Asus RS300-E12-PS4 RS300-E12 Series User Manual

Asus RS300-E12-PS4 Manual

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    RS300-E12 Series 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    . 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
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    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 1-8 1.7 LED information 1-10 1.7.1
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    Contents 2.6 Cable connections 2-30 2.7 Backplane cabling 2-31 2.8 Removable/optional components 2-32 2.8.1 Redundant power supply units (on selected models 2-32 2.8.2 Rail kit 2-33 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information 3.1 Motherboard layout 3-2 3.2 Jumpers...3-4 3.3 Onboard LEDs 3-9 3.4
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    Contents 4.5.11 System Event Log 4-28 4.5.12 Debug Settings 4-29 4.5.13 Debug Configuration 4-30 4.5.14 Trusted Computing 4-31 4.5.15 ACPI Settings 4-31 4.5.16 Redfish Host Interface Settings 4-32 4.5.17 SMART Settings 4-32 4.5.18 Onboard LAN Configuration 4-33 4.5.19 UEFI Variables
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    5-12 Chapter 6: Driver Installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-2 6.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive 6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-2 6.2 Running the Support DVD 6-5 Appendix Block diagram...A-2 Q-Code table...A-3 Notices ...A-5 Service and Support A-9 vi
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    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
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    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
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    with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter BIOS parameters. 5. Chapter 5: RAID Installation This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the
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    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
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    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
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    drive 1 x Additional 450W redundant power supply (RS300-E12-RS4 only) 1 x Single power supply module 1 x SLIMSAS riser card (supports two Gen4 NVMe) 1 x MCIO riser card (supports two Gen5 NVMe) 1 x MCIO to SLIMSAS cable 1 x X710 card (proprietary slot) 1 x PEI-1G/I210-2T/M.2 card (proprietary
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    xxSxxxxxxxxx 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 support from the ASUS Technical Support team. 4 3 21 RS300-E12 xxSxxxxxxxxx 1-3
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    x16 link, x8 link when slot B is occupied, FH/HL) Butterfly riser slot B: 1 x PCIe (Gen5 x8 link, HH/HL) 1 x M.2 (up to 2280, from PCH, supports PCIe M.2) Motherboard slot C: 1 x PCIe (Gen4 x4 link, proprietary R/A slot*) * For Intel X710 10G, SlimSAS NVMe, or PEI-1G/I210-2T/M.2 cards 8 x SATA 6Gb
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    RS300-E12-RS4 RS300-E12-PS4 4 x 3.5-inch hot-swap storage bays (up to 4 x SATA/SAS/NVMe) * SAS support requires an optional SAS HBA/RAID card * NVMe support requires an optional NVMe upgrade kit 2 x MCIO connectors 1 x SLIMSAS connector 8 x 7-pin SATA connectors 1 x M.2 connector 1 x SATA to
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    , Azure Stack HCI, SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server, VMM * Refer to https://www.asus.com/event/server/os_support_list/ os.html for the latest supported OS list Software ASUS Control Center Management solution Out of band remote management Onboard ASMB11-iKVM for KVM-over-IP Regulatory compliance
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    (optional) Front panel LEDs Power button with LED Location button with LED Reset button VGA port USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Bays 1 to 4 support SATA/SAS/NVMe. SAS support requires an optional HBA/RAID card. 1.5 Rear panel features RS300-E12-RS4 LAN ports COM port DM port* 4 3 21 Expansion slots
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    1.6 Internal features RS300-E12-RS4 RS300-E12-PS4 1-8
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    1. PCIe riser card 2. System fans 3. SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane 4. 4 x 3.5-inch storage bays 5. Motherboard 6. Redundant 1+1 power supply units 7. Single power supply unit The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or
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    1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 4 3 21 LAN LEDs Message LED Power button with LED 4 3 21 Storage device access LED Location button with LED LED Icon LAN LEDs Message LED Storage device access LED Power LED Location LED Display status ON Blinking OFF ON OFF Blinking OFF ON ON OFF
