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    TS700-E8-PS4 TS700-E8-RS8 Server User Guide
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    , and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired
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    Contents Notices ...vii Safety information...viii About this guide...x Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents 1-2 /SAS hard disk drive 2-16 2.5.5 Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (TS700-E8-RS8 only)........ 2-18 2.6 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives 2-20 2.6.1 Installing
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    TS700-E8-RS8 only 2-31 2.9.3 Chassis footpads 2-32 Chapter 3: Installation Options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER
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    Memory Configuration 5-34 5.6.6 IIO Configuration 5-37 5.6.7 PCH Configuration 5-38 5.6.8 Miscellaneous Configuration 5-42 5.6.9 Server ME Configuration 5-43 5.6.10 Runtime Error Logging Support 5-43 5.7 Server Mgmt menu 5-44 5.8 Event Logs menu 5-48 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings
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    Installing the RAID controller driver 7-3 7.2 Software drivers and utilities installation 7-13 7.3 Running the Support DVD 7-13 7.4 Installing the drivers and utilities 7-16 7.4.1 Using the ASUS InstAll application 7-16 7.4.2 Installing a driver or utility 7-18 7.5 Running the utilities 7-20
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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://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. vii
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    by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced engineers. • Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the
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    Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit http:// support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com ix
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    a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. x
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    for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer
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    xii
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    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1
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    , TS700-E8-RS8)* Component 2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Trays (Rear panel, TS700-E8-RS8 only) 1 x SAS/SATA backplane (TS700-E8-PS4) 2 x SAS/SATA backplanes (TS700-E8-RS8) 1 x Front I/O Board 3 x System Fans (Front: 2 x 80mm x 38mm; Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm) 1 x Support DVD (including the User Guide
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    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. TS700-E8-PS4 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx TS700-E8-RS8 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-3
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    ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA2011-3 Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name TS700-E8-PS4 TS700-E8
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    TS700-E8-RS8 1 x S/PDIF Out port Onboard I/O Connectors / LED 1 x RJ-45 management port indicators 2 x RJ-45 GbE port OS Support 8-channel Audio I/O 4 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port Windows® Server 2012 R2 Windows® Server 2012 Windows® Server ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-5
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    panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. • * Only the first set of 4-bay HDD module is provided on TS700-E8-PS4. • ** For TS700-E8-RS8, six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. Upgrade the optional PIKE card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs. LAN port 3 LAN 1-6 Chapter
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    1.5 Rear panel features TS700-E8-PS4 Power connector PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports BIOS Flashback button with LAN (RJ-45) port 1 Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-7
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    TS700-E8-RS8 Power connectors PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports BIOS Flashback button with LED 2 x USB LAN (RJ-45) port 1 VGA port Expansion slots * This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane; TS700-E8-PS4 only supports this set) 9. 4-bay
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    1.7 1.7.1 LED information Front panel LEDs Message LED HDD access LED Power LED 1 2 LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Location LED (Reserved) HDD Status LED HDD Activity LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED HDD Access LED ON OFF Blinking System power ON No activity Read/write data into the
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    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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-11
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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. 2
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    2.1 2.1.1 Chassis cover Removing the side cover • Ensure that you 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
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    the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. 3. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. 1 3 1 2 3 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-3
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    is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • 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 LGA 2011-3 socket. • The product warranty
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    lever 3. Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-5
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    4. Push the left load lever to slightly lift the load plate (G). Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. 5. Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). Edge of the Load plate Load plate 6. Get the CPU. 7. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle
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    . Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. PnP cap 11. Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (M). Retention tab ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-7
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    12. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with. • Ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. • Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. The Thermal
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    CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the support plate, and the arrow on the fan faces the rear panel of the server chassis. 2. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips . A B B A Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-9
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    , and 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB and 64 GB LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing DIMMs, always start from slot A1 (CPU1) and E1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with the
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    (CPU2) A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H1 2 DIMMs P P 4 DIMMs P P P P 8 DIMMs P P P P P P P P 12 DIMMs P P P P P PPPPP P P 16 DIMMs P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-11
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    with the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. 2.3.4 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. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when
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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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13
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    2.5 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The system comes with two sets of hard disk drive modules. TS700-E8-PS4 supports the first set as default. TS700-E8-RS8 supports both sets. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you
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    pushed back clockwise. 5. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 3 2 4 5 By default, only TS700-E8-RS8 supports the second set of HDD module. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15
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    2.5.3 Removing the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary! 1. Remove all hot-swap HDD trays from the chassis. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/ SAS backplane. 3. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Firmly hold the backplane, and turn it in the direction of the arrow. 5.
