Table of Contents
- Notices
- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware Information
- Chapter 3: Installation Options
- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
- Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
- Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
- Chapter 7: Driver Installation
- Appendix
ASUS RS300-E9-RS4 User Manual
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Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Safety information ...................................................................................................... ix
About this guide ......................................................................................................... xi
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 .........................................................................................1-8
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-8
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-8
1.7.3 HDD status LED .......................................................................... 1-9
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 ..........................................................................................2-12
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE1 slot.......................... 2-12
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-13
2.5.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ...................................................... 2-15
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2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-16
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling .................................................................2-17
2.8 Removable/Optional components .......................................................... 2-18
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-18
2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional) ........................... 2-19
2.8.3 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-21
2.8.4 Installing the Baseboard Management Card (optional) ............. 2-22
2.8.5 Installing the SSD cage ............................................................. 2-23
2.8.6 Replacing optical drive (optional) .............................................. 2-25
Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit ..........................................................................3-2
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4.1 Motherboard layout ....................................................................................4-2
4.2 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................ 4-5
4.3 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-8
4.4 Connectors ...............................................................................................4-12
4.4.1 Rear panel connectors .............................................................. 4-12
4.4.2 Q-Code table ............................................................................. 4-13
4.4.3 Internal connectors.................................................................... 4-15
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................5-2
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility................................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................5-6
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 5-7
5.2.2 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Menu 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
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5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9
5.3.1 System Date................................................................................5-9
5.3.2 System Time ............................................................................... 5-9
5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-11
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration................................................................ 5-11
5.4.3 Platform Conguration .............................................................. 5-21
5.4.4 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 5-31
5.4.5 SATA Conguration .................................................................. 5-35
5.4.6 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-37
5.4.7 CSM Conguration .................................................................... 5-38
5.4.8 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-39
5.5 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-40
5.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-42
5.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-44
5.8 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-44
5.9 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 5-45
5.10 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................5-46
5.11 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-49
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
6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities .......................................................... 6-3
6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA/SSATA 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/SSATA 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
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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 RAID driver disk......................................................... 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-4
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................7-6
7.3 Running the Support DVD .........................................................................7-6
7.3.1 Drivers menu tab ......................................................................... 7-7
7.3.2 Utilities menu tab......................................................................... 7-7
7.3.3 Manual menu tab ........................................................................ 7-8
7.3.4 Contact information menu ........................................................... 7-8
7.3.5 Installing the Intel® Chipset device Software driver ..................... 7-9
7.4 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver ..................................7-12
7.5 Installing the VGA driver .........................................................................7-15
Appendix
P10S-C/4L/SYS block diagram ............................................................................... A-2
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-3
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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)
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REACH Information
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting 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.
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.
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/.
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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.
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.
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To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Optical Drive Safety Information
Laser Safety Information
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving
or carrying the system.
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.
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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 Information
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.
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References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management
utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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.
This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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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-E9-PS4, RS300-E9-RS4
Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS Server Board
Component
1 x 400W Single Power Supply (RS300-E9-PS4)
1+1 450W Redundant Power Supply (RS300-E9-RS4)
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays
1 x SAS/SATA Backplane (BP4LX12G-35-R10E)
1 x PCI Riser Card (RE16LE8R-R10A)
1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R20D)
4 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm)
Accessories
1 x RS300-E9 Series Support DVD (with User’s Guide)
1 x ASWM* Enterprise DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E9-PS4)
2 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E9-RS4)
Optional Items
ASUS PIKE II card
ASUS ASMB8-iKVM Remote management card
DVD-ROM/DVD-RW
1 x Friction Rail Kit
*ASUS System Web-based Management
ASUS RS300-E9 Series 1-3
1
2
3
4
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-E9-RS4
1
2
3
4
xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS300-E9-PS4
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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS RS300-E9 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P10S-C/4L/
SYS Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor v5
plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS300-E9-PS4 RS300-E9-RS4
Processor / System Bus 1 x Socket LGA1151
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v5 product family
Core Logic Intel® C232 chipset
Memory
Total Slots 4 (2 Channels)
Capacity Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM)
Memory Type
DDR4 2133 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® C232
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (4 by miniSAS HD) with 2 x M.2 (NGFF
2280/2260/2242, PCIE or SATA signal, gray SATA port will disable
when M.2 is SATA signal)
Intel® RSTe (Windows & Linux)
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5)
SAS Controller
Optional:
ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12G RAID Card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 16-port SAS 12G RAID Card
Storage
Bays
I = internal
A or S will be hot-
swappable
4 x Hot-swap 3.5 in. HDD Bays
2 x SSD Bays
Networking LAN 4 x Intel® I210 + 1 x Management LAN
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32MB
Onboard I/O Connectors
1 x External Serial Port
5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB8-iKVM)
4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (Rear x 2)
2 x VGA port (Front x 1, Rear x 1)
2 x Internal A-Type USB Port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
ASUS RS300-E9 Series 1-5
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS300-E9-PS4 RS300-E9-RS4
OS Support
Windows® Server 2012 R2
Windows® Server 2012
Windows® Server 2008 R2
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 ASWM Enterprise
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Optional ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 615 mm x 444 mm x 43.4 mm
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not included) 8.98 Kg 10.64 Kg
Power Supply Single 400W 80PLUS Gold
Power Supply
1+1 Redundant 450W 80PLUS
Gold Power Supply
Power Rating 100-240VAC, 6-3A, 50-60Hz,
Class I
100-127/200-240V, 5.5/3A (x2),
50-60Hz, Class I
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non condensing)
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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features.
