Asus TS700-E4 User Manual

Asus TS700-E4 - 0 MB RAM Manual

Get Asus TS700-E4 - 0 MB RAM PDF manuals and user guides
UPC - 610839645985
View all Asus TS700-E4 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Asus TS700-E4 manual content summary:

  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 1
    TS700-E4/RX8 Server Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server User's Manual
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 2
    Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 3
    Reinstalling the side cover 2-3 2.2 Motherboard information 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-9 2.4.1 Overview 2-9 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-9 2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology 2-11
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 4
    wheels 2-45 2.10.8 Power supply unit 2-46 Chapter 3: Motherboard Info 3.1 Motherboard layout 3-2 DSBF-D12/SAS model 3-2 Layout contents 3-3 3.2 BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility... 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 5
    14 4.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave 4-16 4.3.6 SATA Port 1/2/3/4 4-17 4.3.7 System Information 4-19 4.4 Configuration 4-32 4.4.7 Power On Configuration 4-33 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor 4-34 4.5 Server menu 4-37 5.5.1 Properties 5-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-2 
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 6
    2003 6-15 6.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux 6-20 6.4 VGA driver installation 6-21 6.4.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 6-21 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation 6-24 6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-24 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-24 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-25 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-25
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 7
    Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer' s instructions user's
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 8
    device. • If the power supply is 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 must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 9
    features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 3. Chapter 3: Motherboard information This
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 10
    damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Reference 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 11
    Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. 1-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 12
    AC power cable System cables 1 x USB cable 2 x SAS cables SMBus cable 2 x System keys TS700-E4/RX8 user guide TS700-E4/RX8 support CD (includes ASWM*) ASWM 2.0 user guide CA eTrust Anti-virus CD 4 x Chassis roller wheel sets One bag of screws Rackmount rail kit ASUS certified heatsink *ASUS System
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 13
    The ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS motherboard. The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Motherboard Chipset CPU Front Side Bus Memory LAN
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 14
    ) ports ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring Automatic System Restart (ASR) feature 1 + 1 730W redundant power supply, 115V~ , ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. TS700-E4/RX8/
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 15
    USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports HDD bays Security lock
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 16
    a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power supply module PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN ports Power connector Power supply module (optional) PS
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 17
    server includes the basic components as shown. 2 5 4 1 3 6 7 8 9 8 1. Power supply unit 6. Optical drive 2. Chassis fan 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 3. ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS Motherboard 8. Hot-swap HDD cages 4. Chassis intrusion switch 9. SAS backplane 5. Expansion card locks ASUS TS700-E4
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 18
    normal; no incoming event ASWM indicates a HW monitor event Bridge board connected to backplane Installed HDD is in good condition HDD failure HDD rebuilding using the RAID card Read/write data into the HDD The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 19
    1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 1-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 20
    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 21
    Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 22
    of the barebone server vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to section "1.5 Internal features" for the different model configurations. Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU, system memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; replace fans and power supply; and
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 23
    You may need to remove some of the installed components to access the DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions. 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 24
    circles in the illustration below. Refer to Chapter 3 Motherboard info for detailed information on the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 25
    incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. CPU1 CPU2 DSBF-D12 Series CPU LGA771 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ® ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 26
    B This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 27
    Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 28
    the CPU(s). If your model is not included heatsinks, you can either purchase heatsink separately from ASUS retailer or purchase an Intel 2U box CPU. To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Carefully align the heatsink screws to the screw holes on the motherboard. 2. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 29
    on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. Installing into any other socket will not work. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 30
    0 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_30 DIMM_31 DIMM_32 Rank population MCH Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 DIMM installation reference table No. of DIMMs 1 2 4 8 12 Slot/s to use DIMM_00 DIMM_00, DIMM_10 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 31
    memories size will be the half of all installed memories. The below memory configurations were required to operate in mirrored mode. Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four memories population DIMMs are installed 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-11
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 32
    Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in all slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32. Branch
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 33
    in Branch 0. One DIMM per channel (two ranks) Branch0 Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-13
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 34
    MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • • 1024 MB 1024 MB 4096 MB Three DIMMs per channel Sparing Memory space Branch0 Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) Channel 1 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 35
    a DIMM: 1 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it 1 flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-15
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 36
    2.5 Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 37
    4. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Tab ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-17
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 38
    2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. 2. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 39
    bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for 2 additional 5.25‑inch devices. 3 To install a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the bay where you want to install the drive. 2. Push the bay lock leftward. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-19
