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- Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 1
RS300-E11 Series 1U Rackmount Server User Guide - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 2
. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 3
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-3 1.3 System specifications 1-4 1.4 Front panel features 1-7 1.5 Rear panel features 1-7 1.6 Internal features 1-9 1.7 LED information 1-11 1.7.1 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 4
Contents 2.5.5 Installing the Baseboard Management Card 2-26 2.5.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module 2-28 2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card 2-29 2.6 Cable connections 2-30 2.7 Removable/optional components 2-31 2.7.1 Redundant power supply module (on selected models 2-31 Chapter 3: - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 5
5-22 5.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings 5-23 5.4.12 USB Configuration 5-27 5.4.13 Network Stack Configuration 5-28 5.4.14 CSM (Compatibility Support Module 5-29 5.4.15 NVMe Configuration 5-31 5.4.16 APM Configuration 5-31 5.4.17 Third-party UEFI driver configurations 5-32 5.5 Chipset - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 6
5-12 Chapter 7: Driver Installation 7.1 RAID driver installation 7-2 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-2 7.2 Running the Support DVD 7-5 Appendix P12R-M/SYS block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 Service and Support A-7 vi - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 7
engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This product is equipped with - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 8
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Optical Drive Safety Information - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 9
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 6: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ix - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 10
manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 11
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 12
miniSAS HD cable 1 x SAS/SATA/NVMe Backplane 1 x PCI Express Riser Card 1 x Front I/O Board 4 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm) 1 x RS300-E11 Series Support DVD (with User Guide) 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E11-PS4) or 2 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E11-RS4) 1 x CPU Heatsink ASUS PIKE II 3008 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 13
and printed on the sticker at the server's front cover. The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from the ASUS Technical Support team. 4 3 21 RS300-E11-RS4 / RS300-E11-PS4 xxSxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS300-E11 Series 1-3 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 14
/2933/2666 ECC UDIMM * Please refer to www.asus.com for latest momory AVL update 32GB, 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM) * Refer to www.asus.com/support for more information Up to 3 Butterfly Riser Slot A: 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen4 x16 Link, switch to x8 link when slot B occupied), FH/HL Butterfly Riser Slot - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 15
Gen 2 ports 1 x VGA port* 1 x HDMI™ port from CPU 1 x COM port 2 x RJ-45 ports 1 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB10-iKVM)(Optional) * Only supported with ASMB10 Rear Switch/LED: 1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED 1 x Power switch Switch/LED Front Switch/LED: 1 x Power switch/LED 1 x Location switch/LED 1 x Reset - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 16
Windows® Server 2022 RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS * Please find the latest OS support from https://www.asus.com/ Management Solution Software Out of Band Remote Management ASUS Control Center On-Board ASMB10-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Regulatory - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 17
port USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Bay 1 to bay 4 supports NVMe/SATA/SAS. SAS support requires optional HBA/RAID card. 1.5 Rear panel features The rear the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 18
slot • * This port is for ASUS ASMB10-iKVM only. • The Q-Code LED provides the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Refer to the Q-Code table for details. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 19
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS300-E11-RS4 1. Redundant Power supply 2. ASUS P12R-M/SYS Server Board 3. SATA/SAS/NVMe back panel 4. System fans 5. Asset Tag (hidden) 6. 4 x 3.5" storage device trays 7. PCIe riser card The barebone server does - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 20
RS300-E11-PS4 1. Power supply 2. ASUS P12R-M/SYS Server Board 3. SATA/SAS/NVMe back panel 4. System fans 5. Asset Tag (hidden) 6. 4 x 3.5" storage device trays 7. PCIe riser card The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 21
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 4 3 21 LAN LEDs Location button with LED Message LED Power button with LED Storage device access LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED Storage device access LED Message LED LAN LEDs Location LED ON OFF Blinking OFF ON OFF Blinking ON - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 22
1.7.2 Storage device status LED Green LED Red LED 12 34 RESET Storage Device LED Description Status (RED) ON Blinking Storage device has failed RAID rebuilding or locating ON Storage device power ON Activity (GREEN) Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS storage device OFF Storage - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 23
1.7.4 Rear panel LEDs Q-Code LED ASUS RS300-E11 Series 1-13 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 24
Length Data Alignment Error Null Pointer Error Unsupported Function Invalid Service ID Invalid Address Out of Resource Error Timeout data abort Failed to retrieve FW header during FW validation Key size not supported Agesa0 verification error SMU FW verification error OEM SINGING KEY verification - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 25
provided by bootrom is not consistent Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header Compressed option used in case where not supported Fuse info on all dies don't match PSP sent message to SMU; SMU reported an error Function RunPostX86ReleaseUnitTests failed in memcmp() Interface - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 26