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    1.7.2 Storage device status LEDs Red LED Green LED 4 3 21 Storage Device LED Description Status (RED) ON Blinking Storage device has failed RAID rebuilding or locating ON Storage device power ON Activity (GREEN) Blinking SATA/SAS/NVMe storage device reading or writing data OFF Storage
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    1.7.3 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs Intel® I210-AT LAN port LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF ORANGE GREEN 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF GREEN BLINKING No link Linked Data activity Dedicated Management LAN
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
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    2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover 1. Remove the two (2) screws on both sides of the rear cover. 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
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    2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a Socket V (LGA1700) designed for the Intel® Xeon® E-2400 (up to 95W) and Intel® Pentium™ processors. Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the socket. •
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    2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink To install the CPU and heatsink: 1. Press the load lever with your thumb, then move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab. • Do not remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket yet. Doing so may cause damage to the pins of the socket. • Take
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    3. Position the CPU above the socket and ensure that the triangle mark is aligned with the corresponding triangle mark on the socket, then align the CPU notches with the alignment keys on the socket and install the CPU. Alignment key CPU notch Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one orientation.
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    5. Slide the load lever under the retention tab, then remove the PnP cap. 6. 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 pre-applied Thermal Interface
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    7. Align the heatsink to the CPU socket, then twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in the sequence shown in the illustration to completely secure the heatsink. A T20
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    9. Secure the air duct using the bundled screw. 2-8
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    2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with 4 Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configuration You may install 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB UDIMM into the DIMM sockets. Refer to the below table for the recommended memory population configuration. Always
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    damage. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2-10
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    /SAS/NVMe ports via the SATA/SAS/NVMe backplane. Storage bay 1 Storage bay 2 Storage bay 3 Storage bay 4 4 3 21 Bays 1 to 4 support SATA/SAS/NVMe. SAS support requires an optional HBA/RAID card. 2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch storage device 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and
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    3. Place the 3.5-inch storage device into the tray, then push down until the 3.5-inch storage device clicks into place. 4. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way into the storage bay, then use the tray lever to lock the drive tray in place. 2-12
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    2.4.2 Installing a 2.5-inch storage device 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and partially eject the tray from the bay. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the storage device tray out of the bay. 3. Align the 2.5-inch storage device with the screw holes on the tray, then secure
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    4. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way into the storage bay, then use the tray lever to lock the drive tray in place. 2-14
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    2.5 Expansion slots The barebone server comes with up to 3 PCIe slots. One of the slots is pre-installed with a butterfly riser card bracket for installing PCIe expansion cards. Remove the butterfly riser card bracket before installing additional PCIe expansion cards. 4 3 21 Butterfly riser card
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    2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the butterfly riser card The pre-installed butterfly riser card provides a PCIe x16 slot (Gen5 x16 link, or Gen5 x8 link when slot B is occupied) and a PCIe x8 slot (Gen5 x8 link). 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card bracket from the chassis. 2.