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 40
    in place and secures the drive. 5. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. 6. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive. IDE cable 2-20
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 41
    , detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. 8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section "2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly" for instructions. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-21
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 42
    disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD Follow the instructions in this section to install a hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the bracket when you are ready to install a hard disk in the drive
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 43
    5. Place a SATA or SAS hard disk to the drive tray, and secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-23
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 44
    the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: 1. From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot as shown. The
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 45
    unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components! 2.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card firmly until it is properly seated on the slot. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-25
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 46
    . A slight click indicates that the card is locked in place. 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: 1. Follow the previous instructions to release the card lock 2. Carefully remove the card from the slot. 3. After remove the expansion card, press back the card lock. 2-26
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 47
    power 10. Front panel cable 3. CPU fan 1 11. Floppy disk drive 4. CPU fan 2 12. Primary IDE cable 5. COM2 port cable 13. Rear Fan connector 1/2 6. SAS connectors 14. Power supply SMBus connector 7. SMBus connector 15. FRNT_FAN connector 1/2/3/4 8. Auxiliary panel cable ASUS TS700-E4/RX8
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 48
    The SAS backplane has four 29-pin SAS connectors to support SAS hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap side of SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SAS interfaces for the motherboard SAS connector or the SAS control card, an HDD
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 49
    Power connectors (connect power plugs from the power supply) SMBus connector [J2] (connects the SMB cable from the motherboard motherboard Before you connect the SAS cable, you have to remove the system fan module first. 1. Loosen the four screws that secure the system fan module. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 50
    the SAS cable to the SAS connector on the SAS backplane. 4. Connect the other end of the SAS cable to the SAS connector on the motherboard. 5. Repeat the same steps to connect the second SAS cable 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 51
    remove the rear fan: 1. Unplug the rear fan cable from the 3-pin REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Press down the tab as shown and disengage it from the chassis. 3. To replace a new fan, slightly expand the plastic frame and upward release the fan from the module. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-31
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 52
    To install the rear fan: 1. Align the retaining pins to their respective holes on the chassis. 2. Press down the tab as shown and insert the fan into the chassis. 3. Connect the rear fan cable to the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 53
    chassis side cover. 2. Unplug the four system fan cables from the motherboard. 3. Remove the four screws that secure the system fan module. 4. Lift up the system fan module and remove it from the chassis. 5. Unscrew the fan which needs replacing, four screws on each side. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-33
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 54
    6. Remove the fan kit from the module. 7. Unscrew to remove the fan from the fan kit and replace with a new fan. To install the system fan module: 1. Insert the fan kit into the system fan module. 2. Screw to secure the fan, four screws on each side. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 55
    to the connectors on the motherboard. Refer to the illustration below for the locations of the fan connectors. system fan1 ® system fan2 system fan3 system fan4 2 3 14 System Fan2 MemCool FB-DIMM Fan1 Rear Fan MemCool FB-DIMM Fan2 System Fan3 System Fan1 System Fan4 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-35
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 56
    2.10.3 SAS backplane To remove the SAS backplane: 1. Refer to 2.10.2 to remove the system fan module. 2. Unplug all the cables from the SAS backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull at the plug end. Pulling the cable only may damage the cable. 3. Loosen the two screws on the SAS
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 57
    To install the SAS backplane: 1. Slide the SAS backplane back into place. Note the groove on the bottom. 2. Tighten the two screws to secure the SAS backplane. Groove 3. Connect all the related cables to the SAS backplane. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-37
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 58
    and performance, install the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan. To remove the optional FB-DIMM fan: 1. Disconnect the FB-DIMM cable from the FBD_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Grip the top cover clamps until the top cover hooks are released, then carefully lift the top cover while supporting the
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 59
    To install the optional FB-DIMM fan: 1. Locate the three FB-DIMM fan holes on the motherboard. 2. Disengage the fan top cover from the fan base. -DIMM holes until the legs are securely in place. For instructional purposes only, no FB-DIMM is installed on any of the slots. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-39
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 60
    the notch on the fan base. 5. Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. Top cover clamp 6. Repeat the preceding steps to install the other Memcool FB-DIMM fan. 7. Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN2. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 61
    the floppy disk drive. Refer to section "2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly" for instructions. To remove the floppy disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the drive to Disconnect the floppy disk cable and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-41
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 62
    Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). 2. Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. Floppy drive power cable Floppy drive signal cable Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector 3. Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 63
    can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section "2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly" for instructions. To remove the front I/O board: 1. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket board. 4. Remove the screw that secures the I/ O board to the bracket. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-43
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 64
    To reinstall the front I/O board: 1. Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. 2. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs). Connect the I/O cables to the connectors on the back of
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 65
    3. Secure each wheel to the bottom of the chassis using four screws. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the other three wheels. Remove the chassis roller wheels if you wish to mount the system to a rack. To chassis. 3. Repeat step 2 to remove the other three roller wheels. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-45
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 66
