Asus TS300-E8-RS4-C User Guide

Asus TS300-E8-RS4-C Manual

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    TS300-E8-RS4-C Pedestal/5U Rackmount Servers 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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    Statement viii REACH viii Safety information ix Electrical Safety ix Operation Safety ix Australia statement notice x About this guide xi Audience xi Contents xi Conventions xii Typography xii References xii 1.1 System package contents 1-2 1.2 Serial number label 1-2 1.3 System
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    drive........... 2-17 2.6.5 Removing and reinstalling the backplane 2-19 2.7 Expansion cards 2-20 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 2-20 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-22 2.7.3 Installing ASMB7 management board 2-23 2.7.4 Configuring an expansion card 2-24 2.8 Cable connections 2-25
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    connectors 4-16 4.5.2 Internal connectors 4-17 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 EzFlash 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 5-7 5.2.3 Menu
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    Subsystem Settings 5-18 5.4.6 USB Configuration 5-20 5.4.7 TPM 5-21 5.4.8 ACPI Settings 5-21 5.4.9 WHEA Support 5-22 5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration 5-22 5.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services 5-23 5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration 5-24 5.4.13 MIO Card Configuration 5-24 5.4.14 Serial
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    7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 7-2 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 7-4 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 7-6 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-6 7.4 Installing the LAN driver 7-14 7.5 Installing the VGA driver 7-19 7.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI
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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. viii
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    service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS
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    to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com 
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    knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 6: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring
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    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 (www.asus.com) 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-E8-RS4-C
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    ); Front: One (1) x 80mm x 25mm)] 1 x DVD-RW 1 x TS300-E8 User's Guide 1 x TS300-E8 Support CD 1 x ASWM Enterprise Support DVD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cable 1 x 550W 80PLUS , ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. TS300-E8-RS4-C
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    The ASUS® TS300-E8-RS4-C is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-E/4L server board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Xeon® E3-1200 v3 processors with the latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. TS300-E8-RS4-C Technical Specifications: Model Name Processor Support Core
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    HH x WW x DD) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, & HDD not included) Environment Power Supply Power Rating TS300-E8-RS4-C 3 x 5.25-inch x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Optional ASMB7-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support ASWM Enterprise 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm 20 Kg Operation temperature : 10°C-40°C Non
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    3.0 ports 1. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. 2. * The Headset and Mic In ports are only available when a MIO card is installed. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 1-5
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    550W 80PLUS Gold Redundant power supply Chassis lock LAN port 5* 120mm x 38mm system fan Chassis intrusion switch Expansion slots *The LAN port 5 is for the ASUS ASMB7-iKVM card only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    8 1. 550W 80PLUS Gold Redundant Power Supply unit 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G) 3. ASUS P9D-E/4L Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive 7. 4-bay HDD module ( MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 1-7
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    swapped immediately. Green/Red Blinking RAID rebuilding Green Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATAII/ SAS HDD OFF Blinking ON LAN accessing Blinking Problem with the server is detected. The Power, HDD Access, LAN and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed
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    ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 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-E8-RS4-C
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    2.1 2.1.1 Chassis cover Removing the side cover • Unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing 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
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    to the chassis. 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. 1 3 4. Secure the side cover in place using two screws. 4 ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4 2-3
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    will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover
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    CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on the socket and damaging the CPU. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notches Alignment key ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-5
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    5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Load lever Retention lock 6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Load lever Retention tab 8. Apply
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    Intel® LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-7
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    3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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    differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-9
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    the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when
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    assembly: 1. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. Swing toward the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-11
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    2.5 5.25-inch drives 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! This system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optional optical
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    it is at a 1800 angle. 3. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 3 2 4. As you insert the HDD module cage, the latch will swing clockwise. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-13
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    5. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    Optional) Installing the second HDD module cage This server supports up to eight SAS hard disk drives by installing a second HDD module cage and an ASUS PIKE RAID card. 1. Remove the screw of the cage, the latch will swing clockwise. 6. Lock the cage latch properly. 6 ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-15
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    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. 8-1 pin cable end 10-1 pin cable end 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-17
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    2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a SATAII/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, and then
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    /SAS backplane. 3. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Firmly hold the backplane, lift it upwards. and remove it from the module. 5. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the backplane. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-19
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    2.7 Expansion cards This system is designed with expansion card locks on the rear panel for you to install or remove expansion cards faster. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components!
