Table of Contents
- Safety information
- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware Information
- Chapter 3: Installation Options
- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
- Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
- 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
- 5.2 BIOS setup program
- 5.3 Main menu
- 5.4 Advanced menu
- 5.4.1 CPU Configuration
- 5.4.2 Power & Performance
- 5.4.3 Server ME Configuration
- 5.4.4 Trusted Computing
- 5.4.5 APM Configuration
- 5.4.6 Runtime Error Logging Settings
- 5.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration
- 5.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection
- 5.4.9 Intel TXT Information
- 5.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings
- 5.4.11 USB Configuration
- 5.4.12 Network Stack Configuration
- 5.4.13 CSM Configuration
- 5.4.14 NVMe Configuration
- 5.4.15 WHEA Configuration
- 5.4.16 iSCSI Configuration
- 5.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration
- 5.5 Chipset menu
- 5.6 Security menu
- 5.7 Boot menu
- 5.8 Monitor menu
- 5.9 Tool menu
- 5.10 Event Logs menu
- 5.11 Server Mgmt menu
- 5.12 Save & Exit menu
- Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
- Chapter 7: Driver Installation
- Appendix
ASUS RS300-E10-PS4 User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for RS300-E10-PS4 by ASUS which is a product in the Server Barebones category. This manual has pages.
Related Manuals
1U Rackmount Server
RS300-E10-PS4
RS300-E10-RS4
User Guide
ii
Copyright © 2018 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means,
except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission
of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not
limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose. In no
event shall ASUS, its directors, ofcers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential damages (including damages for loss of prots, loss of business, loss of use or data,
interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages
arising from any defect or error in this manual or product.
Specications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, 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, modied or altered, unless
such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the
product is defaced or missing.
Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or
copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the
owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.
E14054
First Edition
July 2018
iii
Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents ......................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label .................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4
1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-6
1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-6
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-7
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-9
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-9
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-10
1.7.3 HDD status LED ........................................................................ 1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ...................................... 2-6
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-8
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Memory congurations ................................................................ 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-10
2.5 Expansion slot ..........................................................................................2-14
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE1 slot.......................... 2-14
2.5.2 Installing a standard GPU card to the PCIE1 slot ..................... 2-15
2.5.3 Installing a large GPU card to the PCIE1 slot ........................... 2-17
2.5.4 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-18
2.5.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ...................................................... 2-20
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-21
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling .................................................................2-22
2.8 Removable/Optional components .......................................................... 2-23
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-23
2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional) ........................... 2-24
2.8.3 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-26
2.8.4 Installing the Baseboard Management Card (optional) ............. 2-27
iv
Contents
2.8.5 Installing the SSD cage ............................................................. 2-28
2.8.6 Replacing optical drive (optional) .............................................. 2-30
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Rail kit installation .....................................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit ............................................................ 3-2
3.1.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail .................................................... 3-2
3.2 Rail kit dimensions ....................................................................................3-5
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4.1 Motherboard layout ....................................................................................4-2
4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................ 4-9
4.4 Internal connectors ..................................................................................4-12
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................5-2
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 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 items.................................................................................. 5-8
5.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.5 Navigation keys ........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.6 General help................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 5-8
5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-8
5.2.9 Scroll bar ..................................................................................... 5-8
5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9
5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 5-11
5.4.2 Power & Performance ............................................................... 5-13
5.4.3 Server ME Conguration ........................................................... 5-14
5.4.4 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-15
5.4.5 APM Conguration .................................................................... 5-15
5.4.6 Runtime Error Logging Settings ................................................ 5-15
v
Contents
5.4.7 Onboard LAN Conguration ...................................................... 5-16
5.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................ 5-17
5.4.9 Intel TXT Information.................................................................5-19
5.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-20
5.4.11 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-20
5.4.12 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-22
5.4.13 CSM Conguration .................................................................... 5-23
5.4.14 NVMe Conguration .................................................................. 5-24
5.4.15 WHEA Conguration ................................................................. 5-24
5.4.16 iSCSI Conguration .................................................................. 5-25
5.4.17 Tls Auth Conguration............................................................... 5-25
5.5 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................5-26
5.5.1 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 5-26
5.5.2 PCH-IO Conguration ............................................................... 5-30
5.6 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-32
5.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-35
5.8 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-37
5.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-38
5.10 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-38
5.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-38
5.10.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-39
5.11 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................5-40
5.11.1 System Event Log ..................................................................... 5-41
5.11.2 Bmc self test log ........................................................................ 5-42
5.11.3 BMC network conguration ....................................................... 5-43
5.11.4 View System Event Log ............................................................ 5-44
5.11.3 BMC User Settings.................................................................... 5-44
5.12 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 5-45
Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
6.1 Setting up RAID ..........................................................................................6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ............................................................ 6-3
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 6-3
vi
Contents
6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM Utility...........................................................................6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 6-5
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 6-7
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 6-8
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility............................................................. 6-9
6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................... 6-9
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ........................ 6-11
6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ......................6-12
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-13
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 6-15
6.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 6-16
6.3.4 Preferences ............................................................................... 6-17
Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Creating a USB ash drive with RAID drive ................................ 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-2
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................7-5
7.3 Running the Support DVD .........................................................................7-5
7.4 Installing the system drivers .....................................................................7-6
Appendix
P11C-C/4L/SYS block diagram .............................................................................. A-2
Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-3
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-6
REACH ....................................................................................................A-7
Australia statement notice ............................................................................A-7
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-8
vii
Safety information
Electrical Safety
• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system
unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or experienced
engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server
package.
• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying
the system.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use
the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
viii
About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic
knowledge of conguring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front
panel and rear panel specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation Options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This
chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.
ix
Conventions
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line: format A:/S
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS Control Center (ACC) 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 to the ASUS contact information.
x
This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.
1
Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1-2
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name RS300-E10-PS4, RS300-E10-RS4
Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P11C-C/4L/SYS Server Board
Component
1 x 400W Single Power Supply (RS300-E10-PS4)
1+1 450W Redundant Power Supply (RS300-E10-RS4)
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays
1 x miniSAS HD to miniSAS HD cable
1 x SAS/SATA Backplane
1 x PCI Express Riser Card
1 x Front I/O Board
4 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm)
Accessories
1 x RS300-E10 Series Support DVD (with User’s Guide)
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E10-PS4)
2 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E10-RS4)
1 x CPU Heatsink
Optional Items
ASUS PIKE II 3008 card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 card
ASUS ASMB9-iKVM Remote management card
Slim-type DVD-ROM/DVD-RW
Second 450W Redundant Power Supply Module (RS300-E10-RS4)
Friction Rail Kit
Single power supply module
GPU Card
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 1-3
4 3 2 1
1.2 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the
product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the gure
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.
xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS300-E10-RS4
4 3 2 1
xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS300-E10-PS4
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1-4
1.3 System specifications
The ASUS RS300-E10 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P11C-
C/4L/SYS Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1151 Intel® Xeon® E-21XXX
Processor plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
(continued on the next page)
Model Name RS300-E10-RS4 RS300-E10-PS4
Processor / System Bus
1 x Socket LGA1151
Intel® Xeon® processor E-21xxx product family
Intel® Core™ i3 processors
Intel® Pentium™ processors
Intel® Celeron™ processors
Core Logic Intel® C242 Chipset
Memory
Total Slots 4 (2 Channels)
Capacity Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM)
Memory Type DDR4 2666 / 2400 ECC / non-ECC UDIMM
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size 16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM)
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X /
PCI-E Slots 2
Slot Type 1 x PCI-E x16 (x8 Gen3 Link)
1 x PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link)
Disk
Controller
SATA Controller
Intel® C242
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (4 by miniSAS HD) with 2 x M.2 (NGFF
22110/2280/2260/2242, PCI-E NGFF1 x2 link, NGFF2 x1 link
or SATA signal, gray SATA port will disabled when M.2 is SATA
signal)
Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux)
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5)
SAS Controller
Optional:
ASUS PIKE II 3008-8i 8-port SAS 12G RAID card
ASUS PIKE II 3108-8i 16-port SAS 12G HW RAID card
ASUS PIKE II 3108-8i 16-port 2G SAS 12G HW RAID card
Storage
Bays
I = internal
A or S will be hot-
swappable
4 x 3.5” Hot-Swap HDD Bays
2 x 2.5” Internal SSD Bays
2 x M.2 (NGFF 22110/2280/2260/2242)
Networking LAN 4 x Intel® I210AT + 1 x Mgmt LAN
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2500 32MB
Auxiliary Storage Device Bay
(Floppy / Optical Drive)
1 x Slim-type Optical Drive Bay
Options: No Device / DVD-RW / DVD ROM
Front I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 1-5
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS300-E10-RS4 RS300-E10-PS4
Rear I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x External Serial Port
4 x RJ-45 ports
1 x RJ-45 port (One for ASMB9-iKVM) (Optional)
Switch/LED
Rear Switch/LED:
1 x Q-Code/Port 80 LED
1 x Power switch
Front Switch/LED:
1 x Power switch/LED
1 x Location switch/LED
1 x Reset switch
1 x HDD Access LED
1 x Message LED
LAN 1-4 LED
OS Support
Windows® Server 2016
RedHat® Enterprise Linux
SuSE® Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
VMware
Citrix XenServer
* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
Management
Solution
Software ASUS Control Center
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Optional ASMB9-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Regulatory Compliance BSMI, CE, C-TICK, FCC, CCC (Class A)
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 615mm x 444mm x 44mm (1U)
(24.21” x 17.48” x 1.73”)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not included) 18.99 Kg 17.16 Kg
Power Supply
(following different
configuration by region)
1+1 Redundant 450W 80 PLUS
Gold Power Supply
Rating: 100-127/200-240Vac,
5.5A/3A (for each inlet), 50-60Hz,
Class 1
Single 400W 80 PLUS Gold
Power Supply
Rating: 100-240Vac, 6A-3A 50-
60Hz, Class 1
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing)
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1-6
1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features.