Action PSP Boot PHASE PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) POST CODE 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 0xA6 0xA7 0xA8 0xA9 0xAA 0xAB 0xAC 0xAD 0xAE 0xAF 0xB0 0xB1 0xB2 0xB3 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBD 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 0xC4 0xC5 0xC6 0xC7 0xC8 0xC9 0xCA 0xCB 0xCC - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 27
Action Quick VGA Normal boot PHASE PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Operating system phase POST CODE 0x10 0x11 0x15 0x19 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x3B 0x4F 0x60 0x61 0x62 0x63 0x68 0x69 0x6A 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x78 0x79 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 28
Data Alignment Error Null Pointer Error Unsupported Function Invalid Service ID Invalid Address Out of Resource Error Timeout data of free SRAM to SVC stack base) SYSHUB mapping memory target type is not supported Attempt to unmap permanently mapped TLB to PSP secure region Unable to map an SMN - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 29
provided by bootrom is not consistent Uncompressed image size doesn't match value in compressed header Compressed option used in case where not supported Fuse info on all dies don't match PSP sent message to SMU; SMU reported an error Function RunPostX86ReleaseUnitTests failed in memcmp() Interface - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 30
Action PSP Boot Quick VGA PHASE POST CODE 0x7B 0x7C 0x7D 0x7E 0x7F 0x80 0x81 0x82 0x83 0x84 0x85 PSP Boot Loader phase (Status Post Codes) 0x86 0x87 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8B 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x8F 0x90 0x91 0x92 PEI(Pre-EFI Initialization) phase DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase 0x93 0x94 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 31
Action PHASE BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase Normal boot Operating system phase POST CODE 0x90 0x91 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0x96 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x9A 0x9B 0x9C 0x9D 0xb2 0xb3 0xb4 0xb6 0xb7 0xA0 0xA1 0xA2 0xA3 0x00~0xFF 0xA8 0xA9 0xAB 0xAD 0xAE 0xAA 0xAC TYPE Progress Progress Progress Progress - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 32
1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 33
Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 34
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover 1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the rear cover with a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear of the chassis. 3. Slide the rear cover towards the rear panel then lift to remove the rear cover from the chassis. 2-2 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 35
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a Socket H5 (LGA1200) designed for the Intel® Xeon® E and Intel® Pentium™ processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 36
4. Locate the CPU socket on your motherboard.. 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket. Retention tab 6. Lift the load plate. - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 37
7. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. 8. Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, then fit the CPU notches to the socket's alignment keys. The CPU fits in only one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 38
10. Push the load lever down and insert it under the retention tab to secure the CPU in the socket. 11. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer. Some heatsinks come with - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 39
13. Secure the remaining screwhole on the heatsink using the bundled screw. The heatsink screws are T20 models. A torque value of 16.1±1.2 kgf-cm (14.0±1.0 lbf-in) is recommended. ASUS RS300-E11 Series 2-7 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 40
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 16 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB UDIMM into the DIMM sockets. If you - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 41
more information, see the section Chassis cover. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 42
the motherboard SATA/SAS/ NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane. Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 4 3 21 Bay 1 to bay 4 supports NVMe/SATA/SAS. SAS support requires optional HBA/RAID card. 2.4.1 Installing a 3.5" storage device 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 43
3. Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare the 3.5" storage device and the bundled set of screws. 5. Place the 3.5" storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay (A). Lock the - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 44
2.4.2 Installing a 2.5" storage device 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. Spring lock 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. Tray lever 3. Place the storage device tray on a flat and stable surface. - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 45
6. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay (A). Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place (B). 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install the other 3.5" storage devices. ASUS RS300-E11 Series 2-13 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 46
2.5 Expansion slot The barebone server comes with a maximum of three (3) PCIE slots. One of the slots is preinstalled with a butterfly riser card bracket for installing PCIE expansion cards. You need to remove the butterfly expansion card bracket if you want to install PCIE expansion cards. Riser - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 47
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIe x16 slot on the butterfly riser card bracket The pre-installed butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIEX16_6 slot has a PCIe x16 slot and a PCIe x8 slot. The PCIe x16 slot provides x16 Gen4 link while the PCIe x8 slot provides x8 Gen4 link. The pre- - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 48