The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, 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.
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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 ASMB8-iKVM controller card only.
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VGA port
USB 3.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
LAN port 5*
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Gigabit LAN port 3
Gigabit LAN port 4
Gigabit LAN port 1
Gigabit LAN port 2
RS300-E9-RS4
RS300-E9-PS4
Message LED
VGA port
USB 3.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
LAN port 5*
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Gigabit LAN port 3
Gigabit LAN port 4
Gigabit LAN port 1
Gigabit LAN port 2
Message LED
Power button
Power button
Q-Code LED
Q-Code LED
Serial port (optional)
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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. Power supply and power
fan
2. PCI Express slot Riser
Card
3. ASUS P10S-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.
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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
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
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SPEED LED
LAN 2 LED
LAN 1 LED
LAN 4 LED
LAN 3 LED
Message LED
Power button
Location switch
HDD LED
ASUS RS300-E9 Series 1-9
1.7.3 HDD status LED
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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
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have
to perform when installing or removing system components.
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Hardware Information
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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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-E9 Series
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon®
E3-1200 v5 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.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, 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.
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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
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5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that
the front edge of the load plate slides
under the retention lock (B) then push
down the load lever (C).
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.
Retention
lock
Load lever
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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.
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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.
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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 Unbuffered DDR4 2133 Single Rank, Dual Rank
2 2 Unbuffered DDR4 2133 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).
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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket
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
• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard
package.
• Refer to the user guide for qualied vendor lists of the memory modules.
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.
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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 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
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5. Place the 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.
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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
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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
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
2.5.2 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.
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No.(Slot location) Short Description
1 (slot 7) MIO1 MIO slot
2 (slot 6) PCIE6 PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link)
(Auto switch to x8 link if slot 5 is occupied)
3 (slot 5) PCIE5 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link)
4 (slot 1) PCI1 PCI 32 bit / 33 MHz
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2.5.3 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
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2.6 Cable connections
• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to
disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install
additional devices.
• Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.
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 system fan to motherboard)
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
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2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling
RS300-E9-PS4
RS300-E9-RS4
Connects the SATA/SAS HDDs
Connects the data cable
connected to the motherboard
Connects a 8-pin plug
from power supply
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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 RAID card (optional)
3. ASUS ASMB8-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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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2.8.4 Installing the Baseboard Management Card (optional)
Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB8 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.
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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.
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6. Secure the SDD 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.
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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
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This chapter describes how to install the optional components
and devices into the barebone server.
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Installation Options
Chapter 3: Installation Options
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3.1 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:
Tool-less rack rails
Installing the tool-less rack rail
To install the tool-less rack rails into the rack:
1. Securethetwoxinglatchestothetwosidesoftheserverusingthesetoflatch
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 Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws
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2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite
positions on the rack.
A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the
bottom.
3. Press the spring lock then insert the studs into the selected square mounting holes on
the rack post.
4. Press the spring lock on the other end of rail then insert the stud into the mounting hole
ontherackpost.Extendtherackrail,ifnecessary.
5. Perform steps 3 to 4 for the other rack rail.
Ensurethattheinstalledrackrails(leftandright)arealigned,secured,andstableinplace.
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2
3
4
6. Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail.
• Ensurethattherackrailcabinetandtherackpostsarestableandstandingrmlyona
level surface.
• Westronglyrecommendthatatleasttwoable-bodiedpersonsperformthesteps
described in this guide.
• Werecommendtheuseanappropriateliftingtoolordevice,ifnecessary.
Ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders.
