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- Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 1
RS520-E9 V2 Series Server User Guide - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 2
. 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, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 3
Contents Safety information...viii 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 panel features 1-8 1.6 Internal features 1-10 1.7 LED information 1-12 1.7.1 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 4
Contents 2.8 Removable/optional components 2-31 2.8.1 System fans 2-31 2.8.2 Slim optical drive (optional for RS520-E9-RS8 V2 2-32 2.8.3 Redundant power supply module 2-34 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit 3-2 3.2 Rail kit dimensions 3-5 Chapter 4: Motherboard - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 5
Contents 5.5 Advanced menu 5-11 5.5.1 Trusted Computing 5-12 5.5.2 ACPI Settings 5-12 5.5.3 Smart Settings 5-13 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration 5-13 5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-14 5.5.6 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-17 5.5.7 APM 5-18 5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings 5-19 5.5.9 USB - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 6
Contents 5.10 Security menu 5-41 5.11 Boot menu 5-44 5.12 Tool menu 5-45 5.13 Save & Exit menu 5-46 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 7
drive with RAID drive 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-5 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-5 7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 7-8 7.5 VGA driver installation 7-10 7.6 Installing the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 8
broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 9
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Optical Drive Safety Information - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 10
users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes 7: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. x - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 11
manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 12
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 14
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS520-E9-RS8 V2 RS520-E9-RS12UV2 Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard Z11PR-D16/V2 Server Board Component Accessories Optional Items 2 x 800W Redundant Power Supply 2 x 800W Redundant Power - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 15
and printed on the sticker at the server's front cover. The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team. 4 3 2 1 RS520-E9-RS8 V2 xxSxxxxxxxxx RS520-E9-RS12UV2 xxSxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 1-3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 16
Family (up to 205W) 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (up to 205W) UPI 10.4 GT/s * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Core Logic Intel® C621 PCH Total Slots 16 (6-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 4096GB Memory Memory Type DDR4 2933 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 17
. (up to 8 x SATA/SAS/ NVMe + 4 x SATA/SAS) 2 x 2.5" Hot-swap storage device bays (Rear) (SATA HDD/SSD only) * NVMe support requires an optional NVMe upgrade kit. * SAS support requires an optional SAS HBA/RAID card. Backplane Storage Connectors 2 x Mini SAS HD + 4 x OCULink 2 x Mini SAS HD - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 18
2019 Windows® Server 2016 Windows® Server 2012 R2 RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware * Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ ASUS Control Center (Classic) On-Board ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, C-TICK - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 19
port 4 3 2 1 Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 7 Bay 8 • Bay 1 to bay 4 supports hybrid NVMe/SAS/SATA (SAS support requires an optional ASUS PIKE II card). • Bay 5 to bay 8 supports hybrid SAS/SATA (SAS support requires an optional ASUS PIKE II card). RS520-E9-RS12UV2 USB 2.0 ports - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 20
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O shields with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the rear panel. 2.5-inch Bay 2 2.5-inch Bay 1 LAN port 2 VGA port Serial port (optional) - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 21
Asset tag The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of the server that you can pull out or easily slide back in. It has a piece of paper that allows you to write down important information about the server. RS520-E9-RS8 V2 RS520-E9-RS12UV2 ASUS - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 22
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS520-E9-RS8 V2 1. Redundant power supply 2. ASUS Z11PR-D16/V2 Server Board 3. SATA/NVMe backplane 4. Slim optical drive (optional) 5. System fans 6. Asset Tag (hidden) 7. 8 x 3.5" storage device bays 8. PCIE-NVME4- - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 23
RS520-E9-RS12UV2 1. Redundant power supply 2. ASUS Z11PR-D16/V2 Server Board 3. SATA/NVMe backplane 4. Front USB panel 5. System fans 6. Asset Tag (hidden) 7. 12 x 3.5" storage device bays 8. PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 9. 2 x 2.5" storage device bays 10. Front I/O panel Turn off the system power and - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 24
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs RS520-E9-RS8 V2 LAN4 LED (for Mezzanine card) LAN3 LED (for Mezzanine card) LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Storage device access LED RS520-E9-RS12UV2 Power button with LED Message LED Location button with LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED 4 3 2 1 Location button - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 25
1.7.2 Bay status LED Front panel Storage Device Status LED (Red) Storage Device Activity LED (Green) LED Icon Display status Description OFF Storage device not present Storage Device Activity LED GREEN ON No activity 1. Read / Write data into the storage device GREEN BLINKING 2. Locating - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 26
Gbps connection Power button with LED Q-Code LED* • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 27
1.7.5 Q-Code table Action Normal boot PHASE Security Phase PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase POST CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 15 19 0 10 1B 1C 1D 1E 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 50 TYPE - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 28
Action Normal boot PHASE PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase POST CODE 51 52 58 5A 5B 5C 5D 5F 60 61 68 69 70 71 7D 7E 7F 55 32 34 36 4F 60 61 62 63 68 69 6A 70 71 72 78 79 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 29
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 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 30
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. There is no need to remove the thumbscrews, just loosen them. Screws 2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it towards the rear panel for about half an inch until - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 31
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Processors Scalable Family Series. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 32
3. Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), then install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 33
6. Reinstall the air duct and secure the air duct screw. 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 2-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 34
2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs; 32 GB, and 64 GB LRDIMMs; and 64GB and 128GB LRDIMMs (3DS) into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 35
damage. 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 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 RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 36
ports via the SATA/NVMe backplane (SAS drives require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). • On RS520-E9-RS8 V2 models, the onboard controller only supports SATA storage devices by default, if you would like to use SAS storage devices, please install an ASUS PIKE II card (purchased separately). • On - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 37
