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    RS500-E8 Series RS500-E8-PS4 RS500-E8-RS4 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    , 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
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    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
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    ...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs 4-18 Chapter 5: 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 EZ Flash 2 Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar
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    5.5.6 IIO Configuration 5-33 5.5.7 PCH Configuration 5-34 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-38 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-38 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-39 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-39 5.7 Event Logs menu 5-44 5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-44 5.7.2 View Smbios Event
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    driver 6-4 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 6-14 7.3 Running the Support DVD 6-14 7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 6-18 7.5 Installing the Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation 6-25 Appendix A: Contact Information ASUS contact information A-2 vi
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. vii
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    to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS
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    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 failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com ix
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    is intended for system integrators, and experienced 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 the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear
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    for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer
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    xii
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1
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    -E8 Series Support DVD 1 x ASWM* DVD 1 x ASMB8 DVD Accessories 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable (RS500-E8-PS4) 2 x AC Power Cable (RS500-E8-RS4) 2 x CPU Heatsink Optional Items 1 x Tool-less Friction Rail Kit DVD-ROM/DVD-RW Second 770W Redundant Power Supply Module (RS500-E8-RS4) *ASUS
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    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. RS500-E8-PS4, RS500-E8-RS4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS500-E8 Series 1-3
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    The ASUS RS500-E8 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS500-E8-PS4, RS500-E8-RS4 Processor Support / System
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    Name Onboard I/O Connectors OS Support RS500-E8-PS4 RS500-E8-RS4 1 x TPM Header 1 x 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V + 8-pin SSI 12V 1 x External Serial Port (RS500-E8-PS4) 3 x RJ-45 % (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 1-5
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    1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB port for each Node are located on the front panel. Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Rack screw
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    LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboards are not present. RS500-E8-RS4 PS/2 keyboard/mouse port LAN port 3* Gigabit LAN port 2 Gigabit LAN port 1 USB 3.0 ports Q-Code LED RS500-E8-PS4 PS/2 keyboard/mouse port LAN port 3* SFP+ port (optional mezzanine) VGA port Serial COM
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    1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.v 1. Power supply and power fan 2. PCI Express slot Riser Card 3. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board 4. System fans 5. SAS / SATA backplane (hidden) 6. HDD tray 1-Connect to SATA1 port 7. HDD tray 2-Connect to SATA2 port 8.
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    transmitting or receiving data 3 ON 4 LAN connection is present ON Location switched is pressed. OFF Normal status. (Press the location switch again to turn off.) ASUS RS500-E8 Series 1-9
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    1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity 1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD status LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection HDD activity
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    Chapter 2 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 Removing the rear cover 1. Locate and remove the front side screws. Front side screw 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it
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    if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transitrelated. • Keep the cap after installing the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Remove the air duct. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-3
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    2. Remove the pre-installed heatsink. 3. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the triangle mark is on the lower-left position. triangle mark 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    left load lever (D), move it to the right (E) until it is released from then retention tab (F), then gently pull it until it is fully extended. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-5
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    edge then gently lift the load plate (H). edge of the Load plate Load plate Load lever 8. Carefully remove the PnP cap. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. PnP cap 2-6 Chapter
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    the CPU pins on the socket. Triangle mark 12. Gently push the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-7
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    13. Push the right load lever down (I) ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed and tucked securely under the lever (J), then insert the right load lever under the retention tab (K). edge of load plate Load lever Retention tab 14. Install the heatsink. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1 / CPU_FAN2. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-9
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    2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB, 64 GB
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    (CPU2) A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P PPPPP P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-11
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    prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips 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
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    2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATAIII/SAS hard disk drives and two SATAII hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-13
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    4. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS
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    secure the card with a screw. 4. Install the riser card bracket and PCI Express card assembly back into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 4 ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-15
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    2.5.2 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the provided M.2 slot onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Prepare your M.2 expansion card. 2. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 3. Secure the M.2 card with a screw. 2-16
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    2.5.3 Installing a Mezzanine card You can install a supported Mezzanine card on the onboard slot. To install a Mezzanine card: 1. Prepare your Mezannine card. 2. holes LAN ports LAN port slots stand screws 3. Secure the Mezzanine card with the four (4) bundled screws. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-17
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    2.5.4 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
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    to front I/O board) 5. SATA ports (miniSAS connector support) connectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 6. System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-19
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    from power supply Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard Connect the SATAIII/SAS HDDs * F or PIKE RAID solution, ensure to connect SAS_SGPIO_CON1 to support PIKE card SAS RAID function. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 2-21
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    2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
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    The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additonal support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Set different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation options
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    and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 3-3
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    posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Motherboard Info This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 4
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    4.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 5. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) 6. RAID
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    , MEMERRG1, MEMERRG2, MEMERRH1, MEMERRH2) 6. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) 7. Message LED (MESLED1) 8. OCPLAN Activity LED connector (4-pin OCP_LED1) Page 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-20 4-21 4-21 ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-3
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    4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include
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    (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN_SW1 or LAN_SW2. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-5
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    4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME becomes corrupted. 5. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin.