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    a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17
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    6 if you wish to install a second SATA/SAS drive. 2.5.5 Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (TS700-E8-RS8 only) The system comes with two hot-swap 2.5-inch hard disk drives on the rear panel for mounting SATA want to install and its bundled screws. Support beam 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    will see the edge of the drive tray is in align with the chassis cover. 9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to install other 2.5-inch hard disk drives. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19
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    2.6 5.25-inch or 3.5-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
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    cards. TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. 2. Remove the side chassis cover. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. 3. Release the screws on the metal slot cover where you wish to install the expansion card. 4. Remove the metal slot cover. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21
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    5. Align the card's golden fingers with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 6. Secure the expansion card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 3. 7. When installing a PCIex16 graphics card that requires external power supply, connect the 6+2
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    * 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23
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    Expansion slots PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_4 PCIEX16_5 PCIEX16_6 1 x PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link) 1 x PCIE X16 (x16 Gen3 Link) 1 x PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link) 1 x PCIE X16 (x16 Gen3 Link) 1 x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) 1x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    are the same. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. Secure the M.2 card with a screw that you removed earlier in step 1. 4 3 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-25
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    2.8 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 2.8.1 Motherboard
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    installed SATA/SAS backplane. 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- HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Back side connector CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-27
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    Back side The back side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. U1 CON1 CON2 CON4 CON3 Connectors SGPIO1 SGPIO2 SGPIO3 SGPIO_SEL1 SGPIO_SEL1 SGPIO2
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    bays. 3. Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in the right figure. 4. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the front system fan. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 a LAN port 3 LAN port 1 b a 2-29
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    shown in the figure below. a a b 2. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. 3. Carefully remove the system fan. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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    2.9.2 Redundant power supply module (TS700-E8-RS8 only) To install the redundant power supply module: 1. Locate the redundant power supply you want to remove supply module into the chassis. You will hear a sound when the power supply module is secured in place. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-31
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    barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack. Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of this user guide, and to the "Rackmount Kit" user guide for instructions
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    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. 3
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    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 2.9.3 Chassis footpads for instructions on removing the footpads. Removing the top cover Unscrew and slide the top cover
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    to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 1U space 2. Drive in two screws on the rack rails. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 3-3
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    the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 7. Repeat steps 3-6 to attach the second rail pair. 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. Press the lock on side of the rail and slide the
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    Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Motherboard Info This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 4
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    ) 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 3. Location LED (LOCLED2) 4. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) 5. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) 6. M2 LED (M2_LED) 7. ASUS Dr. Power LED (PGLED3) 8. Q-Code LED (LED1) Page 4-4 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    . Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 4-18 4-18 4-19 4-19 4-20 4-20 4-21 4-22 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-24 4-25 4-26 4-27 4-27 4-28 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-3
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    , ERR_DIMMG1, ERR_DIMMH1) These LEDs light up to indicate an error in its nearby DIMM. 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB8 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF
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    management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. 4. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-5
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    5. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate failure on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. 6. M2 LED (M2_LED) This LED lights up to indicate that the installed M.2 (NGFF) card is being accessed. 4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    7. ASUS Dr. Power LED (PGLED3) This LED near the Dr. Power switch lights up when the Dr. Power switch is on Enable. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-7
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    8. Q-Code LED (LED1) The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system status. Refer to the Q-code table below for details. Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C - 0D 0E 0F 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B - 2F 30 Description Not used Power on.
