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- Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 1
RS920A-E6/RS8 RS924A-E6/RS8 2U Rackmount Server User Guide - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - 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 RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 3
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information ix About this guide x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-3 17 2.8.1 System fans 2-17 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units 2-18 2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional 2-21 iii - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 4
layouts 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 BUPDATER utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-5 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 5
5-28 5.5 Server menu 5-28 5.6 Power menu 5-33 5.6.1 ACPI APIC support [Enabled 5-33 5.6.5 APM Configuration 5-34 5.6.6 Hardware Monitor 5-35 5.7 Settings Configuration 5-38 5.7.4 Security 5-39 5.8 Tools menu 5-41 5.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 5-41 5.9 Exit menu 5-42 Chapter 6: RAID configuration - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 6
Gen2 7-28 7.5.1 Windows operating system 7-28 7.5.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 7-32 7.6 Management applications and utilities installation 7-35 7.6.1 Running the support DVD 7-35 7.6.2 Drivers menu 7-35 7.6.3 Utilities menu 7-36 7.6.4 Make disk menu 7-36 7.6.5 Contact information 7-36 vi - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 7
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 8
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 9
to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - 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. - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 11
for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 12
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 1- - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 14
(FPB-AR14) 1 x Power Supply Power Distribution Board 5 x System Fans (80mm) 1 x User's Guide 1 x RS924A-E6/RS8 Series Support DVD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x Friction Rail Kit CPU Heatsink Anti-virus CD *ASUS System Web-based Management * The system does not include a USB floppy - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 15
number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. RS924A -E6/RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 1-3 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 16
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8 and RS924A-E6/RS8 are a servers featuring the ASUS KGPX-Q32 Series server board.The server supports AMD® LGA 1944 Opteron™ 6100 series and 6200 series processors with HyperTransport™ technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 17
LAN Graphic VGA Auxiliary Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Device) Onboard I/O OS Support Anti-virus Software Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Dimension (DD x WW x condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 1-5 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 18
port 3 LAN port 4 PS/2 ports Serial port LAN port 5* VGA port USB ports InfiniBand port (For RS924A-E6/RS8 only) • The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB5-iKVM controller card only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 19
the basic components as shown. 9 3 1. Redundant Power 1 supply and power fan (hidden) 8 8 2. ASUS KGPX-Q32 Server Board 3. 8056 System fans 4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 2 5. Hot-swap HDD tray MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 1-7 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 20
1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs LAN1/3 LED Message LED LAN2/4 LED Location LED HDD Access LED Power LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED Location LED Message LED LAN LEDs HDD Access LED ON System power ON OFF Normal status ON Location switch is pressed (Press - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 21
GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 1-9 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 22
1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD Activity LED (Green) HDD Status LED (Red) SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description OFF HDD not present HDD Activity LED (Green) ON HDD present, no activity Blinking 1. Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD 2. Locating (blinking with the HDD status LED) OFF HDD not present - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 23
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 2- - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 24
2.1 Chassis cover Removing the rear cover 1. Locate and remove the side screws. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear panel. Thumbscrews 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover from the chassis. 5. - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 25
• Your boxed AMD® Opteron LGA1944 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-3 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 26
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. B Load lever 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 27
with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-5 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 28
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 29
E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs V V 4 DIMMs V V V V 6 DIMMs V V V V V V 8 DIMMs V V V V V V V V 10 DIMMs V V V V V VVV V V 12 DIMMs V V V VVV VVV VVV 14 DIMMs V V V V V V V VVVVV V V 16 DIMMs V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-7 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 30
Memory population table For UDIMM and RDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks) CPU1+CPU2+CPU3+CPU4 Configuration A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 4 DIMMs V V 8 DIMMs V V V V 12 DIMMs V V V V V V 16 DIMMs V V V V V V V V 20 DIMMs V V V V V V VV V V 24 DIMMs V V V - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 31
DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of 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 RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 32
2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports eight hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 33
tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-11 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 34
2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x16 card 1. Loosen the screws of the riser card bracket - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 35
5. Firmly hold the bracket, and then press it down to the slot of the motherboard. 6. Secure the screw in front of the GPU computing module bracket. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-13 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 36
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 37
(from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board) 9. SAS connector (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board) 10. SGPIO 1,2 (Promise RAID) 11. SGPIO 3,4 (LSI PIKE RAID) ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-15 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 38
to the AMD® SP5100 SATA connectors on the motherboard Onboard SGPIO1/2/3/4: Connects to the SGPIO1/2 connector to support Promise SAS RAID SGPIO function. Connects to the SGPIO3/4 connector to support PIKE card SAS RAID SGPIO function J1: Connects to the power connector of the slim-type optical - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 39
how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply units 3. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) 4. NVIDIA® Tesla™ GPU computing modules (optional) Ensure that . 2. Carefully remove the system fan cable from the cable holder. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-17 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 40