The illustrations shown above are for reference only.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief
descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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Motherboard Information
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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4.1 Motherboard layout
ASUS RS300-E9 Series 4-3
Layout contents
Jumpers Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-8
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-9
3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) 7-6
4. MErmwareforcerecoverysetting(3-pinME_RCVR1) 4-10
5. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) 4-10
6. SATADOMpowersetting(3-pinDOM1_PWR1,DOM2_PWR2) 4-11
7. Smart Ride Through setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-11
Rear panel connectors Page
1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 4-12
2. RJ-45 port for iKVM 4-12
3. Video Graphics Adapter port 4-12
4. RJ-45 ports for LAN 4-12
5. Power-onButton 4-12
6. Message LED 4-12
7. USB2.0ports1and2 4-12
8. USB3.0ports1and2 4-12
Onboard LEDs Page
1. StandbyPowerLED(SB_PWR1) 4-5
2. BaseboardManagementControllerLED(BMC_LED1) 4-5
3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 4-6
4. Message LED (LOCLED1) 4-6
5. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) 4-7
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Internal connectors Page
1. Serial ATA 6 Gbps connectors
(7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 connector [Gray]) 4-15
2. Mini-SAS HD connector (SATA1234) 4-15
3. HarddiskactivityLEDconnector(4-pinHDLED1) 4-16
4. USB2.0connector(10-1pinUSB78) 4-16
5. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_34) 4-17
6. CPU,frontandrearfanconnectors
(4-pinFRNT_FAN1-4,REAR_FAN1,CPU_FAN1) 4-17
7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-18
8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) 4-18
9. PowerSupplySMBusconnector(5-pinPSUSMB1) 4-19
10. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM) 4-19
11. SATADOMpowerconnector(4-pinPWR3) 4-20
12. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) 4-21
13. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) 4-21
14. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR1,8-pinEATX12V1) 4-22
15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-22
16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-24
17. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1 & NGFF2) 4-25
18. SystemManagementBus(SMBUS)connector
(5-1pinSMBUS1) 4-25
19. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION) 4-26
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4.2 Onboard LEDs
1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1)
ThemotherboardcomeswithastandbypowerLED.ThegreenLEDlightsupto
indicatethatthesystemisON,insleepmode,orinsoft-offmode.Thisisareminder
thatyoushouldshutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebeforeremovingor
plugginginanymotherboardcomponent.Theillustrationbelowshowsthelocationof
the onboard LED.
2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)
ThegreenheartbeatLEDblinkspersecondtoindicatethattheASMB8isworking
normally.TheBMCLEDworkswiththeASUSASMB8managementdeviceand
indicatesitsinitiationstatus.WhenthePSUispluggedandthesystemisOFF,ASUS
ASMB8managementdevicestartssysteminitiationforaboutone(1)minute.TheBMC
LEDblinksaftersysteminitiationnishes.
• TheheartbeatLEDfunctionsonlywhenyouinstalltheASUSASMB8Management
card.
• EverytimeaftertheACpowerisreplugged,youhavetowaitforabout60secondsfor
thesystemtopowerup.
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3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1)
TheCPUwarningLEDlightsuptoindicatethataCPUerrororfailurehasoccurred.
ThewarningLEDfunctionsonlywhenyouinstalltheASUSASMB8Managementcard.
4. Location LED (LOCLED1)
ThisonboardLEDlightsupwhentheLocationbuttonontheserverispressedorwhen
triggeredbyasystemmanagementsoftware.TheLocationLEDhelpsvisuallylocate
andquicklyidentifytheserverinerroronaserverrack.
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5. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1)
The CATT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic
error and cannot continue to operate.
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4.3 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.Youcan
cleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,time,andsystemsetupparametersbyerasingthe
CMOSRTCRAMdata.TheonboardbuttoncellbatterypowerstheRAMdatain
CMOS,whichincludesystemsetupinformationsuchassystempasswords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Movethejumpercapfrompins1–2(default)topins2–3.Keepthecaponpins2–3
forabout5–10seconds,thenmovethecapbacktopins1–2.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetuptore-
enter data.
ExceptwhenclearingtheRTCRAM,neverremovethecaponCLRTCjumperdefault
position.Removingthecapwillcausesystembootfailure!
Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandmovethejumperagainto
cleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AftertheCMOSclearance,reinstallthebattery.
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2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheonboardVGAcontroller.Settopins1–2
toactivatetheVGAfeature.
3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4)
ThesejumpersallowsyoutoenableordisabletheonboardIntel® I210 Gigabit LAN
controllers.Settopins1-2toactivatetheGigabitLANfeature.
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4. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoforceIntelManagementEngine(ME)bootfromrecovery
modewhenMEbecomecorrupted.
5. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSMEblockselect.
