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RS720-E7-RS24-EG 2U Rackmount Server User Guide - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 2
, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 3
Contents Notices...viii REACH viii Safety information ix Australia statement notice x About this guide xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-3 1.3 System specifications 1-4 1.4 Front panel features 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 4
Contents 2.8 System fans 2-23 2.9 ASUS PIKE card (Optional 2-25 2.10 Redundant power supply module (Optional 2-26 Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide 3-2 3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server 3-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 5
5-31 5.4.14 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-32 5.4.15 ME Subsystem 5-32 5.4.16 Onboard Devices Configuration 5-33 5.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-34 5.4.18 Network Stack 5-34 5.5 Server Mgmt menu 5-35 5.5.1 System Event Log 5-36 5.5.2 BMC network configuration 5-36 5.5.3 IPv6 BMC - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 6
Contents 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 6-11 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives 6-12 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 6-16 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 6-18 6.2.6 Deleting a - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 7
7.6 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver 7-26 7.7 Management applications and utilities installation 7-28 7.8 Running the Support DVD 7-28 7.9 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 7-32 7.10 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation 7-33 ASUS contact information A-1 vii - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 8
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. viii - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 9
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 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 10
Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http://support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 11
users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. xi - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 12
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 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 13
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1- - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 14
tray 1 x RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Guide 1 x RS720-E7-RS24-EG Support CD 1 x ASWM Enterprise Support CD 1 x ASMB6 - iKVM Support DVD 1 x ASMB6 - iKVM Manual 2 x CPU Heatsink 2 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 1 x Friction Rail Kit 1 x 770W Redundant Power Supply (80 PLUS Gold) 1 x ASUS PIKE 2108 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 15
serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. RS720-E7-RS24-EG xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-3 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 16
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG is a 2U barebone server system featuring the Z9PE-D16-10G/DUAL server board. The server supports two Intel® LGA 2011 Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 / E5-2600 V2 product family plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 17
(HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, and HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply RS720-E7-RS24-EG 24 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays (Rear) Aspeed AST2300 16MB : 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing) ** Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-5 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 18
2 1 Thumbscrew 2.5-inch HDD Trays Thumbscrew 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel of RS720-E7-RS24-EG includes two hot-swappable SSD trays, expansion slots, I/O ports, SFP+ 10G ports SFP+_1 LEDs *The LAN port 3 is for ASUS ASMB6-iKVM controller only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 19
ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-7 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 20
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Power LED Message LED LAN2 LED Location LED LAN1 LED 2 1 2 1 LED Icon Display status Description Power LED Message LED LAN LEDs Location LED HDD Access LED ON System power ON OFF System is normal; no incoming event ON A - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 21
1.7.3 SSD status LEDs SSD status LED SSD LED GREEN OFF Description The installed SSD is in good condition SSD failure or no SSD is installed ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 1-9 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 22
1.7.4 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity 1.7.5 SFP+ status LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection Activity LED Speed LED SFP+ - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 23
Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2- - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 24
2.1 Chassis cover Removing the top cover 1. Release the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis. 2. Slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis. 3. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 1 1 3 2 A protection film is pre-attached to the - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 25
not over tighten the screws to avoid damaging the motherboard and the air duct. • Ensure that the air duct is firmly fitted to the motherboard. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-3 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 26
will shoulder the cost of repair 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 on the LGA2011 socket. • The product warranty does not cover - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 27
thumb (C), then move it to the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series E C D 2-5 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 28
5. Push the left load lever (F) to lift the load plate (G). F G 6. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the top‑right corner of the socket. Triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 29
(K). K J 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention M tab (M). L ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-7 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 30
11. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 31
distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU. A C D B A C D B Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-9 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 32
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 33
memory population for a single CPU configuration. One (1) DIMM population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B A-B A-B F-E D-C Two (2) DIMMs population G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C G-H A-B A-B F-E D-C D-C Four (4) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-11 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 34
D-C Eight (8) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E A-B D-C Dual CPU configuration A-B You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration. One (1) DIMM population G-H A-B F-E D-C A-B G-H A-B F-E A-B F-E D-C Two (2) DIMMs population F-E G-H - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 35
Four (4) DIMMs population F-E G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C Eight (8) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C Twelve (12) DIMMs population G-H A-B F-E D-C G-H A-B F-E D-C ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-13 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 36
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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-E7-RS24 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 38
the screws on each side of the drive tray to release the drive tray metal beam. metal beam The drive tray metal beam provides horizontal support to the empty drive tray and prevents the drive tray from being bent or deformed. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 39
the drive bay. 7. Repeat steps 1-6 to install the other 2.5-inch Serial ATA HDD/ SAS HDDs. drive tray and 2.5-inch Serial ATA HDD/SAS HDD assembly ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-17 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 40
the screws on each side of the drive tray to release the drive tray metal beam. metal beam The drive tray metal beam provides horizontal support to the empty drive tray and prevents the drive tray from being bent or deformed. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 41
and SSD assembly into the drive bay until it is securely fitted in place. 7. Repeat steps 1-6 if you want to install the second SSD drive. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-19 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 42
2.6 Expansion slot 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section 2.1 Chassis cover for details. 2. Release the two screws on the metal bracket lock. metal slot cover Set aside the screws for later use. 3. Detach the metal bracket - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 43
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-E7-RS24 Series 2-21 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 44
2.7 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. 12 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 7 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 45
locks (A) to disengage the fan from the fan slot then pull the fan up (B) to remove. A A B 3. Prepare a replacement fan of the same type and size. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-23 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 46
4. Orient the fan in such a way that the arrow indicator is pointing towards the rear of chassis (C) then insert the fan into the slot (D) ensuring that the fan connector is connected securely into the slot. The system fan fits into the fan slot in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 47
The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. • Ensure that the system is turned off before RAID card to the motherboard using the screw that you removed in Step 1. 3 2 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-25 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 48
2.10 Redundant power supply module (Optional) The RS740-E7-RS24-EG server comes with one (1) 770W 80 PLUS Gold Redundant power supply. You have an option to install a second power supply module on the available redundant - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 49
handle (B). As you remove the power supply module from the bay, use your other hand to support the power supply module. 3. Prepare the replacement power supply module. Ensure to remove the plastic power supply module until it is securely seated in place (D). A B C D ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 Series 2-27 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 50
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Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 2- - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 52
3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • One pair of fixing latches • 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers (2 more for - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 53