2. Push the metal bracket lock counter clockwise (A) until the metal bracket can be removed, then remove the metal bracket (B). If an NVMe card is installed, remove the NVMe card and metal bracket combo. 3. Install your expansion card to the PCIe x16 slot on the butterfly riser card bracket (A). - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 49
4. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. ASUS RS300-E11 Series 2-17 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 50
2.5.2 Installing an expansion card to the PCIe x8 slot on the butterfly riser card bracket The pre-installed butterfly riser card bracket on the PCIEX16_6 slot has a PCIe x16 slot and a PCIe x8 slot. The PCIe x16 slot provides x16 Gen4 link while the PCIe x8 slot provides x8 Gen4 link. To install - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 51
2. Push the metal bracket lock counter clockwise (A) until the metal bracket can be removed, then remove the metal bracket (B). 3. Install your expansion card to the PCIe x16 slot on the butterfly riser card bracket (A). Then push the metal bracket lock clockwise until it locks back and secure the - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 52
4. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 53
2.5.3 (optional) Installing an Intel® X710 10G LAN card to the onboard PCIe slot The onboard PCIEX8_4 slot provides a x4 Gen3 link and allows you to install an Intel® X710 10G LAN card. To install an Intel® X710 10G LAN card to the onboard PCIe x8 slot: 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 54
3. Remove the metal cover from the metal bracket. Take extra care when removing the metal cover. Use tools such as a screw driver to bend and remove the metal cover to avoid physical injury. 4. Replace the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis using the screw removed previously. 5. Install the - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 55
6. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. ASUS RS300-E11 Series 2-23 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 56
up to 2280) to the onboard M.2 slot on the motherboard. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 devices on both PCIe x2 and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 57
3. Remove the screw on the stand screw. 4. (optional) Remove the stand screw if you wish to install an 2242 or 2260 length M.2 module. 5. (optional) Install the stand screw to the length hole corresponding to the M.2 module you wish to install. 6. Prepare the M.2 module, then align and insert the - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 58
2.5.5 Installing the Baseboard Management Card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB10 Management Card on your motherboard. 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card bracket from the chassis. 2. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 59
3. Orient and press the Management Card in place. 4. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket is firmly seated in place. ASUS RS300-E11 Series 2-27 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 60
2.5.6 (optional) Installing the PFR module The optional PFR module will come pre-installed on your system and is connected to the PFR module connector on your motherboard. • The illustration below is for reference only. • For more information or assistance, please refer to www.asus.com. 1. Locate - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 61
2.5.7 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 62
2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you are going to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 63
2.7 Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: 1. Redundant power supply module (on selected models) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. You may need to remove previously - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 64
3. Prepare the replacement power supply module. 4. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis then push it inwards until the latch locks into place. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Information - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 65
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 66
The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Set different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation Options - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 67
2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. Thin lips 3. Press the spring lock, then insert the studs into the selected square - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 68
are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. 4 3 21 Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 69
3.2 Ball bearing Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: 2 x 1200 mm rack rails (or 2 x 1000 mm rack rails) Front end Rack rails Rear end 4 x #6-32X4L screws 8 x ø17.1 screws 2 x M5X20L screws 4 x M4X4L screws 8 x #10-32 screws (or 10 x #10-32 screws for 1000 mm rack rails) • The bundled screw - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 70
are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. • The installation steps in this section uses a 1200 mm rack - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 71
3. Press the spring lock on the rear end of the rack rail and insert the studs into the selected mounting holes on the rear rack post. Rear rack post Spring lock Rear end of rack rail 4. Slide the intermediate rail out of the outer rail until it clicks to a stop. Intermediate rail Outer rail - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 72
7. Remove the three (3) screws from both left and right sides of the server system chassis, then remove the metal plate. The illustration below only shows one side of the server system chassis, but the screws on the other side should be at the same place. Metal plate 8. Align the inner rails with - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 73
10. Align the server system and gently insert it into the rack rails. 11. (optional) Use the M5X20L screws to secure the rack rails to the rack post. Front rack post Front end of rack rail 12. Gently push the server system until it is completely installed into the rack rail. (optional) For 1200 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 74
4 3 21 3-10 Chapter 3: Installation Options - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 75
