8. SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (SATA SAS: from motherboard SGPIO3 to SATA/SAS backplane J6 connector) ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 2-15
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    from power supply Connects the data cables Connect the SATAII/SAS HDDs connected to the motherboard * For PIKE RAID solution, ensure to connect SAS_SGPIO_CON1 to support PIKE card SAS RAID function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) 3. ASUS ASMB5-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 2-17
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    RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE
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    5. Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the onboard SAS1-4 connectors (blue). 6. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2-3. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 2-19
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    and press the ASMB5 management card in place. 3. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port 5 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management. LAN port 5 LAN port 1 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 2-
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    Attaching the fixing latches to the server 1. Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with the four latch screws. Fixing latch 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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    on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom, as shown in the two rack screws and washers. 6. Repeat step 3 to 5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 3-3
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    the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders, as shown in the right figure. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the
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    of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the three hooks to the holes on the rail. Then slide the rail toward the front panel until it locks in place. 2. Secure the front end of the server rail to the side of the chassis with one screw. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 3-5
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    other side of the chassis. 3.2.2 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 barebone server. 2. Install the nuts on the holes of the 1U space on the rack front. 3. Install the nuts on the holes of the
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    Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server in place. To uninstall the server from the rack: 1. Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack. 2. Pull the server from the rack. Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 3-7
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    3-8 Chapter 3: Installation options
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    Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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    4.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4) 5. RAID configuration
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    4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-17 Internal connectors 1. Standby power LED 15. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) Page 4-19 4-19 ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-3
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    4.2 Jumpers 1. 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
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    fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-5
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    4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 5. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you
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    USB flash and turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-7
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    7. Chassis intrusion connector (2 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a
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    7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C204 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-9
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    motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. • These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. • Connect the
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    at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 5. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1 caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-11
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    Storage Technology RAID SATA LED. 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connectors are used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. These connectors function only when you install
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    these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 5 Series (ASMB5). ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-13
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    and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5. 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system
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    devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-15
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    14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to
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    . 5. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-17
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    (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB5 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup
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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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    . Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility 1. Insert the USB , and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-3
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    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 disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    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 RS300-E7/RS4 5-5
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    program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6
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    options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-7
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    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid
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    RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-9
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    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the
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    must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-11
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    Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI status codes to standard Smbios types. Configuration option: [Disabled]
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    State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-13
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.3 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture
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    the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-15
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    you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled
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    /disabled the High Precision Event Timer. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-17
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    ST3160812AS (160.0GB) ST3160812AS (160.0GB) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI Not Present Not Present Not Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced
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    controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-19
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    XX] This item appears only when you set the Device power-up delay item to [manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from enable or disable the Intel Management Engine (Intel ME) Subsystem that performs various tasks while the system is in sleep, during the boot process
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    . Configuration options: [STD Printer mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-21
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    5.5.12 APM Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restrore AC Power Loss EuP Ready Power On By PCI Power On By PCIE Power On By Ring Power On By RTC [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Specify what state to go to when power is
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    Type [VT-UTF8] 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 more bytes [ANSI] [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1's in the data bits is odd ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-23
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    capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirction Resolution [80x24] Configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] COM1 Console Redirection [Enabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature
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    the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-25
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    you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep
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    the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot options: [IBA GE Slot 0200 v1324] [IBA GE Slot 0300 v1324] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-27
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    2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit ASUS EZ Flash Utility Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press . Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. 5.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items
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    RAID configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
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    a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports SATA hard disk drives for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. See section 2.4 Hard
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    Mode] 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-3
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    SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA
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    . In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically. In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-5
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    2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number,
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    RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-7
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    Disk Write Cache Setting Of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. 6-8 Chapter 6: RAID configuration
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    Check Consis0tency 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-9
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    Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, 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
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    drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 3. Follow step 3 to 12 of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-11
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    6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the
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    Proce4ss 64 KB Objects Rebuild VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Status ONLINE SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-13
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    Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management 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
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    And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press . ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-15
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    6.2.4 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, select Rebuild,
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    77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives 4. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-17
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    6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual 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
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    consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 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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    Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The utility clears all the current array(s). 3. Press any key to continue. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-21
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    6.2.7 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. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu,
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    6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data To Select An Option 5. When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-23
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    create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the
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    up/down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-25
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    from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID
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    VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-27
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    6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage
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    . 3. Press to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. 4. Press to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-29
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    6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options If you have created a recovery set, you can configure more recovery set options following the descriptions in the section. See section 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set to create a recovery set before continue. To configure a recovery set: 1. From the utility main menu,
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB [↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-31
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2.
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    5.8 Boot menu for details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-33
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    6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration
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    Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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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 instructions optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then
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    Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit Windows 7 64 bit Windows Server disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-3
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    disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux server environment 1. Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to
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    chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS300-E7/RS4
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    . Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC screen instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® Server OS
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    Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-7
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    Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0 To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd. 3. Press . - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the key. - To install or
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    6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-9
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    SUSE Linux 11 OS To install the RAID 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. Boot from Hard
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    drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy Other device OK Back ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-11
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    drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system as shown below. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-1612BLT sdb: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID sd3: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID Console other device OK Back 7. Select Back and follow the onscreen
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    the 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 RS300-E7/RS4 7-13
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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. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    close this window. • If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3. Click the Intel® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver to begin installation. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-15
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    4. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. 7-16 Chapter 7:
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    7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 8. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-17
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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. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-19
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    8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-21
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    Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.5.4 Make disk menu The Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of
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    Industrial Zone, Minhang District, Shanghai, China. Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 Fax +86-21-5442-0099 Web site http://cn.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Online Support +86-21-3407-4610 (800-820-6655) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 A-1
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    Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923 +49-2102-959911 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx A-2 Appendix
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