5. Place the 3.5" storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/NVMe connector on the storage device connects to the - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 38
To install a 2.5" storage device to the front panel: 1. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the tray. The tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Tray lever Spring lock 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the tray out of the bay. 3. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 39
5. Place the 2.5" storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the tray and storage device assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/NVMe connector on the storage device connects to the - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 40
then pull the tray out of the bay. Spring lock 3. Release the screws on each side of the tray to release the tray metal beam. Support beam 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 41
4. Orient and place the 2.5" storage device into the tray. Ensure that the storage device is fitted firmly inside the tray and that the four screws of the storage device matches the four screws holes of the tray. Storage device screw hole Tray screw hole 5. Carefully insert the tray and push it all - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 42
2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with six (6) PCIE slots. PCIE slot 1 is pre-installed with a PCIENVME4-OCuLink card for installing NVME storage devices on Bay 1 to Bay 4. You need to remove these expansion card brackets if you want to install PCIE expansion cards. 2.5.1 Installing an - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 43
3. Remove the screw that secures the metal cover to the chassis, then remove the metal cover then set it aside for future use. 4. Insert the expansion card into the PCIE slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. Secure it with the screw removed earlier. 5. Reinstall - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 44
2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card into PCIE slot 6 to allow your server system to support SAS drives on the front panel. 1. Remove the default cable from the motherboard. The illustrations shown above are for reference only. 2. Prepare the ASUS PIKE - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 45
4. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover (proprietary card bracket) with the two screws. Metal cover 5. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the ASUS PIKE II card. Connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 Connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 6. Install the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 46
2.5.3 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card The ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card pre-installed on the PCIE slot 1 allows your server system to support NVME storage devices on Bay 1 to Bay 4. To replace an ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card: 1. Remove the two screws on the bracket and put it - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 47
4. Remove the OCuLink cables from its corresponding slots. OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 3 5. Prepare the replacement ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card. 6. Reconnect the OCuLink cables to its corresponding slots. OCuLink port 2 OCuLink port 1 OCuLink port 4 OCuLink port 3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 48
7. Insert the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card into the PCIE slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. Secure it with the screw removed earlier. 8. Reinstall the bracket. Secure it with the two screws to complete the installation. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 49
2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 50
2.5.5 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the provided M.2 slot onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and put it aside. 2. Prepare your M.2 expansion card. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 51
2.5.6 Installing a Mezzanine card You can install a supported Mezzanine card on the onboard slot. To install a Mezzanine card: 1. Remove the slot bay from the Mezzanine card expansion slot. 2. Prepare your Mezannine card and - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 52
4. Secure the Mezzanine card with the four (4) bundled screws. 5. Connect the signal end (black) to the OCP_LED1 header on the motherboard. OCP_LED1 The two ends of the signal cable are different in size and color for easy recognition. Please refer to your exact cable. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 53
2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you need to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 54
2.7 Backplane cabling RS520-E9-RS8 V2 Connects a 8-pin plug from motherboard Connects the data cable connected to the motherboard PWR1 MSAS_HD2 OCUPCIE3 OCUPCIE4 OCUPCIE1 OCUPCIE2 MSAS_HD1 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 55
RS520-E9-RS12UV2 Connects a 8-pin plug from motherboard Connects the data cable connected to the optional ASUS PIKE II card PWR1 OCUPCIE7 OCUPCIE8 OCUPCIE4 OCUPCIE5 OCUPCIE6 MSAS_HD1 MSAS_HD2 OCUPCIE1 OCUPCIE2 MSAS_HD3 OCUPCIE3 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4- - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 56
Please refer to the following illustrations for different OCULINK configurations and cabling routes. 4 OCULINK Cabling route Connects a 8-pin plug from motherboard Connects the data cable connected to the optional ASUS PIKE II card PWR1 OCUPCIE7 OCUPCIE8 OCUPCIE4 OCUPCIE5 OCUPCIE6 MSAS_HD1 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 57
6 OCULINK Cabling route Connects a 8-pin plug from motherboard Connects the data cable connected to the optional ASUS PIKE II card PWR1 OCUPCIE7 OCUPCIE8 OCUPCIE4 OCUPCIE5 OCUPCIE6 MSAS_HD1 MSAS_HD2 OCUPCIE1 OCUPCIE2 MSAS_HD3 OCUPCIE3 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE- - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 58
8 OCULINK Cabling route Connects a 8-pin plug from motherboard Connects the data cable connected to the optional ASUS PIKE II card PWR1 OCUPCIE7 OCUPCIE8 OCUPCIE4 OCUPCIE5 OCUPCIE6 MSAS_HD1 MSAS_HD2 OCUPCIE1 OCUPCIE2 MSAS_HD3 OCUPCIE3 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE- - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 59
2.8 Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: 1. System fans 2. Slim type optical drive (optional) 3. Redundant power supply module (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 60
2.8.2 Slim optical drive (optional for RS520-E9-RS8 V2) To install the optional optical drive: 1. Remove 2 screws that secure the slim optical drive cover to the chassis. 2. Secure two screws on each side of the optical drive to secure it into the expansion bracket. 3. Place the slim optical drive - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 61
To remove or uninstall the slim type optical disk drive: 1. Locate the optical drive eject latch at the back of the optical drive bay. 2. Press the optical drive eject latch to the right then push the slim type optical drive towards the front panel. ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 2-33 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 62
2.8.3 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: • Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. • Touch any metal surface to release static electricity. • Use power supply module with the same model and style. To install the second - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 63
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 64
The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Rail different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation Options - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 65
2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 1U 3. Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws. 4 Press the spring - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 66
