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    RS720-X7/RS8 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    , and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired
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    Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 2-19 2.8.1 System fans 2-19 2.8.2 Redundant power supply module 2-20 2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional 2-21 iii
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    4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Internal LEDs 4-19 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
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    Contents 5.4.7 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration 5-25 5.4.8 USB Configuration 5-26 5.4.9 Trusted Computing 5-27 5.4.10 ACPI Settings 5-28 5.4.11 WHEA Configuration 5-28 5.4.12 APM setting 5-29 5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-30 5.4.14 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-33 5.4.15 ME Subsystem
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    3.0 installation.. 7-25 7.7 Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation 7-28 7.8 Management applications and utilitiesinstallation 7-32 7.8.1 Running the support DVD 7-32 7.8.2 Drivers menu 7-32 7.8.3 Utilities menu 7-33 7.8.4 Make disk menu 7-33 7.8.5 Contact information 7-33
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. vii
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    to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS
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    of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ix
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    for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer
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    Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1-
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    1 x RS720-X7/RS8 User's Guide 1 x ASWM Enterprise User's Guide 1 x RS720-X7/RS8 Support DVD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x ASWM Enterprise DVD 1 x ASMB6 Series DVD 1 x ASMB6 User's Guide 2 x AC Power Cable 1 x Friction Rail Kit Second 770W Redundant Power Supply Module Slim-type Optical Device *ASUS System
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    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 feature the ASUS Z9PR-D12/4L server board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011 Xeon® series processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS720-X7/RS8 2 x Socket-R 2011 Processor / System
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    Storage Device Bay (Floppy / Optical Device) Onboard I/O OS Support Out of Band Management Remote Solution Hardware Software Dimension (HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply Environment RS720-X7/RS8 4 x Intel 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LAN per Node Aspeed
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    Reset button Message LED LAN1/3 LED LAN2/4 LED HDD Access LED USB ports Power LED Power button HDD 1 HDD 5 HDD 2 HDD 6 HDD 3 HDD 7 HDD 4 HDD 8 ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 1-5
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    PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, USB, VGA, and Gigabit LAN do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB6-iKVM only. 7 Expansion slots LAN port 4 LAN port 3 LAN port 2 LAN port 1 VGA port USB ports DM_LAN 1 port * PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port
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    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Power supply and 1 power fan 2. ASUS Z9PR-D12/4L server board 3. System fans 2 4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 5. Hot-swap HDD tray MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 1-7
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    1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs LAN1/3 LED Message LED LAN2/4 LED Location LED HDD Access LED Power LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED Message LED Location LED LAN LEDs OFF Blinking OFF Blinking OFF ON OFF Blinking ON No
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    Blinking SATAII/SAS HDD power ON HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately RAID rebuilding Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 1-9
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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2-
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    2.1 Chassis cover Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews 2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 1/2 inch distance 3. Lift the
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    only 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 the CPU To install a CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 2-3
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    2. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. A B To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever 3. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the
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    to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I). I H ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 2-5
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    8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. K J 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M). M L 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 2-7
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    2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the
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    • • • • • • • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and C1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 2-9
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    2 CPU Configuration A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 E1 F1 G1 H1 1 DIMMs • 2 DIMMs • • 3 DIMMs • • • 4 DIMMs • • • • 5 DIMMs • • • • • 6 DIMMs • • • ••• 7 DIMMs • • • • ••• 8 DIMMs • • • • •••• 9 DIMMs • • • • • •••• 10 DIMMs • • • ••• •••• 11 DIMMs •••• 12 DIMMs
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    or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8
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    2.4 Hard disk drives The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/ SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane. To install a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD: spring lock 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward. The
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    tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install other SATAII/SAS drive(s). ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 2-13
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    power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 support low-profile expansion cards only. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the two screws on the metal
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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 RS720-X7/RS8 2-15
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    auto switches to x8 link if PCIE3 is occupied. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards onboard PCIE 5, 6, and 7 slots provide one x8 Gen3 link to CPU2. These slots support VGA Cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. PCIE 1 PCIE 2 PCIE
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    board) 7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 8. SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (SATA SAS: from motherboard PSGPIO2 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 2-17
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    2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling RS720-E7/RS12 Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard SGPIO_SEL jumper: pins 1-2 (Onboard) pins 2-3 (Add-on card) Onboard SGPIO1: Connects to the SGPIO1 connector to support Intel® RSTe and LSI® Mega RAID RAID
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    remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply module (optional) 3. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components set aside. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to uninstall the other system fans. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 2-19
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    2.8.2 Redundant power supply module To install a second redundant power supply module: 1. Remove the redundant power supply dummy cover. 2. Take out the seocond redundant power supply module from its package. Slide it into the chassis. 3. Firmly pull the lever to slide the power supply module into
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    PIKE RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Remove the data cables connected to the SATA connectors on cables in numerical order, from SATA14 to the SAS connectors labeled PSAS1-4 (Blue) on the motherboard. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 2-21
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    5. Set the SGPIO_SEL jumper on the backplane to pin2-3 when connecting data cables to the PSAS connectors on the motherboard. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 2-
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    3.1 Installing friction rail kit items Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • One pair of fixing latches • 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers Rail Washers Latch screws Rail screws Front end Fixing latches Rack rails Rear end 3.1.1 Attaching the
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    ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. 5. Repeat step 1 to 4 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 3-3
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    6. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders, as shown in the right figure. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. DO NOT install
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    the mounting ears, then pull the server from the rack. Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 3-5
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    3-6 Chapter 3: Installation options
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    Motherboard Info Chapter 4 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 (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4) 4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 5. ME firmware force recovery setting