3. Lift the fan, and then set aside. 4. Repeat step 1 to 3 to uninstall the other system fans. To reinstall the system fans 1. Insert the fan into the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Insert the system fan cable into the cable - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 41
2. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 3. Firmly pull the PSU out of the system chassis. To install a second PSU 1. Insert the PSU into the empty PSU bay. 2. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. Firmly insert the PSU into the server chassis. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-19 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 42
the total power consumption of the system is less than 1400W, the system can be booted using one PSU and the PSU hotswap feature is supported. If the total power consumption of the system exceeds 1400W, the maximum output power of the PSUs can reach to 2800W with PSU hot-swap - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 43
RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. If you install the PIKE 2108 Series SAS RAID card, follow steps 1 of the cable through the slot on the card bracket. Put the Battery Backup Unit in place. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-21 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 44
5. Note the correct alignment of the back of the raiser card to the three holes on the card bracket. Then secure the Battery Backup Unit to the bracket from the botton by using the provided screws. 6. Connect the other end of the cable to the PIKE card. 7. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 45
cables, by numerial order, to the SAS connectors labeled SAS1-4 (Blue) on the motherboard. 6. Remove the SGPIO cable from the SGPIO3 connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 2-23 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 46
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS920-E6/S8; RS924-E6/RS8 2- - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 48
3.1 Installing friction rail kit items Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • One pair of fixing latches • 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers Rail Washers Latch screws Rail screws Front end Fixing latches Rack rails Rear end 3.1.1 Attaching the - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 49
ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. 5. Repeat step 1 to 4 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 3-3 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 50
6. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders, as shown in the right figure. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. DO NOT install - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 51
the mounting ears, then pull the server from the rack. Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 3-5 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 52
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Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 3- 4-1 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 54
4.1 Motherboard layouts 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 55
connectors (24-pin PWR1, 8-pin PWR2) 7. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 8. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-12 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-15 ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 4-3 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 56
4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 57
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. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 4-5 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 58
3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82580EB Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 4. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2; LVDDR3_SEL3, LVDDR3_SEL4)) These jumpers - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 59
USB flash and turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 4-7 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 60
4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6; Dark Blue) Supported by the AMD® SP5100 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 61
SAS2, SAS3, SAS4; Light Blue, SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8; Black) Supported by the ASUS® PIKE Card, these connectors are for the SAS signal cables for SAS hard . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 4-9 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 62
4. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3.30A-3.95A (47.4W max.) Connect the fan cables to the fan not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 63
use for the peripherals of the PROMISE RAID SATA LED, and SGPIO 3/4 connector is use for the peripherals of the LSI PIKE RAID SAS LED. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 4-11 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 64
6. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin JP1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 65
Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5 VSB ATXPGD +12 Volts +12 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND ATXPSON# GND GND ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 4-13 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 66
8. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. HD_LED HD_LED HD_LED 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 67
. 5. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924A-E6/RS8 4-15 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 68
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 3- - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 70
you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 71
a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in , then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-3 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 72
4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: KGPX-Q32 VER: 0201 DATE: 08/30/2011 Update ROM BOARD: KGPX-Q32 VER: 0202 DATE: 09/21/2011 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 73
BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file ! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-5 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 74
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 RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 75
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-7 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 76
5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 77
. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-9 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 78
data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 79
.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA channel. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-11 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 80
items appear only when you set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. SATA Port1 - Port4 [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 81
. Main CPU1 Memory Configuration Node0 Speed Node1 Speed DDR3 1067 N/A DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_D1 DIMM_D2 N/A 2048 MB, 2R, 1067 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-13 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 82
in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 5.1102.1 Physical Count: 2 Logical Count : 12 AMD Opteron(tm) Processor - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 83
SRAT Table. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to Allows you to enable or disable CPU4. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-15 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 84
5.4.2 Chipset Configuration The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options for NB NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SR5690 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 85
in each node. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Bank Swizzle mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-17 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 86
[Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM Timing Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Timing Config [Auto] Options Auto Manual +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 87
will enable some power savings. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] The hot-plug function will be disabled when turning off the clock for the SATA port. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-19 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 88
SATA-AHCI Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disable] When set to [Enabled], the system will turn off the clocks for the unused SATA ports in AHCI modes. Doing so will enable some power savings. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] The hot-plug function will be disabled when turning off the clock for the - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 89
options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0s & L1] [L0s Downstream] [L0s Downstream + L1] Compliance Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] Lane Reversal [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-21 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 90
Enter> to display the sub-items. NB-SB Link ASPM [L1] Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Complicance Mode [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] PCIE Slot 1/2/3/4/5/PIKE Slot/SB Core Setting Select - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 91
options: [Disabled] [Enable] VGA ROM Boot Priority [PCIE VGA Card] Allows you to select the primary video controller. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [Onboard VGA] ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-23 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 92
Debug Option Advanced Memory Decode on Sec. GFX IOC Peer-to-Peer Mode Northbridge interrupt pin [Disable] [Auto] [Disable] Options Disable Force +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 93
. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4 Boot [PXE] Allows you to configure the onboard LAN1/2/3/4 boot mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-25 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 94
USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 95
if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-27 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 96
5.4.5 Event Log Configuration The Event Log Configuration menu items allow you to clear or view event log statistics. Advanced Event Logging details View Event Log Clear Event Log BIOS SETUP UTILITY View all unread events on the Event Log. 5.5 Server menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 97
[000.000.000.000] Enter Gateway Address in decimal in the form of XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (XXX less than 256 and in decimal only). ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-29 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 98
Set DM_LAN1 Configuration Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY LAN1 Configuration Current IP address in BMC: 000.000.000.000 Current Subnet Mask in BMC: 000.000.000.000 Current Gateway Address in BMC: 000.000.000.000 Current MAC address in BMC: 00.00.00.00.00.00 IP Address Source IP Address - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 99
console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-31 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 100
Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 101
disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-33 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 102
5.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Power On Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Options Power On Power off Last State ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 103
] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Front Fan1/2/3/4 Speed. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected Fan Speed. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-35 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 104
Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [Whisper Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Density - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 105
or optical drives to you system. These items allow you to specify the boot priority sequence of the hard disk drives or the optical drives. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-37 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 106
you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 107
, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 4.2 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 5-39 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 108
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 109
This uitlity supports 1. FAT 12 ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. Check section 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8; RS924-E6/RS8 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 110
5.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 111
RAID configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 3- - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 112
or speed. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. 6-2 Chapter 6: RAID configuration - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 113
hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by AMD SP5100 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup ASUS RS920A-E6/PS8, RS924A-E6/PS8 6-3 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 114
create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 ,and RAID 5, SPAN and JBOD set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Promise RAID. To enter the FastBuild Utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives at Red SATA Connector. 2. Turn on the system - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 115
< There is no any LD > [ Keys Available ] [↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Ctrl+C] Define LD [Enter] View LD [Ctrl+V] View JBOD Disk [ESC] Exit ASUS RS920A-E6/PS8, RS924A-E6/PS8 6-5 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 116
2. Press + to define an LD and use to select a desired RAID mode. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ LD Define Menu ] LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID Mode Drv RAID 1 0 Stripe Block 128 KB Gigabyte Boundary ON Read Policy NA - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 117
, the de2f5a0u.l0t5 HDTXXLXDXXnXaXmXeXXwXiXll be usSeAdT.A 3G 250.05 Assignment Y Y N N [ Keys Available ] [↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Space] Change Option [Ctrl+Y] Save [ESC] Exit ASUS RS920A-E6/PS8, RS924A-E6/PS8 6-7 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 118
6. Press + again and enter the LD name. Press to continue. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ LD Define Menu ] LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID Mode Drv RAID 1 2 Stripe Block 128 KB Gigabyte Boundary ON Read Policy Read Cache - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 119
: 200 250.05 250.05 Assignment Y Y N N [ Keys Available ] [↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Space] Change Option [0-9] Input Capacity [Enter] Save [BackSpace] Delete [Esc] Exit ASUS RS920A-E6/PS8, RS924A-E6/PS8 6-9 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 120
10. The RAID set has been built successfully and press to view the content. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ LD View Menu ] LD No RAID Mode Drv Capacity(GB) Status LD 1 RAID 1 2 199.99 Functional [ Keys Available ] [↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 121
(GB) Status LD 1 RAID 1 2 199.99 Functional [ Keys Available ] [↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Del/Alt+D] Delete LD [Ctrl+V] View JBOD Disk [ESC] Exit ASUS RS920A-E6/PS8, RS924A-E6/PS8 6-11 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 122
3. Press + to confirm and delete the selected RAID set. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ View LD Definition Menu] LD No LD Name LD 1 RAID1 RAID Mode Drv RAID 1 2 Capacity(GB) 199.99 Stripe Block NA Read Policy NA Write Policy WriteThru Port:ID 01 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 123