The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, slim type optical drive, and two USB ports are
located on the front panel.
Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle
part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard.
4 3 2 1
Optical drive (optional) Asset tag
Rack screw Rack screw
USB 3.0 ports
VGA port
LAN 2 LED
LAN 1 LED
LAN 4 LED
LAN 3 LED
Message LED
Power button
Location switch
Reset button
HDD LED
HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4
*This port is for ASUS ASMB9-iKVM controller card only.
RS300-E10-RS4
RS300-E10-PS4
VGA port
VGA port
USB 3.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
USB 3.1 ports
USB 3.1 ports
LAN port for iKVM*
LAN port for iKVM*
Gigabit LAN port 3
Gigabit LAN port 3
Gigabit LAN port 4
Gigabit LAN port 4
Gigabit LAN port 1
Gigabit LAN port 1
Gigabit LAN port 2
Gigabit LAN port 2
Message LED
Message LED
Power button
Power button
Q-Code LED
Q-Code LED
Power cord connector and
Redundant power supply
Power cord connector
and power supply
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 1-7
RS300-E10-RS4
1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive
to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
1. 1+1 Redundant 450W 80
PLUS Gold Power Supply
2. PCI Express slot Riser
Card
3. ASUS P11C-C/4L/SYS
Server Board
4. System fans
5. SAS / SATA backplane
(hidden)
6. HDD tray 1-4
7. Front I/O boards (hidden)
8. Slim-type optical drive
9. SSD Cage
10. Asset Tag
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1-8
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive
to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
1. Single 400W 80 PLUS
Gold Power Supply
2. PCI Express slot Riser
Card
3. ASUS P11C-C/4L/SYS
Server Board
4. System fans
5. SAS / SATA backplane
(hidden)
6. HDD tray 1-4
7. Front I/O boards (hidden)
8. Slim-type optical drive
9. SSD Cage
10. Asset Tag
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.
RS300-E10-PS4
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 1-9
1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED OFF
ON
System is normal; no incoming event
A hardware monitor event is indicated
Location LED
OFF
ON
Normal status
Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
LAN LEDs
OFF
Blinking
ON
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
4 3 2 1
LAN 2 LED
LAN 1 LED
LAN 4 LED
LAN 3 LED
HDD LED
Power button
Location switch
Message LED
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1-10
1.7.3 HDD status LED
4 3 2 1
HDD status LED
SATA/SAS HDD LED Description
HDD Status
LED
GREEN ON SATA/SAS HDD power ON
RED ON HDD has failed and should be swapped
immediately
GREEN/
RED Blinking RAID rebuilding
GREEN/
RED OFF HDD not found
HDD Activity
LED GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS HDD
HDD Activity LED
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
LAN port LED indications
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked YELLOW 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
Dedicated Management LAN port (DM_LAN1) LED indications
DM LAN port
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have
to perform when installing or removing system components.
2
Hardware Information
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-2
4 3 2 1
2.1 Chassis cover
Removing the rear cover
1. Locate and remove the front side screws.
3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward
the rear panel for about half an inch
until it is disengaged from the chassis.
4. Lift the cover from the chassis.
5. To reattach the rear cover, reverse step
1 to 4.
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the
chassis.
Thumbscrews
A protection lm is pre-attached to
the system cover before shipping.
Please remove the protection lm
before turning on the system for
proper heat dissipation.
Front side screw
2-3
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon®
E-21XXX and Intel® Core™ i3 processor.
2.2.1 Installing the CPU
To install the CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load
lever is on your right.
• Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the server system, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install
a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1151 socket.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-4
Do not remove the PnP cap yet from
the CPU socket. Doing so may bend
the pins of the socket.
Retention tab
Load lever
2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the right (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
3. Lift the load lever until the load plate is
completely lifted.
Load plate
4. Position the CPU above the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle mark is
on the bottom-left corner of the socket,
then t the CPU notches to the socket's
alignment keys.
The CPU ts in only one orientation.
DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the pins on
the socket and damaging the CPU.
Gold
triangle
mark
CPU notches
Alignment
key
Alignment
key
2-5
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
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).
Retention
lock
Load lever
6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
Retention tab
Load lever
7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material
to the exposed area of the CPU that the
heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring
that it is evenly spread in a thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with
pre-applied Thermal Interface
Material. If so, skip this step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it.
If it gets into your eyes or touches
your skin, wash it off immediately and
seek professional medical help.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-6
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct
To install the CPU heatsink:
• Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.
• Do not remove the mylar on the heatsink.
3. Twist each of the four screws with
a Phillips (cross) screwdriver just
enough to attach the heatsink to the
motherboard. When the four screws
are attached, tighten them one by one
to completely secure the heatsink.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, ensuring that the four
fasteners match the holes on the
motherboard.
1. Remove the protection sticker on the
back of the CPU heatsink.
2-7
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
4. Secure the heat pipe and air duct to
the server with two screws.
5. Insert the system fan mylar into the
system fan, as shown in the right
gure.
6. Insert the two tips of the system
fan mylar into the CPU heatsink, as
shown in the right gure.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-8
2.3 System memory
2.3.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) sockets.
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT
install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:
2.3.2 Memory configurations
You may install Unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory
congurations in this section.
UDIMM
DIMM Slot Per
Channel
DIMM Populated
per Channel DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM
2 1 ECC / non-ECC 2666/2400 Single Rank, Dual Rank
2 2 ECC / non-ECC 2666/2400 Single Rank, Dual Rank
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is
recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (Blue).
2-9
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket
Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system
components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the
components.
3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends
then insert the DIMM vertically into the
socket. Apply force to both ends of the
DIMM simultaneously until the retaining
clip snaps back into place and the
DIMM cannot be pushed in any further
to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.
Locked Retaining Clip
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the
retaining clip outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.
Unlocked retaining clip
DIMM notch
DIMM slot key
1. Press the retaining clip outward to
unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket
Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM
might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.
Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-10
2.4 Hard disk drives
The system supports four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed
on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane.
To install a 3.5” hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD:
1. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the
drive tray. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the
drive tray out of the bay.
3. Place the drive tray on a at and
stable surface.
4. Prepare the SATA/SAS HDD and the
bundled set of screws.
spring lock
tray lever
2-11
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5. Place the 3.5” SATA/SAS HDD into the
tray then secure it with four screws.
6. Insert the drive tray and HDD assembly
all the way into the depth of the bay
until just a small fraction of the tray
edge protrudes.
7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and
secures the drive tray in place.
The drive tray is correctly placed
when its front edge aligns with the
bay edge.
8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other
SATA/SAS HDDs.
When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface
on the backplane.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-12
To install a 2.5” storage device to the front panel:
1. Push the spring lock to the right (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the
drive tray. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
spring lock
tray lever
2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the
tray out of the bay.
3. Place the tray on a at and stable
surface.
4. Prepare the 2.5” storage device and
the bundled set of screws.
2-13
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5. Place the 2.5” storage device into the
tray then secure it with four screws.
7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and
secures the tray in place.
The tray is correctly placed when its
front edge aligns with the bay edge.
8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other
storage devices.
When installed, the SATA/NVMe connector on the storage device connects to the SATA/
NVMe interface on the backplane.
6. Insert the tray and storage device
assembly all the way into the depth of
the bay until just a small fraction of the
tray edge protrudes.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-14
2.5 Expansion slot
The barebone server comes with two PCIE slots - PCIE1 and PCIE2. These slots are pre-
installed with a riser card bracket and a buttery riser card bracket for installing PCIE
expansion cards. You need to remove these expansion card brackets if you want to install
PCIE expansion cards.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE1 slot
The pre-installed riser card bracket on the PCIE1 slot supports Full-Height (FH), Half-Length
(HL) PCIE x16 expansion cards.
To install a PCIE x16 (Gen3 x16 link), FH, HL card on the riser card bracket:
2. Place the riser card bracket on a at
and stable surface, then remove the
screw from the slot bay.
1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket,
then pull it up to detach it from
the PCI Express x16 slot on the
motherboard.
3. Install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card
to the bracket as shown.
4. Secure the card with a screw.
3
4
2
1
5
Q-Code
1
Q-Code
1
2-15
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
2.5.2 Installing a standard GPU card to the PCIE1 slot
To install a GPU card on the riser card bracket:
2. Place the riser card bracket on a at
and stable surface, then remove the
screw from the slot bay.
1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket,
then pull it up to detach it from the PCI
Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
3. Remove the screws that secure the
double PCIE slot PCB to the riser card
bracket.
4. Remove the double PCIE slot PCB from
the riser card bracket.
5. Install the riser card bracket and
PCI Express card assembly back
into the PCI Express x16 slot on the
motherboard.
3
4
2
1
5
Q-Code
1
Q-Code
1
1
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
9
8
2
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-16
5. Align and install the single PCIE slot
PCB into the riser card bracket.
6. Secure the single PCIE slot PCB to
the riser card bracket with the screws
removed earlier.
1
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
9
8
2
1
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
9
8
2
7. Install a GPU card to the bracket as shown.
8. Secure the GPU card with a screw.
9. Install the riser card bracket and GPU card assembly back into the PCI Express x16
slot on the motherboard.