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    LED (LOCLED2) 5. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) Page 4-8 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 4-18 Page 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-20 4-21 ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-3
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    4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (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 system
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    LAN_SW1-4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-5
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    4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility
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    . 7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version, Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for Others. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-7
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    4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C602-A PCH chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to
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    connectors (7-pin PSAS1-8 [Light Blue]) Supported by the ASUS® PIKE Card, these connectors are for the SAS signal cables for SAS hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SAS hard disks installed. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-9
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    USB34 and USB56, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-4, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-11
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    8. LAN LED connector (LAN34_LED1) This LED connector supports LAN3 and LAN4 LEDs. The LAN LEDs function only when the motherboard is installed in a server system. 4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. • The PSGPIO 1/2 connectors are used for PIKE card. • The ISGPIO 1 connector is for SATA connectors-ISAS connectors. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-13
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    at the back of the system chassis. Only COM1 functions when BMC is Enabled. 11. 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 security
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    more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports EATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-15
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    13. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    14. 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 connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-17
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    15. 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-
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    its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-19
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    3. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) Indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 4. Location LED (LOCLED2) This LED allows you to know the server location. 4-20 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    5. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 4-21
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    4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup
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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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    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 flash disk that contains update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-3
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    file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 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 RS720-X7/RS8 5-7
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    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid
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    . 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-9
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    Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 Not Present Enter to view socket soecific CPU Information. CPU Speed 64-bit 2300 MHz Supported Hyper Threading Active Processor Core Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Server Class Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch DCU
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    L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache 206d5 513 2600 MHz 1200 MHz 8 Supported Supported Supported 32kB x8 32kB x8 256kB x8 20480 kB →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-11
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    Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable/disable L1 data prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU
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    power1 1.2 * Long Duration Short duration power limit 0 Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-13
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    5.4.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Page QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility -
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    Thermal Throtting Enable High Temp. Allow 2x Refresh Altitude Memory HOT sensor support DIMM Information [Enabled] 4096 MB (DDR3) Independent 1333 MHz Not Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-15
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    ] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] The system altitude above the sea level in meters. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    ] [Enabled] DCA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable DCA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA Priority [offboard] Allows you to decide priority between onboard and 1st offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-17
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep Sx [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] Mobile platforms support deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. SCU devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable Patsburg SCU devices. Configuration
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    Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-X7/RS8
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    during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] AHCI supports staggered spin-up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-21
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    5.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.00 PCI Option ROM Handling PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI option ROM to
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    2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-23
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    PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy 0pROM Support Launch Storage 0pROM PCIE1 Option Rom PCIE2 Option Rom PCIE3 Option Rom PCIE4 Option Rom PCIE5 Option Rom PCIE6 Option Rom PCIE7 Option Rom
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    (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. This is the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature. VT and VT-d support must be enabled before using this feature.. Install a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on the motherboard to enable the Intel® TXT(LT) Hardware Support. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-25
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    F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] This item enables or disables Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This is a workaround for OSes without
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    Enabled] Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. TPM Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-27
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.11 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture
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    generating a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-29
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    for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto
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    [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] Configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled to the description of the Console Redirection Settings item under COM1 for details. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-31
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    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
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    ] LAN3 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN4 Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel LAN4 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN4 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-33
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    5.4.15 ME Subsystem Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME BIOS Interface Version 1.2 ME Subsystem Help. ME Version ME FW Status Value : ME FW State : ME FW Operation State: ME FW Error Code: ME Ext FW Status value:
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    Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8
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    5.5 Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu displays the server management status, and allows you to change the settings. The Server Mgmt menu appears only when you install ASMB card on the motherboard. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event
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    , On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-37
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    5.5.2 BMC network configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC network configuration DM_LAN1 DM_LAN1 IP Address in BMC: DM_LAN1 Subnet Mask in BMC: DM_LAN1 Gateway Address in BMC : DM_LAN1 MAC Address in BMC: DM_LAN1 Address Source in BMC:
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    options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-39
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    When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose the options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows you to choose the options to enable/disable logging of System
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    can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] D o not allow disable GA20. This option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-41