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    3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - F7 F8 F9 FA FB - FF 60 61 62 Description for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-9
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    Q-Code table (continued) Code 63 - 67 68 69 6A 6B - 6F 70 71 72 73 - 77 78 79 7A - 7F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E - 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB Description CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System
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    ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-11
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    4.3 Onboard buttons, switches and jumpers 4.3.1 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on The
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    3. Dr. Power switch (DR_POWER) Toggle this switch to enable or disable the Dr. Power feature of the system. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-13
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    4.3.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system
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    pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. SMBUS connection setting (TESLA_M_SW) This jumper allows you to select the connection to BMC or PHC for PCIE 1/3/5/7 SMBUS. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-15
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    4. RAID selection jumper setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default);
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    . 7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for others. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-17
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    USB78 and USB910, 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. 4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information
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    front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1-5, REAR_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-19
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    5. Power supply SMBus connector (PSUSMB1) This connector supplies power for low-speed system management communications. 6. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) These connectors are for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module
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    disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on this motherboard, refer to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-21
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    SATA1~4. SSGPIO1 is the jumper for SSATA1~4. 9. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1) This connector allows you to install an M.2 device. This connector supports type 2260 / 2280 / 22110 devices on both PCI-E and SATA interface. The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard
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    consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports EATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-23
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    12. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default
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    13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. (1) System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-25
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    14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, 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 LAN12_LED) These
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    install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 16. VGA connector (VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-27
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    17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that
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    Chapter 5: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 5
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    disk drive in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the
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    to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-3
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    file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER
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    4. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : Z10PE-D8 WS Version : 0215 Build date: 05/13/2014 from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-5
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    5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    changing the advanced system settings IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor section of the menu screen to display the Tool and Exit menus. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-7
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    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid
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    . 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-9
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    settings. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to optimize the CPU Core Ratio, BCLK Freqency, or memory paramaters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Xeon
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    range and the system stability. Configure a higher frequency to increase the overclockin range or a lower frequency to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM-AB/CD/EF/GH Power Phase Control [Auto] This is for the power supply ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-11
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    CPU1/2 Input Voltage [Auto] This is the input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. DRAM Voltage(CHA, CHB)/(CHC, CHD)/(CHE, CHF)/(CHG, CHH) [Auto] Power supply for the DRAM. VCCIO Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] VCCIO Voltage Offset by a positive value. [-] VCCIO Voltage
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    can cause the system to malfunction. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Front Panel Type audio. Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-13
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    5.5.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State).
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    ; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-15
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    5.5.4 Onboard LAN I210 Configuration Intel LAN1/LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] 5-16 Chapter 5:
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    how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-17
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    Terminal data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] Putty Keypad [VT100] This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on
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    options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-19
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    5.5.6 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the
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    coumputing performance depenig on the applications. Ensure that your thermal solution and power supply are avble to handle this circunstance. Configuration Options: [Normal] [High] [Extreme] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-21
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    decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options
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    the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [0] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-23
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    [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force
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    5.5.11 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-25
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    change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This is a workaround for 0Ses without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver
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    take before it properly reports itself to the host controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you -ROM] 5.5.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-27
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    5.6 IntelRCSetup menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the processor and chipset settings. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    always return 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel TXT Support [Disabled] This item enables Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration. Configuration options: . Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-29
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AES-NI [Enabled] This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Down Stream PECI [Disabled] This Item allows you to enable the PCIe Down Stream PECI writer. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    BIAS setting. [Balanced Performance] Allows you to set the Energy Performance Bias which overrides the OS setting. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Power] [Power] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-31
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    Power/Performance Switch [Enabled] Allows you to switch between Power or performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Workload Configuration [Balanced] Optimization for the workload characterization. Configuration options: [Balanced] [I/O sensitive] Averaging Time Window [23] This is
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    [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable cluste on Die. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable] [Enable] Early Snoop [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-33
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    [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable halt on mem Training Error. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced Log Parsing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the
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    options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEMHOT Throttling Mode [Input-only] Allows you to shutdown MDLL during SR when enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Input-only] [Output-only] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-35
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    Interleave] Memory RAS Configuration RAS Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RAS Modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. In case enabled, Sparing will be selected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirror] [Lockstep Mode] Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to
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    ] Use special table for TX_EQ and vendor specific cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-37
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    5.6.7 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] PCI Express Configuration PCH DMI ASPM [Enabled] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM.