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    3. Install the expansion card into the PCIe slot on the butterfly riser card, then secure the expansion card using the slot cover locks. 4. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard and ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket
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    2.5.2 Installing an MCIO riser card to the butterfly riser card 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card bracket from the chassis. 2. Remove the screws, then remove the butterfly riser card. 2-18
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    2. Install the MCIO riser card, then secure the MCIO riser card using the screws you removed earlier. 4. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard and ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket are firmly seated in place. 2-19
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    2.5.3 Installing a LAN card to the proprietary slot The onboard proprietary slot provides a PCIe x4 slot (Gen4 x4 link) and allows you to install an Intel® X710 10G LAN card or PEI-1G/I120-2T/M.2 LAN card. 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card bracket from the chassis. 2. Remove the screw from
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    3. Remove the metal cover from the slot cover. 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 slot cover and secure it to the chassis using the screw removed previously. 5. Install the LAN
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    6. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard and ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket are firmly seated in place. 2-22
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    2.5.4 Installing a SlimSAS NVMe card to the proprietary slot The onboard proprietary slot provides a PCIe x4 slot (Gen4 x4 link) and allows you to install a SlimSAS NVMe card. 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card bracket from the chassis. 2. Install the SlimSAS NVMe card to the onboard PCIe
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    3. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard and ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket are firmly seated in place. 2-24
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    2.5.5 Installing an M.2 module • The M.2 connector supports type 2242/2260/2280 devices on both PCIe x4 and NVMe interfaces. • The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. 1. Lift and remove the butterfly riser card
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    3. Remove the screw on the stand screw. 4. Adjust the position of the stand screw (optional). 5. Align and insert the M.2 module into the M.2 slot, then secure the M.2 module with the screw you removed earlier. 2-26
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    6. Install the butterfly riser card bracket back into the PCIe slot on the motherboard and ensure that the golden connectors of the butterfly riser card bracket are firmly seated in place. 2-27
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    2.5.6 Installing a PFR module (optional) 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 the
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    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 the BIOS Setup chapter for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the
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    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 the Motherboard Information chapter for detailed information on the
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    Connects to the HBA/RAID card for SAS support on Bay 1 to Bay 4 or to SLIMSATA1 on the motherboard for SATA support on Bay 1 to Bay 4 Connects to NVMe/SAS/SATA storage devices (SAS support requires an optional HBA/RAID card, 2 x NVMe Gen4 support requires an optional NVMe upgrade kit) Connects to
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    2.8 Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: 1. Redundant power supply units (on selected models) 2. Rail kit Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. You may need to remove
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    the rail kit options listed below. For more information on rail kit installation, refer to corresponding documentation on the ASUS support site or on the official product site for this server system. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the installation of
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    Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 3
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    3.1 Motherboard layout P13R-M/SYS P13R-M/SYS 3-2
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    Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 5. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 6. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1) 7. CPU PCIe
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    3.2 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
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    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. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) Set to pins 2-3 to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) to boot in recovery mode if the
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    4. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
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    6. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1) This jumper allows SATA5 to support SATADOM which do not need external power connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA5 support feature. 7. CPU PCIe configuration setting (4-pin CFG5) These jumpers allow you to configure the speed at which
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    8. PCIe SMBus Switcher setting (3-pin SMB_SW1) This jumper toggles whether the SMBUS signal comes from BMC or PCH. 3-8
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    3.3 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. Catastrophic Error LED (CATERR1) The catastrophic error LED indicates that the system
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    3. Message LED (MLED1) This onboard LED lights up to indicate that there is a temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. 3-10
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    3.4 Internal connectors 1. SATA connectors (SATA1_1-2; SATA1_34; SATA2_12; SATA2_34) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,
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    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. 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB67) This
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    run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system's setting. 6. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network
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    7. 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 cable matches the ground pin
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    8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to
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    when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 3-16
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    11. 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
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    12. Auxiliary panel connectors (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 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 cable. • LAN
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    13. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) 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
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    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. 4
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    4.1 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
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    find the BIOS file, then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating
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    4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in the Managing and updating your BIOS section. Use the BIOS Setup program
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    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar 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 Security
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    Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen
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    4.3 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. System Language Allows you to set the system language. System Date [MM/DD/YYYY] Allows
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    ] The following item appears only when you set Core Optimizer to [Manual]. CPU Max frequency [XXXX] The default value for this option will be the maximum supported frequency of the CPU installed and may vary between different CPUs. The following item appears only when Optimized Performance Setting
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    4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 4-9
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    Power Management is set to [Enabled]. Native ASPM [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] BDAT ACPI Table Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Debug [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Delay Optimization [Disabled] Configuration
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    4.5.2 CPU Configuration Performance-core Information Allows you to view performance-core information. C6DRAM [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are only available when CPU Flex Ratio
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    AVX [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] BIST [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AP Threads Idle Manner [MWAIT Loop] Configuration options: [HALT Loop] [MWAIT Loop] [RUN Loop] AES [Enabled]
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    Autonomous EPP Grouping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPB Override Over PECI [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HwP Fast MSR Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HwP Lock [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-13
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    HDC Control [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C-States [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] View/Configure Turbo Options Allows you to configure Turbo options. CPU VR Settings Allows you to
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    C-States [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are only available when C-States is set to [Enabled]. Enhanced C-States [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C-State Auto Demotion [C1] Configuration options: [Disabled] [C1] C-State Un-demotion [C1]
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    Interrupt Redirection Mode Selection [Fixed Priority] Configuration options: [Fixed Priority] [Round robin] [Hash vector] [No change] Timed MWAIT [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Custom P-state Table Allows you to configure Custom P-state Table options. Energy Performance Gain
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    Configuration Allows you to configure PCI Express options. Stop Grant Configuration [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items are only available when Stop Grant Configuration is set to [Manual]. Number of Stop Grant Cycles [1] Allows you to set the number of stop grant cycles
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    Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GNA Device (B0:D8:F0) [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CRID Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Program Grant Count [Disabled
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    4.5.5 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration Allows you to configure PCI Express options. PCH Storage Configuration Allows you to configure PCH Storage options. USB Configuration Allows you to configure USB options. Security Configuration Allows you to configure Security options. Serial IO
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    DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S4-S5] [Enabled in S5] State After G3 [Power On] Configuration options: [Power On] [Power Off] Port 80h Redirection [LPC Bus] Configuration options: [LPC Bus] [PCIe Bus] The following items are only available when Port
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    Lock PCH Sideband Access [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Protection Range Registers (FPRR) [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SPD Write Disable [TRUE] Configuration options: [TRUE] [FALSE] LGMR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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    4.5.6 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. Scroll using / keys to see more items. Altitude [8000] Allows you to set the altitude of the platform location above the sea level, expressed in meters. The hex number is decoded as 2's
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    4.5.7 Server ME Debug Configuration Server ME General Configuration Allows you to configure general Server ME options. NM Configuration Allows you to configure NM options. ME UEFI FW Health Status Allows you to view the ME UEFI FW health status. 4-23
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    4.5.8 Thermal Configuration Enable All Thermal Functions [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] CPU Thermal Configuration Allows you to configure CPU Thermal options. Platform Thermal Configuration Allows you to configure Platform Thermal options. 4-24
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    4.5.9 Platform Settings Firmware Configuration [Test] Configuration options: [Test] [Ignore Policy Update] [Production] Device Password Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pmic Vcc IO Level [Disable Link] Configuration options: [Disable Link] [1.05-0.950V] Pmic Vddq Level [
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    you to set the maximum power limit. Maximum Time Window 1 DPLC [1,000] Allows you to set the maximum time window. Enable FFU Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System Time and Alarm Source [ACPI Time and Alarm Device] Configuration options: [ACPI Time and Alarm Device
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    4.5.10 BCLK Configuration BCLK Source Config [CPU BCLK] Configuration options: [CPU BCLK] 4-27
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    items are only available when System Errors is set to [Enabled]. Whea Driver Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are only available when Whea Driver Support is set to [Enabled]. Whea FFM Logging [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled
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    ] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Platform Debug Consent [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (All Probes+TraceHub)] [Enabled (Low Power)] [Manual] VT-d Debug Settings Allows you to configure VT-d Debug options. Advanced Debug Settings Allows you to configure Advanced
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    4.5.13 Debug Configuration RAM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy UART [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB3 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial IO UART [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Trace Hub [
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    ] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Word Length [8 BITS] Configuration options: [5-8 BITS] 4.5.14 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.15 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled
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    4.5.16 Redfish Host Interface Settings Redfish [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Redfish. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are only available when Redfish is set to [Enabled]. Authentication mode [Basic Authentication] Configuration options: [Basic