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    ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility. 7. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Baseboard Management Controller (ASMB8). ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-7
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    connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0 / 3.0 Gbps connector (7-pin SATA6 [Light Blue]) Supported by the Intel® 610 series Chipset, this connector is for the Serial ATA signal using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB8. 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    the USB module cables to connectors USB56. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-9
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    FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 6. LAN Activity LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads
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    (20-1 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 security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-11
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    a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard
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    10. 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 connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-13
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    11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (10-2 pin FPSMB) These connectors are for the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED
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    12. VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 13. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-15
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    and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function. 15. ISATA & ISSATA connectors (ISATA; ISSATA) The ISATA connector (AHCI) supports 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports and Intel RAID/LSI MegaRAID. The ISSATA connector (AHCI) supports 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports and Intel RAID. 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    connector allows you to install an M.2 device. This connector supports type 2242 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately 17. Mezzanine PCI card connector (MEZZ1) The MEZZ1 connector supports Open Compute Project (OCP) cards. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-17
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    (BMCLED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB8 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB8. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-19
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    , MEMERRH2) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate failure on the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs only functions when you enable the ASUS ASMB8. 6. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate
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    7. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated. 8. OCPLAN Activity LED connector (4-pin OCP_LED1) OCPLAN LED connector supports ASUS MCB-10G-2S OCP card Active LED. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 4-21
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    4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 5
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    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
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    use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 Utility 1. Insert the USB flash disk that update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-3
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    file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PR-D16 Version : 0401 Build Date :09/05/2013 New system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-5
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-7
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    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 (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid
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    . 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-9
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    5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    with some OS. 5.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Disabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-11
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    5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to
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    Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-13
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    the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set Bits per
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    of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. ASUS RS500-E8
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    OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow
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    generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-17
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    decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options
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    disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [0] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-19
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    [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force
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    5.4.10 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-21
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    change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This is a workaround for 0Ses without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver
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    power-up delay [Auto] This is the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the host controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 5.4.12 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-23
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    5.5 IntelRCSetup menu 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    ] [Enabled] Enable Intel TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-25
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AES-NI [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Down Stream PECI [Disabled] This Item allows you to enable the PCIe Down Stream PECI writer. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    Bias setting [Balanced Performance] Allows you to set the Energy Performance Bias which overrides the OS setting. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Power] [Power] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-27
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    Power/Performance Switch [Enabled] Allows you to switch between Power or performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Workload Configuration [Balanced] Optimization for the workload characterization. Configuration options: [Balanced] [I/O sensitive] Averaging Time Window [23] This is
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    frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [6.4 GT/s] [8.0 GT/s] [9.6 GT/s] QPI Link0p Enable [Enable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] QPI Link1 Enable [Enable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] QPI Status ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-29
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable halt on mem Training Error. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced Log Parsing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the
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    options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEMHOT Throttling Mode [Input-only] Allows you to shutdown MDLL during SR when enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Input-only] [Output-only] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-31
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    Interleave] Memory RAS Configuration RAS Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RAS Modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. In case enabled, Sparing will be selected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirror] [Lockstep Mode] Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to
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    I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Global Options TX EQ WA [Enabled] Use special table for TX_EQ and vendor specific cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-33
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    (Global) [L1 Only] This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only] 5.5.7 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration.
