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    TS300-E6/PS4 Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server User Guide
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    the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS provides this manual "as is" without warranty of any ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. Specifications and information contained in this manual
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    Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 System specifications 1-3 1.4 Front panel features 1-5 1.5 Rear panel features 1-6 1.6 Internal features 1-7 1.7 LED information
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    to the rack 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors 4-9 4.4 Internal LEDs 4-17 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-2 5.1.2 BUPDATER
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    CPU Configuration Server menu 5-26 5.6 Power menu 5-28 5.6.1 ACPI APIC Support 5-28 5.6.2 APM Configuration 5-28 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor 5-30 5.7 Boot menu 5-31 5.7.1 Boot Device Priority 5-31 5.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 5-32 5.7.3 Security 5-33 5.8 Tools menu 5-35 5.8.1 ASUS
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    RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-5 7.2 Intel® chipset device installation 7-18 7.3 LAN driver installation 7-20 7.4 VGA driver installation 7-23 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation 7-25 7.5.1 Running the support DVD 7-25 7.5.2 Drivers menu
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no , we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. vii
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    by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server, make to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy.
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    at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. 2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter
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    sources for additional information, and 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
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    Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. TS300-E6/PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-E server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1156 Lynnfield / Clarkdale processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name TS300-E6/PS4 Processor / System Bus
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    32 / 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS5.0 32 / 64-bit SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 32 / 64-bit (Subject to change without any notice) Optional anti-virus CD Pack Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASUS ASWM 2.0® 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm 20 Kg 390W (80+) Single Power Supply Input
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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 function only with an optional MIO audio card. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-5
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    1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports Serial port VGA port Gigabit LAN port
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    barebone server does server comes with a 390W single power supply. When installing eight SAS hard disk drives on the system, pay attention not to install other devices that may exceed the maximum power output. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Drive Status LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED HDD Access LED ON OFF Blinking OFF System power ON No activity Read/write data into the HDD System is normal; no incoming event
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    1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link GREEN Linked BLINKING Data activity ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-9
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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Hardware setup Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. • The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. To
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    the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. 1 3 4. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 4 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4 2-3
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    series processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is /transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
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    the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-5
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    6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste.
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    installed CPU, ensuring CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink
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    or 1333 MHz DIMM • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DO NOT combine RDIMM and UDIMM. • The motherboard supports x8 DRAM Only and x4 & x16 DRAM are not supported ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-9
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    . Locked Retaining Clip 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with
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    panel assembly: 1. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-11
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    2.5 5.25-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optical
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    latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 5 2-13
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    2.6.2 Installing the second HDD module cage (optional) This server supports up to eight SAS hard disk drives by installing a second HDD module cage and an ASUS PIKE RAID card. This server comes with a 390W single power supply. When installing eight SAS hard disk drives on the system, pay attention
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    to the SAS connectors on the two backplanes. 12. Connect the other ends of the SAS cables to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to the motherboard. Refer to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for details. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-15
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    2.6.3 Removing the HDD module cage 1. Disconnect the all cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. 2 3. Completely pull out the HDD module cage. 2.6.4 Installing a hot-swap
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    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. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-17
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    /SAS backplane. 3. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Firmly hold the backplane, lift it up and remove it from the module. 5. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the backplane. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    install an expansion card. 5. Align the card golden fingers with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-19
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    When installing a graphics card on PCI-E x16 slot, the PCI-E slot right beside it does not function. 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2-3 when installing the
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    on your motherboard. 1. Locate the I Button slot on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button in place. You need to install I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-21
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    and press the ASMB4 management card in place. 2.7.5 Installing the audio card Follow the steps below to install an optional MIO audio card on your barebone server. 1. Insert one end of the audio cable (bundled with the MIO audio card) to the cable container at the bottom of the
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    card. 4. Align the card connector with the MIO1 slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. • The MIO1 slot does not support PCI-E x1 cards. • Refer to section 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card for instructions on expansion card installation. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-23
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    card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port
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    ) 7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 8. SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors SAS: from motherboard SGPIO3 to SATA/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-25
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    2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E6. The SATA/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SATA/SAS connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or
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    (optional) Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2-3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 2-27
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    2.9 Removable components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Rear system fan 2. Chassis footpads 2.9.1 System fan
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    user guide, and to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for instructions) To remove the footpads 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to remove the other three footpads. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    2-30 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. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the footpads Refer to section 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for instructions on removing the footpads
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    rails to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 2. Loosen the two screws on the rack rails. 1U space 3. Align the front end holes of a rack rail the second rail pair. 8. Repeat steps 3-6 to attach the second rail pair. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 3-3
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    3.4 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack 1. Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2. Push the server all the way into the rack. 3. Secure the server to the rack. 3-4 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. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    4.1 Motherboard layout 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2 4-15 4-16 Internal LEDs 1. Standby power LED 3. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) Page 4-17 4-17 ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-3
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    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 setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default)
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    pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1-2 when using 4-pin fans a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-5
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    setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® Intel 82574LGigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 5. Intel® 3420 SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the Serial
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    the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you install a PIKE RAID card to the motherboard and want to use the LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (default). ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-7
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    7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM). 2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3.