3.3 Cable management arm (optional for 1200 mm rack rails) You can install an additional cable management arm (CMA) to the rack rails to help you manage the cables from your server system. The CMA is designed with movable parts that allow you to move the server system along the rack rail without - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 76
3. Align the three receptors on the CMA with the connectors on the rack rails. Intermediate rail connector Pivot receptor Inner rail connector (hidden) Inner receptor Intermediate rail connector Outer receptor The installation steps in this section uses a Left pivot configuration as an example, the - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 77
6. Align and connect the pivot receptor on the CMA with the connector on the other intermediate rail. 7. Pass the cables from the server system through the hook and loop fasteners and the cable fasteners on the CMA to complete. Hook and loop fasteners Cable fasteners ASUS RS300-E11 Series 3-13 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 78
3-14 Chapter 3: Installation Options - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 79
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 4 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 80
4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 81
Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP2) 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 6. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 7. - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 82
Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbp/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4; SATA5-6) 2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB67) 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 6. VGA - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 83
4.2 Jumpers The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the locations for these jumpers/LEDs/connectors remain the same. 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 84
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. DDR4 Thermal Event jumper (3-pin DIMMTRIP2) Set to pins 1-2 to enable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event. 4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 85
4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 86
the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). 7. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM_PWR1) This jumper allows SATA56 to support SATADOM which do not need external power connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA56 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 87
8. CPU PCIE configuration setting (4-pin CFG5-6) These jumpers allow you to configure the speed at which PCIEX16_6 will run at. Refer to the table below for the different jumper configurations. Jumper Setting CFG6 CFG5 12 12 23 PCIEX16_6 slot configuration Rise23r3c4ard (defaul3t) 4 12 12 23 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 88
9. PCIe SMBus Switcher setting (3-pin SMB_SW1) This jumper allows toggle whether the SMBUS signal comes from BMC or PCH. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 89
4.3 Onboard LEDs The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the locations for these jumpers/LEDs/connectors remain the same. 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 90
3. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. 4. Message LED (MLED1) This onboard LED lights - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 91
4.4 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbp/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-4; SATA5-6) Supported by the Intel® C252 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 92
3. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 93
. The plugged USB 3.2 Gen 2 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. 6. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. ASUS RS300-E11 Series 4-15 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 94
also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 8. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 95
the ASUS ASMB10. Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support. ASUS RS300-E11 Series 4-17 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 96
a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 97
12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 98
13. Auxiliary panel connectors (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1; 20-pin AUX_PANEL2) These connectors are for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. • Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel SMBus - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 99
14. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 100
16. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you to connect a thermal sensor cable that is used for monitoring temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to the device that you want to monitor. 17. VPP_I2C connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 101
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 5 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 102
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 103
5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 104
the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 105
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : P12R-M Version : 0201 Build date: 04/13/2021 New Platform Platform : P12R-M Version : 0207 Build date: 06/25/2021 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 75 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 106
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 107
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 5.2.2 Menu bar Navigation keys The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Chipset - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 108
5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Chipset, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 109
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, and language. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 110
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 111
5.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU Flex Ratio Override. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CPU Flex Ratio Override is set to [Enabled]. CPU Flex Ratio Settings [37] Allows you to set the CPU - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 112
] [Enabled] AVX3 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AVX 3 Instructions. This is applicable for Big Core only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 113