2-17
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
2.5.3 Installing a large GPU card to the PCIE1 slot
For larger GPU cards (such as the NVIDIA Quadro P4000 GPU cards), some internal cables
will need to be removed (some feature disabled) to accommodate the larger GPU card.
2. Install the large GPU card to the PCIE1 slot.
Refer to section 2.5.2 Installing a standard GPU card to the PCIE1 slot for the steps on
installing a standard GPU card to the PCIE1 slot.
To install a large GPU card to the PCIE1 slot:
1. Remove the cables from your server system as shown below.
(A) Remove the cables
from SATA5 and SATA6 (B) Remove the cables from
USB3_34 and USB1114
(C) Remove the cables from
FRNT_FAN3 and FRNT_FAN4
(E) Remove the top cable
from AUX_PANEL1 (G) Remove the bottom
cable from PANEL1 (G) Remove the cable
from PANEL1
(D) Remove the cable
from AUX_PANEL2
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-18
Standard Interrupt assignments
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 - Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 --
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 --
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel
2.5.4 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure 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 tables.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
2-19
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
No.(Slot location) Short Description
2 (slot 6) PCIE6 PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link)
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-20
2.5.5 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards
To install an M.2 card:
1. Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard.
2. Remove the screw on the stand screw.
3. Prepare the M.2 card.
4. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1).
5. Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2.
• Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed
together with it.
• Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the screw and the stand screw before
securing it.
Stand screw
Screw hole
Screw
NGFF1
2-21
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
2.6 Cable connections
• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to
disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install
additional devices.
• Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.
Pre-connected system cables
1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard)
2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard)
3. System fan connector (from motherboard to system fan)
4. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
5. SATA connectors (system default; from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane)
6. System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)
8. Mini-SAS HD connector (from motherboard to SATA/SAS backplane)
9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-22
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling
RS300-E10-PS4
RS300-E10-RS4
Connects the SATA/SAS HDDs
Connects the data cable
connected to the motherboard
Connects a 8-pin plug
from power supply
2-23
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
2.8 Removable/Optional components
You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing
system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This
section tells how to remove/install the following components:
1. System fans
2. ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional)
3. ASUS ASMB9-iKVM (optional)
4. SSD cage
Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.
You may need to remove previously installed component or factory shipped components
when installing optional components.
2.8.1 System fans
To uninstall the system fans:
1. Remove the two tips of the system
fan mylar out of the CPU heatsink, as
shown in the right gure.
2. Remove the system fan mylar out of
the system fan, as shown in the right
gure.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-24
3. Disconnect the system fan cable from
the fan connector on the motherboard.
4. Lift the fan, then set aside.
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to uninstall the
other system fans.
2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional)
Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard.
1. Remove the default mini-SAS HD cable
from the motherboard.
2. Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to
the ASUS PIKE II card.
2-25
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
4. Place the riser card bracket on a at
and stable surface, then remove the
screw from the slot bay.
3. Firmly hold the riser card bracket,
then pull it up to detach it from
the PCI Express x16 slot on the
motherboard.
5. Install the ASUS PIKE II card x8 or
x16 card to the bracket as shown.
6. Secure the card with a screw.
2
5
Q-Code
1
Q-Code
1
2
5
Q-Code
1
Q-Code
1
2
5
Q-Code
1
Q-Code
1
2
5
Q-Code
1
Q-Code
1
7. Install the riser card bracket and
PCI Express card assembly back
into the PCI Express x16 slot on the
motherboard.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-26
2.8.3 Redundant power supply module
To replace a failed redundant power supply module:
1. Hold the power supply module lever
and press the PSU latch (A) then pull
the power supply module (B) out of the
system chassis.
2. Get the replacement power supply
module.
3. Insert the replacement power supply
module into the chassis then push it
inwards until the latch locks into place.
module lever PSU latch
2-27
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
2.8.4 Installing the Baseboard Management Card (optional)
Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB9 management card on your motherboard.
1. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard.
2. Orient and press the Management Card in place.
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.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-28
2.8.5 Installing the SSD cage
Follow the steps below to install the SSD cage on your server module.
5. Connect the SATA power cable and the
SATA connector to the SSD card.
3. With the SSD cage resting on a at
surface, insert the SSD card into the
SSD cage.
4. Secure the SSD card into the SSD cage
with the bundled screws.
• The SSD Card ts in one
orientation only.
• You can place two SSD cards
into the SSD cage.
SATA Power cable
SATA connector
1. Remove the three screws on the side of
the SSD cage.
2. Lift the SSD cage and set aside.
2-29
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
6. Secure the SSD cage to the server
module using the bundled screws.
7. Connect the SATA cable connector to
the onboard SATA connector.
8. Connect the Power cable to the
connector on the motherboard.
You can install a second SSD Card
by removing the optical drive and
connecting the SATA cable connector
to its onboard SATA connector.
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2-30
2.8.6 Replacing optical drive (optional)
This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive.
To replace the optical disk drive:
1. Remove the screw that secures the
optical drive. Set aside.
6. Carefully insert the drive tray and push
it all the way to the depth of the bay
until just a small fraction of the tray
edge protrudes.
7. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and
secures the drive tray in place. The
drive tray is correctly placed when its
front edge aligns with the bay edge.
8. Secure the optical drive with the screw
that you removed in step 1.
5. Carefully insert the replacement
optical disk drive module into the drive
bay until it is securely seated in place.
4. Pull the optical drive module.
3. Hold the tray lever and pull the drive
tray out of the bay.
2. Push the spring lock to the right (A) to
remove the SATA/SAS drive tray then
pull the tray lever outward (B).
The drive tray ejects slightly after you
pull out the lever (C).
Spring lock
Tray lever
This chapter describes how to install the optional components
and devices into the barebone server.
3
Installation Options
Chapter 3: Installation Options
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3-2
3.1 Rail kit installation
3.1.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit
The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack
without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that
can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server.
The tool-less rail kit package includes:
3.1.2 Installing the tool-less rack rail
To install the tool-less rack rails into the rack:
1. Secure the two xing latches to the two sides of the server using the set of latch
screws.
The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server user
manual for details.
Fixing latches
Set of screws
Tool-less rack rail
Rail components (screws included)
Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws
Front end
of system
3-3
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
Follow steps 2 to 4 if the depth of your server rack exceeds 850mm, if the depth of your
server rack is less than 850mm, please skip steps 2 to 4 and proceed with step 5.
2. Slightly slide out and extend the right rack rail, then prepare one of the bundled rail
components.
1U
Rail component
3. Align the rail component with the right rack rail and secure it using four (4) bundled
screws.
4. Follow steps 2 and 3 to secure the rail component to the left rail rack.
5. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite
positions on the rack.
A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the
bottom.
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3-4
6. Secure the rail components to the rail using the bundled screws.
7 Press the spring lock ( ) then insert the studs into the selected square mounting
holes on the rack post.
8. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole
on the rack post. Extend the rack rail, if necessary.
9. (Optional) Use the rail screw and rail washer ( ) that comes with the kit to secure
the rack rail to the rack post.
10. Perform steps 3 to 5 for the other rack rail.
Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place.
11. Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail.
Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing rmly on a level
surface.
3-5
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
3.2 Rail kit dimensions
589mm
43.6mm
900mm
43.6mm
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3-6
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief
descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
4
Motherboard Information
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-2
4.1 Motherboard layout
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-3
Layout contents
Internal connectors / Sockets / Jumpers / LEDs Page
1. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors
(4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4; REAR_FAN1; CPU_FAN1) 4-16
2. Baseboard Management Card header (10-1 pin ASMB9) 2-22
3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1) 4-19
4. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-17
5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7
6. DDR4 DIMM sockets 2-8
7. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) 4-22
8. CPU socket 2-3
9. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) 4-18
10. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1) 4-12
11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-4
12. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA5-6 [Gray]) 4-12
13. SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM1_PWR2) 4-7
14. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 4-15
15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_
PANEL2) 4-21
16. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-20
17. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-15
18. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1) 4-8
19. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-14
20. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) 4-23
21. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1114; 4-pin Type-A USB7) 4-14
22. ME rmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) 4-6
23. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-6
24. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1) 4-23
25. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1) 4-17
26. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1-2) 4-16
27. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) 4-5
28. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1-2) 4-22
29. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 4-13
30. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5
31. VGA connector (16 pin VGA_HDR1) 4-18
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-4
4.2 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the
CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS
which include system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from the default pins 1–2 to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins
2–3 for about 5 to 10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-
enter data.
DO NOT remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position except when clearing the RTC
RAM. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do 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 RS300-E10 Series 4-5
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_SW1-4)
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN_SW1-4. Set to pins 1-2
to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-6
4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)
This jumper allows you to force Intel® Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery
mode when ME becomes corrupted.
5. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1)
This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-7
7. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function.
This feature is disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT
allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event.
6. SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM1_PWR2)
This jumper allows you to congure the DOM power setting.
• DOM1_PWR1 corresponds to the SATA5 connector.
• DOM1_PWR2 corresponds to the SATA6 connector.
This jumper functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9 management card.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-8
8. DMLAN setting (3-pin DM_IP_SEL1)
This jumper allows you to select the DMLAN setting. Set to pins 2-3 to force the
DMLAN IP to static mode (IP=10.10.10.10, submask=255.255.255.0).
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-9
4.3 Onboard LEDs
1. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of
the onboard LED.
2. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1)
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 ASMB9 management card.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-10
4. BMC LED (BMCLED1)
The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on-board BMC is functional.