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    ] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is attached. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-35
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    you to identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    ] [Enabled] Platform Thermal Configuration PCH Thermal Device [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCH Thermal Device (D31:F6). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-37
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    Alert Enable Lock [Disabled] Allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration Active Video [Offboard Device] Allows you to select the video type. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 5.5.9 Server ME
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    [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the ] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-39
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    OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer
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    enable or disable the IPv6 BMC LAN channel function. Disabling this item will not modify any BMC network during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-41
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    IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address source [Previous State] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running DHCP] The following items appear only when you set IP BMC Lan IP Address Source to
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    enter IPv6 BMC LAN Link IP address. IPv6 BMC LAN Link IP Prefix Length Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan Link IP Prefix Length. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-43
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    5.7 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.7.1 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.
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    to Standard Smbios Types (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-45
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    appears only when CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode is set to [Manual Mode]. This item allows you to configure the fan duty setting from 10% to 100%. FRNT FAN2&3/4&5; REAR FAN1&2 mode [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient
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    . To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-47
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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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    )/ Key Exchange Key (KEK)/ Authorized Signatures (DB)/Authorized TimeStamps (DBT)/ Forbidden Signatures (DBX) Configuration options: [Delete] [Set New] [Append] Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append] ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-49
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    5.10 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [xx] Use the and keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration
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    Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-51
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    5.12 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Save Changes & Reset Exit System setup after saving the changes. Discard
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    from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to launch EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS RS500-E8 Series 5-53
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    5-54 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6
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    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) disk drive included in 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
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    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 create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C602 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during
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    (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA ODD
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    two types of configurations: Easy and New. In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically. In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the Management Menu
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    2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number,
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    5. Press again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD
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    8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt
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    12. When finished setting the selected virtual drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt MenuERaAsIyD ConfSigzueration -#
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    Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set
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    6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > View/Add Configuration, and
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    6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the
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    3. Press to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R LD Management Menu Configure 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency
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    Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter
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    3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press to start initialization. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Virtual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialize Physical Drive
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    6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild,
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    3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . When prompted, press to rebuild the drive. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management MenuREBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00-
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    6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The
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    3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R LD Management Menu Configure 0 Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual
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    Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from
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    6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configuration Menu Easy Configuration
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    6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu, select
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    6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a
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    to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set 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 the
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    6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All
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    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
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    6.3.2 Deleting a RAID set Take caution 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 utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow
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    6.3.3 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: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <
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    6.3.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press . 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, 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 ]
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    6.3.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays
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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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    6.4.1 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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    6.4.2 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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    6.4.3 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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    6.4.4 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
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    5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    Chapter 7: Driver installation Driver installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems. 7
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    or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup
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    Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write
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    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. 7-4 Chapter
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    and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select
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    Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2..., then press . The number of ata varies with the hard
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    drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press + + to switch to the command
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    Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.1 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. Press to edit options. 3. While booting from DVD, press to give the third party driver. Enter the following
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    4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No 5 . You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press . Driver Disk Sou8rce
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    RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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
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    Installing SUSE 11 Linux OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press
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    medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy other device OK Back 6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. Z10PR-D16 7-13
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    .EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the 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
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    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. Z10PR-D16 7-15
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    to create the Intel RAID driver 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
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    7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. Z10PR-D16 7-17
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process. Z10PR-D16 7-19
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    /I350-AM2/I210 X540-BT2 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/ I210/ . 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse
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    6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and
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    9. Click Install to start the installation. 10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. 7-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
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    5. Click Install to proceed with the installation. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 utility on a Windows®
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    5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. 7-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. Z10PR-D16 7-27
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    7-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    Appendices Contact Information A
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    11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online Support +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No.508
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    00 Ostrava - Hrabová, Czech Republic Telephone +420-596766888 Web site http://www.asus.cz Technical Support Telephone Fax E-mail Online Support +420-596-766-891 +420-596-766-329 [email protected] http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS RS500-E8 Series A-3
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    Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Online Support +48-225718033 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web site http://ru
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