rear ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. 6. Repeat step 3-5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 3-3 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 54
7. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 55
Motherboard Info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 56
4.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 6. DDR3 thermal - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 57
LED (ERR_DIMMA1/2; ERR_DIMMB1/2; ERR_DIMMC1/2; ERR_DIMMD1/2; ERR_DIMME1/2; ERR_DIMMF1/2; ERR DIMMG1/2;ERR DIMMH1/2) 7. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) 8. Q-Code LEDs Page 4-17 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-21 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-3 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 58
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 59
, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-5 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 60
4. 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. 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 61
LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility; otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-7 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 62
8. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable(default) or disable the Baseboard Management Controller. 9. Broadcom 10GbE controller setting (3-pin BCM10G_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the Broadcom 10Gb chip. The Broadcom 10Gb chip is a converged controller that - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 63
Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [Blue]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) Supported by the Intel® 602 Chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for . The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-9 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 64
, PSAS8 [Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE Serial Attached SCSI (PSAS) connectors that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 65
USB module cables to connectors USB78. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 4. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-11 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 66
information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 67
Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can . • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-13 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 68
9. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 69
. 5. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN#) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-15 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 70
11. VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 12. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 71
(BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB6 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-17 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 72
3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate impending failure of the CPU. 4. Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when you turn on the system using the Power-on button. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 73
DIMMH1/2) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs function only when you enable the ASUS ASMB6. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-19 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 74
7. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. 8. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED provides you a 2-digit display that shows the system status. Refer to the following Q-Code table more details. 4-20 Chapter - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 75
. Done Other config. After RC end Memory already installed. CPU Init. CPU Init. CPU Init. DXE Initial Program Load(IPL) (continued on the next page) ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 4-21 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 76
Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE DXE(Driver 60 Execution Environment) phase 61 62 63 68 69 6A 70 71 72 78 79 BDS(Boot Device 90 Selection) phase 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D b2 b3 b4 b6 b7 A0 A1 A2 A3 A8 A9 AB AD AE Operating system 17 phase - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 77
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 78
disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 79
use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 Utility 1. Insert the USB flash disk that update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-3 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 80
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 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 81
prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-5 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 82
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 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 83
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-E7-RS24 5-7 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 84
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 85
. 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-E7-RS24 5-9 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 86
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. 5.4.1 CPU Configuration 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 87
[Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 90 Bit [Enabled cache(L2) streamer prefetcher.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-11 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 88
mode. If Auto, use x2APIC if required. Otherwise, use xAPIC mode. xAPIC will disable CPUs with APIC IDs greater than 254. Some OS do not support x2APIC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 89
power 1 1.2 * Long Duration Short duration power limit 0 Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the number keys to set the value. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-13 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 90
5.4.3 Chipset Configuration QPI Configuration Isoc [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI 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] QPI Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 91
Memory Configuration Compatibility RID [Enabled] Support for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandybridge BIOS spec. Configuration options: [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable demand scrubing feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-15 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 92
The system altitude above the sea level in meters. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Disbled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DIMM Information Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU1 DIMM - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 93
technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the direct cache access support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]] VGA Priority be set except in debug mode. Configuration options: [VC0/VCP/VC1] [VC1] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-17 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 94
[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. Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable onboard SATA RAID option - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 95
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] 5.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-19 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 96
when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to [Compatible] Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 97
64bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-21 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 98
PCI Express Settings PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 99
] [Enabled] PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE6 Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-23 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 100
5.4.6 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration The Intel® TXT(LT-SX) configuration automatically detects and displays the Intel®TXT(LTSX) hardware support. 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 101
Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] : [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] USB Ports Configuration ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-25 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 102
: Exit Version 2.15.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EHCI Controller 1/2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB (EHCI) Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Rear USB #1 and #2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable rear USB #1 and #2. Configuration options - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 103
. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-27 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 104
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.11 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 105
VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more is odd [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0 ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-29 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 106
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 107
[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. disable the onboard Broadcom 10G. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-31 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 108
5.4.14 Onboard LAN Configuration INTEL I210 LAN1 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard INTEL LAN1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] INTEL I210 LAN1 OpROM [PXE] Allows you to disable INTEL LAN1 OpROM or select between iSCSI or PXE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 109
=3F8h; IRQ=4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-33 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 110
. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Ipv6 PXE - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 111
system should respond if the OS Boot Watchdog Timer expires. Not available if O/S Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-35 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 112
5.5.1 System Event Log SEL Components [Disabled] 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]. • All values changed here do not take effect - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 113
Length Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan IP Prefix Length. IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 Default Gateway Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan Default Gateway. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-37 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 114
5.6 Event Logs menu The Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings. 5.6.1 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/Disabling Options Smbios Event - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 115
] [Enabled] 5.6.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. 5.6.3 View System Event Log Press to view all system event logs. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-39 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 116
