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    RS920-E7/RS8 RS926-E7/RS8 2U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    , and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired
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    Contents Notices...vii Safety information ix About this guide x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-3 1.3 System 2-20 2.8.1 System fans 2-20 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units 2-21 2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional 2-23 iii
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    4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-8 4.4 Internal LEDs 4-18 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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    Contents 5.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings 5-22 5.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-25 5.4.8 USB Configuration 5-27 5.4.9 Trusted Computing 5-28 5.4.10 ACPI Settings 5-29 5.4.11 WHEA Configuration 5-30 5.4.12 APM setting 5-30 5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection 5-31 5.4.14 ME Subsystem 5-34
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    3.0 installation.. 7-25 7.8 Intel® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver installation 7-28 7.9 Management applications and utilities installation 7-32 7.9.1 Running the support DVD 7-32 7.9.2 Drivers menu 7-32 7.9.3 Utilities menu 7-33 7.9.4 Make disk menu 7-33 7.9.5 Contact information 7-33
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting
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    to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS
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    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. 
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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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    xii
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    Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 1-
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    Component Accessories Optional Items RS920-E7/RS8 RS926-E7/RS8 ASUS R21B 2U Rackmount Chassis ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Series Server Board 1 x User's Guide 1 x RS92x-E7/RS8 Series Support DVD 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x Friction Rail Kit CPU Heatsink Anti-virus CD *ASUS System Web-based Management
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    number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See 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. RS92x -E7/RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-3
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    ASUS RS920-E7/RS8 and RS926-E7/RS8 are servers featuring the ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Series server board.The server supports the Intel® Xeon® E5-4600 processor family, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name Processor Support Core Logic Memory Total Slots Capacity RS926-E7
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    Support Anti-virus Software Management Solution Software Out of Band Management Dimension (L x W x H) Net Weight (kg) Power Supply Power Rating Environment RS926-E7/RS8 RS920-E7/RS8 (noncondensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-5
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    LAN port 3 LAN port 2 LAN port 1 • The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The port is for ASUS ASMB6-iKVM controller card only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    the basic components as shown. 1. Redundant Power supply and power fan 8 1 (hidden) 8 8 2. ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Server Board 3. System fans 4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 5. Hot-swap HDD tray 2 HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-7
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    1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs LAN1 LED LAN2 LED HDD Access LED Message LED Location LED Power LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED Location LED Message LED LAN LEDs HDD Access LED ON System power ON OFF Normal status ON Location switch is pressed (Press the
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    GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-9
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    1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD Activity LED (Green) HDD Status LED (Red) SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description OFF HDD not present HDD Activity LED (Green) ON HDD present, no activity Blinking 1. Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD 2. Locating (blinking with the HDD status LED) OFF HDD not present
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    Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2-
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    2.1 Chassis cover Removing the rear cover 1. Locate and remove the side screws. 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel. Thumbscrews 3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis. 4. Lift the cover from the
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    only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-3
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    2. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. A B To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever 3. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the
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    to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I). I H ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-5
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    8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). 9. Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. K J 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M). M L 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-7
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    2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct To install the CPU heatsink: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink
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    2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with thirty-two (32) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-9
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    2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB Registerd or 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB Unbuffered with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Memory population table For UDIMM, RDIMM and LRDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks, Quad rank)
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    DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the 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 RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8
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    Locked Retaining Clip Removing a DIMM from a double-clip DIMM socket 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the 2 DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra
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    2.4 Hard disk drives The system supports eight hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-13
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    5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/ SAS interface on the backplane. 6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures
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    bracket and remove it. 4. Install a PCI Express x16 card to the bracket as shown, and then secure the card with a screw. PCI Express x16 slot ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-15
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    5. Firmly hold the bracket, and then press it down to the slot of the motherboard. 6. Secure the screw in front of the GPU computing module bracket. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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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 RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-17
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    2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 8 4 8 10 9 11 76 5 1
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    PSGPIO1/2: Connects to BP the SGPIO2/3 connector to support Intel® SCU RAID, LSI RAIO SGPIO function. SGPIO_SEL: Set to pin 1-2 to enable onboard C602 SATA SGPIO function (default) or set to pin 2-3 enable optional PIKE SAS RAID, Intel® SCU SGPIO function ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-19
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    optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply units 3. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans
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    the cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units To remove the power supply unit (PSU) 1. Lift up the PSU lever. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-21
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    2. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. 3. Firmly pull the PSU out of the system chassis. To install a second PSU 1. Insert the PSU into the empty PSU bay. 2. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. Firmly insert the PSU into the server chassis. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. If you install the PIKE 2108 Series SAS RAID card, follow steps 1 and 2 to remove the outer heatsink on RAID card. 1. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink bracket on the back of the SAS RAID card. Heatsink bracket ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8
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    2. Remove the four screws that secure the outer heatsink on the front of the SAS RAID card. DO NOT remove the inner heatsink from the SAS RAID card. 3. Remove the data cables connected to the SATA connectors on the motherboard. 4. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard, then remove the
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    screw you removed earlier. 6. Connect the data cables in numerical order, from SATA1-5 to the SAS connectors labeled PSAS1-4 (Blue) and 5 (Black) on the motherboard. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 2-25
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    2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    Installation options Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 2-
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    3.1 Installing friction rail kit items Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • One pair of fixing latches • 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers Rail Washers Latch screws Rail screws Front end Fixing latches Rack rails Rear end 3.1.1 Attaching the
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    ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. 5. Repeat step 1 to 4 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 3-3
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    6. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders, as shown in the right figure. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. DO NOT install
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    the mounting ears, then pull the server from the rack. Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 3-5
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    3-6 Chapter 3: Installation options
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    Motherboard info Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 34-1
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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. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1) 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 6.
