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    RS540-E9-RS36-E 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 Safety information...vii About this guide...viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCI-E slot 2-18 2.5.2 Installing ASUS Pike II cards 2-20 2.5.3 Installing an M.2 expansion card 2-22 2.5.4
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    Onboard LEDs 4-10 4.4 Internal connectors 4-13 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 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 5-7 5.2.3 Menu
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    menu 5-23 5.6.1 PCH Configuration 5-23 5.6.2 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-24 5.6.3 Server ME Configuration 5-25 5.6.4 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-25 5.7 Socket Configuration menu 5-26 5.7.1 Processor Configuration 5-26 5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration 5-28 5.7.3 UPI Configuration
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    controller driver 7-2 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-5 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-5 7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 7-8 7.5 VGA driver -D16 block diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 REACH ...A-4 Australia statement notice A-5 ASUS contact information A-6 vi
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    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 engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, ensure
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    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 Chapter 7: Driver Installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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    , and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. Visit asuscontrolcenter.asus.com for more information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for
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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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    RS540-E9-RS36-E ASUS 4U Rackmount Chassis ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board 2 x 800W Redundant Power Supply 36 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Trays 2 x SATA/SAS Backplane Board (supports request of each area/country) 1 x Support DVD 1 x ACC* instruction card 1 x ASMB9 DVD 2 x Bag
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    's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx 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. RS540-E9-RS36-E xxS0xxxxxxxx ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 1-3
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    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E is a 4U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS540-E9-RS36-E 2 x Socket P0 (LGA 3647)
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    HDD Access LED 1 x Message LED LAN 1-4 LED * LAN3-4 for Mezzanine card use Security Options OS Support Regulatory Compliance Rear Switch/LED: 1 x Power switch 1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED 1 x Message 90% (Non condensing) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 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 ports for each Node are located on the front panel. Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. Turn
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    1.4.2 Asset tag The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of the server that you can pull out or easily slide back in. It has a piece of paper that allows you to write down important information about the server. 1 2 ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 1-7
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    LAN card (optional) Bay 1 Bay 5 Bay 2 Bay 9 Bay 6 Bay 3 Bay 10 Bay 7 Bay 4 Bay 11 Bay 8 Rear Thumb Screw Bay 12 * This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller and for technicians only. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Redundant power supply 2. 2.5-inch Storage Device Bay 3. ASUS Z11PR-D16 Server Board 4. SATA/SAS Backplane Board 5. Asset Tag (hidden) 6. System fans 7. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 1-9
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    1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ID LAN1 LED Message LED HDD Access LED LAN3 LED 12 34 RESET LAN2 LED LAN4 LED ID 12 34 RESET LED Icon Display status Description Message LED LAN LEDs Storage Device Access LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event 1. Without ASMB9-iKVM
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    device) Blinking RED RAID rebuilding OFF No storage device installed GREEN Power ON (storage device detected) Blinking GREEN Read/write data from/to storage device ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 1-11
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    Rear panel Storage Storage Device Status Device Status LED LED SSD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed storage device is in good condition Storage device failure or no storage device is installed 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
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    2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover 1. Remove the screw from each side of the rear cover. 2. Loosen but do not remove the two thumbscrews on the rear panel. 3. Firmly hold the rear cover and slide it towards the back panel for about half an inch to the front cover, then remove the rear
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    the air duct To remove the air duct: 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover for the instructions. 2. Remove the screw as shown in the illustration below securing the air duct with a Philip screw driver and then remove the air duct. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-3
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    Installing the air duct To install the air duct: Position the air duct to the screw holes as shown in the illustration below, then secure it with the screw removed before. • Do not over tighten the screws to avoid damaging the air duct. • Ensure that the air duct is firmly fitted to the motherboard.