MSR. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HDC Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disable HDC. [Enabled] Can be enable by OS if OS native support available. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable processor turbo mode if EMTTM is also enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 114
The following items appears only when C-States is set to [Enabled]. Enhanced C-States [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C11E. Enable this item to allow the CPU to switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-State. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C-State Auto Demotion [C1] This - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 115
5.4.3 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using / keys to see more items. ASUS RS300-E11 Series 5-15 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 116
. This option may not be effective with some OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Whea Driver Support is set to [Enabled]. Whea FFM Logging [Disable Link] Allows you to enable or disable Whea FFM logging of errors. Configuration options: [Disable - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 117
options: [No] [Yes] Enable PERR propagation [No] Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 5.4.5 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 118
5.4.6 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Redfish. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication mode [Basic Authentication] Allows you to select the authentication mode. - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 119
The following item appears only when an Intel® X710 10G LAN card is installed. Onboard X710 LAN Configuration Intel X710 LAN1-2 LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 120
Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8]Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second [ - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 121
Allows you to select a the number of rows and columns in supported redirection. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Redirect After POST [Always Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 122
5.4.9 Intel TXT Information You may view the Intel TXT information in this menu. 5.4.10 SIO Configuration Logical Devices state on the left side of the control, reflects the current Logical Device state. Changes made during Setup Session will be shown after you restart the system. [*Active*] Serial - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 123
The following item appears only when Use This Device is set to [Enabled]. Disabling SIO Logical Devices may have unwanted side effects. PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Possible: [Use Automatic Settings] Allows the user to change the device resource settings. New settings will be reflected no this setup page - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 124
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Above 4G Decoding is set to [Enabled]. LAN Device 4G - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 125
value. Configuration options: [Auto] [128 Bytes] [256 Bytes] [512 Bytes] [1024 Bytes] [2048 Bytes] [4096 Bytes] PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level. [Disabled] Disables ASPM. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Force L0s] Force all links to L0 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 126
[Disabled] [Force to 2.5 GT/s] [Force to 5.0 GT/s] [Force to 8.0 GT/s] [Force to 16.0 GT/s] [Force to 32.0 GT/s] Clock Power Management [Disabled] If supported by hardware and set to [Enabled], the device is permitted to use CLKREQ# signal for power management of Link clock in accordance to protocol - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 127
width size reduction for the purpose of correcting unstable link operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Autonomous Speed [Enabled] If supported by hardware and set to [Disabled], this will disable the hardware's ability to change link speed except speed rate reduction for - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 128
you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 from Hub descriptor. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when Device power-up delay is set to [Manual]. Device power-up delay in seconds [5] Allows - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 129
. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 130
CSM is set to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Interrupt 19 Capture [Immediate] Allows you - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 131
5.4.15 NVMe Configuration You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 5.4.16 APM Configuration This page will allow you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 132
5.4.17 Third-party UEFI driver configurations Additional configuration options for third-party UEFI drivers installed to the system will appear in the section marked in red in the screenshot below. 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 133
5.5 Chipset menu The Chipset menu allows you to change the platform settings. Take caution when changing the settings of the Chipset menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Memory Configuration Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto] - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 134
to set DDR Frequency and Gear1 / Gear2 control for all SAGV points. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable fast path - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 135
you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 136
SATA 1 Port 1 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1 Hot Plug [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Spin Up Device [Disabled] Allows you to enable or - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 137
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a hard disk drive Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive] SATA 4 Port 1 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 138
Spin Up Device [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device. If enabled for any of the ports, Staggered Spin Up will be performed and only the drives which have this option enabled will spin up at boot. Otherwise all drives spin up at boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 139