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    LED (ERR_DIMM) 3. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2/3/4) 4. CATT Error LED (CATTERR_LED1) 5. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 6. Q-Code LED (LED1_LED2) Page 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-20 ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-3
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    4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system
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    the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-5
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    4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® i350 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine
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    6. DIMM thermal trip Setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to enable(default) or disable DIMM thermal trip. 7. BMC Setting (3-pin BMC_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable(default) or disable the Baseboard Management Controller. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-7
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    4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [black]) Supported by the Intel® C602 Chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s
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    2. ISAS connectors Supported by the Intel® C602 Chipset. ISAS 1-4 connectors can connect to serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives. The actual 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SAS hard disks installed. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-9
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    USB56, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 5. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable
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    CPU and front fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-5) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-11
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    7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO1, 8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2 and ISGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. The PSGPIO 1/2
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    -1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-13
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    10. Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard
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    consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports EATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-15
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    12. 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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    . 5. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-17
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    (ERR_DIMM) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs. The warning LEDs function only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    of the corresponding CPU. 4. CATTERR LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATTERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-19
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    starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB6. • Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for about 30 seconds for the system to power up. 6. Q-Code LED
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    . 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 RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-21
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    Action Normal boot PHASE POST CODE DXE(Driver 60 Execution 61 Environment) phase 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
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    BIOS setup 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. 3-
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    disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the
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    a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 Utility 1. Insert the USB flash disk that process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-3
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    file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-5
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-7
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    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid
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    . 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-9
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    3 Socket 4 Not Present Not Present Not Present Enter to view socket soecific CPU Information. CPU Speed 64-bit 2600 MHz Supported Hyper Threading Active Processor Core Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Diable Bit Server Class Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch DCU
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    Technology L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache 206d5 512 2600 MHz 1200 MHz 8 Supported Supported 32 kB x8 32 kB x8 256 kB x8 20480 kB →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: cache(L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-11
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    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: [Auto] [x2APIC] [xAPIC] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    ) report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-13
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    Package C State limit [C6] This item allows you to set package C State limit. Configuration options: [C0] [C2] [C6] [No Limit] Energy Performance [Balanced Performance] This item allows you to optimize between performance and power savings. Windows 2008 and later operating systems override this
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    )] [8.0 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] QPI Link0s [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link0p [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-15
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    Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.15.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Compatibility RID [Enabled] Support for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandybridge BIOS spec. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Mode [Independent
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    ] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] The system altitude above the sea level in meters. Configuration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-17
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    Information CPU IIO Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel(R) I/OAT DCA Support VGA Priority TargetVGA [Disabled] [Enabled] [Offboard] VGA From CPU 0 Enables/Disables Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT). →←: Select
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    ] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] Mobile platforms support deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support deep S4/S5 in AC only. SCU devices [Enabled] Allows you to /disable High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-19
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    Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Port1 SATA Port2 SATA Port3 SATA Port4 SATA Port5 SATA Port6 Not Present ASUS DWR ATAPI WDC
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    individually spin-up attached SATA devices to avoid maximum current charged by applying all attached SATA devices at the same time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-21
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    5.4.5 PCH SCU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Device1 Device2 Device3 Device4 Intel ISR10a Intel ISR10a Intel ISR10a Intel ISR10a Patsburg B/D sku only →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General
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    , Inc. 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 configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-23
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    PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Legacy OpROM Support Launch Storage 0pROM PCIE1 Option Rom PCIE2 Option Rom PCIE3 Option Rom PIKE Option Rom [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows
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    Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN3 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® LAN3 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN3 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8
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    Intel LAN4 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel® LAN4 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN4 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    USB Configuration USB Devices: 3Drivers, 1Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 3 Hubs Legacy USB Support USB3.0 Support XHCI Hand-off EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] time-out. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-27
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    ESC: 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] USB Port 1 and 2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable rear USB #1 and #2. Configuration options
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    ] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-29
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.12 APM setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Restrore AC Power Loss Power On By PCIE Power
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    of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] 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 ] [115200] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-31
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    is to capture Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirction Resolution [80x24] Configures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console
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    Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [VT100] [Mone] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-33
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    Serial Port 2 Configuration Set Parameters of serial Port 1(COM1). Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Enabled] Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port Configuration
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-35
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    5.5 Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu displays the server mgmt status, and allows you to change the settings. The Server Mgmt menu appears only when you install ASMB card on the motherboard. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs
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    , On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-37
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    5.5.2 BMC network configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC network configuration DM_LAN1 DM_LAN1 IP Address in BMC: DM_LAN1 Subnet Mask in BMC: DM_LAN1 Gateway Address in BMC : DM_LAN1 MAC Address in BMC: DM_LAN1 Address Source in BMC:
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    . Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-39
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    Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios
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    using BIOS services. [Always] Do not allow disable GA20; this option useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-41
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    on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST. Set the booting order of network devices. Boot Option #1/#2/#3/#4 [SATA
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    displays the speed of CPU fans, front fans in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-43