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    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. Set the booting order of network devices. Boot Option #1/#2/#3/#4 [SATA
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    Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, VBAT Voltage, +3.3VSB Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-43
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    FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] 5.9 Security
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    . Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-45
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    5.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Discard Changes & Exit Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes &
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    the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This item is for launching the EFI Shell application from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 5-47
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    5-48 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    RAID configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
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    , and other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports SATA hard disk drives for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating
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    Mode] 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-3
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    (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA ODD
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    . 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 Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-5
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    2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number,
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    RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-7
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    8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(1s0).C0o9n2f3ig1u5r2e3dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#
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    Check Consis0tency 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-9
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    Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set
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    drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 3. Follow step 3 to 12 of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-11
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    6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the
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    Proce4ss 64 KB Objects Rebuild VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Status ONLINE SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-13
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    Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter
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    And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press . ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-15
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    6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild,
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    77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives 4. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-17
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    6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The
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    consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-19
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    Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from
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    Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The utility clears all the current array(s). 3. Press any key to continue. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-21
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    6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu,
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    6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-23
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    create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the
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    up/down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-25
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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), and 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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    VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-27
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    6.3.3 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 . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage
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    . 3. Press to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. 4. Press to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-29
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    6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options If you have created a recovery set, you can configure more recovery set options following the descriptions in the section. See section 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set to create a recovery set before continue. To configure a recovery set: 1. From the utility main menu,
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB [↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-31
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create
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    5.8 Boot menu for details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 6-33
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    6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration
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    Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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    drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller of the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS
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    4 UP8 64 bit Back Exit 6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-3
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    Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write
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    Windows® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-5
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    and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue. finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select
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    Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press "OK" to continue. OK Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-7
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    drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press + + to switch to the command
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    ® OS installation CD. 2. Press to edit options. 3. Entering the following command at the boot: linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press . ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-9
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    4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No 5. You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press . Driver Disk Sou8rce
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    RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-11
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    Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image file into the
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    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 RS720-X7/RS8 7-13
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    medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy Other device OK Back 6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. 4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-15
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    5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    8. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-17
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections Software on the system. You need to manually install the . • If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE
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    5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. 7. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-19
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    8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the ASPEED AST2300 Display Driver to begin installation. 4. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-21
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    5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-23
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers on the system. You need to manually install Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 to begin installation. 4. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-25
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    5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-27
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel® WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the
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    4. When the Intel® PRO Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-29
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    6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. 7-30 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    8. The programs you select are being installed. 9. Click Finish to finish the installation. 10. Restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-31
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    you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.8.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers
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    menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.8.4 Make disk menu the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS RS720-X7/RS8 7-33
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    7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    , CA 94539, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880
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2U Rackmount Server
RS720-X7/RS8
User Guide