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7. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheSmartRideThrough(SmaRT)function.
Thisfeatureisdisabledbydefault.Settopins1-2toenableit.Whenenabled,SmaRT
allowsuninterruptedoperationofthesystemduringanAClossevent.
6. SATA DOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1, DOM2_PWR2)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoconguretheDOMpowersetting.
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4.4 Connectors
4.4.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green): This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or
mouse.
2. RJ-45 port for iKVM:ThisRJ-45portfunctionsonlywhenyouinstallASMB8
management card.
3. Video Graphics Adapter port: This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible
devices.
4. RJ-45 ports for LAN:TheseportsallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLAN(LocalArea
Network)throughanetworkhub.RefertothetablebelowfortheLANportLED
indications.
5. Q-Code LED: TheQ-CodeLEDprovidesa2-digitdisplaythatshowsthestatusofyour
system. Refer to the Q-Code table of this user guide for more information about the
2-digit codes.
6. Power-on Button: Press this button to turn on the system.
7. Message LED: The Message LED is an onboard LED that lights up to indicate an
abnormaleventoccurrence.
8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2:Thesetwo4-pinUSB(UniversalSerialBus)portsareavailable
forconnectingUSB2.0devices.
9. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2:Thesetwo4-pinUSB(UniversalSerialBus)portsareavailable
forconnectingUSB3.0devices.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Dataactivity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
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4.4.2 Q-Code table
Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION
Normal boot
Security Phase
1 Progress First post code(POWER_ON_POST_CODE)
2 Progress LoadBSPmicrocode(MICROCODE_POST_CODE)
3 Progress Perform early platform initialization
4Progress SetcacheasramforPEIphase(CACHE_ENABLED_POST_CODE)
5 Progress Establish Stack
6 Progress CPUEarlyinit.(CPU_EARLY_INIT_POST_CODE)
PEI (Pre-EFI
initialization) phase
10 Progress PEI Core Entry
11 Progress PEI cache as ram CPU initial
15 Progress NBinitializebeforeinstalledmemory
19 Progress SBinitializebeforeinstalledmemory
0 MRC Progress MRC_INITIALIZATION_START
10 MRC Progress MRC_CMD_PLOT_2D
1B MRC Progress MRC_FAST_BOOT_PERMITTED
1C MRC Progress MRC_RESTORE_NON_TRAINING
1D MRC Progress MRC_PRINT_INPUT_PARAMS
1E MRC Progress MRC_SET_OVERRIDES_PSPD
20 MRC Progress MRC_SPD_PROCESSING
21 MRC Progress MRC_SET_OVERRIDES
22 MRC Progress MRC_MC_CAPABILITY
23 MRC Progress MRC_MC_CONFIG
24 MRC Progress MRC_MC_MEMORY_MAP
25 MRC Progress MRC_JEDEC_INIT_LPDDR3
26 MRC Progress MRC_RESET_SEQUENCE
27 MRC Progress MRC_PRE_TRAINING
28 MRC Progress MRC_EARLY_COMMAND
29 MRC Progress MRC_SENSE_AMP_OFFSET
2A MRC Progress MRC_READ_MPR
2B MRC Progress MRC_RECEIVE_ENABLE
2C MRC Progress MRC_JEDEC_WRITE_LEVELING
2D MRC Progress MRC_LPDDR_LATENCY_SET_B
2E MRC Progress MRC_WRITE_TIMING_1D
2F MRC Progress MRC_READ_TIMING_1D
30 MRC Progress MRC_DIMM_ODT
31 MRC Progress MRC_EARLY_WRITE_TIMING_2D
32 MRC Progress MRC_WRITE_DS
33 MRC Progress MRC_WRITE_EQ
34 MRC Progress MRC_EARLY_READ_TIMING_2D
35 MRC Progress MRC_READ_ODT
36 MRC Progress MRC_READ_EQ
37 MRC Progress MRC_READ_AMP_POWER
38 MRC Progress MRC_WRITE_TIMING_2D
39 MRC Progress MRC_READ_TIMING_2D
3A MRC Progress MRC_CMD_VREF
3B MRC Progress MRC_WRITE_VREF_2D
3C MRC Progress MRC_READ_VREF_2D
3D MRC Progress MRC_POST_TRAINING
3E MRC Progress MRC_LATE_COMMAND
3F MRC Progress MRC_ROUND_TRIP_LAT
