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    RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 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 ...viii Safety information...ix 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 1-7 1.6 Internal features 1-8 1.7 LED
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    ...4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 4.4 Onboard 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 2 Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility 5-4 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar
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    5.5.6 IIO Configuration 5-31 5.5.7 PCH Configuration 5-32 5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-34 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration 5-34 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-34 5.6 Server Mgmt menu 5-35 5.7 Event Logs menu 5-39 5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings 5-39 5.7.2 View Smbios Event
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    Contents Chapter 6: RAID Configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID 6-2 6.1.1 RAID definitions 6-2 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 6-3 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set 6-5
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    7-13 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-13 7.3.1 Drivers menu tab 7-14 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab 7-14 7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab 7-15 7.3.4 Manual menu 7-15 7.3.5 Contact installation 7-22 7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation 7-24 Appendix ASUS contact information A-2 vii
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. viii
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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. Heavy System CAUTION! This server
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    Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian . If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/. x
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    with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the
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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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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1
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    Items RS720-E8-RS24-ECP ASUS R20E 2U Rackmount Chassis ASUS Z10PE Support DVD (user manual included) 1 x ASWM* Enterprise DVD 1 x ASMB8-iKVM DVD 2 x CPU Heatsink 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cable 1 x Standard Friction Rail Kit 1 x Additional 800W Redundant Power Supply (80 PLUS Platinum) 1 x ASUS
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    serial number as seen in the example xxS0xxxxxxxx below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can quickly identify the server model and provide a satisfactory solution to your technical issue. RS720-E8-RS24-ECP xxS0xxxxxxxx ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 1-3
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    The ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP is a 2U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PE-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS720-E8-RS24-ECP Processor Support / System
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    Model Name HDD Bays Graphic I = internal A or S = hotswappable VGA RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 24 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Bays Aspeed AST2400 32MB 2 x USB humidity: 20% - 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 1-5
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    1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports for each Node are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. USB 2.0
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    Serial port (Optional) Expansion card back plate Power connector USB 2.0 ports VGA port USB 3.0 ports Gigabit LAN port Gigabit LAN port * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for technicians only. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 1-7
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    1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. Redundant power supply 2. ASUS Z10PE-D16 server board 3. Front panel system fans 4. SATA/SAS back panel (hidden) 5. HDD bays (24 x 2.5-inch) 6. Front panel (hidden) 7. 2 x SSD bays 8. Asset Tag (hidden)
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    transmitting or receiving data 3 ON LAN connection is present 4 ON Location switch is pressed OFF Normal status (Press the location switch again to turn off) ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 1-9
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    1.7.2 HDD & SSD LEDs HDD LEDs HDD status LED HDD activity LED SSD LEDs SSD LEDs function only when a SSD is installed. SSD activity LED SSD status LED 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 1-11
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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
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    2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover 1. Loosen the two screws on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Loosen the screws without removing them. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the sides. 3. Push the cover backward to release it from the chassis. 4.
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    not force to fasten the screws to prevent damaging the motherboard and the air duct. • Ensure the air duct is firmly installed on the motherboard. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-3
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    to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transitrelated. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
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    lever (D) and move it to the left (E) until it is released from the retention tab. 5. Gently lift the load lever until it is fully extended (F). ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-5
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    6. Gently push the left load lever down to slightly lift the load plate (G). Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. edge of the Load plate 7. Hold the edge and gently lift the load plate (H). Load plate 8. Prepare the CPU. 9. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that
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    tab. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket. PnP cap 13. Push down the left load lever (L) and insert it under the retention tab (M). Retention tab ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-7
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    14. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes
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    in a diagonal sequence (refer to the illustration below) to secure the heatsink in place. Fasten the 4 screws according to the sequence in the illustration above. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-9
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    16GB, and 32GB RDIMMs or 32GB, 64GB LR-DIMMs and NVDIMM into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to the ASUS AVL for the latest memory information. • To install a DIMM under single CPU configuration, install the DIMM in slot A1 or B1. • Always install DIMMs with
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    (CPU2) A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P PPPPP P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-11
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    VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force
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    2.5 Hard disk drives The system supports 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives and 2 hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD. To to release the drive tray metal beam. metal beam The metal beam supports the drive tray horizontally to prevent the drive tray from benting or deforming. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-13
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    4. Place a 2.5-inch HDD into the drive tray. Ensure that the four screw holes of the HDD match the screw holes on the drive tray. Drive tray screw hole 5. Secure the drive tray with four screws (2 screws on each side). HDD HDD screw hole 6. Carefully insert the 2.5-inch SATA/ SAS drive tray and
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    of the bay. Spring lock 3. Release the screws on each side of the drive tray to release the drive tray metal beam. The metal beam supports the drive tray horizontally to prevent the drive tray from benting or deforming. metal beam ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-15
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    4. Orient and place the SSD into the tray. Ensure that the SSD is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and the four screws of the SSD match the four screws holes of the drive tray. SSD screw hole Drive tray screw hole 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay.