: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This item is useful when any 1MB. When set to [Upon Request], the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. When set to [Always], disabling of GA20 is not allowed. Configuration options: - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 117
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 allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-41 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 118
CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings. Launch CSM [Always] This option allows you to enable or disable the launch of CSM. Configuration options: [Always] [Never] Boot Option filter [Legacy only] This option allows you to - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 119
through the onboard voltage regulators. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-43 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 120
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 121
] This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-45 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 122
Image Execution Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. Internal FV [Always Execute] Configuration options: [Always Execute] Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute] Configuration - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 123
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. 5.11 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. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 5-47 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 124
Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to launch EFI Shell application ( - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 125
RAID configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 126
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 127
the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector supported by the Intel® C602 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 128
(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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 129
. 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-E7-RS24 6-5 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 130
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 131
Level RAID 0 RAID 1 Status ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 6-7 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 132
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 133
#Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 6-9 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 134
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 135
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-E7-RS24 6-11 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 136
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 137
StripSz 0 In1it of 1V4D8.I5s80IGnB Proces2s 64KB VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. 100% Completed Status ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 6-13 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 138
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 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 139
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-E7-RS24 6-15 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 140
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 141
77247MB HDS72808PLA380 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-E7-RS24 6-17 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 142
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 143
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-E7-RS24 6-19 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 144
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 145
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-E7-RS24 6-21 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 146
6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu, select - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 147
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-E7-RS24 6-23 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 148
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 149
the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 6-25 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 150
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 151
VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 6-27 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 152
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 153
Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB [ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 6-29 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 154
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 155
Chapter 4 for more details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 6-31 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 156
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 157
data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 6-33 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 158
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 159
RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24 6-35 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 160
6.4.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 161
, 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 RS720-E7-RS24 6-37 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 162
6-38 Chapter 6: RAID configuration - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 163
Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 164
or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers of the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 165
screen instructions to create the driver disk. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD support DVD: For LSI MegaRAID Driver \Drivers\C60x LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux 3. Eject the floppy disk. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-3 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 166
when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows® Server 2008. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. 7-4 Chapter - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 167
When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-5 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 168
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2..., then press . The number of ata varies with the hard disk - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 169
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 dev/fd0 /mnt/driver cd /mnt/driver sh replace_ahci.sh reboot ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-7 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 170
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.1 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. Press to edit options. 3. While booting from DVD, press to give the third party driver. Enter the following - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 171
Source You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? sdc sdd sdb sr0 OK Cancel ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-9 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 172
RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 173
-ga-x86__64.img image 4. Copy the contents of the image directory, labeled as 01, into a FAT32 USB drive. 5. Rename the 01 folder to CD Image. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-11 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 174
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 175
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. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-13 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 176
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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 177
5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-15 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 178
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. Double-click the ASSETUP - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 179
the license agreement and 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-E7-RS24-EG 7-17 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 180
8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 181
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. When the ASPEED Graphics installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 182
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. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 183
8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-21 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 184
I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapter driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 185
7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. 9. When done, click Finish. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-23 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 186
computer. 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 EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® I350-AM4/I350-AM2/I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 187
8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. 9. When done, click Finish. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-25 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 188
7.6 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom 10G driver on the system. You have to manually locate the driver for the Broadcom 10G in the support DVD provided. To install the Broadcom 10G driver: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 189
6. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. 7. Click Install to start installing the drivers. 8. When done, click Finish. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-27 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 190
.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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 191
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.8.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-29 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 192
to create the Intel RAID driver disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 7.8.4 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 RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 193
7.8.5 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. ASUS RS720-E7-RS24-EG 7-31 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 194
instructions on how to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 software on the system. You need to manually install support DVD to the optical drive, and find the utility menu. 3. Click the item Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 software from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 195
. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive, and find the utility menu. 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-E7-RS24-EG 7-33 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 196
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. 7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 197
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-E7-RS24-EG 7-35 - Asus RS720-E7-RS24-EG | RS720-E7-RS24-EG User's Manual - Page 198
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A-4 Appendix
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