    2.10.8 Power supply unit Refer to this section when removing or installing a power supply unit to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the power supply unit. The picture below shows the motherboard and device
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 67
    to slide the power supply module out of the chassis. To install a power supply module: 1. Hold the module lever and press the latch on the inner side to insert the module into the power supply module bay until it clicks in place. 2. Screw to secure the power supply module. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-47
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 68
    2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 69
    Motherboard info Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 70
    ® ® DSBF-D12/SAS 3.1 Motherboard layout CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 30.5cm (12in) DSBF-D12/SAS model COM1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: SAS1 USBPW34 FLOPPY1 USB34 AUX_PANEL1 FRNT_FAN3 PANEL1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 71
    setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 6. LAN controller setting (3-pin (RJ-45) ports Page 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 Page 3-10 Page 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 72
    and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1/2) 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 10. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) 11. 3-16 3-17 3-17 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-20 3-21 3-22 3-22 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 73
    ) 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 setup 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS DSBF-D12 Series Clear RTC RAM (Default) ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 74
    system will not power up. • If you are using Windows® 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 75
    power supply that can supply at power setting 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. ® DSBF-D12 Series VGA setting VGA_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS TS700-E4/RX8
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 76
    ) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. ® DSBF-D12 Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 3- Chapter 3: Motherboard info
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 77
    that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard and the Phoenix Phlash16 utility. Make sure you download the correct BIOS for your motherboard model. 2. Set the jumper to pins BIOS Recovery Refer to section "4.1.3 ASUS Crashfree BIOS 2 utility" for more information. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 78
    3.3 Switch This motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. ® ON(Default) OFF DSBF-D12 Series DIP switches REAR_FAN2 • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the DIP switch for a 3-pin fan, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the DIP switch for a 4-pin fan,
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 79
    Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF ORANGE GREEN 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1000 Mbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-11
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 80
    has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 81
    DSBF-D12 Series SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-13
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 82
    storage card activity LED connector 5. Mini-SAS connectors This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. DSBF-D12 Series MINI SAS
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 83
    . This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series USB connector The USB port module is purchased separately. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-15
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 84
    port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 85
    Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts GND GND GND GND ® +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D12 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-17
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 86
    LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Pin 1 LPT1 DSBF-D12 Series connector ® FAN_DC1 I2CCLK P2 GND 12CDAT P2 +5V FAN_PWM 3-18 Chapter 3: Motherboard info
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 87
    -D12 Series SASLED connector 14. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. SGPIO1 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series SGPIO connector ® SDATAOUT0 SDATAOUT1 GND SATA_SLOAD SATA_SCLK ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-19
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 88
    supports power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power settings. Pressing the power switch for more
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 89
    to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. 4/5 Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR) These leads are for the locator switch and LED on the front panel. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-21
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 90
    17. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM 3V GND LPC_LAD3 LPC_LAD1 LFRAME_N GND PIN1 LPC1 DSBF-D12 Series LPC debug card connector 3-22 Chapter 3: Motherboard info
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 91
    Chapter 4 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 TS700-E4/RX8 4-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 92
    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. • ASUS Update is included in the support CD Rev. 2.0 and above. Download ASUS Update from the ASUS website (www.asus.com) if needed. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 93
    process. Make sure you remove the floppy disk from the drive When you execute the Phlash16.exe program and the screen displays "Cannot flash if Memory Managers" error message, refer to the Appendix to solve the problem. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 94
    ASUS motherboard floppy disk to a PC, then boot from the support CD Driver Disk H) Create the TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 emergent BIOS Recovery diskette I) Flash Phoenix BIOS for TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 system J) ESB2 ASF Firmware update K) Write TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 95
    OFF, THEN ON Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete Flash part: SST49LF008A DeviceID: 5a Mfr.ID: bf Ready to restart the system 00:00:00 (1E) ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 96
    with the motherboard package. • ASUS Update is included in the support CD Rev. 2.0 and above. Download ASUS Update from the ASUS website (www.asus.com) if needed. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 97
    Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto. Select. Click Next. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 98
    desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 99
    on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press during the Power-On Self- • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 100
    items Menu bar Configuration fields PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 101
    . The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." ASUS TS700-E4/RX8
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 102
    configuration options for that item. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 103
    set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.3 Floppy A [1.44M, 3½in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 Kb 5¼"] [1.2 MB 5¼"] [720 Kb 3 ½" ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 ½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-13
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 104
    unavailable. Keep the configuratons as default. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility S-ATA Configuration Parallel ATA Serial ATA: SATA Controller Mode Option: SATA RAID Enable SATA AHCI Enable [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enhanced] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable the PATA F1:Help
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 105