3. Message LED (MESLED1)
This onboard LED lights up to red when there is a BMC event log is generated.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-11
5. ME LED (MELED1)
The ME LED is an onboard LED that blinks when the the ME is operating properly.
6. CATTERR LED (CATTERR1)
The CATTERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic
error and cannot continue to operate.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-12
4.4 Internal connectors
1. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA5-6 [Gray])
Supported by the Intel® C242 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal
cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
or RAID 5 conguration.
2. Mini-SAS HD connector (ISATA1)
This motherboard comes with a mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connector,
the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. The connector supports up to four
devices.
• The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.
• When the M.2 connector is operating in SATA mode, SATA connector 5 and 6
(SATA 6 Gbps_5-6) will be disabled.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-13
3. Micro SD card slot (MSD1)
Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC).
Disconnect all power (including redundant PSUs) from the existing system before you add
or remove a Memory Card, then reboot the system to access the Memory Card.
• This Micro SD card slot functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9
Management card.
• Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you
use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or
memory card, or both.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-14
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or
SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or
SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.
5. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1114; 4-pin Type-A USB7)
The 10-1 pin connector allows you to connect a USB 2.0 module for additional USB
2.0 front or rear panel ports. The 4-pin USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-A port is
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0
specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-15
6. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front
or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benets of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency, and backward compatibility with
USB 2.0.
7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and
general purpose data.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-16
• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow
inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
• These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.
8. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors
(4-pin FRNT_FAN1-4; REAR_FAN1; CPU_FAN1)
The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors
on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin
of the connector.
9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1-2)
These connectors are for the serial COM ports. Connect the serial port module cable
to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the
system chassis.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-17
10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power
supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or
other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB9 management card.
11. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM1)
This connector supports a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-18
12. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3)
This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of a certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device
when using an appropriate cable.
• The SATA DOM power connector is for output power only. It has a maximum output
current of 1A.
• Ensure that the power of the SATA DOM device that you will use is less than 1A.
13. VGA connector (16 pin VGA_HDR1)
This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-19
• DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin and the 8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system
will not boot up.
• Use of a power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power output is recommended when
conguring 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.
14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1)
These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-20
15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
1. System power LED (3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power
LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front
message LED. The message LED is controlled by the BMC to indicate an
abnormal event occurrence.
3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED
cable to this connector. The LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or
written to the HDD.
5. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS
settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system
is ON turns the system OFF.
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.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-21
16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1, 20-pin AUX_PANEL2)
This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator
LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.
1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)
These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
3. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, LOCATORLED2)
These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the
Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the
Locator button is pressed.
4. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN)
These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the
state of the system locator.
5. LAN activity LED and USB port (2-pin LAN3_LED, LAN4_LED, USB ports)
These leads are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs and USB ports on the front
panel.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-22
17. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1-2)
These connectors allow you to install M.2 devices.
The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately.
18. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1)
This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This
connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the
individual control lines.
• This connector supports type 2242/2260/2280/22110 devices on both PCI-E and
SATA interface.
• When the M.2 connector is operating in SATA mode, SATA connector 5 and 6
(SATA 6 Gbps_5-6) will be disabled.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 4-23
19. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect
one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis
intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis
component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion
event.
By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper
cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion
detection feature.
20. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1)
This connector allows you to connect a thermal sensor cable that is used for monitoring
temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to
the device that you want to monitor.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4-24
5
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.
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output
System (BIOS) setup:
1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
TorecovertheBIOSusingabootableUSBashdiskdrivewhentheBIOSlefailsor
gets corrupted.
2. ASUS EzFlash
UpdatestheBIOSusingaUSBashdisk.
3. BUPDATER
UpdatestheBIOSinDOSmodeusingabootableUSBashdiskdrive.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive
TorecovertheBIOSfromaUSBashdrive:
1. InserttheUSBashdrivewiththeoriginalorupdatedBIOSletooneUSBportonthe
system.
2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS
recoverynished.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause
system boot failure!
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the
ASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comtodownloadthelatestBIOSle.
SaveacopyoftheoriginalmotherboardBIOSletoabootableUSBashdiskdrivein
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
TheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3isanautorecoverytoolthatallowsyoutorestoretheBIOSle
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS
leusingaUSBashdrivethatcontainstheupdatedBIOSle.
PrepareaUSBashdrivecontainingtheupdatedmotherboardBIOSbeforeusingthis
utility.
5-3
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Driveeld.
4. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOS,
then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Infoeld.
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility
The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a
DOS-based utility.
Beforeyoustartusingthisutility,downloadthelatestBIOSfromtheASUSwebsiteat
www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility:
1. InserttheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOSleintotheUSBport.
2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash
Utility. Press <Enter>.
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit
FS0 System Volume Information <DIR>
Windows <DIR>
P11C-C/4L/SYS BIOS <DIR>
Current Platform
Platform : P11C-C/4L/SYS
Version : 0201
Build Date :12/04/2018
New Platform
Platform : P11C-C/4L/SYS
Version : 0207
Build Date :01/05/2018
/SYS
5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
6. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheBIOSle,andthenpress<Enter>toperform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
• ThisfunctioncansupportdevicessuchasaUSBashdiskwithFAT32/16formatand
single partition only.
• DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventsystem
boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays
may not be the same as shown.
TheBUPDATERutilityallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSleintheDOSenvironmentusinga
bootableUSBashdiskdrivewiththeupdatedBIOSle.
Updating the BIOS file
ToupdatetheBIOSleusingtheBUPDATERutility:
1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.comanddownloadthelatestBIOSleforthe
motherboard.SavetheBIOSletoabootableUSBashdiskdrive.
2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at
https://www.asus.com/supporttothebootableUSBashdiskdriveyoucreatedearlier.
3. BootthesysteminDOSmode,thenattheprompt,type:
BUPDATER /i[lename].CAP
where[lename]isthelatestortheoriginalBIOSleonthebootableUSBashdisk
drive,thenpress<Enter>.
A:\>BUPDATER /i[le name].CAP
5-5
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
4. Theutilityveriesthele,thenstartsupdatingtheBIOSle.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
Rebootthesystemfromtheharddiskdrive.
The BIOS update is nished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
Current Platform
Platform : P11C-C/4L/SYS
Version : 0201
Build date: 12/04/2018
New Platform
Platform : P11C-C/4L/SYS
Version : 0207
Build date: 01/05/2018
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!
Write
75%
5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.2 BIOS setup program
Thismotherboardsupportsaprogrammablermwarechipthatyoucanupdateusingthe
provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.
UsetheBIOSSetupprogramwhenyouareinstallingamotherboard,reconguringyour
system,orpromptedto“RunSetup.”Thissectionexplainshowtocongureyoursystem
using this utility.
EvenifyouarenotpromptedtousetheSetupprogram,youcanchangethecongurationof
yourcomputerinthefuture.Forexample,youcanenablethesecuritypasswordfeatureor
changethepowermanagementsettings.Thisrequiresyoutorecongureyoursystemusing
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them
intheCMOSRAMofthermwarechip.
ThermwarechiponthemotherboardstorestheSetuputility.Whenyoustartupthe
computer,thesystemprovidesyouwiththeopportunitytorunthisprogram.Press<Del>
duringthePower-OnSelf-Test(POST)toentertheSetuputility;otherwise,POSTcontinues
with its test routines.
IfyouwishtoenterSetupafterPOST,restartthesystembypressing<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>,orby
pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system
offandthenbackon.Dothislastoptiononlyifthersttwofailed.
TheSetupprogramisdesignedtomakeitaseasytouseaspossible.Beingamenu-driven
program,itletsyouscrollthroughthevarioussub-menusandmakeyourselectionsfromthe
availableoptionsusingthenavigationkeys.
• ThedefaultBIOSsettingsforthismotherboardapplyformostconditionstoensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings,loadthedefaultsettingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
• TheBIOSsetupscreensshowninthissectionareforreferencepurposesonly,and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• VisittheASUSwebsite(www.asus.com)todownloadthelatestBIOSleforthis
motherboard.
5-7
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Navigation keys
General help
Menu bar Configuration fieldsMenu items
5.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main Forchangingthebasicsystemconguration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Chipset For changing the chipset settings
Security For changing the security settings
Boot Forchangingthesystembootconguration
Monitor Fordisplayingthesystemtemperature,powerstatus,andchanging
the fan settings
Tool Forconguringoptionsforspecialfunctions
Event Logs For changing the event log settings
Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings
Save & Exit For selecting the save & exit options
Toselectanitemonthemenubar,presstherightorleftarrowkeyonthekeyboarduntilthe
desired item is highlighted.
5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.2.3 Menu items
Thehighlighteditemonthemenubardisplaysthespecicitemsforthatmenu.Forexample,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
Theotheritems(Advanced,Chipset,Security,Boot,Monitor,Tool,EventLogs,ServerMgmt,
and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
5.2.4 Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
Todisplaythesubmenu,selecttheitemthenpress<Enter>.
5.2.5 Navigation keys
AtthebottomrightcornerofamenuscreenarethenavigationkeysfortheBIOSsetup
program.Usethenavigationkeystoselectitemsinthemenuandchangethesettings.
5.2.6 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
5.2.7 Configuration fields
Theseeldsshowthevaluesforthemenuitems.Ifanitemisuser-congurable,youcan
changethevalueoftheeldoppositetheitem.Youcannotselectanitemthatisnotuser-
congurable.
Acongurableeldisenclosedinbrackets,andishighlightedwhenselected.Tochangethe
valueofaeld,selectitandpress<Enter>todisplayalistofoptions.
5.2.8 Pop-up window
Selectamenuitemandpress<Enter>todisplayapop-upwindowwiththeconguration
options for that item.