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    4.5.18 Onboard LAN Configuration P13R-M Onboard I210 LAN Configuration Intel I210 LAN1-2 LAN Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] P13R-M/10G-2T Onboard X710 LAN Configuration Intel X710 LAN1-2 LAN Enable [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.19 UEFI
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    4.5.20 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1-2 Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are only available when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings
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    Terminal Type [VT100Plus] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100Plus] 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 [
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    Console Redirection EMS is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2 (Disabled)] Terminal Type [VT
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    4.5.21 Intel TXT Information 4.5.22 Acoustic Management Configuration Acoustic Management Configuration [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller 0 Allows you to configure SATA controller settings. 4.5.23 AMI Graphic Output Protocol Policy Output Select [Unknown Device]
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    4.5.24 SIO Common Setting Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.25 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
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled] SERR# Generation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Re-Size BAR Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled
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    4.5.27 USB Configuration XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-40
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    to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB taken 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 you
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv4 HTTP
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    4.5.29 NVMe Configuration 4.5.30 APM Configuration Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or
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    4.5.31 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. 4.5.32 Driver Health This page will display the driver and controller health status. 4-44
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    4.6 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [5] 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
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    has no effect for BBS boot options. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Fast Boot is set to [Enabled]. SATA Support [Last Boot SATA Devices Only] Configuration options: [Last Boot SATA Devices Only] [All SATA Devices] NVMe
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    4.8 Tool menu Start ASUS EzFlash Allows you to start the ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility. Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. IPMI Hardware Monitor Allows you to start the IPMI hardware monitor. ASUS SMBIOS Viewer Allows you to start the ASUS SMBIOS Viewer. ASUS Storage Viewer
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    4.9 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 4.9.1 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. Smbios
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    [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled]. IPMI Interface Type [KCS Interface] Configuration options: [KCS Interface] FRB-2 Timer [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only
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    OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items are configurable only when OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10] Allows you to set the OS watchdog timer timeout in minutes. OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] Configuration options: [Do
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    4.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving any changes. Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes.
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    RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5
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    the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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    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
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    5.2 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 the BIOS Setup
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    5.2.1 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 <
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    5.2.2 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.
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    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
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    5.3.1 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 you
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    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
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    5.3.2 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
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    5.3.3 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
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    5.3.4 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 5-
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    Chapter 6: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6
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    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
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    Or 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. 6-3
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    finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 6-4
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    to maximize the features of your motherboard. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit 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
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    6-6
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    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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    BPlo1c3kRd-Miag&raRmS300-E12 Butterfly riser PCIE1 x16 or x8 PCIE Gen5 x8 PCIE Gen5 x8 PCIE2 x8 PCIE Gen5 x8 MCIO NVME riser to BP NVME3 PCIE Gen5 x4 NVME4 PCIE Gen5 x4 NVME cable to BP NVME1 PCIE Gen4 x4 SKU option optional Front U32_45 BACK U32_3 BACK DM_LAN_U32G2_12 NVME riser to
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    , BIOS Setup verifying password DXE, BIOS Setup start DXE, BIOS Setup wait for input DXE, EFI ready to boot DXE, Legacy boot DXE, Exit boot services DXE, Set address map start DXE, Set address map end DXE, Legacy option ROM initial DXE, Reset system (continued on the next page) A-3
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    POST CODE 0xB4 0xB5 0xB6 0xB7 0x50 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x52 0x53 0x53 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x56 0x57 0x58 0x58 0x59 0x59 0x5A 0x5A 0x5B 0xD0 0xD1 0xD2 0xD3 0xD4 0xD5 0xD6 0xD7 0xD8 0xD9 0xDA 0xDB 0xDC DESCRIPTION DXE, USB hot plug DXE, PCI hot plug DXE, NVRAM cleanup DXE, Configuration reset PEI, Invalid
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    . 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
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    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
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    của Việt Nam. Türkiye 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
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    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
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    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
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