5.6 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 140
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 141
The following items are available only when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. Install Default Secure Boot Keys This option will load the default secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 142
Clear Secure Boot Keys This option will delete all previously applied secure boot keys, including the PK (Platform key), KEK (key-exchange key), db (signature database), and dbx (revoked signature database). All the secure boot keys states will change from unloaded to loaded. Save changes and reset - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 143
5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [1] Allows you to set the number of seconds that the firmware waits before initiating the original default boot selection. 65535(OxFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Use the or to adjust the - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 144
following items appear only when Fast Boot is set to [Enabled]. SATA Support [Last Boot SATA Devices Only] [Last Boot SATA Devices Only] Only . [EFI Driver] Efi driver will still be installed with EFI OS. USB Support [Full Intial] [Disable Link] All USB devices will NOT be available until - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 145
to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Auto Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Speed Mode] The following items appear only when Fan Speed Control is set to [Manual Speed Mode]. REAR_FAN1 / CPU_FAN1 / FRNT_FAN1-4 Duty% [50] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 146
5.9 Tool menu Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to start ASUS SMBIOS Viewer when you press . 5-46 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 147
5.10 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. ASUS RS300-E11 Series 5-47 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 148
5.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 149
The following item appears only when Log EFI Status Code is set to [Enabled]. Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 150
item allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 151
BMC init phase [PEI phase] Allows you to set BMC init phase. Configuration options: [PEI phase] [BDS phase] 5.11.1 System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/ - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 152
5.11.2 View FRU information Press to view FRU information. 5.11.3 Bmc self test log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. Erase Log [Yes, On every reset] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 153
second page, press the Page Down button. Press the Page Up button to go back to the first item in the first page. Configure IPV4 support Lan channel 1 / Lan channel 2 Configuration Address source [Unspecified] Allows you to set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or by BMC - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 154
you to set the router MAC address. Configure IPV6 support Lan channel 1 / Lan channel 2 IPV6 support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when IPV6 support is set to [Enabled]. Configuration Address source - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 155
5.12 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Save Changes and Reset Reset system after saving the changes. Discard - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 156
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RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 158
Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 159
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C242 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 160
6.2 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature allows you to do CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) VROC SATA Controller then press to display the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu. Refer to Chapter 4 for - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 161
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 162
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 163
disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 164
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 165
6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 166
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 167
6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 168
6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 169
Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 7 - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 170
independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation your system. 3. Click on the optical drive to browse the contents of the support DVD. 4. Click Drivers > C25x INTEL RAID > Windows> Driver and then - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 171
you may connect a USB flash drive containing the RAID controller driver. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 172
the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 173
tabs: 1. Drivers - Shows the available device drivers that the system detects. 2. Utilities - Displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 3. Manual - Provides the link to the user guide(s). You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 174
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Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 176
P12R-M/SYS block diagram A-2 Appendix - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 177
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 178
the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/. DO NOT throw the motherboard in - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 179
của Việt Nam. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for EU declaration of conformity is available at: www.asus.com/support Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 180
Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege innen letölthető: www.asus.com/support Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosac - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 181
vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z bistvenimi zahtevami in usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com - Asus RS300-E11-RS4 | RS300-E11 Series User Manual - Page 182
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