5.2.9 Scroll bar
Ascrollbarappearsontherightsideofamenuscreenwhenthereareitemsthatdonotton
thescreen.PresstheUp/Downarrowkeysor<PageUp>/<PageDown>keystodisplaythe
other items on the screen.
5-9
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5.3 Main menu
WhenyouentertheBIOSSetupprogram,theMainmenuscreenappears.TheMainmenu
providesyouanoverviewofthebasicsysteminformation,andallowsyoutosetthesystem
date,time,andlanguage
System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY]
Allows you to set the system date.
System Time [HH:MM:SS]
Allows you to set the system time.
5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
TakecautionwhenchangingthesettingsoftheAdvancedmenuitems.Incorrecteld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
5-11
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5.4.1 CPU Configuration
C6DRAM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is
in C6 state.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Software Guard Extensions (SGX) [Software Controlled]
Allows you to select the behavior of Software Guard Extensions (SGX).
Congurationoptions:[SoftwareControlled][Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to
[Enabled] or [Software Controlled].
Select Owner EPOCH input type [No change in Owner EPOCHs]
Allows you to select the behavior of EPOCH input type.
Congurationoptions:[NochangeinOwnerEPOCHs][ChangetoNewRandom
EPOCHs][ManualUserDenedOwnerEPOCHs]
SGX Launch Control Policy [Unlocked]s]
AllowsyoutoselectthebehaviorofSGXLaunchControlPolicy.
Congurationoptions:[IntelLocked][Unlocked][Locked]
5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CPU Flex Ratio Override.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set CPU Flex Ratio Override to [Enabled].
CPU Flex Ratio Settings [37]
Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio.
ThisvaluemustbebetweentheMaxEfciencyRatio(LFM)andtheMaximum
non-turboratiosetbytheHardware(HFW).
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
ThisItemallowsyoutoturnon/offtheMLCstreamerprefetcher.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled]
This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Enable this item to allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [ALL]
Thisitemallowsyoutosetthenumberofcorestoenableineachprocessorpackage.
Congurationoptions:[All][1][2][3][4][5]
Hyper-Threading [Enabled]
EnablethisoptionofWindowsXPandLinux(OSoptimizedforHyper-ThreadingTechnology).
Disable this item for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
BIST [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable BIST (Built-In Self Test) on reset.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
AES [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Intel Trusted Execution Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable utilization of additional hardware capabilities provided by
Intel(R)TrustedExecutionTechnology.Changesrequireafullpowercycletotakeeffect.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5-13
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5.4.2 Power & Performance
CPU - Power Management Control
Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance]
This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set starting from reset
vector.
Congurationoptions:[MaxBattery][MaxNon-TurboPerformance][TurboPerformance]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]
Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Race To Halt (RTH) [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Race To Halt feature. RTH will dynamically increase CPU
frequencyinordertoenterpkgC-Statefastertoreduceoverallpower.RTHiscontrolled
through MSR 1FC bit 20.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will expose
the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
HDC Control [Enabled]
[Disabled] DisableHDC.
[Enabled] CanbeenablebyOSifOSnativesupportavailable.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable processor turbo mode if EMTTM is also enabled.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
C-States [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableCPUpowermanagement,thisallowstheCPUtoenterC-state
when not it is not 100 % utilized.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appears only when you set C-States to [Enabled].
Enhanced C-States [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable C11E. Enable this item to allow the CPU to switch to
minimum speed when all cores enter C-State.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
C-State Auto Demotion [C1 and C3]
ThisitemallowsyoutoconguretheC-stateautodemotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][C1][C3][C1andC3]
C-State Un-demotion [C1 and C3]
ThisitemallowsyoutoconguretheC-stateUn-demotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][C1][C3][C1andC3]
Package C-State Demotion [C1 and C3]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongurethePackageC-StateDemotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][C1][C3][C1andC3]
Package C-State Un-demotion [C1 and C3]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongurethePackageC-stateUn-demotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][C1][C3][C1andC3]
Package C-state Limit [Auto]
ThisitemallowsyoutoselectthemaximumpackageC-statelimitsetting.
Congurationoptions:[C0/C1][C2][C3][C6][C7][C7S][CPUDefault][Auto]
Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Thermal Monitoring.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
TPM Device Selection [PTT]
Allows you to select the TPM device.
Congurationoptions:[PTT][dTPM]
5.4.3 Server ME Configuration
5-15
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
Security Device Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable Security Device Support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Runtime Error Logging System Enabling [Enabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisableRuntimeErrorLoggingSystem.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5.4.4 Trusted Computing
5.4.5 APM Configuration
5.4.6 Runtime Error Logging Settings
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
Whensetto[PowerOff],thesystemgoesintooffstateafteranACpowerloss.Whenset
to[PowerOn],thesystemwillrebootafteranACpowerloss.Whensetto[LastState],the
systemgoesintoeitherofforonstate,whateverthesystemstatewasbeforetheACpower
loss.
Congurationoptions:[PowerOff][PowerOn][LastState]
Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled]
[Disabled] DisablesthePCIorPCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.
[Enabled] EnablesthePCIorPCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled] DisablesRTCtogenerateawakeevent.
[Enabled] Whensetto[Enabled],theitemsRTC Alarm Date (Days) and
Hour/Minute/Secondwillbecomeuser-congurablewithsetvalues.
5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
Onboard I210 LAN Configuration
Intel I210 LAN1
LAN Enable [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheIntelLAN.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set LAN Enable to [Enabled].
Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE]
AllowsyoutoselecttheIntelLANROMtype.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][PXE][iSCSI]
Due to Intel®limitations,bothIntelLANROMTypeoptionsshouldbethesamewhen[PXE]
or [iSCSI] is selected.
Intel I210 LAN2-4
LAN Enable [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheIntelLAN.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN Enable to [Enabled].
Intel LAN ROM Type [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoselecttheIntelLANROMtype.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][PXE][iSCSI]
Due to Intel®limitations,bothIntelLANROMTypeoptionsshouldbethesamewhen[PXE]
or [iSCSI] is selected.
5.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration
5-17
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5.4.8 Serial Port Console Redirection
Console Redirection Settings
TheseitemsbecomecongurableonlywhenyouenabletheConsole Redirection
item. The settings specify 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.
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Allows you to set the terminal type.
[VT100] ASCIIcharset.
[VT100+] ExtendsVT100tosupportcolor,functionkeys,etc.
[VT-UTF8] UsesUTF8encodingtomapUnicodecharsonto1ormorebytes.
[ANSI] ExtendedASCIIcharset.
Bits per second [57600]
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.
Longornoisylinesmayrequirelowerspeeds.
Congurationoptions:[9600][19200][38400][57600][115200]
Data Bits [8]
Congurationoptions:[7][8]
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled].
COM1/COM2
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
Parity [None]
Aparitybitcanbesentwiththedatabitstodetectsometransmissionerrors.[Mark]
and[Space]paritydonotallowforerrordetection.
[None] None
[Even] paritybitis0ifthenumof1’sinthedatabitsiseven
[Odd] paritybitis0ifnumof1’sinthedatabitsisodd
[Mark] paritybitisalways1
[Space] paritybitisalways0
Stop Bits [1]
Stopbitsindicatetheendofaserialdatapacket.(Astartbitindicatesthebeginning.)
The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more
than 1 stop bit.
Congurationoptions:[1][2]
Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]
Flowcontrolcanpreventdatalossfrombufferoverow.Whensendingdata,ifthe
receivingbuffersarefull,a“stop”signalcanbesenttostopthedataow.Oncethe
buffersareempty,a“start”signalcanbesenttore-starttheow.Hardwareowcontrol
uses two wires to send start/stop signals.
Congurationoptions:[None][HardwareRTS/CTS]
VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100
terminals.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Recorder Mode [Disabled]
Withthismodeenabledonlytextwillbesent.ThisistocaptureTerminaldata.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24]
ThisallowsyoutosetthenumberofrowsandcolumnssupportedontheLegacyOS.
Congurationoptions:[80x24][80x25]
Putty Keypad [VT100]
This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.
Congurationoptions:[VT100][LINUX][XTERMR6][SCO][ESCN][VT400]
Legacy Console Redirection Settings
Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1]
AllowsyoutoselectaCOMporttodisplayredirectionofLegacyOSandLegacy
OPROM Messages.
Congurationoptions:[COM1][COM2]
Resolution [80x24]
Allows you to select a the number of rows and columns in supported redirection.
Congurationoptions:[80x24][80x25]
Redirect After POST [Always Enable]
Allows you to select the redirection after POST.
Congurationoptions:[AlwaysEnable][BootLoader]
5-19
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS)
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled].
Console Redirection Settings
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]
MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote
managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport.
Congurationoptions:[COM1][COM2]
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote
managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport.
Congurationoptions:[VT100][VT100+][VT-UTF8][ANSI]
Bits per second [115200]
MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote
managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport.
Congurationoptions:[9600][19200][57600][115200]
Flow Control [None]
MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote
managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport.
Congurationoptions:[None][HardwareRTS/CTS][SoftwareXon/Xoff]
5.4.9 Intel TXT Information
You may view the Intel TXT information in this menu.
5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address
space.Itonlyworksifthesystemsupports64-bitPCIdecoding.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5.4.10 PCI Subsystem Settings
AllowsyoutocongurePCI,PCI-X,andPCIExpressSettings.
5.4.11 USB Configuration
5-21
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Disabled] TheUSBdevicescanbeusedonlyfortheBIOSsetupprogram.Itcannot
be recognized in boot devices list.