    [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA AHCI function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • AHCI mode item will support only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver limitation, you will not find any SATA driver if you install Fedora core 4. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-15
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 106
    Zip drive) Other ATAPI = Other ATAPI media User = You supply the hard disk drive type F1:Help ESC: drive. Select [User] to manually enter the parameters of the device. Configuration options: [Auto] [User] [Other ATAPI] sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 107
    options: [Auto] [User] [Other ATAPI] [IDE Removable] [CD‑ROM] [ATAPI Removable] • Except for 32-Bit I/O item, the following items become user-configurable when the Type item is not set to [Auto]. • For items that have no sub-menu, you have to use -/+ to change the values. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-17
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 108
    data multi-sectors transfers. When set to 2~16 Sectors, 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 TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 109
    Model Name Model ID DSBF-D12/SAS 8041A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.007 09/06/2006 Processor Information System Memory menu are non-user configurable. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-19
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 110
    Total Memory: 1024MB DIMM_00-- 1024MB, AMB Temperature: 57 DIMM_01-- None DIMM_02-- None DIMM_10-- None DIMM_11-- None DIMM_12-- None DIMM_20-- None DIMM_21-DIMM_22-DIMM_30-DIMM_31-DIMM_32-- None None None None None Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 111
    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting Menu Peripheral Devices Configuration ACPI Configuration Power On Configuration Hardware Monitor Item Specific following screen appears when you install an Intel® 5000 series Save and Exit ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-21
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 112
    you to enable or disable C1E mode. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] No Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 113
    support [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. When enabled, this item allows the CPU P state to dynamically change based on system loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following screen appears when you install options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-23
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 114
    Configure Enable SERR Signal Condition Demand Scrub Enable Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] [Single Bit] [Enabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity Memory Branch Mode Branch 0 Rank Interleave Branch 0 Rank Sparing Branch 1 Rank Interleave Branch 1 Rank Sparing Enhanced x8 Detection Force ITK Config
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 115
    options: [256 MB] [512 MB] [1.0 GB] [2.0 GB] Memory Branch Mode [Interleave] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. Configuration options: [Sequential] [Interleave] [Mirror] [Single the enhanced x8 DRAM UC error detection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-25
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 116
    MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Set this item to [ASUS MemCool Fan] for a better fan management. Open Loop Type [Best Performance] Allows you to select the Open Loop Type. Configuration options: [Best Performance] [Best Acoustic] [User Define] The following items appear when you set the Open Loop Type to
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 117
    configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 118
    PCI Device, Slot #1 ~ 6 Allows you to configure the specific PCI devices. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility PCI Device, Slot #1 Option ROM Scan: [Enabled] Item Specific Help Initialize device expansion ROM F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter:
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 119
    support in the BIOS to turn on automatically when you install high speed USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-29
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 120
    ] [IRQ 3] [Enabled] [378] [IRQ 7] [ECP] [DMA 3] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Confugure serial port A using options: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled bt OS F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 121
    for the parallel port. Configuration options: [DMA 1] [DMA 3] Floppy disk controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure the floppy disk controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-31
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 122
    shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support [ACPI v1.0] [Disabled] [Disabled
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 123
    requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Up By PS/2 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 124
    only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item options. The following screens appear when you install Intel® 5000 series CPU. Advanced PhoenixBIOS N/A N/A [Smart Fan II] Item Specific Help To select the fan speed control model. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 125
    at which the system fan will start running if the fan is not yet turned on. Configuration options: [39ºC] ~ [60ºC] FBD_FAN1/2 Speed, VCORE0/1 Voltage, VTT, +1.5V, +1.8V, +3V, +12V, +5V, +5VSB, VBAT These fields show the auto-detected values and are not user-configurable. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-35
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 126
    Item Specific Help To select the fan speed control model. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← 4.96 V 3.10 V Item Specific Help Full fan speed will be started when the temperature reaches the selected target value. F1:Help ESC: Exit are not user-configurable. If no fan is installed, the field
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 127
    Boot Exit Console Redirection Com Port Address [Disabled] Item Specific Help If enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-37
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 128
    to [On] if you want console redirection to continue after the operating system has loaded. Configuration options: [Off] [On] # of video pages to support [1] Allows you to set the number of video pages to allocate for console redirection when the video hardware is not available. Press or to
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 129
    4.5.2 Main DMI Event Logging PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log capacity Valid Space Available Allows you to keep or clear the DMI event log after rebooting. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-39
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 130
    Press . The following message appears: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Set User Password [Enter] Password Check Password Lock Mode Set Su[[pSDeeirtsvuaipbs]loerd
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 131
    powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "2.6 Jumpers" for instructions and the user has no privilege to launch the BIOS setup utility when installing adapter cards memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-41
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 132
    Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.7.1 Main Boot Device Priority PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot priority order: 1: Legacy Floppy Drives 2: IDE 1: 3: IDE 2: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: Excluded from boot order
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 133
    Server power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Auto] [On] [Off] PS/2 Mouse [Auto Detect] Allows you to enable or disable support ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-43
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 134
    this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.8 Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Item Specific Help Save any