are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. RS520-E9-RS8 V2 Front View 4 3 2 1 RS520-E9-RS12UV2 Front - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 67
3.2 Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.6mm 589mm ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 3-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 68
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4 Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 70
4.1 Motherboard layout VGA_HDR1 ISATA2 SSATA3 SSATA2 TPM1 AUX_PANEL1 INTRUSION1 USB78 REAR_FAN1 DM_LAN1_USB3_12 LAN34_LED1 AUX_PANEL2 PANEL1 LAN12 USB3_34 VROC_KEY1 RTL 8211E PWR_SW1 I350-AM2 Intel® C621 VGA1 PORT80_LED1 REAR_FAN2 LAN_SW2 LAN_SW1 MEZZPCIE2 EATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 SMART_PSU1 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 71
Layout contents Internal connectors / Sockets / Jumpers / LEDs 1. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-7; REAR_FAN1-2) 2. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 3. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) 4. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1-2) 5. USB 2.0 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 72
4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 73
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN1/2 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 74
4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME becomes corrupted. 5. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 75
6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1; DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 4-7 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 76
8. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 77
10. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 4-9 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 78
4.3 Internal LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 79
3. Storage device activity LED (HDDLED1) This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 80
5. BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED blinks to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. 6. CATERR1 LED (CATERR1) The CATERR1 LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 81
the optical drive by default). 2. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 4-13 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 82
, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB port module is purchased separately. 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 83
5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-7; REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A-1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4 A-8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 84
a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 8. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 85
when configuring a system with more power-consuming 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 PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS520-E9 V2 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 86
10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 87
11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel SMBus - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 88
12. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 13. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 89
14. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1-2) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 90
Open Compute Project (OCP) cards. 17. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a Memory - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 91
RSTe. The KEY module is purchased separately. 19. M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 92
devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you enable BMC_EN1. 21. OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) OCP LAN LED connector supports OCP LAN card Active LED. 4-24 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 93
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 94
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 95
the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 96
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 www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 97
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16/V2 Version : 0203 Build Date :05/05/2020 New Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16/V2 Version : 0205 Build Date :06/06/2020 Start programming the Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 98
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 99
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Navigation keys Main For changing the basic system configuration Performance Tuning For changing the performance settings Advanced - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 100
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 (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 101
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 102
to [Default] or [By Benchmark]. Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 103
on the current utilization, delivering better performance per watt for improved system energy efficiency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] 5.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 104
[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 105
5.5.3 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 106
the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 107
OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Redirection After POST [Always Enable] This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 108
only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection 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] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 109
5.5.6 Onboard LAN Configuration Onboard I350 LAN Configuration Intel LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN1 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 1 ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 110
5.5.7 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 111
decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Enabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 112
access to Extended Functions in an ARI Device immediately below the Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AtomicOp Requester Enable [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], this function initiates AtomicOp Requests only if Bus Master Enable bit is in the Command Register - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 113
be used. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force to 2.5 GT/s] [Force to 5.0 GT/s] [Force to 8.0 GT/s] [Force to 16.0 GT/s] Clock Power Management [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], the device is permitted to use CLKREQ# signal for power management of Link clock in accordance to - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 114
] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mass Storage Devices Allows you - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 115
[Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 116
5.5.11 NVMe Configuration This page will display the NVMe controller and drive information. 5.5.12 Offboard SATA Controller Configuration This page will display the offboard SATA controller information. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 117
. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 118
5.5.14 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.6 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 119
you to enable or disable GP27 Wake From DeepSx. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Configuration PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] Allows you to select ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Per individual port] [L1 Only] PCH DMI ASPM [Platform-POR - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 120
options: [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appears only when the XHCI Manual Mode is set to [Enabled]. Trunk Clock Gating (BTCG) [Enabled] Allows - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 121
5.6.2 The following items appears only when the USB Per-Connector Disable is set to [Enabled]. USB_1-8 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3_1-4 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 122
