Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 User Guide

Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 Manual

Get Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 PDF manuals and user guides View all Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 manual content summary:

  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 1
    RS700-E8-RS4 V2 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 2
    . ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 3
    Contents Safety information...viii About this guide...x Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 System specifications 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-5 1.6 Internal features 1-6 1.7 LED information 1-7 1.7.1
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 4
    Contents 2.6 Cable connections 2-26 2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling 2-27 2.8 Removable/optional components 2-28 2.8.1 System fans 2-28 2.8.2 Redundant power supply module 2-30 2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional 2-31 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit 3-2
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 5
    5.5.6 IIO Configuration 5-32 5.5.7 PCH Configuration 5-33 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-35 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-35 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-36 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-37 5.7 Event Logs menu 5-41 5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-41 5.7.2 View Smbios Event
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 6
    Contents Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 7
    7-3 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-13 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-13 7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation 7-17 7.5 diagram A-2 Notices ...A-3 REACH ...A-4 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services A-4 Australia statement notice A-4 ASUS contact information A-5
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 8
    engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This product is equipped with
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 9
    replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system. Optical Drive Safety Information
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 10
    with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 11
    manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 12
    xii
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 13
    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 14
    HDD trays 1 x Front I/O Board 2 x Riser Card 8 x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x 56 mm) Accessories 1 x RS700-E8-RS4 Support CD 1 x ASWM* Enterprise Support CD 1 x ASMB Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x CPU Heatsink 2 x AC Power Cable Optional Items 1 x Redundant 800W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 15
    Intel® C612 -- 2 x MiniSAS ports (4 x SATA ports) + 2 x SATA ports or 2 x MiniSAS ports (4 x SATA ports) + 1 x SATA port + 1 x M.2 connector Intel® RSTe (for Windows only; Support software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5) Optional: ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 16
    ® 8.1 RedHat® Enterprise Linux SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server CentOS Ubuntu VMware Citrix XenServer * Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support. Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Software On-Board ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-IP ASUS ASWM Enterprise Dimension (HH x WW x DD
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 17
    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, slim type optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 18
    1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Power supply and power fan 2. ASUS Z10PP-D24 Server Board 3. System fans 4. 4 x HDD trays 5. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 6. Slim type optical drive (hidden) 7. PCI-E x8 slot (Gen3 x8 link) (OCP Mezzanine) (hidden)
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 19
    1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs 4321 LAN 4 LED LAN 3 LED LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED Location button with LED Power button with LED HDD LED Message LED LED Icon Power LED HDD Access LED Message LED Location LED LAN LEDs Display status Description ON System power ON OFF Blinking OFF
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 20
    1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD status LED 4321 HDD Activity LED SATA/SAS HDD LED Description GREEN ON RED HDD Status LED GREEN/ RED GREEN/ RED HDD Activity LED GREEN ON Blinking OFF Blinking SATA/SAS HDD power ON HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately RAID rebuilding HDD not found Read/
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 21
    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 22
    2.1 Chassis cover Removing the rear cover To remove the rear cover: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. 2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. Lift the cover
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 23
    2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 2011-3 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon E5-2600 V3/V4 family processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 24
    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 top-right position. Triangle mark 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 25
    4. Press down the load lever with your thumb (A), move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B), then gently lift the load lever (C). To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever 5. Press down the right load lever
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 26
    6. Push the left load lever to slightly lift the load plate (G). Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. edge of the Load plate 7. Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). Load plate 8. Get the CPU. 9. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 27
    12. Push down the right load lever (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). The PnP cap pops out of the load plate when the right load lever is inserted into the retention tab. Keep the
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 28
    14. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with. • Ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. • Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. The Thermal
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 29
    18. Replace the air duct. CPU2 CPU1 ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 2-9
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 30
    2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 24 Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 31
    2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB, 64 GB LR-DIMMs and NVDIMM into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing only one DIMM in a single
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 32
    2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E3 DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F3 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • • 8 DIMMs • • 12 DIMMs • • • • 16 DIMMs • • • • 20 DIMMs • • • • • • 24 DIMMs • • • • • • 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_G3 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H3 DIMM_H2 DIMM_H1 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 33
    prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.3.4 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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 34
    2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports four (4) hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 35
    5. Place the SATA/SAS HDD into the tray then secure it with four screws. 6. Insert the drive tray and HDD assembly all the way into 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 interface on
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 36