[Enabled] EnablesthesupportforUSBdevicesonlegacyoperatingsystems(OS).
[Auto] AllowsthesystemtodetectthepresenceofUSBdevicesatstartup.If
detected,theUSBcontrollerlegacymodeisenabled.IfnoUSBdeviceis
detected,thelegacyUSBsupportisdisabled.
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableworkaroundforOS(s)withoutXHCIhand-offsupport.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Port 60/64 Emulation.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to set the USB transfer time-out value.
Congurationoptions:[1sec][5sec][1sec][20sec]
Device reset time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to set the device reset time-out value.
Congurationoptions:[10sec]20sec][30sec][40sec]
Device power-up delay [Auto]
Allowsyoutosetthemaximumtimethedevicetakesbeforethedevicereportsitselftothe
host controller properly.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Manual]
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Manual].
Device power-up delay in seconds [5]
Allows you to set the device power-up delay in seconds. Usethe<+>or<->toadjust
the value. The values range from 1 to 40.
Mass Storage Devices
Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Floppy][ForcedFDD][HardDisk][CD-ROM]
5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.4.12 Network Stack Configuration
Allowsyoutocongurethenetworkstackconguration.
Network Stack [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableUEFINetworkStack.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled].
Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled]
EnablesordisablestheIpv4PXEBootSupport.Ifdisabled,Ipv4PXEbootoptionwill
not be created.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled]
EnablesordisablestheIpv4HTTPBootSupport.Ifdisabled,Ipv4PXEbootoptionwill
not be created.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled]
EnablesordisablestheIpv6PXEBootSupport.Ifdisabled,Ipv6PXEbootoptionwill
not be created.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled]
EnablesordisablestheIpv6HTTPBootSupport.Ifdisabled,Ipv6PXEbootoptionwill
not be created.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
IPSEC Certificate [Enabled]
EnablesordisablessupportforIPSECCerticate.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
PXE boot wait time [0]
SetthewaittimetopressESCkeytoabortthePXEboot.Usethe<+>or<->toadjust
the value. The values range from 0 to 5.
Media detect count [1]
Setthenumberoftimespresenceofmediawillbechecked.Usethe<+>or<->to
adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50.
5-23
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5.4.13 CSM Configuration
CSM Support [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the CSM Support to [Enabled].
GateA20 Active [Upon Request]
This allows you to set the GA20 option.
[UponRequest] GA20canbedisabledusingBIOSservices.
[Always] DonotallowdisablingGA20;thisoptionisusefulwhenanyRT
code is executed above 1MB.
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.
Congurationoptions:[ForceBIOS][KeepCurrent]
INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]
This option allows you to control the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM.
[Immediate] Executethetraprightaway.
[Postponed] Executethetrapduringlegacyboot.
[Auto] Allowthesystemtodetermineautomatically.
HDD Connection Order [Adjust]
This option allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. Some OS require HDD
handles to be adjusted.
Congurationoptions:[Adjust][Keep]
Boot Option filter [Legacy only]
ThisoptionallowsyoutocontroltheLegacy/UEFIROMspriority.
Congurationoptions:[UEFIandLegacy][Legacyonly][UEFIonly]
5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.4.14 NVMe Configuration
You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected.
5.4.15 WHEA Configuration
Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]
ThisoptionallowsyoutocontroltheexecutionofUEFIandLegacyPXE/Storage/
Video OpROM.
Congurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]
Other PCI devices [Legacy]
ThisitemdeterminestheOpROMexecutionpolicyfordevicesotherthanNetwork,
Storage,orVideo.
Congurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]
Whea Support [Enabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheWHEAsupport.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5-25
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5.4.16 iSCSI Configuration
AllowsyoutoconguretheiSCSiparameters.
5.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration
AllowsyoutoconguretheTlsAuth.
5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration
5.5 Chipset menu
The Chipset menu allow you to change the platform settings.
TakecautionwhenchangingthesettingsoftheChipsetmenuitems.Incorrecteldvalues
can cause the system to malfunction.
Memory Configuration
Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][2133][2400][2666]
ECC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Fast Boot [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Fast Boot.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5-27
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
PEG Port Configuration
PEG 0:1:0
Max Link Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutosettheMaxLinkSpeed.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
Max Link Width [Auto]
AllowsyoutosettheMaxLinkWidth.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][ForceX1][ForceX2][ForceX4][ForceX8]
Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto]
Allowsyoutopowerdownunusedlanesonthemaxpossiblelinkwidth.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Enabled]
Gen3 Eq Phase 2 [Auto]
Allows you to perform Gen Equalization Phase 2.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Enabled][Disabled]
Gen3 Eq Phase 3 Method [Auto]
Allows you to select the Gen3 Eq Phase 3 Method.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][AdaptiveHardwareEqualization][AdaptiveSoftware
Equalization][StaticEqualization][Disabled]
ASPM [Auto]
Control ASPM support for PEG 0.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][ASPML0s][ASPML1][ASPML0sL1]
De-emphasis Control [-3.5 dB]
AllowsyoutoconguretheDe-emphasisControl.
Congurationoptions:[-6dB][-3.5dB]
OBFF [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable OBFF.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
LTR [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableLTR.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value [75]
Settheupperlimitonpowersuppliedbyslot.Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.
The values range from 0 to 255.
PEG0 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x]
AllowsyoutoselectthescalefortheSlotPowerLimitValue.
Congurationoptions:[1.0x][0.1x][0.01x][0.001x]
PEG0 Physical Slot Number [1]
Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be
globally unique within the chassis. Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.Thevalues
range from 0 to 8191.
5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
PEG0 Hotplug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Hot Plug.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
PEG 0:1:1
Max Link Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutosettheMaxLinkSpeed.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
PEG1 Slot Power Limit Value [75]
Settheupperlimitonpowersuppliedbyslot.Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.
The values range from 0 to 255.
PEG1 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x]
AllowsyoutoselectthescalefortheSlotPowerLimitValue.
Congurationoptions:[1.0x][0.1x][0.01x][0.001x]
PEG1 Physical Slot Number [2]
Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be
globally unique within the chassis. Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.Thevalues
range from 0 to 8191.
PEG1 Hotplug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Hot Plug.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
PEG 0:1:2
Max Link Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutosettheMaxLinkSpeed.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
PEG2 Slot Power Limit Value [75]
Settheupperlimitonpowersuppliedbyslot.Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.
The values range from 0 to 255.
PEG2 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x]
AllowsyoutoselectthescalefortheSlotPowerLimitValue.
Congurationoptions:[1.0x][0.1x][0.01x][0.001x]
PEG2 Physical Slot Number [3]
Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be
globally unique within the chassis. Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.Thevalues
range from 0 to 8191.
PEG2 Hotplug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Hot Plug.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5-29
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
PEG 0:1:3
PEG3 Slot Power Limit Value [75]
Settheupperlimitonpowersuppliedbyslot.Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.
The values range from 0 to 255.
PEG3 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x]
AllowsyoutoselectthescalefortheSlotPowerLimitValue.
Congurationoptions:[1.0x][0.1x][0.01x][0.001x]
PEG3 Physical Slot Number [3]
Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be
globally unique within the chassis. Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.Thevalues
range from 0 to 8191.
PEG3 Hotplug [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Hot Plug.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
PEG0 Max Payload size [Auto]
Allows you to select the PEG0 Max Payload size.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][128][256TLP]
VT-d [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable VT-d capability.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
CRID Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CRID control for Intel SIPP.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable above 4 GB memory mapped IO BIOS assignment. This is
enabled automatically if the aperture size is set to 2048MB.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the VT-d to [Enabled].
X2APIC Opt Out [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable X2APIC Opt Out.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.5.2 PCH-IO Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablePCIExpressclockgatingforeachrootport.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
DMI Link ASPM Control [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablecontrolofactivestatepowermanagementofDMIlink.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Port8xh Decode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or PCI express port 8xh decode.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SATA And RSTe Configuration
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled].
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to select the SATA controllers operation.
Congurationoptions:[AHCI][RAID]
Serial ATA Port 1-6
Port 1-6 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Hot Plug [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a
harddiskdrive
Congurationoptions:[HardDiskDrive][SolidStateDrive]
5-31
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
HD Audio Configuration
HD Audio [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Audio DSP [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Audio DSP.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Audio Link Mode [HD Audio Link]
Allowsyoutoselecttheaudiolinkmode.
Congurationoptions:[HDAudioLink][SSP(I2S)][Soundwire][AdvancedLinkCong]
HDA-Link Codec Select [Platform Onboard]
AllowsyoutoselecttheHDA-LinkCodec.
Congurationoptions:[PlatformOnboard][ExternalKit]
HD Audio Advanced Configuration
iDisplay Audio Disconnect [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable iDisplay Audio Disconnect.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Codec Sx Wake Capability [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableCodecSxWakeCapability.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
PME Enable [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablePMEwakeofHDAudiocontrollerduring
POST.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the Audio Link Mode to [Soundwire].
Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting [Non-ACT Topology]
This item allows you to select the Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting.
Congurationoptions:[Non-ACTTopology][ACTTopology]
HD Audio Link Frequency [24 MHz]
AllowsyoutoselecttheHDAudioLinkFrequency.
Congurationoptions:[6MHz][12MHz][24MHz]
iDisplay Audio Link Frequency [96 MHz]
AllowsyoutoselecttheiDisplayAudioLinkFrequency.
Congurationoptions:[48MHz][96MHz]
iDisplay Audio Link T-Mode [2T Mode]
AllowsyoutoselecttheiDisplayAudioLinkT-Mode.
