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RS300-H8-PS12 1U Rackmount Server User Guide - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 2
, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 3
Contents Notices...vii REACH vii Safety information viii Australia statement notice ix About this guide x 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 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features 1-7 1.6 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 4
2-22 Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide 3-2 3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server 3-2 BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 5
PCI Subsystem Settings 5-18 5.4.6 USB Configuration 5-20 5.4.7 TPM 5-21 5.4.8 ACPI Settings 5-21 5.4.9 WHEA Support 5-22 5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 5-22 5.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services 5-23 5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-23 5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-24 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 6
the LSI 2308 SAS2 driver disk 7-4 7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-6 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-15 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-15 7.4 Installing the LAN driver 7-23 7.5 Installing the VGA driver 7-28 7.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 7
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer' s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. vii - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 8
power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 9
Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http://support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com ix - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 10
users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 11
command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 12
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1- - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 14
ASUS 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P9D-MH Server Board Component 1 x Single 400W 80Plus Gold Power Supply 4 x Hot-swap 3-in-1 3.5 inch HDD trays 1 x SATA Backplane 1 x PCIE Riser Card 5 x System Fans (40mm x 28mm) Accessories 1 x RS300-H8-PS12 User's Manual 1 x ASWM* User's Guide - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 15
's serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. RS300-H8-PS12 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-3 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 16
specifications The ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-MH Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS300-H8-PS12 Processor Support / System Bus - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 17
x 43.4 mm 19 Kg Single 400W 80Plus Gold Power Supply Rating: 100-240Vac, 6.3A 60-50Hz, Class 1 Operation temperature: 10oC - 40oC Non operation temperature: -40oC - 70oC Non operation humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-5 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 18
RS300-H8-PS12 features a simple yet compact design with the four 3-in-1 HDD trays with hot-swap support and I/O boards conveniently located on the front panel for easy access. The HDD trays's modular design allows the server to support the system power and detach the power supply before removing or - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 19
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel of RS300-H8-PS12 includes the hot-swap SSD trays, expansion slots, SFP+ 10G ports, the rear I/O ports, and the system power socket. The ports for the USB, VGA, +_1 SFP+_1 LEDs The LAN port 3 is for ASUS ASMB7-iKVM controller card only. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-7 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 20
HDD tray 4 HDD tray 3 HDD tray 2 HDD tray 1 SAS3 SAS6 SATA1 SATA4 3. SAS2 SAS5 SAS8 SATA3 SAS1 SAS4 SAS7 SATA2 4. Power supply PCI Express slot Riser Card ASUS P9D-MH Server Boards System fans 5. SATA backplane (hidden) 6. HDD tray 1-Connect to SATA2/SATA3/SATA4 port 7. HDD tray - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 21
LED 4 3 2 1 321 321 321 Message LED HDD Access LED Power Button and LED HDD1 LED HDD2 LED HDD3 LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED Message LED LAN LEDs Location LED SFP+_LED1/ SFP+_LED2 HDD1/ Data is being read/written into the HDD. OFF No activity. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 1-9 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 22
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1.7.3 SFP+ status LEDs SFP+_2 LED SFP+_1 LED - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 23
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2- - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 24
2.1 Chassis cover Removing the rear cover 1. Release the four (4) screws on the sides of the chassis. 2. Release the thumbscrew on the rear of the chassis. 3. Slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis. 4. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 25
mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge series processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP facing toward you and the load lever is on your right. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-3 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 26
2. 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. 3. Lift the load lever until the load plate is completely lifted. Load lever Retention - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 27
and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-5 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 28
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. C A B D 2. Twist each of the four screws with a Phillips screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 29
4. Secure the airduct cover to the motherboard with a screw. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-7 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 30
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 31
more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory 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-H8-PS12 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 32
2.4 Hard disk drives (HDDs) The system allows you to install up to twelve (12) Serial ATA HDDs via four (4) drive trays that each support three (3) Serial ATA HDDs. Refer to the succeeding steps to install Serial ATA HDDs: 1. Lift the drive tray handle and squeeze the drive tray lock, - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 33
gap between the bottom of the HDD and the head of screws. Mind the gap between the bottom of HDD and the head of screws. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-11 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 34
7. Orient the HDD on top of the HDD drive tray slot in such a way that the HDD's connector is aligned with the Serial ATA connector of the HDD slot and the four (4) HDD bottom screws are matched with the four (4) mini-rails of the HDD slot. Serial ATA connector mini-rails 8. Carefully place the - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 35
is securely fitted in place. • It is recommended to use both hands when performing this step. • Two people may be required to perform this step. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-13 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 36
SSDs The server have two SSD bays with Hot-Swap support located at the rear panel. The SSD bays allows you to release the drive tray metal beam. metal beam The drive tray metal beam provides horizontal support to the empty drive tray and prevents the drive tray from being bent or deformed. 4. - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 37
, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the backplane. 7. Repeat steps 1-6 if you want to install the second SSD drive. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-15 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 38
2.6 Expansion slot 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 39
firmly in place. metal cover metal bracket cover 7 8 9. Secure the PCIe riser card and PCIe card assembly with the screw that you removed in step 2. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-17 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 40
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 41
cables connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3. System fan connector (from system /SAS backplane) 9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-19 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 42
need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. ASUS ASMB7-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1. Disconnect - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 43
3. Connect the system fan cable into the fan connector. 3 Rubber anchors Rubber anchors 4. Repeat steps 1-2 to install the other fans. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 2-21 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 44
2.8.2 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 series management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the Management Card in place. 3. Insert the LAN cable - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 45
Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 2- - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 46
3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • One pair of fixing latches • 4 latch screws locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation options - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 47
on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 3. Adjust the two rack screws and washers. 6. Repeat step 3 to 5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 3-3 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 48
7. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 49
Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 50
4.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. SFP+12_LED connectors (5-pin LAN34_LED1) 6. VGA connector (16-pin - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 51
connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2, SGPIO3) 9. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 10. Hard disk activity connector (4-pin HDLED1) 11. Trusted 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-16 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-20 4-21 ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-3 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 52
LED (SB_PWR1) 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 4. Power LED (+5V_LED) 5. Location LED (LOC_LED1) 6. RLED (RLED1) 7. PCIE Link LED (PCIE_LINKUP1) 8. Data Layer LED (DL_ACTTIVE1) Page 4-22 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-24 4-24 4-25 4-25 4-4 Chapter 4: - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 53
date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-5 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 54
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. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 55
LAN34_LED1) These leads are for 10Gb LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-7 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 56
6. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. 7. Broadcom 10GbE controller setting (3 pin BCM10G_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the Broadcom 10Gb chip. The - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 57
8. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. Set to pin 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pin 2-3 to disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-9 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 58
4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 59
2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue]) Supported by the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller, these connectors are for the USB module cables to connectors USB78. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-11 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 60
all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 61
connectors support ASUS Smart Fan technology. 7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) These connectors are for the serial COM ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 62
8. 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. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 63
Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7. 10. or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-15 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 64
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 security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 65
a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-17 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 66
. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 67
. 5. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin AUX_BMCLOCBNT) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-19 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 68
off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card 4-20 Chapter 4: Motherboard information - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 69
3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. 4. Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-21 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 70
lights up to indicate that the LSI 2308 is working properly. If the LED is unlit, the LSI 2308 is either in fault state or a problem have occurred. 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard information - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 71
LED is for the data layer link status of the Broadcom 10GbE chip. If unlit, the Broadcom 10GbE chip is either in fault state or a problem have occured. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 4-23 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 72
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 74
disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 75
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. The actual BIOS . 7. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-3 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 76
BIOS file for 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 support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 77
Update CAP BOARD: P9D-MH VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2013 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-5 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 78
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware you with the opportunity to run this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 79
Boot For changing the system boot configuration Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Security For changing the security settings Tool left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-7 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 80
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, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 81
Time Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss]. Where: hh = hour (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value) ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-9 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 82
Onboard LAN Configuration MIWOHECAarCdonCfiognufrigautriaotnion SeNrCiTa6l77P9oDrtSuCpoenrsoIlOe CRoendfiigruercattiioonn APM NeItnwtoerlk SSetravcekr Platform Services InOtnebloaRrCd DLrAiNveCrosnfiVgeurrsaitoinonDetails PPCCII,,PCPIC-IX-XanadnPdCIPCEIxpress SEextptrinegsss. Settings. Serial Port - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 83
HT Technology Supported Intel VT-x Technology Supported Intel SMX Technology Supported 64-bit Supported EIST Technology Supported CPU C3 State Supported CPU C6 State Supported CPU C7 State Supported Enabled for . Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-11 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 84
overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration options: [Enabled][ enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot you to optimize between performance and power savings. Configuration options: [Performance] - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 85
Disabled] [Enabled] Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI T State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI T state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-13 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 86
5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to configure PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID 1.0.0.0 C224 04/C1 USB Configuration settings. USB Configuration USB Configuration Allows you - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 87
(250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Drive] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Driver] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-15 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 88
Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 5 Software Preserve HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to change System - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 89
[Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remap above 4G. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] GDXC Support [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable the GDXC feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-17 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 90
all links to L0s State : AUTO - BIOS auto configure :DISABLE Disables ASM ASPM Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable support to Active State Power Management (ASPM). ASPM is a power management protocol that is used to extend battey life. Configuration options: [Disabled - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 91
] Not Present [Enabled] Enabled/Disabled PCIE3 Option Rom PCIE Option Rom 4 - 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE slots. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-19 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 92
[20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 93
options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] This allows you to set the maximum time the device will Manual] 5.4.7 TPM Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Configuration TPM Support to choose from] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-21 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 94
disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 95
2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Sever Platform Services Configuration ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0 SPS Version ME NM FW Status Value : 0x80000001 BIOS Booting Mode : Power Optimized Mode Cores Disabled : 0 ME FW SKU Information : PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-23 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 96
for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, among others [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 97
for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Settings The following items only appears when . Configuration options: [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Xoff] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-25 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 98
or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.15 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restore AC Power Loss Power On By PCIE EuP Ready - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 99
If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-27 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 100
5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version Memory RC Version Intel SA RC Version Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 5.5 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 101
to select the power-on state for services. When set to [Always], disabling of GA20 is not allowed. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 102
the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Network Device BBS Priorities / Hard - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 103
device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM] This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM. Configuration options: [UEFI OpROM] [Legacy OpROM] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-31 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 104
5.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. voltage regulators. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 105
is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-33 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 106
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-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 107
, otherwise select No. Platform Key (PK)/Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)/Authorized Signature Database (DB)/ Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append] ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-35 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 108
to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Start EzFlash utility Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash utility. 5.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Aptio Setup Utility - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 109
the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Select Yes to proceed, or No to cancel, and then press . ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 5-37 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 110
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RAID configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 112
Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows® OS only). 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-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 113
RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C224 chipset. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-3 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 114
to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 115
the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-5 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 116
6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 117
VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-7 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 118
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 119
Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB [ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-9 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 120
3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 121
Chapter 4 for more details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-11 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 122
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-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 123
data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-13 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 124
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-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 125
RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-15 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 126
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-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 127
, 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-H8-PS12 6-17 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 128
to the controller version difference. • The adapter name shown on the setup screens differs according to the installed SAS RAID card. • Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you have to take note of the MPTFW and MPTBIOS version for the SAS RAID card. After entering the SAS - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 129
simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks. The RAID 1 feature supports hot swap capability, so when a disk in an RAID 1 volume fails, you can easily restore Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-19 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 130
-- SAS2308-2 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Asus SAS2308-2 07 04:00 5.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:1280E000 05.02 Enabled 0 [Enabled BIOS & OS] Esc = Exit Menu - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 131
in a RAID volume. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk is already part of another volume. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-21 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 132
7. A warning screen appears. Press any key to continue. Press to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Ensure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 133
6.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volume The RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks. Use odd numbers of hard disk drives to . ALL DATA on volume disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose volume type to create ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-23 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 134
3. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1E/10 volume. RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten disks, or, seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 135
6.4.3 RAID 0 volume The RAID 0 feature supports volumes with two to ten disks. You may combine an RAID 0 volume with an RAID 1 or RAID 1E/10 volume. To create No Size (GB) 74 74 74 74 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for volume C = Create volume ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-25 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 136
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before volume creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID volume. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk is already - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 137
Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties PIKE 2308 07 04:00 5.00.00.00-IR 500E0180 = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose volume type to create ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-27 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 138
3. On the View Volume screen, you can view properties of the RAID volume(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. If you created more than one volume, you may view the next volume by pressing +. LSI Corp Config Utility View Volume -- SAS2308-2 Volume - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 139
Expansion v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) LSI RAID 1 73 Optimal None Logical Volume 3000 Esc = Exit Menu Enter = Select Item F1/Shift+1 = Help ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-29 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 140
to run a consistency check on the RAID volume. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: - The adapter's MPT FW does not support the feature - The volume is a RAID 0 - The volume is not optimal - The volume is already running a consistency check - The volume has a consistency check - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 141
would exceed the maximum number of RAID disks allowed. - The volume has incompatible metadata on it. Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-31 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 142
Deleting a volume • You cannot recover lost data if you delete a volume. Ensure you back up important data before deleting a volume. • If you delete a RAID 1 volume, the data is preserved on the primary disk. To delete a volume: 1. From the Manage Volume screen, select Delete Volume, then press < - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 143