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 135
    to load the default values. • select [No], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-45
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 136
    4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 137
    RAID configuration Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 138
    motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and 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
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 139
    . For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 140
    RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • create an IM volume: 1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press < user Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... 5- Chapter 5: RAID configuration
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 141
    Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00.IR 500E0180:60831008 25. = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 142
    to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. 5- Chapter 5: RAID configuration
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 143
    existing data, create a new IM array. ALL DATA on ALL disk in the array will be DELETED!! No Synchronization performed. Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Space/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array 02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 144
    v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00-IR 500E0180:60831008 25.02 Disabled 0 (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 145
    to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. 4. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 146
    on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp. MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Copyright 2000-2006 LSI Logic Corp. Adapter(s) disabled by user Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 147
    [Yes] [NO 35003 3 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [Yes] [NO 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-11
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 148
    to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. 6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 7. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 149
    MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00- Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-13
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 150
    3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02)
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 151
    Scan Order 0 Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu Enter = Select Item F1/Shift+1 = Help ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-15
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 152
    4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press , , or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Manage
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 153
    Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu Enter = Select Item F1/Shift+1 = Help 2. Press to delete, or to cancel. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-17
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 154
    v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00-IR 500E0180:60831008 25.02 Disabled 0 (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 155
    topology is displayed. If the selection of a boot device is supported, the bottom of the screen lists the Alt+B option. This is press Alt+B. The boot designator will move to this disk. The firmware must be configured correctly in order for the Alt+B feature to Boot List ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-19
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 156
    .05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 157
    List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-21
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 158
    .05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 159
    Driver installation Chapter 6 This chapter instructs how to install the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 160
    32 bit Driver Disk G) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk H) Create the TS700-E4/RX8 emergent BIOS Recovery diskette I) Flash Phoenix BIOS for TS700-E4/RX8 system J) ESB2 ASF Firmware update K) Write TS700-E4/RX8 system FRU Please choose A TO K: 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 161
    ® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 162
    LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1068E • Intel® 6321ESB Intel® MATRIX STORAGE driver: - If SATA RAID mode is to enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Controller (Server ESB2). - If SATA AHCI mode is enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller (Server ESB2). 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 163
    installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server the list of devices installed in the system. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 164
    (recommended), then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 165
    Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . When installing a Red Hat 2.4 kernel with a Driver Update Disk (DUD) to a disk drive attached to a LSI HBA, use the command below at the install prompt: linux dd updates. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 166
    3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press . 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 167
    5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 168
    To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 169
    4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-11
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 170
    on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset software on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the Intel® chipset software: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 171
    4. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-13
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 172
    6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 173
    is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE from the \Drivers\Intel 82563EB folder. Double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. 3. Click the Intel® PRO/1000 EB Network Connection option. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-15
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 174
    4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. 5. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 175
    6. Select the "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-17
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 176
    8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 177
    To verify the LAN controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-19
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 178
    installing the LAN driver: Before installing the LAN driver, you must install the kernel development application. To install the kernel development: 1. Insert the Linux OS installation to the instructions displayed. Building the driver from the TAR file: 1. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 179
    privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-21
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 180
    4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 181
    6. Press the installation. button to select Express installation to activate quick 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-23
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 182
    installation The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 183
    displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-25
  • Asus TS700-E4 | User Manual - Page 184
    6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • 141
  • 142
  • 143
  • 144
  • 145
  • 146
  • 147
  • 148
  • 149
  • 150
  • 151
  • 152
  • 153
  • 154
  • 155
  • 156
  • 157
  • 158
  • 159
  • 160
  • 161
  • 162
  • 163
  • 164
  • 165
  • 166
  • 167
  • 168
  • 169
  • 170
  • 171
  • 172
  • 173
  • 174
  • 175
  • 176
  • 177
  • 178
  • 179
  • 180
  • 181
  • 182
  • 183
  • 184
TS700-E4/RX8 Server
Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server
User's Manual