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    7. Restore the expansion card lock to its original position. A light click indicates the card is locked in A place. B When installing a graphics card on a PCI-E x16 slot, the PCI-E slot right beside it will not be available. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-21
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    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 PIKE RAID card. 1. Locate the PIKE RAID
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    . The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain the same. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-23
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    2.7.4 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following
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    Chassis Intrusion connector (from rear chassis intrusion switch to motherboard) 8. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 9. SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane) 10. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-25
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    2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E8. 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 installation
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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-E8-RS4-C 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 3. Redundant Power
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    You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a server rack. For instructions on how to install the server, refer to Chapter 3: Installation options. To remove the footpads: 1. screwdriver. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the other three footpads. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 2-29
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    pull the power supply module via the handle (B). As you remove the power supply module from the bay, use your other hand to support the power supply module. B A 3. Prepare the replacement power supply module. Ensure to remove the plastic cover before installing the module. 4. Carefully insert the
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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-E8-RS4-C
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    . • 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. Removing the top cover Unscrew and slide the top cover toward the rear panel
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    the rear end. 7. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 8. Repeat steps 3-6 to attach the second rail pair. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 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-E8-RS4-C
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    4.1 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord
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    4.1.3 Motherboard layout ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-3
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    4.1.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x8 / PCI Express x1 / PCI slot 2. PIKE slot Page 4-6 4-7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 4. Power LED (+5V_LED) 5.
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    PANEL1) 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 4-17 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-20 4-21 4-21 4-22 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-24 4-25 4-26 ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-5
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    link) The onboard PCIE6 slot provides one x16 Gen3 link and auto switches to x8 link if PCIE5 is occupied. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. 4.2.2 PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link) The onboard PCIE 4 and PCIE 5 provide one x8 Gen3 link. These slots
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    ) PCIE6 (Auto switch to x8 if slot 5 is occupied) 7 (slot 7) PCIE7 PCI-E x1 (x1 Gen2 link); MIO-892 Supported 4.2.6 PIKE slot The PIKE slots allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-7
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    (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7. 4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. The warning LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7 Management card. 4. Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-9
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    5. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED ligths up when the Location Button on the front panel is pressed. This onboard LED functions like the Locator LED on the front and is useful in finding a specific server module within a chassis. 4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-11
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    2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_ SW4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT
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    installed, set these to pins 2-3 for correct sensor information of the Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI). Set to pins 1-2 if ASMB7-iKVM is not installed. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-13
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    6. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. 7. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for the parallel port. Connect the parallel port module
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    8. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-15
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    4.5 Connectors 4.5.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB7 management card. 3. Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other
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    6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 [Light Blue]) (7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-17
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    PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Blue]) This motherboard comes with eight (8) PIKE Serial Attached SCSI (PSAS) connectors that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. • These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. • Connect the SAS
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    (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for USB 3.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 3.0 specification that supports up to 5 Gbps connection speed. The USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and also supports fast-charging of supported devices. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-19
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    fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 4-20 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. The PSGPIO 1/2 connectors are used for PIKE card. These connectors function only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-21
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    PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7. 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    11. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A Ensure that the power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is less than 1A. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-23
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    a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports ATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 4-24 Chapter 4: Motherboard
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    14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 4-25
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    6. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and
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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-E8-RS4-C
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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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    DOS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. asus.com. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not Enter>. 7. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 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 4. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-5
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    program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6
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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 TS300-E8-RS4-C 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 (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu
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    Time Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss]. Where: hh = hour (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value) ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-9
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    of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled] Intel Virtualization Standard instructions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance] This item allows you to select the performance state
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    ] [Enabled] Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI T State [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI T state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-13
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    5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to configure PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID USB Configuration PCH Azalia Configuration 1.0.0.0 C224 04/C1 USB Configuration settings. USB
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    (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Drive] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk Driver] [Disabled] HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED [Enabled] [Enabled warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-15
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    Software Preserve Serial SATA Port 5 Software Preserve HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED HardDisk (250.0GB) SUPPORTED ASUS DVD-E8 ATAPI SUPPORTED 5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration This allows you to change System
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    Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remap above 4G. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] GDXC Support [Disabled] This allows you to enable or disable the GDXC feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-17
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    [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G Address Space if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] Load RT32 Image [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RT32 Image Loading. Configuration
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    PCIE Slot Configuration Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCIE Slot Rom [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PIKE Option Rom. Configuration Options: [Disabled][Enabled] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-19
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    The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected
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    Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 5.4.7 TPM Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Configuration TPM Support Current Status Information NO Security only (Suspend to RAM)] [Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose from] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-21
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    disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc
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    [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode] 5.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services This item displays the information of the Intel Server Platform Services configured in the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) Information : Node Manager End-of-POST Status : EOP disabled in POST ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-23
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    . Advanced Onboard LAN Configuration INTEL I210 LAN1 MAC: INTEL I210 LAN2 MAC: INTEL I210 LAN3 MAC: INTEL I210 LAN4 MAC: 00:E0:18:10:18:E8 00:E0:18:10:18:E9 00:E0:18:10:18:EA 00:E0:18:10:18:EB INTEL I210 LAN Disable/Enable INTEL I210
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    of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, among others [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to options: [1] [2] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-25
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    Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Settings The following items only appears when you management. Configuration options: [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode
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    Logging Support [Disabled] Enable/Disable Runtime Error Logging Support. Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. the system ready for EuP requirement. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-27
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    5.4.17 Network Stack Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Network stack [Disable] Enable/Disable the network stack (Pxe and UEFI) Network stack [Disable] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.4.18 Intel
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    set to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the options for reaction when the event logs are full. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-29
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    [Enabled]. Set the Full Screen Logo to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This item is useful when any 1MB. When set to [Upon Request], the GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. When set to [Always], disabling of GA20 is not allowed. Configuration options:
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    F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Network Device BBS Priorities / Hard Drive BBS Priorities This allows you to set the order of the legacy devices in this group. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4
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    CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Launch CSM Boot Option filter Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpRom policy Launch Video OpRom policy [
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    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: [Low Speed Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-33
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    5.8 Security This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Logs Boot
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    ] This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure boot to change Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-35
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    Image Execution Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Interval FV Option ROM Removable Media Fixed Media [Always
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    EzFlash utility Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 4.1.2 ASUS EzFlash utility. 5.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 5-37
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    Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the
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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-E8 Series
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    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) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained
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    example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C224 chipset. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 6-3
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    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. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of
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    the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 6-5
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    6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for
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    VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume "Volume0"? (Y/N): ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 6-7
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    6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB [ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 6-9
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create
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    Chapter 4 for more details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press . 5. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press . ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 6-11
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    supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions system is configured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can
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    data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 6-13
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    6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to
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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 TS300-E8-RS4-C 6-15
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    6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes
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    , or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 6-17
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    6-18 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-E8 Series
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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 drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes. 5. Exit the BIOS Setup
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    driver disk in Windows® environment: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, then succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 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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    7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-5
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    .EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs: 1. Drivers 2. Utilities 3. MakeDisk 4. Manual 5. Contact The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2008 R2 and on
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    installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-7
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    have to press the arrow down button in the lower part of the screen to view the remaining items of the MakeDisk menu. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User
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    Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-9
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    5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation. 6. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    finish, click Next. 10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now then click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-11
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    Intel® Chipset device software on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled
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    7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-13
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    provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections Software drivers on the system. You need to manually install the with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    default values. Otherwise, select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 9. Click Install in the Ready to Install the Program window. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-15
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    the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in
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    if you want to continue with the installation with the default values. Otherwise, select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-17
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    8. Click Install to continue. 9. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. The Main menu of the Support DVD appears. 4. Click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers menu to start the installation. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-19
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    6. Enter a username and organization then click Next. 7. Toggle Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next. 8. Click Install to begin the installation. 9. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    -click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click ASPEED AST2300/AST1300 Display Driver on the Drivers menu to start the installation. 5. Click OK in the Driver Information window. Wait for the loading of drivers to finish. 6. Click OK to complete the installation. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-21
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver on the motherboard. To install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive
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    9. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-23
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    section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on the system. To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to
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    7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. 9. When the the installation of files is complete, click Finish. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-25
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    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 4. Click Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. 5. Click Next to continue. 6. Toggle Modify
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    8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. 9. When the the installation of files is complete, click Finish. ASUS TS300-E8-RS4-C 7-27
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    7-28 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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Pedestal/5U Rackmount Servers
TS300-E8-RS4-C
User Guide