    you want to install PCIE expansion cards. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE1 slot The pre-installed riser card bracket on the PCIE1 slot supports Full-Height (FH), Half-Length (HL) PCIE x16 expansion cards. To install a PCIE x16 (Gen3 x16 link), FH, HL card on the riser card bracket
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 37
    . Although the PCIE x16 slot is physically longer than the PCIE x8 slot, both of these slots provides x8 Gen3 links. The PCIE x8 slot supports proprietary cards such as ASUS PIKE II series cards. Install your proprietary cards into this slot to maximize its use. To install a PCI-E x8 (Gen3
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 38
    3. Place the butterfly riser card on a flat and stable surface. 4. Remove the metal cover then set it aside. metal cover PCIE x8 slot The default metal cover on the PCIE x8 slot of the butterfly riser card is an ASUS proprietary card bracket. It is screwless by design allowing for easy
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 39
    9. Install the ASUS PIKE II card and the metal cover assembly to the PCIE x8 slot as shown. Ensure that the metal cover is inserted and firmly seated in place. 10. Connect the mini-SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card. Cable 1 ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 2-19
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 40
    11. Remove the two screws from each side of the HDD module and remove the metal cover. 12. Remove the default cable from the motherboard and the backplane. Cable 1 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 41
    13. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the backplane. Cable 1 Cable 1 14. Replace the metal cover and secure it with the screws removed before. 15. Reinstall the riser card bracket and secure it with two screws. Cable 1 ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 2-21
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 42
    To install a PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link), LP, HL card to the PCIE x16 slot: 1. Place the butterfly riser card on a flat and stable surface. 2. Remove the screw (A) from the metal cover then remove the metal cover (B). metal cover PCIE x16 slot 3. Install the expansion card to PCIE x16 slot. 4. Secure
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 43
    2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3.
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 44
    2.5.4 Installing Mezzanine cards To install a Mezzanine card: 1. Locate the Mezzanine card connector on your motherboard. 2. Prepare the Mezzanine card. 3. Insert the port of the Mezzanine card into the mounting hole on the chassis then insert the golden connector of the Mezzanine card into the OCP
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 45
    2.5.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 (NGFF) card: 1. Locate the M.2 (NGFF) connector on your motherboard. 2. Prepare the M.2 card. 3. Remove the screw on the stand 4. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the golden connector of the M.2
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 46
    2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 47
    2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply Connects the data cable connected to the motherboard Connect the SATA/SAS HDDs ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 2-27
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 48
    2.8 Removable/optional components This section explains how to install optional components into the system and covers the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply module 3. Slim type optical drive (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 49
    To reinstall the system fans: 1. Insert the fan to the fan cage. The airflow 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 RS700-E8-RS4 V2 2-29
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 50
    2.8.2 Redundant power supply module To replace a failed redundant power supply module: 1. Lift up the power supply module lever. module lever 2. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch then pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. 3. Get the replacement power
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 51
    2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional) This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive. To replace the optical disk drive: 1. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive. Set aside. 2. Push the spring lock
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 52
    2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 53
    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 54
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 55
    2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the rack. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. thin lips 3. Press the spring lock then insert the studs into the selected square
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 56
    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. 4321 Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 57
    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 4
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 58
    4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 59
    Layout contents Internal connectors / Sockets / Jumpers / LEDs 1 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2 OCPLAN Activity LED connector (4-pin OCP_LED1) 3 Power connectors (8-pin BPPWR1) 4 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_34) 5 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, Type A USB10) 6 DDR4 DIMM sockets 7
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 60
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 61
    2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN1/2
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 62
    4. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 63
    6. Baseboard Management Controller setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. 7. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 4-7
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 64
    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 disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 65
    10. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select. ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 4-9
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 66
    opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB10 connector is for a A-type internal USB 2.0 device. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB port module is purchased separately. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 67
    3. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 68
    5. ISATA and 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. 6. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector is used to connect to a hard
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 69
    components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 8. TPM 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 network
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 70
    9. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 71
    10. 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 (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 72
    in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 12. VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 73
    Open Compute Project (OCP) cards. 14. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1) This connector allows you to install an M.2 device. • This connector supports type 2242 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. • If the M.2 slot is occupied, the SATA6G_6 slot will be disabled. The M.2 (NGFF) device
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 74
    15. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 75
    4.4 Internal LEDs 1. CPU Error LED (ERRCPU1, ERRCPU2) The CPU Error LEDs light up to indicate failure of the corresponding CPU. 2. BMC LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is enabled. ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 4-19
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 76