the following conditions: - The volume is not a RAID 1 volume. - Firmware is configured to diable this feature. Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-33 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 144
.11.12) Adapter Properties -- SAS2308-2 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties PIKE 2308 07 04:00 5.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:1280E000 05.02 Enabled 0 [Enabled BIOS - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 145
12) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display minimalinformation] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-35 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 146
Utility v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display minimal information] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 147
) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display minimal information] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 6-37 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 148
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Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 150
independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes. 5. Exit the BIOS Setup and restart the computer - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 151
to the disk. 11. Press any key to continue when prompted. The Create Driver Diskette Menu appears after the creation of the diskette is finished. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-3 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 152
drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. To create an LSI 2308 SAS driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Restart your computer. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup. 4. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 153
a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus in the support DVD: For LSI MegaRAID Driver \Drivers\LSI 2308\Driver\Linux 3. Eject the floppy disk. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-5 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 154
when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. 7-6 Chapter - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 155
need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Follow succeeding screen instructions to continue. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-7 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 156
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.x To load the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd then press . - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the key. - To - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 157
to load additional RAID controller drivers then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 7. Follow onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-9 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 158
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.x To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 3. While booting from DVD, press to provide the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 159
to load additional RAID controller drivers then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 7. Follow onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-11 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 160
Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image file into the - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 161
menu. 3. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Press , select Yes from the menu, then press . ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-13 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 162
4. On the following screen, select USB drive as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. USB drive other device OK Back 5. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 163
support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. MakeDisk 4. Manual 5. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2008 R2 and on the Windows® Server 2012 Operating System (OS). ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 164
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 165
disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-17 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 166
you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. 7.3.6 Installing the Intel® Chipset device Software driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 167
5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation. 6. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-19 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 168
8. Click Install in the Windows Security window. The Windows Security window may appear more than once and you may have to click Install several times to continue with the installation. 9. When finished, click Next. 10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 169
. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation. 5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next. 6. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue the process. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-21 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 170
7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 8. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 171
the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the installation. 5. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-23 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 172
6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. 7. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. 8. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. 9. From the Ready - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 173
is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the installation. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-25 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 174
5. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software. 6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections window. 7. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 175
8. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-27 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 176
driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 177
6. Key in a username and organization then click Next. 7. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next. 8. Click Install to begin the installation. 9. When done, click Finish. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-29 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 178
the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 179
.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI on the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. 5. From the Welcome to the Setup Program window, click Next. 6. Click Yes in the License Agreement window to continue with the installation. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-31 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 180
7. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7-32 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 181
BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. 5. Click Next to continue. 6. From the Program Maintenance window, select Modify then click Next. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-33 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 182
7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. 9. When done, click Finish. 7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 183
privileges. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Next. 7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-35 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 184
8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. 9. When done, click Finish. 7-36 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 185
10G driver This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom 10G driver on the system. You have to manually locate the driver for the Broadcom 10G in the support DVD provided. To install the select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-37 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 186
7. Click Install to start installing the drivers. 8. When done, click Finish. 7-38 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 187
Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Click the Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE Driver to begin license agreement then click Next. 7. Click Install to start installing the drivers. ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-39 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 188
8. When done, click Finish. 7-40 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 189
Industrial Zone, Minhang District, Shanghai, China. Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 Fax +86-21-5442-0099 Web site http://www.asus.com.cn Technical Support Telephone Online Support +86-21-3407-4610 (800-820-6655) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 A-1 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 190
Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 - Asus RS300-H8-PS12 | User Guide - Page 191
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