40 MRC Progress MRC_TURN_AROUND
41 MRC Progress MRC_CMP_OPT
42 MRC Progress MRC_SAVE_MC_VALUES
43 MRC Progress MRC_RESTORE_TRAINING
44 MRC Progress MRC_RMT_TOOL
45 MRC Progress MRC_WRITE_SR
46 MRC Progress MRC_DIMM_RON
47 MRC Progress MRC_RCVEN_TIMING_1D
48 MRC Progress MRC_MR_FILL
49 MRC Progress MRC_PWR_MTR
4A MRC Progress MRC_DDR4_MAPPING
4B MRC Progress MRC_WRITE_VOLTAGE_1D
4C MRC Progress MRC_EARLY_RDMPR_TIMING_2D
4D MRC Progress MRC_FORCE_OLTM
50 MRC Progress MRC_MC_ACTIVATE
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Normal boot
PEI(Pre-EFI
initialization) phase
51 MRC Progress MRC_RH_PREVENTION
52 MRC Progress MRC_GET_MRC_DATA
58 MRC Progress MRC_RETRAIN_CHECK
5A MRC Progress MRC_SA_GV_SWITCH
5B MRC Progress MRC_ALIAS_CHECK
5C MRC Progress MRC_ECC_CLEAN_START
5D MRC Progress MRC_DONE
5F MRC Progress MRC_CPGC_MEMORY_TEST
60 MRC Progress MRC_TXT_ALIAS_CHECK
61 MRC Progress MRC_ENG_PERF_GAIN
68 MRC Progress MRC_MEMORY_TEST
69 MRC Progress MRC_FILL_RMT_STRUCTURE
70 MRC Progress MRC_SELF_REFRESH_EXIT
71 MRC Progress MRC_NORMAL_MODE
7D MRC Progress MRC_SSA_PRE_STOP_POINT
7E MRC Progress MRC_NO_MEMORY_DETECTED
7F MRC Progress MRC_SSA_STOP_POINT
55 MRC Progress MRC_MEM_INIT_DONE
32 Progress CPU Init.
34 Progress CPU Init.
36 Progress CPU Init.
4F Progress DXE Initial Program Load(IPL)
DXE(Driver
Execution
Environment)phase
60 Progress DXE Core Started
61 Progress DXE NVRAM Init.
62 Progress SBrun-timeinit.
63 Progress DXE CPU Init
68 Progress NBInit.
69 Progress NBInit.
6A Progress NBInit.
70 Progress SBInit.
71 Progress SBInit.
72 Progress SBInit.
78 Progress ACPI Init.
79 Progress CSM Init.
BDS(BootDevice
Selection) phase
90 Progress BDSstarted
91 Progress Connectdeviceevent
92 Progress PCIBusEnumeration.
93 Progress PCIBusEnumeration.
94 Progress PCIBusEnumeration.
95 Progress PCIBusEnumeration.
96 Progress PCIBusEnumeration.
97 Progress Consoleoutoutconnectevent
98 Progress Consoleinputconnectevent
99 Progress AMI Super IO start
9A Progress AMIUSBDriverInit.
9B Progress AMIUSBDriverInit.
9C Progress AMIUSBDriverInit.
9D Progress AMIUSBDriverInit.
b2 Progress Legacy Option ROM Init.
b3 Progress Reset system
b4 Progress USBhotplug
b6 Progress NVRAM clean up
b7 Progress NVRAMcongurationreset
A0 Progress IDE,AHCIInit.
A1 Progress IDE,AHCIInit.
A2 Progress IDE,AHCIInit.
A3 Progress IDE,AHCIInit.
FF~00 Progress WaitBMCready(duration:120seconds).
A8 Progress BIOSSetupUtilitypasswordverify
A9 Progress BIOSSetupUtilitystart
AB Progress BIOSSetupUtilityinputwait
AD Progress Readytobootevent
AE Progress Legacybootevent
Operating system
phase
AA Progress APIC mode
AC Progress PIC mode
Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION
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4.4.3 Internal connectors
1. Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 connector [Gray])
Supported by the Intel®C232chipset,theseconnectorsarefortheSerialATAsignal
cablesforSerialATAharddiskdrivesthatallowsupto6Gb/sofdatatransferrate.
IfyouinstalledSerialATAharddiskdrives,youcancreateaRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,
orRAID5conguration.
2. Mini-SAS HD connector (SATA1234)
ThismotherboardcomeswithaminiSerialAttachedSCSI(SAS)HDconnector,
the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. The connector supports up to four
devices.
• TheactualdatatransferratedependsonthespeedofSerialATAharddisksinstalled.
• WhentheM.2connectorisoperatinginSATAmode,SATAconnector5and6
(SATA6Gbps_5-6)willbedisabled.
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3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or
SASadd-oncard.ThereadorwriteactivitiesofanydeviceconnectedtotheSATAor
SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.