    3. DIMM warning LED (MEMERRA1-A3, MEMERRB1-B3, MEMERRC1-C3, MEMERRD1-D4, MEMERRE1-E3, MEMERRF1-F3, MEMERRG1-G3, MEMERRH1-H3) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding DIMM. 4. Location LED (LOCLED2) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 77
    5. CATT LED (CATTERR1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 6. OCPLAN Activity LED connector (4-pin OCP_LED1) OCPLAN LED connector supports ASUS MCB-10G-2S OCP card Active LED. ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 4-21
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 78
    7. Q-Code LEDs (LED1) The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to the Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes. Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C - 0D 0E 0F
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 79
    Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 4-23
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 80
    Q-Code table (continued) Code 63 - 67 68 69 6A 6B - 6F 70 71 72 73 - 77 78 79 7A - 7F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB Description CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 81
    D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 82
    4-26 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 83
    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 5
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 84
    5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 2. ASUS EzFlash Updates
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 85
    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to 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 Utility: 1. Insert the USB
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 86
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 87
    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PP-D24 Version : 0020 Build Date :04/25/2014 New Platform Platform : Z10PP-D24 Version : 0022 Build Date :05/05/2014 FS0 System Volume Information Z10PP-D24
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 88
    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 89
    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Navigation keys Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 90
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 91
    5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 92
    5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 93
    5.4.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State).
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 94
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 95
    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN I350 LAN1 / LAN2 Enable is set to [Enabled]. LAN1/ LAN2 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Allows you to load the Intel LAN ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN I350 LAN3 / LAN4 Enable [Enabled] Allows you
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 96
    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, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 97
    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 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 98
    only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 99
    5.4.6 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 100
    5.4.7 Advanced Power Management Configuration Allows you to configure the system's ACPI parameters. Power Boost [Normal] This item increases extra power input to processor(s) and computing performance depending on applications. Make sure your thermal solution and power supply are able to handle this
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 101
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 102
    If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Wait
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 103
    [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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 104
    5.4.11 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 105
    change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 106
    [Auto] This is the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the host controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices Generic 8.07 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 107
    5.5 IntelRCSetup menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the processor and chipset settings. ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 5-25
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 108
    [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 109
    . 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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 110
    5.5.2 Advanced Power Management Configuration Power Technology [Energy Efficient] This item allows you to enable power management features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Energy Efficient] [Custom] Config TDP [Disabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Config TDP. Configuration options
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 111
    5.5.4 QPI Configuration QPI General Configuration QPI Status This item displays information about the QPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the QPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 112
    ] 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 additional output in
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 113
    way 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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 114
    WA [Enabled] Use special table for TX_EQ and vendor specific cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only] 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 115
    ] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] 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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 116
    ] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] 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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 117
    Platform Thermal Configuration PCH Thermal Device [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCH Thermal Device (D31:F6). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Alert Enable Lock [Disabled] Allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.8
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 118
    by unlocking MSR 0x790. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Error Enabling Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 119
    5.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 120
    System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appears only when you set SEL Components to [Enabled]. •
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 121
    View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. IPv6 BMC Network Configuration This item allows you to configure the parameter settings of IPv6 BMC network. IPv6 Display Full Field [Enable] Displays the full or brief IPv6 Field. Configuration options: [Disable] [
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 122
    The following items appear only when you set IP BMC Lan IP Address Source to [Static]. IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan IP address. IPv6 BMC LAN IP Prefix Length Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan IP Prefix Length. IPv6 BMC LAN Default Gateway Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 123
    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. Enabling
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 124
    Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows you to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MECI [1] Mutiple Event Count Increment (MECI). The number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 125
    speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Mode] Duty % [50] This item 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%. FAN2
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 126
    5.9 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 127
    User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 128
    Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Default Key Provision [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enroll All Factory Default Keys This
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 129