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    monitor automatically detects the voltage output 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
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    in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-45
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    Tool Exit Discard Changes & Exit Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Reset Exit system setup without saving any changes. Restore Defaults Boot Override SATA P2: ASUS DRW-2014L1T AMI Virtual CDROM 1.00 SATA P3: WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 AMI Virtual Floppy0 1.00 IBA GE Slot 0700 v1376 IBA GE Slot 0701
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    you to restore/load defaults values for all the setup options. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load optimized defaults. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-47
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    5-48 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    RAID configuration Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 3-
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    Option 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) 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 supported by the Intel® C602-A chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8
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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 Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-5
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    2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number,
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    RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-7
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    8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(1s0).C0o9n2f3ig1u5r2e3dR LD RAIEDasy CoSnifizgeuratio#
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    Check Consis0tency 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-9
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    Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set
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    drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 3. Follow step 3 to 12 of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-11
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    6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the
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    Proce4ss 64 KB Objects Rebuild VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Status ONLINE SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-13
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    Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter
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    And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press . ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-15
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    6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild,
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    77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives 4. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-17
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    6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The
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    consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-19
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    Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from
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    Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The utility clears all the current array(s). 3. Press any key to continue. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-21
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    6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu,
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    6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-23
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    you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can create RAID mode by use of onboard AHCI SATA ports. To use onboard SATA ports: 1. Install all the Serial ATA
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    screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-25
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    6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [
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    Volume [ HELP ] Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-27
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    2. Enter a name for the recovery set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow keys to select Recovery, and then press . 4. When the Disks item is selected, press to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the recovery set. The
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    delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-29
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    6.3.4 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 hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB [↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-31
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create
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    5.7 Boot menu for details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-33
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    RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU option ROM utility under Windows operating system: 1. Turn on the system to
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    NO in next column (If displayed). • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, you can click Advanced tab to slelect. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-35
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    6. Confirm 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 contuine using other applications during this time. When display Volume Ceation Complete message, you can click OK to finish. 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 RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-37
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    6.4.3 Delete volume Take caution when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Back up data before continuing. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Then select Delete volume in
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    , warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you set to sent e-mail of the following events: Storage system information Storage system warnings Storage system errors ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-39
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    6-40 Chapter 6: RAID configuration
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    Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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    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
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    screen instructions to create the driver disk. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support support DVD: For LSI MegaRAID Driver \Drivers\C60x LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux 3. Eject the floppy disk. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-3
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    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
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    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 RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-5
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Sou8rce 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 RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-9
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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. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    -1-sles11ga-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 RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-11
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    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.
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    field, and press . 5. When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press . ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-13
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    drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system as shown below. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-1612BLT sdb: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID sd3: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID Console other device OK Back 7. Select Back and follow the onscreen
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    instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. 4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8
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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 npw and click Finish to complete the setup process. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver
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    of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3. Click the Intel® Network Connections Software to begin installation. 4. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-17
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    5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections-InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Toggle I accept the terms in 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. 7-18 Chapter 7:
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    8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-19
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
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    5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-21
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    8. Click Install to start driver installation. 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 7-22 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® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8
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    section provides the instructions on how to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 software from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete
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    file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 to begin installation. 4. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-25
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    5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. 6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-27
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows® OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical
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    4. When the Intel® PRO Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-29
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    6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. 7-30 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    8. The programs you select are being installed. 9. Click Finish to finish the installation. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-31
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    you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.9.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers
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    menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.9.4 Make disk menu tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-33
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    7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    Zone, Minhang District, Shanghai, China. Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 Fax +86-21-5442-0099 Web site http://cn.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Online Support +86-21-3407-4610 (800-820-6655) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 A-1
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    , CA 94539, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880
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