Congurationoptions:[1TMode][2TMode]
5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.6 Security menu
This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The
menualsoenablesordisablestheSecureBootstateandletstheuserconguretheSystem
Mode state.
Administrator Password
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2.FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3.Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2.FromtheEnterCurrentPasswordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3.FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
4.Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
Tocleartheadministratorpassword,followthesamestepsasinchanginganadministrator
password,butpress<Enter>whenpromptedtocreate/conrmthepassword.
5-33
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
User Password
To set a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3.Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.FromtheEnterCurrentPasswordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3.FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
4.Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To clear a user password:
1. Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.SelectYesfromtheWarningmessagewindowthenpress<Enter>.
Secure Boot
This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.
Secure Boot [Disabled]
Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key
(EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Secure Boot Mode [Custom]
Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector.
Congurationoptions:[Custom][Standard]
5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
Key Management
ThisitemonlyappearswhentheitemSecureBootModeissetto[Custom].TheKey
Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management
page.
Factory Key Provision [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoprovisionfactorydefaultSecureBootkeyswhenthesystemisinSetup
Mode.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Restore Factory keys
ThisitemwillinstallallFactoryDefaultkeys.
Reset to Setup Mode
ThisitemappearsonlywhenyouloadthedefaultSecureBootkeys.Thisitemallows
youtoclearalldefaultSecureBootkeys.
Export Secure Boot Variables
Thisitemwillaskyouifyouwanttosaveallsecurebootvariables.SelectYesifyou
wanttosaveallsecurebootvariables,otherwiseselectNo.
Enroll Efi Image
This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode.
Congurationoptions:[SetNew][Append]
5-35
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
Device Guard Ready
Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB
Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB.
Restore DB defaults
Restore DB variable to factory defaults.
Platform Key (PK) / Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB)
/ Forbidden Signatures (DBX) / Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery
Signatures
Congurationoptions:[Erase][SetNew][SavetoFile]
5.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
Setup Prompt Timeout [1]
Allowsyoutosetthenumberofsecondsthatthermwarewaitsbeforeinitiatingtheoriginal
defaultbootselection.65535(OxFFFF)meansindenitewaiting.Usethe<+>or<->toadjust
the value.
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Allowsyoutoselectthepower-onstatefortheNumLock.
Congurationoptions:[Off][On]
Quiet Boot [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
• Toselectthebootdeviceduringsystemstartup,press<F8>whenASUSLogo
appears.
• ToaccessWindowsOSinSafeMode,pleasepress<F8>afterPOST.
Fast Boot [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to
launch active boot option. This has no effect for BBS boot options.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the Quiet Boot to [Disabled].
POST Report [5 sec]
Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.
Congurationoptions:[1sec]-[10sec][UntilPressESC]
CD / DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities / Network Device BBS Priorities
These items allow you to set the booting order of the devices.
5-37
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
Fan Speed Control [Auto Mode]
Allowsyoutoselectthepower-onstatefortheNumLock.
Congurationoptions:[AutoMode][FullSpeedMode][ManualSpeedMode]
The following item appears only when you set the Fan Speed Control to [Manual Speed
Mode].
REAR_FAN1 / CPU_FAN1 / FRNT_FAN1-4 Duty [50]
Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Use the
<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom10to100.
5.8 Monitor menu
Thismenudisplaysthesystemtemperature,fanspeed,andpowerstatus.Youcanalso
change the fan settings in this menu.
5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.10 Event Logs menu
TheEventLogsmenuitemsallowyoutochangetheeventlogsettingsandviewthesystem
event logs.
5.9 Tool menu
5.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings
Press<Enter>tochangetheSmbiosEventLogconguration.
ASUS EZ Flash
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the
ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details.
Enabling/Disabling Options
Smbios Event Log [Enabled]
ChangethistoenableordisableallfeaturesofSmbiosEventLoggingduringboot.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the Smbios Event Log to [Enabled].
Erasing Settings
Erase Event Log [No]
ChooseoptionsforerasingSmbiosEventLog.Erasingisdonepriortoanyloggingactivation
during reset.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Nextreset][Yes,Everyreset]
When Log is Full [Do Nothing]
ChooseoptionsforreactingtoafullSmbiosEventLog.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][EraseImmediately]
Smbios Event Log Standard Settings
Log System Boot Event [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable logging System boot event.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Allvalueschangedheredonottakeeffectuntilcomputerisrestarted.
5-39
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
MECI [1]
This option allows you to set the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass
before the multiple-event counter of log entry is updated. Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthe
value. The values range from 1 to 255.
METW [60]
This option allows you to set the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log
entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.The
values range from 0 to 99.
Custom Options
Log EFI Status Code [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable logging of the EFI Status Codes.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard
Smbios Type (Not all may be translated).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5.10.2 View Smbios Event Log
Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.
5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.11 Server Mgmt menu
BMC Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when the BMC Support is set to [Enabled].
Wait for BMC [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablewaitforBMCresponseforspeciedtimeout.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
FRB-2 Timer [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
FRB-2 Timer timeout [6 minutes]
Allows you to select the FRB-2 Timer Expiration value.
Congurationoptions:[3minutes][4minutes][5minutes][6minutes]
FRB-2 Timer Policy [Do Nothing]
Allows you to select the how the system should respond in FRB-2 Timer expires.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][Reset][PowerDown][PowerCycle]
5-41
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]
This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management
Software after the OS loads.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
ThefollowingitemsarecongurableonlywhentheOS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]
AllowsyoutocongurethelengthfortheOSBootWatchdogTimer.
Congurationoptions:[5minutes][10minutes][15minutes][20minutes]
OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]
Thisitemallowsyoutocongurethehowthesystemshouldrespondifthe
OSBootWatchTimerexpires.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][Reset][PowerDown]
Serial Mux [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableSerialMuxconguration.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
BMC Warm Reset
This item allow you to perform a BMC warm reset.
5.11.1 System Event Log
AllowsyoutochangetheSELeventlogconguration.
5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.11.2 Bmc self test log
AllowsyoutochangetheSELeventlogconguration.
Enabling/Disabling Options
SEL Components [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Onnextreset][Yes,Oneveryreset]
• ThefollowingitemsarecongurableonlywhenyousetSELComponentsto[Enabled].
• Allvalueschangedheredonottakeeffectuntilcomputerisrestarted.
Erasing Settings
Erase SEL [No]
AllowsyoutochooseoptionsforerasingSEL.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Onnextreset][Yes,Oneveryreset]
When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]
AllowsyoutochooseoptionsforreactionstoafullSEL.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][EraseImmediately]
Custom EFI Logging Options
Log EFI Status Codes [Error code]
Allows you to select which codes to log.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Both][Errorcode][Progresscode]
Erase Log [Yes, On every reset]
ChooseoptionsforerasingSmbiosEventLog.Erasingisdonepriortoanylogging
activation during reset.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Oneveryreset]
When Log is Full [Clear Log]
AllowsyoutochooseoptionsforreactionstoafullSmbiosEventLog.
Congurationoptions:[ClearLog][Donotloganymore]
5-43
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5.11.3 BMC network configuration
Thesub-itemsinthiscongurationallowyoutoconguretheBMCnetworkparameters.
IPV4
Lan channel 1 / Lan channel 2
Configuration Address source [Unspecified]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongureLANchannelparametersstatisticallyordynamically(by
BIOSorBMC).UnspeciedoptionwillnotmodifyanyBMCnetworkparametersduringBIOS
phase.
Congurationoptions:[Unspecied][Static][DynamicBmcDhcp][DynamicBmcNonDhcp]
IPV6
Lan channel 1 / Lan channel 2
IPV6 Support [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableLAN1IPV6Support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Toquicklygotothelastitemofthesecondpage,pressthe Page Down button. Press the
Page Upbuttontogobacktotherstitemintherstpage.
Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing
theUporDownarrowkeys.
5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.11.3 BMC User Settings
Thesub-itemsinthiscongurationallowyoutoadd,delete,orchangeBMCusersettings.
5.11.4 View System Event Log
This item allows you to view the system event log records.
Configuration Address source [Unspecified]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongureLANchannelparametersstatisticallyordynamically(by
BIOSorBMC).UnspeciedoptionwillnotmodifyanyBMCnetworkparametersduringBIOS
phase.
Congurationoptions:[Unspecied][Static][DynamicBmcDhcp]
5-45
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
5.12 Save & Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this
menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Save Changes and Reset
Exit System setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
Exit System setup without saving any changes.
Restore Defaults
Restore/load default values for all the setup options.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen
dependsonthenumberofdevicesinstalledinthesystem.Clickanitemtostartbootingfrom
the selected device.
5-46 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
6
RAID Conguration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and
conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.
Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
6-2 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
6.1 Setting up RAID
The motherboard supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM
Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support.
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 data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1
(Data mirroring)
copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a
second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
conguration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and
three new drives for this setup.
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration is best suited for transaction processing,
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy
rst the RAID driver from the support DVD to a oppy disk before you install an operating
system to the selected hard disk drive.
6-3
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA
hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C242 chipset.
To do this:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Chipset Menu > PCH-IO Configuration > SATA And RSTe Configuration,
then press <Enter>.
3. Set SATA Mode Selection to [RAID].
4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives
The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance,
install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for RAID conguration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system
user guide.
2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to
the SATA connector on the motherboard.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
6-4 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA
Option ROM Utility
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you 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.
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus
and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.
To launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> to display the utility main menu.
Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and
have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup.
[ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Disks:
ID Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
6-5
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then
press <Enter>.
4. From the Disks item eld, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives that you want to
include in the RAID set.
5. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a
disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter>
when you are done.
[ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select[ ]Change
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
[ HELP ]
Name:
RAID Level:
Disks:
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Syne:
Create Volume
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
16 characters or less.
Volume0
RAID0(Strips)
Select Disks
128KB
0.0 GB
N/A
[TAB]-Next
[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.
[ ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done
6-6 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
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 <Enter>. 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 server systems, and a higher stripe size for
multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7. In the Capacity eld item, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want to use and
press <Enter>. The default value eld indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. Press <Enter> to start creating the RAID volume.
9. From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return
to the main menu, or press <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):
6-7
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set
Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set
you want to delete then press <Del>.
3. Press <Y> to conrm deletion of the selected RAID set and return to the utility main
menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
[ESC]-Previous Menu[ ]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[DEL]-Delete Volume
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes
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):
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
6-8 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
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:
1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>.
2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want
to reset, then press <Space>. A small triangle before the Port number marks the
selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done.
3. Press <Y> in the conrmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the
utility main menu.
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Member Disk
1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk
Select the disks that should be reset.
Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures
and revert it to a non-RAID disk.
[ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete
[ RESET RAID DATA ]
WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
6-9
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.
6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID
This option is only for the RAID 1 set.
Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk
If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays
the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array
with other installed non-RAID disks.
To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk:
1. During POST, press <Ctrl>+<I> at the prompt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage
Technology option ROM utility.
2. If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt you to rebuild
the RAID. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk then Press
<Enter> to start the rebuilding process, or press <ESC> to exit.
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>.
2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):
Port Drive Model Serial # Size
X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB
“Degraded” volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selectign
a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.
[ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit
[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
[ CONFIRM EXIT ]
6-10 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the
status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”.
4. Press <Esc> to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and reboot the system.
5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Rapid Storage > Intel Rapid Storage Console or
click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tray icon to load the Intel Rapid Storage
Manager utility.
6. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Rapid
Storage Console.
7. From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status.
When nished, the status is changed to “Normal”.
Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk
If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the
status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You may replace the disk drive and
rebuild the RAID array.
To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk:
1. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same
specication into the same SATA Port.
Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.
2. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other
non-RAID disk.
[ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023
Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]
RAID Volumes: *=Data is Encrypted
ID Name Level1 Strip Size Status Bootable
1 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 149.0GB Rebuild Yes
Physical Devices:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
Volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Exit
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
6-11
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility
You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-
RAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility.
To set the boot array in the BIOS:
Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.
1. Reboot the system and press <Del> to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST.
2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.
3. Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot
menu section of Chapter 4 for more details.
4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>.
5. When the conrmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>.
6-12 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
(Windows)
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID
10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the
Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.
1. Turn on the system and go to the windows desktop.
2. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu.
Your storage system is congured for data protection, increased performance and
optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize
your storage system.
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating
system:
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 7.
6-13
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type.
2. Click Next.
3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks.
4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size.
5. Click Next.
• If you do not want to keep the 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.
6-14 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
6. Conrm 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 partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before
adding any data.
The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in
Volume Properties.
6-15
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type
To change the volume type in Volume Properties:
1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes eld.
2. From the Volume Properties eld, select Type:RAID 1 Change type.
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.
3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional
disks to include in the new volume if needed.
4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click
OK. 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
6-16 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
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 eld
you want to delete.
3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return
to the main menu.
2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties eld. The following screen appears.
6-17
ASUS RS300-E10 Series
6.3.4 Preferences
System Preferences
Allow you to set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warning, 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
6-18 Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
7
Driver Installation
This chapter provides the instructions for installing the
necessary drivers for different system components in both
Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.
Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7-2 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7.1 RAID driver installation
After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an
operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the
instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive
When installing Windows® Server OS, you can load the RAID driver from a USB ash drive.
You can create a USB ash drive with RAID driver in Windows by copying the les from the
support DVD to the USB ash drive.
To copy the RAID driver to a USB ash drive in Windows environment:
1. Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive.
2. Connect a USB ash drive to your system.
3. Click on the optical drive to browse the contents of the support DVD.
4. Click
Drivers > C24x INTEL RAID > Driver > Windows and then copy the RAID driver
folder to the USB ash drive.
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver
During Windows® Server 2012 R2 or 2016 OS installation
To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server OS:
1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server installation disc. Follow the onscreen
instructions to start installing Windows® Server.
2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only
(advanced).
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 7-3
3. Click Load Driver.
4. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of
the RAID controller driver (the installation media can be a CD, DVD, or USB ash drive).
• If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS
installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical
drive.
• Or you may connect a USB ash drive containing the RAID controller driver.
Click Browse to continue.
5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB ash drive
and then click OK to continue.
6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.
7-4 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7. When the system nishes loading the RAID driver,
• Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc.
• Remove the USB ash drive.
Select the drive to install Windows and click Next.
8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to
continue.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 7-5
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation
When you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays the
main screen if Autorun is enabled in your computer. By default, the Drivers tab is displayed.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD.
7.3 Running the Support DVD
• The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and
utilities.
• The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2012 R2 and Windows® Server
2016.
The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management
applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard.
Onscreen display and content vary depending on the motherboard and chipset. The
screenshots are provided for reference only.
7-6 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7.4 Installing the system drivers
This section provides the instructions on how to install the system drivers. You will need to
manually install the system drivers on a Windows® operating system.
To install the system drivers:
1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays
the Driver menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD.
3. Check the drivers that you would like to install, then select Install.
4. The installation window appears.
ASUS RS300-E10 Series 7-7
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
7-8 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
Appendix
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer
to when conguring the motherboard.
Appendix
A-2 Appendix
P11C-C/4L/SYS block diagram
ASUS RS300-E10 Series A-3
Q-Code table
(continued on the next page)
Code Description
00 Not used
02 microcode
03 CACHE_ENABLED
04 PCH initialization
06 CPU_EARLY_INIT
10 PEI Core is started
11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
2B – 2F Memory initialization
30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31 Memory Installed
32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization
37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
4F DXE IPL is started
50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
4F DXE IPL is started
54 Unspecied memory initialization error
55 Memory not installed
56 Invalid CPU type or Speed
57 CPU mismatch
58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
5A Internal CPU error
5B Reset PPI is not available
5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes
E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1 S3 Boot Script execution
E2 Video repost
E3 OS S3 wake vector call
E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
E8 S3 Resume Failed
E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB S3 OS Wake Error
EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes
F0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2 Recovery process started
F3 Recovery rmware image is found
F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded
F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
F8 Recovery PPI is not available
F9 Recovery capsule is not found
A-4 Appendix
Code Description
FA Invalid recovery capsule
FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes
60 DXE Core is started
61 NVRAM initialization
62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started
68 PCI host bridge initialization
69 System Agent DXE initialization is started
6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)
70 PCH DXE initialization is started
71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72 PCH devices initialization
73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)
78 ACPI module initialization
79 CSM initialization
7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
91 Driver connecting is started
92 PCI Bus initialization is started
93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94 PCI Bus Enumeration
95 PCI Bus Request Resources
96 PCI Bus Assign Resources
97 Console Output devices connect
98 Console input devices connect
99 Super IO Initialization
9A USB initialization is started
9B USB Reset
9C USB Detect
9D USB Enable
9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes
A0 IDE initialization is started
A1 IDE Reset
A2 IDE Detect
A3 IDE Enable
A4 SCSI initialization is started
A5 SCSI Reset
A6 SCSI Detect
A7 SCSI Enable
A8 Setup Verifying Password
A9 Start of Setup
AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AB Setup Input Wait
(continued on the next page)
ASUS RS300-E10 Series A-5
Code Description
AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AD Ready To Boot event
AE Legacy Boot event
AF Exit Boot Services event
B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization
B3 System Reset
B4 USB hot plug
B5 PCI bus hot plug
B6 Clean-up of NVRAM
B7 Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes
D0 CPU initialization error
D1 System Agent initialization error
D2 PCH initialization error
D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM
D6 No Console Output Devices are found
D7 No Console Input Devices are found
D8 Invalid password
D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
DB Flash update is failed
DC Reset protocol is not available
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)
Code Description
03 System is entering S3 sleep state
04 System is entering S4 sleep state
05 System is entering S5 sleep state
30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
A-6 Appendix
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
ASUS RS300-E10 Series A-7
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed 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 in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the
Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit
https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality
and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
https://www.asus.com/support/.
A-8 Appendix
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site https://www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101
Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=en
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)
Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site https://www.asus.com/tw/
Technical Support
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456)
Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=zh-tw
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China)
Address No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Telephone +86-21-5442-1616
Fax +86-21-5442-0099
Web site https://www.asus.com.cn
Technical Support
Telephone +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655)
Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=zh-cn
ASUS RS300-E10 Series A-9
ASUS contact information
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site https://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
General support +1-812-282-2787
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=en-us
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959911
Web site https://www.asus.com/de/
Technical Support
Telephone +49-1805-010923
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=de-de
ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe)
Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava – Hrabová,
Czech Republic
Telephone +420-596766888
Web site https://www.asus.com/cz/
Technical Support
Telephone +420-596-766-891
Fax +420-596-766-329
E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com
Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=cs-cz
A-10 Appendix
ASUS contact information
ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands)
Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands
Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/
Technical Support
Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292
Fax +31-(0)591-666853
E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com
Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=nl-nl
ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland
Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/
Technical Support
Telephone +48-225718033
Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=pl-pl
ASK-Service (Russia and CIS)
Address
г.Москва, ул. Орджоникидзе, д.10, Россия
Telephone (495) 640-32-75
Web site https://www.asus.com/ru/
Technical Support
Telephone 008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787)
Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/
questionform/?lang=ru-ru