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    4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [Red]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel® 3420 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-9
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    module cables to connectors USB34, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1-3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-740 mA (8.88 W max.) or fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-11
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    and Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED. 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connector is used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. These connectors functions only when you install an
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    9. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-13
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    11. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for an SSI & ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT
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    connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance. 3. System warning the system power. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-15
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    13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin
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    (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB4. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-17
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    4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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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. ASUS TS300-E6 Series
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    you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port
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    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 disk drive, then press . A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-3
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    The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7F-E VER: 0205 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: P7F-E VER: 0206 DATE: 08/10/2009 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash
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    BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-5
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    This motherboard supports a programmable firmware on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 Chapter
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    the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Server For changing the advanced server settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-7
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    highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu; for example, CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration USB Functions [1D2isUaSbBlePdorts] USB Port Configure [82X4USUBSBPoProtrsts] USB 2.0 Controller [E4naUbSlBedP]orts HDA Controller [E6naUbSlBedP]orts SMBUS Controller
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    menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [13:44:30 :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6 S.M.A.R.T.:Supported Select ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-9
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    [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto
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    as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable 20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-11
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    5.3.5 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. Main AHCI Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 [Not Detected] SATA Port4 [Not Detected] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] SATA Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays
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    System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. System Memory Information Displays system memory information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Memory Information Speed DDR3 1067 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B3 1024 MB, 1R, 1067 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ASUS TS300-E6 Series
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    malfunction. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Configure CPU. CPU Configuration Chipset Legacy then actual and setpoint values may differ. Ratio CMOS Setting: C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R)
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    Megatrends, Inc. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration ] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-15
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    CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode Tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [
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    mode supported by your CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [C1] [C3] [C6] [C7] C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the CPU will CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to C3 based on the uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E6
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] You may allow the system to detect DDR3 memory frequency via SPD or designate a specific frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] [1333 MHz] Refer to the memory AVL on ASUS website at www.asus.com. 5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    [Disabled] [Minimum] [Maximum] [Test] Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [0-0.5% Down] [+/-0.25 Center] [+/-0.3 Center] Memory ECC Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory ECC fucntion. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-19
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    [Enabled] Data Scramble [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Thermal Throttling [Disabled] Setting this item to [CLTT] to Closed malfunction. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Devices Configuration HDA Controller OnBoard LAN1 Boot ROM OnBoard LAN2 Boot ROM Serial
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    USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-21
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    BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the
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    specifications. ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-23
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    Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY South Bridge ACPI Configuration Energy Lake Feature APIC ACPI SCI IRQ High Performance Event Timer HPET Memory Address [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [FED00000h] Options Enabled Disabled Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the
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    [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.9 SR-IOV Supprted [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-25
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    item then press to display the configuration options. Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access type. Serial port number Base Address, IRQ Serial Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST Terminal Type [COM2] [2F8h, 3] [57600
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    [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-27
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    5.6 Power menu Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI
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    cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. Power On By PCI Devices [ a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-29
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    automatically detects and displays the speed of CPU fans, front fans, and rear fans in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the
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    . Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-31
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    you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep
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    item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not section 4.2 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-33
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    set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password
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    . Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Advanced ASUS EZ Flash 2 Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This uitlity supports 1. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. NTFS (read only) 3. CD-DISC (read only) ←→ Select
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    to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system 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. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® 3420 southbridge controller that supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Matrix Storage Manager
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    6.1.3 RAID controller selection You can choose either the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Manager as the default your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-3