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 130
    • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Set the booting order of network devices Boot Option #1/#2 [SATA P2: ASUS...] Configuration options: [SATA P2: ASUS...] [SATA P3: WDC WD80...] [
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 131
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 132
    Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 133
    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 134
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 135
    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® C612 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 136
    (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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 137
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 138
    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,
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 139
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 140
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 141
    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 -#
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 142
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 143
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 144
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 145
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 146
    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 Management MAednauptOebrjects
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 147
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 148
    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,
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 149
    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 REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure PORT # Initialize Objects 0 ONLIN A00-
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 150
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 151
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 152
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 153
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 154
    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,
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 155
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 156
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 157
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 158
    6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 159
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 160
    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 <
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 161
    6.3.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA 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?
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 162
    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 ]
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 163
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 164
    disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 165
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 166
    6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 167
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 168
    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 (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 169
    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 errors
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 170
    6-38 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 171
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 172
    SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot environment: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 173
    when installing Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008 R2. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. ASUS
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 174
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 175
    Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.x To load the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd then press . - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the key. - To
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 176
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 177
    Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.x To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. Press to edit options. 3. While booting from DVD, press to give the third party driver. Enter the following
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 178
    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 Source
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 179
    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. ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 7-9
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 180
    Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image file into the
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 181
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 182
    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. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 183
    .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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 184
    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. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 185
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 186
    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. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 187
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 188
    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 now and click Finish to complete the setup process. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 189
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 190
    6. Click Next when the Intel® 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® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 191
    9. Click Install to start the installation. 10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 7-21
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 192
    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
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 193
    5. Click Install to proceed with the installation. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 7-23
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 194
    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® operating
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 195
    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. ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 V2 7-25
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 196
    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. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 197
    Appendix Appendix A
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 198
    Z10PP-D24 block diagram A-2 Appendix
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 199
    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 200
    should not be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 201
    2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com/tw/ Technical Support Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=zh-tw ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 202
    Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Fax
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 203
    Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support 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 site https
  • Asus RS700-E8-RS4 V2 | User Guide - Page 204
    A-8 Appendix
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • 141
  • 142
  • 143
  • 144
  • 145
  • 146
  • 147
  • 148
  • 149
  • 150
  • 151
  • 152
  • 153
  • 154
  • 155
  • 156
  • 157
  • 158
  • 159
  • 160
  • 161
  • 162
  • 163
  • 164
  • 165
  • 166
  • 167
  • 168
  • 169
  • 170
  • 171
  • 172
  • 173
  • 174
  • 175
  • 176
  • 177
  • 178
  • 179
  • 180
  • 181
  • 182
  • 183
  • 184
  • 185
  • 186
  • 187
  • 188
  • 189
  • 190
  • 191
  • 192
  • 193
  • 194
  • 195
  • 196
  • 197
  • 198
  • 199
  • 200
  • 201
  • 202
  • 203
  • 204
1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
RS700-E8-RS4 V2