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    if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap socket on the motherboard. 2. Remove the PnP caps from the CPU sockets. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-5
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    3. Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), then install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU
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    the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • Always install DIMM_B1 • • • DIMM_A1 • • • • • DIMM_A2 • DIMM_D2 • DIMM_D1 • • • • DIMM_E1 • • • DIMM_F1 • • ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-7
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    Dual CPU configuration DIMM 1 2 4 6 8 12 16 DIMM_C1 • • • DIMM_B1 • • • • • DIMM_A1 • • • • • • • DIMM_A2 • DIMM_D2 • DIMM_D1 • • • DIMM_E1 • • • DIMM_F1 • • DIMM_J1 • • • DIMM_H1 • • • • • DIMM_G1 • • • • • • DIMM_G2 • DIMM_K2 • DIMM_K1
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    a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-9
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    36 hot-swap 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch storage devices. Two hot-swap 2.5inch storage drives are supported on the rear panel of RS540-E9-RS36-E. The storage device installed on the tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via SATAII/SAS backplane. 2.4.1 Installing Storage drives to the front
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    SATA II/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA II/SAS interface on the backplane. 6. Repeat steps 1 - 5 to install the other 3.5" storage devices. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-11
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    To install a 2.5" storage device to the front panel: 1. Please follow steps 1 - 2 from the To install a 3.5" storage device to the front panel section to remove the tray from the chassis. 2. Prepare the 2.5" storage device and the bundled set of screws. 3. Place the 2.5" storage device into the tray
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    flat surface. 3. Prepare the 3.5" storage device and the bundled set of screws. 4. Place the 3.5" storage device into the tray then secure it with four screws. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-13
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    5. Carefully insert the tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay ( ). Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place ( ). When installed, the SATA II/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA II/SAS interface on the backplane. 6. Repeat steps 1 - 5 to install the other 3.5"
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    follow step 5 from the To install a 3.5" storage device to the rear panel section to replace the tray. 5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to install the other 2.5" storage devices. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-15
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    2.4.3 Installing a storage device to the 2.5" bay 1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the bay. Tray lever Spring lock 3. Release the screws on each side of the drive tray to release the drive tray metal beam. Metal beam
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    in place ( ). When installed, the connector on the drive connects to the connector on the backplane. 6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install other 2.5-inch storage devices. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-17
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    2.5 Expansion slot The PCI-E slots on the motherboard of this barebone server allows you to install Low-Profile PCI Express expansion cards. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCI-E slot To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the screw that secures the metal cover to the chassis. 2. Remove
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    3. Insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. Secure it with the screws removed before. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-19
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    depending on the number of CPUs installed. To install an ASUS PIKE II card when 1 (one) CPU is installed: 1. Insert the expansion card into the PCIE6 slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 2. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card with a screw and reinstall the bracket
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    the expansion card into the PCIE1 slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 2. Secure the ASUS PIKE II card with a screw and reinstall the bracket. 3. Connect the two mini-SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card. connector 1 connector 2 ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-21
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    2.5.3 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. Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and put it aside. 2. Prepare your M.2 expansion card. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as
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    2.5.4 Installing a Mezzanine card You can install a supported Mezzanine card on the onboard slot. To install a Mezzanine card: 1. Remove the slot bay from the Mezzanine four (4) stand screws on the chassis, then insert the Mezzanine card to the slot on the motherboard. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-23
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    4. Secure the Mezzanine card with the four (4) bundled screws. 5. Connect the signal end (black) to the OCP_LED1 header on the motherboard. OCP_LED1 The two ends of the signal cable are different in size and color for easy recognition. Please refer to your exact cable. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-25
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    2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you need to remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Standard cables
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    backplane. With two mini-SAS HD cables connected, a total number of 24 SAS/SATA HDDs can be supported (SAS/SATA expander on the rear panel). MSAS_HD1 MSAS_HD2 MSAS_HD3 connect to MSAS_HD1 connector on the back backplane. cable Connect to the white connector of the Y-cable ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-27
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    the 8-pin power connector connect to MSAS_HD3 connector on the front backplane. When connected, a total number of 36 SAS/SATA HDDs can be supported (SAS/SATA expander on the rear panel). MSAS_HD1 MSAS_HD2 ® BP12EX12G-35-R2DF MSAS_HD3 BPSMB2: connect to the BPSMB1(6-1 pin BPSMB1) connector on
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    reinstall the system fans Insert the fan into the fan cage. The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the CPU heatsink. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 2-29
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    2.8.2 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1. Press the secure tab to the left using your thumb, then lift and hold the power supply module lever using other fingers. 2. Pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. 3. Insert the replacement
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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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    3.1 Friction Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: Friction rack rails Front end Rack rails Rear end 3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails To install the Friction Rail Kit: 1. Select a 4U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. 2. Place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on
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    that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. 8. Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 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. To mount the server into the rack: If you installed the rail
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    3.2 Rail kit dimensions 43.6mm 900mm 43.6mm 589mm ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 3-5
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    3-6 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4 Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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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. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) 6. DDR4
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    connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) Page 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-15 4-16 4-16 4-17 4-18 4-19 4-20 4-20 4-21 4-21 4-22 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-24 4-24 ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 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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    ) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 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. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC.