4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78)
TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecablestothese
connectors.TheseUSBconnectorscomplywithUSB2.0specicationthatsupportsup
to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
TheseconnectorsallowyoutoconnectaUSB3.0moduleforadditionalUSB3.0front
orrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.0module,youcanenjoyallthebenetsof
USB3.0includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,fasterchargingtimefor
USB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,andbackwardcompatibilitywith
USB2.0.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairow
inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
• Thesearenotjumpers!DONOTplacejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!
• AllfansfeaturetheASUSSmartFantechnology.
6. 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
onthemotherboard,ensuringthattheblackwireofeachcablematchesthegroundpin
of the connector.
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7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
SGPIOinterfacethatcontrolstheLEDpatterngeneration,deviceinformation,and
general purpose data.
8. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2)
These connectors are for the serial COM ports. Connect the serial port module cable
tooneoftheseconnectors,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthe
system chassis.
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9. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectSMBus(SystemManagementBus)tothepower
supplyunittoreadPSUinformation.DevicescommunicatewithanSMBushostand/or
otherSMBusdevicesusingtheSMBusinterface.
ThisconnectorfunctionsonlywhenyouinstalltheASUSASMB8.
10. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTPM(TrustedPlatformModule)system,whichcansecurely
storekeys,digitalcerticates,passwords,anddata.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhance
networksecurity,protectsdigitalidentities,andensuresplatformintegrity.
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11. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3)
This4-pinconnectorisfor5VpowerofacertainSATADOM(DiskonModule)device
whenusinganappropriatecable.
• TheSATADOMpowerconnectorisforoutputpoweronly.Ithasamaximumoutput
current of 1A.
• EnsurethatthepoweroftheSATADOMdevicethatyouwilluseislessthan1A.
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13. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)
This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.
12. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1)
TheseLEDsareforGigabitLANactivityLEDsonthefrontpanel.ConnecttheLAN
LEDcabletothebackplaneforLANactivityindication.
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• DONOTforgettoconnectthe24-pinandthe8-pinpowerplugs;otherwise,thesystem
willnotbootup.
• Useofapowersupplyunit(PSU)withahigherpoweroutputisrecommendedwhen
conguringasystemwithmorepower-consumingdevices.Thesystemmaybecome
unstableormaynotbootupifthepowerisinadequate.
• ThismotherboardsupportsATX2.0PSUorlaterversion.
• EnsurethatyourPSUcanprovideatleasttheminimumpowerrequiredbyyour
system.
14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)
TheseconnectorsarefortheATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare
designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand
pushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
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15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
1. System power LED (3-pin PLED)
This3-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.Connectthechassispower
LEDcabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhenyouturnon
thesystempower,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.
2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front
messageLED.ThemessageLEDiscontrolledbyHardwaremonitortoindicate
anabnormaleventoccurrence.
3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.The
speakerallowsyoutohearsystembeepsandwarnings.
4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)
This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivityLED
cabletothisconnector.TheIDELEDlightsuporasheswhendataisreadfrom
orwrittentotheHDD.
5. Power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
Thisconnectorisforthesystempowerbutton.Pressingthepowerbuttonturns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the
BIOSsettings.Pressingthepowerswitchformorethanfoursecondswhilethe
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
withoutturningoffthesystempower.
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16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)
ThisconnectorisforadditionalfrontpanelfeaturesincludingfrontpanelSMB,locator
LEDandswitch,chassisintrusion,andLANLEDs.
1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)
TheseconnectorsareforthefrontpanelSMBuscable.
2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK)
TheseconnectorsareforGigabitLANactivityLEDsonthefrontpanel.
3. Locator LED (2-pin AUX_LOCLED1 and 2-pin AUX_LOCLED2)
These connectors are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect
theLocatorLEDcablestothese2-pinconnectors.TheLEDswilllightupwhen
the Locator button is pressed.
4. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin AUX_BMCLOCBTN)
These connectors are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries
the state of the system locator.
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17. M.2 (NGFF) card connector (NGFF1 & NGFF2)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoinstallanM.2device.
TheM.2(NGFF)deviceispurchasedseparately.
18. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1)
Thisconnectorcontrolsthesystemandpowermanagement-relatedtasks.This
connectorprocessesthemessagestoandfromdevicesratherthantrippingthe
individualcontrollines.
• Thisconnectorsupportstype2242/2260/2280devicesonbothPCI-EandSATA
interface.
• WhentheM.2connectorisoperatinginSATAmode,SATAconnector5and6
(SATA6Gbps_5-6)willbedisabled.
