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- Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 1
RS520-E9 Series Server User Guide - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 2
, 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 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 1-2 to the PCIE slot 2-14 2.5.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card 2-16 2.5.3 Replacing the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card 2-18 2.5.4 Configuring an - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 4
System fans 2-28 2.8.2 Slim optical drive (optional for RS520-E9-RS8 2-29 2.8.3 Redundant power supply module 2-31 Chapter 3: Installation Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 5
5.5.9 USB Configuration 5-21 5.5.10 CSM Configuration 5-22 5.5.11 NVMe Configuration 5-23 5.5.12 Network Stack Configuration 5-23 5.5.13 iSCSI 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration 5-27 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-28 5.7 Socket Configuration menu 5-28 5.7.1 Processor Configuration - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 6
Contents 5.11 Boot menu 5-41 5.12 Tool menu 5-42 5.13 Save & Exit menu 5-42 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 utilities 6-3 6.2 Intel® - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 7
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 Statement A-4 REACH ...A-4 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-4 Australia statement notice A-4 ASUS contact information A-5 vii - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | 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 | 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 11
, and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 14
package for the following items. Model Name RS520-E9-RS12-E RS520-E9-RS8 Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board Component 2 x 800W request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team. RS520-E9-RS12-E xxS0xxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 15
specifications The ASUS RS520-E9 Series is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor Family Series plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS520-E9-RS12-E RS520-E9-RS8 Motherboard - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 16
Model Name RS520-E9-RS12-E RS520-E9-RS8 Storage Bays I = internal A or S will be hotswappable 12 x 2.5" or 3.5" Hot-swap Storage Device Bays (supports 4 x NVMe)* 2 x 2.5" Hot-Swap Storage Device Bays on rear panel (supports SATA SSD only) 2 x M.2 2280/2260/2242 (supports SATA/PCIe M.2,SATA/ - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 17
Model Name OS Support RS520-E9-RS12-E RS520-E9-RS8 Please find the latest OS support from http://www.asus.com/ Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, CB, FCC Dimension (HH x WW x DD) humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 1-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 18
. RS520-E9-RS8 Slim optical drive (optional) Reset button Location button Power button Refer to 1.7 LED information 2 x USB 3.0 ports VGA 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 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 19
(optional) Redundant Power supply and Power cord connector Management LAN port 1* 2 x USB 3.0 ports Q-Code LED Power button LAN port 1 Expansion slot *This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM only. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 1-7 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 20
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 RS520-E9-RS12-E 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 21
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS520-E9-RS8 1. Redundant power supply 2. ASUS Z11PR-D16 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-OCuLink - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 22
RS520-E9-RS12-E 1. Redundant power supply 2. ASUS Z11PR-D16 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 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 23
information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs RS520-E9-RS8 LAN4 LED (for Mezzanine card) LAN3 LED (for Mezzanine card) LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Message LED Storage device access LED RS520-E9-RS12-E Power button with LED is pressed Normal status (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS520-E9 Series 1-11 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 24
1.7.3 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 25
GREEN 1 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. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 1-13 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 26
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 27
). BIOS Setup Utility password verify BIOS Setup Utility start BIOS Setup Utility input wait Ready to boot event Legacy boot event APIC mode PIC mode ASUS RS520-E9 Series 1-15 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 28
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Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 31
missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap at the left corner are for positioning the air duct. Air duct screw ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | 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 Series 2-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 34
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 DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 35
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 Series 2-7 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 36
/NVMe backplane (SAS drives require an optional ASUS PIKE II card). • On RS520-E9-RS8 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 RS520-E9-RS12-E models - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 37
device connects to the SATA/ NVMe interface on the backplane. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the tray in place. The tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other storage devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-9 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 39
device connects to the SATA/ NVMe interface on the backplane. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the tray in place. The tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other storage devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-11 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 41
in place. When installed, the connector on the storage device connects to the connector on the backplane. 6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install other 2.5" storage devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-13 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 43
totally inserted into the slot. Secure it with the screw removed earlier. 5. Reinstall the bracket. Secure it with the two screws to complete the installation. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-15 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 44
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 II card. If your expansion card is pre-installed with a proprietary - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 45
ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover assembly into PCIE slot 6. Ensure that the golden connectors of the ASUS PIKE II card is firmly seated in place. Refer to section 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE slot for the steps on installing an expansion card to the PCIE slot. ASUS RS520-E9 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 46
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 aside. 2. Remove the bracket and put it aside. 3. Remove the screw - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 47
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 Series 2-19 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 49
Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-21 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | 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 four (4) stand screws on the chassis, then insert the Mezzanine card to the slot on the motherboard. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-23 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 53
connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 8. SATA ports connectors (from motherboard to front backplane board) 9. ISATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA/SAS front backplane board) ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-25 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 54
2.7 Backplane cabling RS520-E9-RS8 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 55
RS520-E9-RS12-E Connects a 8-pin plug from motherboard PWR1 Connects the data cable connected to the optional ASUS PIKE II card Reserved for future expansions OCUPCIE4 MSAS_HD1 OCUPCIE1 MSAS_HD2 OCUPCIE2 MSAS_HD3 OCUPCIE3 Connects the data cable connected to the ASUS PCIE-NVME4-OCuLink card - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 56
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 57
2.8.2 Slim optical drive (optional for RS520-E9-RS8) To install the optional optical drive: 1. Remove 2 screws that secure the slim optical drive cover to the chassis. into the bay. (The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.) ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-29 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 58
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. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 59
. Ensure to remove the protection cap before installation. 4. Carefully insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis. 5. Push the power supply module in place (C). ASUS RS520-E9 Series 2-31 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 60
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 62
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 63
screw. 7. Perform steps 3 to 5 for the other rack rail. Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 3-3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 64
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 Front View 4 3 2 1 RS520-E9-RS12-E Front View Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 65
3.2 Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.6mm 589mm ASUS RS520-E9 Series 3-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 66
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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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 68
4.1 Motherboard layout 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 VGA_HDR1 VGA1 PORT80_LED1 REAR_FAN2 LAN_SW2 LAN_SW1 MEZZPCIE2 ISATA2 SSATA3 SSATA2 EATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 SMART_PSU1 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 69
) card connectors (NGFF1-2) Page 4-15 4-16 4-19 4-21 4-14 4-24 4-17 4-8 2-5 2-3 4-7 4-6 4-4 4-20 4-21 4-16 4-22 4-9 4-6 4-7 4-5 4-8 4-5 4-20 4-14 4-23 4-15 4-18 4-13 4-13 4-22 4-24 4-23 ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 70
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 71
) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 72
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 73
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 Series 4-7 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 74
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 75
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 Series 4-9 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 76
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 77
the rear panel LED to light up. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to orange when there is a BMC event log is generated. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-11 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 78
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 79
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 Series 4-13 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 80
, 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 81
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. the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-15 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 82