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    Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-39
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    you to identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled
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    the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control is set to [Enabled]. USB Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-41
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    Azalia Configuration Azalia [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control detection of the Azalia device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Platform Thermal Configuration PCH Thermal Device [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCH Thermal Device (D31:F6). Configuration
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    to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Error Enabling Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-43
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    Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be
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    the logging of EFI Status Codes, or log only error code, or only progress code or, both. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-45
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    BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Configuration Address source DM_LAN1/Shared LAN [Unspecified] This item
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    source [Unspecified] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running DHCP] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-47
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    5.8 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
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    5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-49
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    appears only when CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode is set to [Manual Mode]. This item allows you to configure the fan duty setting from 10% to 100%. FRNT FAN2&3/4&5 mode; REAR FAN1&2 mode [Generic Speed] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more
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    . To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-51
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    User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the
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    save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No. Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-53
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    5.11 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [xx] Use the and keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration
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    items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-55
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    5.13 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. Save Changes & Exit Exit System setup after saving the changes. Discard
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    from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to launch EFI Shell application (shell.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-57
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    5-58 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 6
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    ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard
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    the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal supported by the Intel® C612 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8
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    (s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA ODD
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    In Easy Configuration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically. In New Configuration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-5
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    2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number,
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    Level RAID 0 RAID 1 Status ONLINE Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-7
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    8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press . 9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured ManagemeLnDt
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    #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-9
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    Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set
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    drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 3. Follow step 3 to 12 of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-11
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    6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the
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    StripSz 0 In1it of 1V4D8.I5s80IGnB Proces2s 64KB VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. 100% Completed Status ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-13
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    Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press . LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management MAednaupter
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    And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press . ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-15
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    6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild,
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    77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives 4. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-17
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    6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The
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    consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-19
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    Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from
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    Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The utility clears all the current array(s). 3. Press any key to continue. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-21
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    6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu, select
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    6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-23
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    to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, have set the correct jumper settings of the
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    the selection bar then press to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press when you are done. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-25
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    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 server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. In the Capacity field item, key in the RAID
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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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-27
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    6.3.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <
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    Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB [ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-29
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    3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ]
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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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-31
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    disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage
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    data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-33
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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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    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 server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-35
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    6.4.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-37
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    6-38 Chapter 6: RAID configuration
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    Chapter 7: Driver installation Driver installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems. 7
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    server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go
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    Server 2008 R2 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 R2 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008 R2. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). 3. Click Load Driver. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8
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    and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue. 6. the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to
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    Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press "OK" to continue. OK Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-5
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    drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press + + to switch to the command
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    , press to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press . ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-7
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    4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No 5 . You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press . Driver Disk Sou8rce
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    RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-9
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    Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image file into the
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    controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press . ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-11
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    medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy other device OK Back 6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation
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    Disk, Manual, and Contact. These menus are further explained on the succeeding section. 7.3.1 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-13
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    7.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 7.3.3 Make Disk menu The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower left part
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    manuals for your motherboard. Content may vary depending on motherboard model. 7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you seek for more information or in need of technical support. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8
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    7.4 Installing the drivers and utilities This section provides instructions and guidelines on how to install the required drivers, management applications, and optional utilities from the support DVD. 7.4.1 Using the ASUS InstAll application This sections describes how to install the drivers and
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    recommended tools automatically from InstAll (recommended) then click OK to open the main ASUS InstAll screen Tick Customize the installation of drivers or Install drivers only if you differently from the information shown below. display area progress bar ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-17
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    . To install a driver or utility: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into 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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    series Chipset sSATA AHCI Controller Driver ASPEED AST2300 / AST2400 Display Driver ASMedia ASM1042 / ASM1142 USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver Realtek High Definition Audio Driver 4. Follow onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 5. Restart the system. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8
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    this utility. Refer to section Rear I/O connection of your user guide for more details. • The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design. Launching USB Charger+ To launch
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    Appendix A: Reference Information Reference Information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. A
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    Z10PE-D16 WS block diagram A-2 Appendix A: Reference information
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    11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online Support +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No.508
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    Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00
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    Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Online Support +48-225718033 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address 10 Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web site http://ru
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