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    disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. • When you create RAID sets priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from
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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 TS300-E6/PS4 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 key 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, and
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    SPAN = NO RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 Choose RAID Level For This VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-7
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    8. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.62 Apr 29, 2009
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    Drive Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Configuration And Start A New Configuration Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-9
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    2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration. 3. Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press . 4. Key-in the desired virtual drive size, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.62 Apr 29, 2009 BIOSVViretrusailonDrivAe.(0s9
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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 TS300-E6/PS4 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 TS300-E6/PS4 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 A.62 Apr 29, 2009 BIOS Version A.09.04300936R 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 TS300-E6/PS4 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 TS300-E6/PS4 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 TS300-E6/PS4 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 TS300-E6/PS4 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 enable WriteCache Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-23
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    create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the
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    up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-25
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    KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB 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. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity
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    VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-27
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    6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage
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    . 3. Press to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. 4. Press to reset the drive(s) or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-29
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    6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options If you have created a recovery set, you can configure more recovery set options following the descriptions in the section. See section 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set to create a recovery set before continue. To configure a recovery set 1. From the utility main menu,
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB [↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-31
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    RAID array. To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk: 1. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. 2. Reboot the system and then follow the steps
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    Device Priority for details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Exit & Save Changes, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select OK, then press . ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-33
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    6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration
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    Driver installation Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not
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    bit SLES 9 SP4 32 bit SLES 9 SP4 64 bit SLES 10 32 bit SLES 10 64 bit SLES 10 SP1 32 bit 6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-3
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    disk into the floppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux server environment 1. Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to
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    a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-5
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    hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 5. Select the RAID controller driver you need instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® Server OS 1. Restart the computer
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    appear. The screen differs based on the controller. 4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, and then select Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-7
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    Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8 To install the RAID controller driver when installing�R��e�d�H��a�t® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd nostorage. 3. Press . - To install
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    6. Select No and press to continue. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 7. Select your desired language and press to continue. Choose a Language do you have? trq ua ua-utf # ua-utf-ws uk unicode us OK Back ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-9
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    OK Back 10. Select the media and press to select OK. Press to continue. No driver found Unable to find any devices of the type needed for this installation type. Would you like to manually select your driver or use a driver disk? Select driver Use a driver disk Back 7-10 Chapter
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    and model. Select LSI Mega Software RAID driver (LSI megasr Driver) all the time. 12. Select Skip and press to continue. CD Found To begin testing the CD media before installation press OK. Choose Skip to skip the media test and start the installation. OK Skip ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-11
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    your system. Intel Pro/1000 (e1000e) LSI megasr Driver ver 13.10.0708.2009 (megasr) USB Mass Storage driver for Linux (usb-storage) Done Add Device The displayed devices may vary with models and systems. 14. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installing the RedHat operating system. 7-12
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    the RAID controller driver when installing�R��e�d�H��a�t® driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press . Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as sources for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? fd0 scd0 OK Cancel ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    installed to the system. 7. When asked if you will load additional 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. 9. If you install RHEL AS5, when the
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    Type the following commands when using a USB floppy. cat /proc/partitions Write down the Major and Minor number before sdb for later use. mknod /dev/sdb b [major number] [minor number] mkdir /mnt/driver mount /dev/sdb /mnt/driver cd /mnt/driver sh replace_ahci.sh reboot ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-15
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    SUSE Linux OS To install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS APIC Disabled Installation--Safe Settings Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | F1 Help F2 Language F3 1280 x 1024 F4 DVD F5 Driver 3. Press , then select
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    driver update medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. fd0: Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, TEAC DV-516E sda: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS sdb: Disk, SEAGATE ST336754SS Other device OK Back The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4
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    This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel® chipset on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset software on a Windows Server operating system. To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. Restart the computer, then log on
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    5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-19
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    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Windows® Server OS. To install the LAN controller drivers 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD
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    the license agreement and click Next to continue. 7. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-21
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    8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-23
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    4. Click Install to update the VGA driver. 5. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    .EXE to run the DVD. 7.5.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 7-25
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    applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.5.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 7.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also
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