.05 249.99 250.05 249.99 Assignment Free Free Free Free [ Keys Available ] [Ctrl+H] Full Erase [ESC] Exit [↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page ASUS RS920A-E6/PS8, RS924A-E6/PS8 6-13 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 124
6.2.4 Viewing the Controller Configuration To view the controller configuration: 1. From the main control panel, press to to enter the Controller Configuration Menu. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignment .......[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 125
Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 126
the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation a SATA optical drive and PROMISE RAID, you cannot boot into FreeDOS using this support CD. Either reset SATA Port1-4 in BIOS to [IDE] and boot again - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 127
10.4.1 64 bit Back Exit 6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-3 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 128
determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 129
, then press . Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3= then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-5 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 130
the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 2. When prompted to choose a type of disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. 7-6 Chapter - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 131
system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-7 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 132
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.8 To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd. 3. Press . - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the key. - To install or - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 133
begin testing the CD media before installation press OK. Choose Skip to skip the media test and start the installation. OK Skip 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installing the RedHat operating system. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-9 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 134
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.4/5.5 To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd 3. Press . - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the key. - To install - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 135
6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-11 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 136
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.0 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type vnlinuz initrd=initrd.img xdriver=vesa nomodeset dd_ , then press . 3. Select Yes using the < - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 137
RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-13 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 138
SUSE Linux 11 / 11 SP1 OS To install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 139
drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy Other device OK Back ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-15 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 140
drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system as shown below. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-1612BLT sdb: Disk, Promise 1X2 Morror/RAID1 sd3: Disk, Promise RAID Console other device OK Back 7. Select Back and follow the onscreen - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 141
in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel Network Connection Software from the menu. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-17 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 142
4. When the Install Network Connectons window appears, select Install Drivers and Sofware, then click Next to start the installation. 5. When the Intel® Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 143
6. Select the program features you want install and then click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-19 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 144
8. The programs you select are being installed. 9. Click Finish to finish the installation. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 145
in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. 3. Click Intel® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-21 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 146
4. When the Intel® Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 147
6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-23 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 148
8. The programs you select are being installed. 9. Click Finish to finish the installation. 7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 149
menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click ASPEED AST2050 Display Driver. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-25 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 150
4. When the ASPEED InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to continue. 5. Click Install to start the installation. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 151
6. The system installs the driver automatically. 7. When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-27 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 152
7.5 Mellanox ConnectX QDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installation (RS924A-E6/RS8 only) This section provides instructions on how to install the Mellanox driver. 7.5.1 Windows operating system You need to manually install the Mellanox driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 153
5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Click Change to select your desired destination folder and click Next to continue. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-29 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 154
7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. 8. The driver features you selected are being installed. 7-30 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 155
9. Click your preferred options and click Finish to exit the wizard. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-31 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 156
7.5.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS You need to manually mount the Mellanox driver on a Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS. For users using SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS, follow the general instructions in this section to mount the Mellanox driver on your system. To mount the Mellanox driver 1. Login to - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 157
4. Type the command line and install the driver. 5. All other Mellanox, OEM, OFED, or distribution IB packages will be removevd. Press to continue. 6. The system starts uninstalling the previous version of OFED. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-33 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 158
7. When the installation finishes, reboot your system to complete the installation. If your system has the latest firmware, no firmware update will occur. To force firmware update, type --force-fw-update. 7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 159
contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.6.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the and driver options vary under different operating system versions. ASUS RS920A-E6/RS8, RS924A-E6/RS8 7-35 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 160
menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.6.4 Make disk menu The the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 7-36 Chapter 7: Driver - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 161
11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online Support +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No.508 - Asus RS924A-E6 RS8 | User Guide - Page 162
, CA 94539, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880
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