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    . cover plate 4. Remove the screw securing the metal cover to the chassis. 5. Remove the metal cover and set it aside for future use. metal cover ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-17
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    6. Insert the expansion card into the slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. Secure it with the screw removed in step 4. 7. Reinstall the cover plate. 8. Secure it with the two screws removed in step 2. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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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-E8-RS24-ECP 2-19
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    2.6.3 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card to the provided M.2 slot onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Locate the M.2 (NGFF1) socket on the motherboard. 2. Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and put it aside. 3. Prepare the M.2 expansion card. 4. Align
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    backplane) 7. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 8. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. 4-pin EATX12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard) ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-21
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    2.8. System fans This server is equipped with 4 easily removable front system fans (80 x 80 x 38 mm) providing the best thermal resolution to the system. • Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. • Touch any metal surface to release static electricity. • Use fans with
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    4. Align and position the fan with the arrow on the fan pointing to the back of the chassis (C). 5. Install the fan to the fan cage. The fan can only be installed in one direction. If the fan cannot be installed, turn it around and try again. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 2-23
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    2.9 Redundant power supply module The server system can support up to two 800W 80Plus Platinum redundant power supply module. You can purchase and install the second redundant power supply module if there is only
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    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
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    The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server. The tool-less rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Rail different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Installation Options
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    post (B). 6. Perform step 3 to 4 for the other rack rail. Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 3-3
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    • We strongly recommend that at least two able-bodied persons perform the steps described in this guide. • We recommend the use of an appropriate lifting tool or device, if necessary. RS720-E8-RS24-ECP Front View The circles in the illustration above indicate the screw holes hidden behind the lever
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4 Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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    4.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) 4. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-
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    -C2, MEMERRD1-D2, MEMERRE1-E2, MEMERRF1-F2, MEMERRG1-G2, MEMERRH1-H2) 7. CATT LED (CATTERR1) 8. Q-Code LEDs Page 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-20 4-21 4-21 4-22 4-22 ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-3
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    4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which includes
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    or disable the onboard LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2 for I350-AM2; LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4 for I350-BT2 LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-5
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    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
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    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-E8-RS24-ECP 4-7
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    8. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Baseboard Management Controller (ASMB8). 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    on this motherboard, refer to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. • The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. • The SSATA4 [Light Gray] will be automatically turned off if the M.2 connector (NGFF) is occupied. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-9
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    2. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1) This connector allows you to install an M.2 device. This connector supports type 2242 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. 3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0
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    front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-5, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-11
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    6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1/SSGPIO1) The SGPIO1/SSGPIO1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. SGPIO1 is the jumper for SATA1-6
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    contact ASUS if your need further support. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-13
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    10. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys integrity. 11. VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • The 4-pin EATX12V_NVDIMM1 is only required for NVDIMM. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-15
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    13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to
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    . 4. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN#) These connectors are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-17
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    15. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. 16. Chassis Intrusion (2-
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    (BMCLED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB8 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB8. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-19
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    3. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1, ERRCPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate failure on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. 4. Power LED (P5VLED1) This LED lights up when you turn on the system using the Power-on button. 4-20 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    -G2, MEMERRH1-H2) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate failure on the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs only function when you enable the ASUS ASMB8. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-21
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    operate. 8. Q-Code LEDs (LED1) The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to the Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes. 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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    Init. Memory Init. Memory Init. Done Other config. After RC end Memory already installed CPU Init. CPU Init. CPU Init. DXE Initial Program Load (IPL) ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 4-23
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    Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE 60 61 62 63 68 DXE (Driver 69 Execution Environment) phase 6A 70 71 72 78 79 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C BDS (Boot Device 9D Selection) phase b2 b3 b4 b6 b7 A0 A1 A2 A3 A8 A9 AB AD AE Operating system AA phase
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    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 5
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    disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the
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    use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-3
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    for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com/support to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PE-D16 Version : 0301 Build date: 05/13/2014 New from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 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-E8-RS24-ECP 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-E8-RS24-ECP 5-9
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    5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    with some OS. 5.4.2 Smart Settings SMART Self Test [Disabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-11
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    5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to
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    LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Intel LAN I350 LAN3 / LAN4 Enable is set to [Enabled]. LAN3 / LAN4 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Allows you to load the Intel LAN ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-13
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    the same or compatible settings. Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits
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    rows and columns supported on the Legacy Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP
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    OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200
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    generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-17
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    decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options
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    disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [0] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-19
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    [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force
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    5.4.10 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-21
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    change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver
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    power-up delay [Auto] This is the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the host controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 5.4.12 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-23
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    5.5 IntelRCSetup menu 5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
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    [Enabled] Enable Intel TXT Support [Disabled] Forces the XD feature log to always return 0 when disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-25
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AES-NI [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Down Stream PECI [Disabled] This Item allows you to enable the PCIe Down Stream PECI writer. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    is greater than this threshold. 5.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration Numa [Enabled] This item enables or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-27
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    5.5.4 QPI Configuration QPI General Configuration QPI Status This item displays information about the QPI status. Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the QPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item
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    mem Training Error. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Data Scrambling options: [Auto] [Disabled] [APD On] [User Defined] [Reserve] [Reserved] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-29