you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] WHEA Settings WHEA Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 123
5.7.1 Processor Configuration Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disable] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] VMX [Enable] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 124
. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] AES-NI [Enable] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration MMIO High Base [56T] This item allows you to select the MMIO High Base. Configuration options: [56T - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 125
5.7.3 UPI Configuration UPI General Configuration UPI Status This item displays information about the UPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the UPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 126
5.7.4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [POR] [Disable] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [2133] [2400] [2666 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 127
Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [4-way Interleave] [8-way Interleave] Memory RAS Configuration Mirror Mode [Disable] Allows you to select Mirror Modes. Mirror Mode will set entire 1LM/2LM memory - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 128
Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] IIO-PCIE Express Global Options PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Per-Port] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disable] [Per-Port] [L1 Only] PCIE relaxed Ordering - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 129
you to switch between Hardware P-States mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control Autonomous Core C-State [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Autonomous Core C-State Report. Configuration options: [Disable - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 130
CPU Thermal Management CPU T-State Control Software Controlled T-States [Disable] Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] CPU - Advanced PM Tuning Energy Perf BIAS Power Performance Tuning [OS Controls EPB] Configuration options: [OS - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 131
5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 132
5.9 Server Mgmt menu 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 which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [ - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 133
5.10 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 134
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 135
Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Factory Key Provision [Disabled] Allows you to provision factory default Secure Boot keys when the system is in - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 136
Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures (DBX) Configuration options: [Details] [Export] [Update] [Append] [Delete] Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures Configuration options: [Update] [Append] 5.11 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 137
5.12 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 138
5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save & Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes and Exit Exit System setup without saving - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 139
Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 140
Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 141
the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C621 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 142
to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 143
6.2.1 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 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 144
6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 145
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 146
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press < - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 147
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press . 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 148
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 ] - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 149
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 150
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 7. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 151
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 152
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 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 153
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type: RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 154
6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 155
6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, 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 RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 156
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Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in the Windows® Operating Systems. 7 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 158
independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation your system. 3. Click on the optical drive to browse the contents of the support DVD. 4. Click Drivers > C620 INTEL RAID > Windows > Driver and then - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 159
you may connect a USB flash drive containing the RAID controller driver. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 160
loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 161
DVD to locate the file Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. Manual 4. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2012 R2 and on the - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 162
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. 7-6 Chapter 7: Driver Installation - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 163
You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 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. ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 7-7 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 164
provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 165
5. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. 7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 7-9 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 166
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 into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 167
5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 7-11 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 168
® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabits in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 169
6. Click Install to start the installation. 7. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 7-13 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 170
7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. To - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 171
5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 7. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue. ASUS RS520-E9 V2 Series 7-15 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 172
8. Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. 9. Click Install to start the installation process. 10. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver Installation - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 173
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 174
Z11PR-D16/V2 block diagram A-2 Appendix - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 175
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 176
the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/. DO NOT throw the motherboard in - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 177
trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 178
-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com/tw/ Technical Support Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-tw ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No. 5077, Jindu Road - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 179
, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 V2 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 180
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