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19. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedintrusiondetectionsensororswitch.Connect
oneendofthechassisintrusionsensororswitchcabletothisconnector.Thechassis
intrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignaltothisconnectorwhenachassis
componentisremovedorreplaced.Thesignalisthengeneratedasachassisintrusion
event.
Bydefault,thepinlabeled“ChassisSignal”and“Ground”areshortedwithajumper
cap.Removethejumpercapsonlywhenyouintendtousethechassisintrusion
detection feature.
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.
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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.
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3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Driveeld.
4. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOS
then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Infoeld.
6. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheBIOSlethenpress<Enter>.
7. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may
not be the same as shown.
To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility:
1. InserttheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOSletotheUSBport.
2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EzFlash Utility
and press <Enter> to enable it.
Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this
utility.
5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility
TheASUSEzFlashUtilityfeatureallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSusingaUSBashdisk
without having to use a DOS-based utility.
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit
FS0 System Volume Information <DIR>
Windows <DIR>
P10S-C/4L/SYS BIOS <DIR>
Current Platform
Platform : P10S-C/4L/SYS
Version : 0200
Build Date :12/04/2014
New Platform
Platform : P10S-C/4L/SYS
Version : 0206
Build Date :07/01/2015
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• ThisfunctioncansupportdevicessuchasaUSBashdiskwithFAT32/16formatand
single partition only.
• DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventsystem
boot failure!
TheBUPDATERutilityallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSleinDOSenvironmentusinga
bootableUSBashdiskdrivewiththeupdatedBIOSle.
Updating the BIOS file
ToupdatetheBIOSleusingtheBUPDATERutility:
1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.comanddownloadthelatestBIOSleforthe
motherboard.SavetheBIOSletoabootableUSBashdiskdrive.
2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at
https://www.asus.com/support/tothebootableUSBashdiskdriveyoucreatedearlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:
BUPDATER /i[lename].CAP
where[lename]isthelatestortheoriginalBIOSleonthebootableUSBashdisk
drive, then press <Enter>.
A:\>BUPDATER /i[le name]CAP
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.
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Theutilityveriesthele,thenstartsupdatingtheBIOSle.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
The BIOS update is nished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
4. Rebootthesystemfromtheharddiskdrive.
Current Platform
Platform : P10S-C/4L/SYS
Version : 0200
Build date: 12/04/2014
New Platform
Platform : P10S-C/4L/SYS
Version : 0206
Build date: 07/01/2015
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!
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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
your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or
changethepowermanagementsettings.Thisrequiresyoutorecongureyoursystemusing
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them
intheCMOSRAMofthermwarechip.
ThermwarechiponthemotherboardstorestheSetuputility.Whenyoustartupthe
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues
with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>,
or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
systemoffthenbackon.Dothislastoptiononlyifthersttwofailed.
TheSetupprogramisdesignedtomakeitaseasytouseaspossible.Beingamenu-driven
program,itletsyouscrollthroughthevarioussub-menusandmakeyourselectionsfromthe
availableoptionsusingthenavigationkeys.
• ThedefaultBIOSsettingsforthismotherboardapplyformostconditionstoensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 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.
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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
Security For changing the security settings
Boot Forchangingthesystembootconguration
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
the fan settings
Tool Forconguringoptionsforspecialfunctions
Save & Exit For selecting the save & exit options
Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings
Event Logs For changing the event log settings
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Toselectanitemonthemenubar,presstherightorleftarrowkeyonthekeyboarduntilthe
desired item is highlighted.
Navigation keys
General helpMenu bar Configuration fieldsMenu items
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5.2.3 Menu items
Thehighlighteditemonthemenubardisplaysthespecicitemsforthatmenu.Forexample,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Security, Boot,
Monitor, Tool, Save & Exit, Server Mgmt, and Event Logs) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
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.
Tochangethevalueofaeld,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.
5.2.4 Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
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5.3 Main menu
WhenyouentertheBIOSSetupprogram,theMainmenuscreenappears.TheMainmenu
provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system
date and time.
5.3.1 System Date
Allows you to set the system date to [Day mm/dd/yyyy].
Day=Dayoftheweek
mm = month (numeric value)
dd = day (numeric value)
yyyy = year (numeric value)
5.3.2 System Time
Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss].
hh = hour (numeric value)
mm = minutes (numeric value)
ss = seconds (numeric value)
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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.
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5.4.1 Trusted Computing
5.4.2 Chipset Configuration
Security Device Support [Enable]
Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.
Congurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]
Device Select [Auto]
Allows you to restrict support to selected device. Auto will support both devices.
Congurationoptions:[TPM1.2][TPM2.0][Auto]
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System Agent (SA) Configuration
This allows you to change System Agent (SA) parameters.