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    6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1; DIMMTRIP2) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 7. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 4-7
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    8. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is enabled by default. Set to pins 2-3 to disable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
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    10. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0). ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 4-9
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    4.3 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging
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    the rear panel LED to light up. 4. Message LED (MESLED1) This onboard LED lights up to orange when there is a BMC event log is generated. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 4-11
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    5. BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED blinks to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional. 6. CATERR1 LED (CATERR1) The CATERR1 LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    the optical drive by default). 2. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1-2) This motherboard comes with mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connectors, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four devices. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 4-13
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    , and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB port module is purchased separately. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you
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    5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1-7; REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 0.8A-1.0A (12 W max.) or a total of 6.4 A-8.0 A (96 W max.) at +12V. the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 4-15
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    at the back of the system chassis. The COM module is purchased separately. 8. Trusted Platform Module connector (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
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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. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 4-17
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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 the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to
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    LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports) These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on the front panel. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 4-19
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    12. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 13. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable
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    by a jumper cap to disable the function. 15. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 4-21
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    Open Compute Project (OCP) cards. 17. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC). Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add or remove a Memory
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    . The KEY module is purchased separately. 19. M.2 (NGFF) card connectors (NGFF1-2) These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices. This connector supports type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 4-23
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    devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you enable BMC_EN1. 21. OCP LAN Activity LED connector (4-1 pin OCP_LED1) OCP LAN LED connector supports OCP LAN card Active LED. 4-24 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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    > to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-3
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    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 www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z11PR-D16 Version : 0203 Build Date :06/06/2017 New system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 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 RS540-E9-RS36-E 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 (such as Advanced) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any
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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 RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-9
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    5.4 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] Optimize
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    keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to energy efficiency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable Auto] [Enable Manual] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-11
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    5.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.2 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [ ). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-13
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    5.5.3 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.4 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to
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    ] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or ] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-15
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    data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on
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    Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-17
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    The following items appear only when Intel LAN1 Enable is set to [Enabled]. Intel LAN 1 ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [PXE] [iSCSI] [Disabled] Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [
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    the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Enabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if disables PCI Express device No snoop option. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-19
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    slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.9 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB
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    Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when CSM Support is set to Legacy PXE / Storage / Video OpROM. Configuration options: [UEFI] [Legacy] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-21
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    . If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 HTTP boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS
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    PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-23
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    you to enable or disable GP27 Wake From DeepSx. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Configuration PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] Allows you to select ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Per individual port] [L1 Only] PCH DMI ASPM [Platform-POR
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    System Errors [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable System Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] WHEA Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-25
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    Technology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel(R) TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the
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    With ECC] Extended APIC [Disabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the extended APIC support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AES-NI [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-27
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    5.7.2 Common RefCode Configuration MMIO High Base [56T] This item allows you to select the MMIO High Base. Configuration options: [56T] [40T] [24T] [16T] [4T] [1T] MMIO High Granularity Size [256G] This item allows you to select the allocation size used to assign MMIOH resources. Configuration
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    setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1800] - [3000-OvrClk] Data Scrambling for DDR4 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable data scrambling. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-29
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    Memory Topology Displays memory topology with DIMM population information. Page Policy Allows you to configure Page Policy settings. Page Policy [Disabled] Configuration options: [Auto] [Closed] [Adaptive] Memory Map IMC Interleaving [Auto] Select different IMC interleaving setting. Configuration
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    ] [Enabled] PCI Express Global Options PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [Per-Port] Allows you to enable or disable ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-31
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    to switch between Hardware P-States mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Native Mode] [Out of Band Mode] [Native Mode with no Legacy Support] CPU C State Control Autonomous Core C-State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Autonomous Core C-State Report. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    TotalTimeThreshold High [3a] The HW switching mechanism Enables the performance setting (0) when the total P0 time is greater than the threshold set. Configuration options: [0] - [3F] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-33
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    5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling
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    this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-35
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    5.10 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator
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    Boot This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings. Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-37
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    appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Hard Drive / CD/DVD ROM Drive / Network Device BBS Priorities These
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    to run the IPMI hardware monitor. Start 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. 5.13 Save & Exit menu The Save system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 5-39
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    5-40 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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    Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS and Linux). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk
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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 connector supported by the Intel® C621 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36
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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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    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 RS540-E9-RS36-E 6-5
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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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    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 RS540-E9-RS36-E 6-7
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    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: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <
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    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 RS540-E9-RS36-E 6-9
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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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    Chapter 5 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 RS540-E9-RS36-E 6-11
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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 7. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
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    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 RS540-E9-RS36-E 6-13
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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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    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 RS540-E9-RS36-E 6-15
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    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 (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes
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    , 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 RS540-E9-RS36-E 6-17
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    6-18 Chapter 6: 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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    independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation your system. 3. Click on the optical drive to browse the contents of the support DVD. 4. Click Drivers > C620 INTEL RAID > Windows > Driver and then
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    flash drive containing the RAID controller driver. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 7-3
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    loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 7-4 Chapter 7: Driver
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    run the support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. Manual 4. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2012 R2 and on the Windows® Server 2016 Operating System (OS). ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 7-5
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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. 7-6 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 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. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36
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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 Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    5. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. 7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 7-9
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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 into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
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    5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 7-11
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    ® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabits in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit Adapters
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    6. Click Install to start the installation. 7. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 7-13
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    7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. To
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    5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Accept to continue the process. 7. Select the destination folder and click Next to continue. ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E 7-15
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    8. Tick the features that you would like to install and click Next to continue. 9. Click Install to start the installation process. 10. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    Appendix Appendix
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    Z11PR-D16 block diagram DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 2 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 2 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 DDR4 AEP DIMM/RDIMM * 1 PCI-E x16 Slot1 PCI-E x8 Slot2 PCI-E x8 Slot3 PCI-E x8 Slot4 PCI-E x8 Slot5 Channel G DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2667 Channel H DDR4 1866
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    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
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    bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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    Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian . If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/.
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    112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 1F, No. 15, Lide Rd
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    Republic Telephone +420-596766888 Web site https://www.asus.com/cz/ Technical Support Telephone +420-596-766-891 Fax +420-596-766-329 E-mail [email protected] Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=cs-cz ASUS RS540-E9-RS36-E A-7
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    Web site Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone Online Support +48-225718033 https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web
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