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    way Interleave] Memory RAS Configuration RAS Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RAS Modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. In case enabled, Sparing will be selected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirror] [Lockstep Mode] Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to
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    WA [Enabled] Use special table for TX_EQ and vendor specific cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-31
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    ] [RAID] SATA Mode options SATA LED locate [Enabled] If enabled, LED/SGPIO hardware is attached. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options
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    State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-33
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    the video type. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] 5.5.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system. 5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support Runtime Error Logging Whea Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA
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    . Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] Serial Mux [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Serial Mux configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-35
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    System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appears only when you set SEL Components to [Enabled]. •
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    State] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running DHCP] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-37
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    The following items appear only when you set IP BMC Lan IP Address Source to [Static]. IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan IP address. IPv6 BMC LAN IP Prefix Length Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan IP Prefix Length. IPv6 BMC LAN Default Gateway Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan
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    reset] When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-39
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    Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows you to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MECI [1] Mutiple Event Count Increment (MECI). The number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass
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    to 100%. FRNT FAN2&3/4&5; REAR FAN1&2 mode [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] [Manual Mode] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-41
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    5.9 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Administrator Password To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator
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    the CSM function is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Custom] Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. Configuration options: [Custom] [Standard] ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-43
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    Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Default Key Provision [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enroll All Factory Default Keys This
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    sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-45
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    Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Set the booting order of network devices. Boot Option #1/#2 [SATA P2: ASUS ...] Configuration options: [SATA P2: ASUS ...] [SATA P3: WDC WD80...] [AMI Virtual Floppy...] [IBA GE Slot 0700 v...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS
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    Changes Save changes done so far to any of the setup options. Discard Changes Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 5-47
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    Restore Defaults Restore/load default values for all the setup options. Save as User Defaults Save the changes done so far as User Defaults. Restore User Defaults Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. Boot Override These items display the available devices. The device items that appear
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    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6
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    ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard
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    the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector supported by the Intel® C602 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP
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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-E8-RS24-ECP 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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    Accept SPAN = NO Status ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 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 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt
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    #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-E8-RS24-ECP 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-E8-RS24-ECP 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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    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-E8-RS24-ECP 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-E8-RS24-ECP 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 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-E8-RS24-ECP 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-E8-RS24-ECP 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-E8-RS24-ECP 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 Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 6-23
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    to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the
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    the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 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) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for
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    VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 6-27
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    6.3.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <
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    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-E8-RS24-ECP 6-29
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 4.5.0.1012 Copyright(C) 2003-15 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ]
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    Chapter 5 for more details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 6-31
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    disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
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    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-E8-RS24-ECP 6-33
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    6. Confirm the volume creation, then click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to
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    RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 6-35
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    6.4.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes
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    , or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allows you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 6-37
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    6-38 Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
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    Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems. 7
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    SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot environment: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the
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    ® Server 2008 R2 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008 R2. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 7-3
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    and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select
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    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-E8-RS24-ECP 7-5
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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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    , press to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press . ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 7-7
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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 Source
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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-E8-RS24-ECP 7-9
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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-E8-RS24-ECP 7-11
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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. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    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 the Windows® Server 2012 Operating System (OS). ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 7-13
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    installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 7-15
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    7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    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® Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 7-17
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    5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer now and click Finish to complete the setup process. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install support DVD. 4. Click Intel® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210/X540-BT2 Gigabit Adapters Driver in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. 5. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP
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    6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections Install Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and
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    9. Click Install to start the installation. 10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 7-21
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    section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
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    5. Click Install to proceed with the installation. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 7-23
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    7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 utility on a Windows® operating
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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. ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP 7-25
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    8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 9. Select Yes, I want to restart this computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
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    Appendix Appendix A ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP A-1
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    +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Fax +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150
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    Telephone +420-596766888 Web site https://www.asus.com/cz/ Technical Support Telephone +420-596-766-891 Fax +420-596-766-329 E-mail [email protected] Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=cs-cz ASUS RS720-E8-RS24-ECP A-3
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    Web site Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web
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