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 83
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 Series 4-17 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 84
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 85
LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on the front panel. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-19 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 86
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 87
by a jumper cap to disable the function. 15. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 4-21 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 88
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 89
. 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 Series 4-23 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 90
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 91
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 92
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 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 93
> 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 Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 94
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 95
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0203 Build Date :06/06/2017 New system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 96
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 97
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 RS520-E9 Series 5-7 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 98
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 99
. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-9 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 100
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 101
] [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 changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-11 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 102
[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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 103
; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-13 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 104
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 105
Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Putty Keypad [VT100] This of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-15 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 106
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 107
LAN2 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 2 ROM Type [Disabled] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-17 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 108
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 109
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 disables PCI Express device No snoop option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-19 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 110
PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auot] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [ - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 111
Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0-2 / Floppy / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS RS520-E9 Series - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 112
[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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 113
disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [1] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-23 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 114
5.5.13 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. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 115
to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Support Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-25 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 116
IDE] [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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 117
you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-27 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 118
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 119
activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options to turn on/off L2 RFO prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-29 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 120
. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AES-NI [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration MMIO High Base [56T] This item allows you to select the MMIO High Base. Configuration options - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 121
] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Low] [Medium] [High] Stale AtoS [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] LLC dead line alloc [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-31 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 122
5.7.4 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [POR] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1800] - [3000- - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 123
Average Power Budget (in mW) [18000] Allows you to set the power management policy for average power in 250 mW increments. Configuration options: [10000] - [18000] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-33 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 124
Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Global Options PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Per-Port] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Per-Port] [L1 Only] PCIE relaxed Ordering - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 125
options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control Autonomous Core C-State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Autonomous C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention state] [C6(Retention state] [No Limit] [Auto] ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-35 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 126
CPU Thermal Control CPU T-State Control Software Controlled T-States [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Software Controlled T-States. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU - Advanced PM Tuning Energy Perf BIAS Power Performance Tuning [OS Controls EPB] Configuration options: [OS - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 127
logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] 5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-37 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 128
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 129
. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-39 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 130
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 131
during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Hard Drive / CD/DVD ROM Drive / Network Device BBS Priorities These items appear allow you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 5-41 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 132
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 . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. 5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save & Exit menu items allow you to save - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 133
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 134
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 135
Install 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 at supported by the Intel® C621 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS520-E9 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 136
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 137
the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 138
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 139
VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-7 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 140
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 141
Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB [ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-9 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 142
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 143
Chapter 5 for more details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-11 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 144
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 145
data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-13 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 146
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 147
RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 6-15 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 148
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 149
, 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 Series 6-17 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 150
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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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 152
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 153
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 RS520-E9 Series 7-3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 154
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 155
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 Windows® Server 2016 Operating System (OS). ASUS RS520-E9 Series 7-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 156
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 157
user guide. 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 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 158
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 159
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 Series 7-9 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 160
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 161
5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 7-11 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 162
® 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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 163
6. Click Install to start the installation. 7. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS520-E9 Series 7-13 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 164
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 165
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 Series 7-15 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 166
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 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 167
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 168
Z11PR-D16 block diagram DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 2 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 2 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 PCI-E x16 Slot1 PCI-E x8 Slot2 PCI-E x8 Slot3 PCI-E x8 Slot4 PCI-E x8 Slot5 Channel G DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 Channel H DDR4 1866 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 169
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 for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ASUS RS520-E9 Series A-3 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 170
that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/. A-4 Appendix - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 171
, Shanghai, China Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 Fax +86-21-5442-0099 Web site https://www.asus.com.cn Technical Support Telephone Online Support +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655) https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-cn ASUS RS520-E9 Series A-5 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 172
+49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=de-de ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 173
ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web site https://www.asus.com/ru/ Technical Support Telephone 008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=ru-ru ASUS RS520-E9 Series A-7 - Asus RS520-E9-RS8 | RS520-E9 Series User Manual - Page 174
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Server User Guide
RS520-E9 Series