VT-d [Enabled]
Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment.
Whenaperturesizeissetto2048MB,thisisdisabledautomatically.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
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DMI/OPI Configuration
DMI Max Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to set the DMI speed.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
DMI Vc1 Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vc1.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
DMI Vcm Control [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vcm.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
DMI Link ASPM Control [L1]
This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management on SA side of the
DMIlink.
Congurationoptions:[L1][Disabled]
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PEG Port Configuration
PEG 0:1:0
Enable Root Port [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the root port.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled][Auto]
Max Link Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutocongurePEG0:1:0MaxSpeed.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
Max Link Width [Auto]
AllowsyoutoforcePEGlinktoretraintoX1/2/4/8.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][ForceX1][ForceX2][ForceX4][ForceX8]
Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto]
Allowsyoutopowerdownunusedlanes.Whensetto[Auto],Bioswill
powerdownunusedlanesbasedonthemaxpossiblelinkwidth.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Auto]
ASPM [Auto]
Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG 0. This has no effect if
PEG is not the currently active device.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Auto][ASPML0s][ASPML1]
[ASPML0sL1]
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PEG 0:1:1
Enable Root Port [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the root port.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled][Auto]
Max Link Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutocongurePEG0:1:1MaxSpeed.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
Max Link Width [Auto]
AllowsyoutoforcePEGlinktoretraintoX1/2/4/8.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][ForceX1][ForceX2][ForceX4]
Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto]
Allowsyoutopowerdownunusedlanes.Whensetto[Auto],Bioswill
powerdownunusedlanesbasedonthemaxpossiblelinkwidth.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Auto]
ASPM [Auto]
Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG 1. This has no effect if
PEG is not the currently active device.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Auto][ASPML0s][ASPML1]
[ASPML0sL1]
PEG0 Max Payload size [Auto]
Allows you to set the PEG0 max payload size.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][128TLP][256TLP]
PEG1 Max Payload size [Auto]
Allows you to set the PEG1 max payload size.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][128TLP][256TLP]
Program PCIe ASPM after OpRom [Disabled]
Allows you to select when to program the PCIe ASPM.
[Disabled] PCIeASPMwillbeprogrammedbeforeOpROM.
[Enabled] PCIeASPMwillbeprogrammedafterOpROM.
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Memory Configuration
Allows you to change memory information settings.
Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the maximum memory frequency.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][1067][1333][1600][1867]
[2133][2400][2667][2933][3200]
Max TOLUD [Dynamic]
Allows you to set the maximum value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust
TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller.
Congurationoptions:[Dynamic][1GB][1.25GB][1.5GB][1.75GB][2GB][2.25GB]
[2.5GB][2.75GB][3GB][3.25GB][3.5GB]
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Memory Remap [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
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PCH-IO Configuration
Allows you to set PCH-IO parameters.
PCI Express Configuration
PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablePCIExpressClockGatingforeachrootport.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
DMI Link ASPM Control [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA
sideoftheDMIlink.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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USB Configuration
AllowsyoutosettheUSBCongurationsettings.
USB Precondition [Disabled]
AllowsyoutopreconditionworkonUSBhostcontrollerandrootportsforfaster
enumeration.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
xDCI Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable xDCI (USB OTG Device).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
USB Port Disable Override [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the corresponding USB port from reporting a Device
Connection to the controller.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][SelectPer-Pin]
CLKRUN# Logic [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheCLKRUN#logictostopthePCIclocks.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Serial IRQ Mode [Continuous]
AllowsyoutocongureSerialIRQmode.
Congurationoptions:[Quiet][Continuous]
High Precision Timer [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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Intel Server Platform Services
Intel TXT Information
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PCI/PCIE Subsystem Settings
AllowsyoutocongurePCI,PCI-X,andPCIExpressSettings.
PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks]
Allows you to set the value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.
Congurationoptions:[32PCIBusClocks][64PCIBusClocks][96PCIBusClocks]
[128PCIBusClocks][160PCIBusClocks]
[192PCIBusClocks][224PCIBusClocks]
[248PCIBusClocks]
PERR# Generation [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device to Generate PERR#.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SERR# Generation [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCI Device to Generate SERR#.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Load RT32 Image [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
VGA Priority [Offboard Device]
Thisallowsyoutoprioritizebetweenonboardandtherstoffboardvideodevicefound.
Congurationoptions:[OnboardDevice][OffboardDevice]
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PCIe slot opROM option
PCIE6/PCIE5 Option ROM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable PCIE6/PCIE5/PCIE4 Option ROM.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5.4.3 Platform Configuration
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USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. If no USB device
are connected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled][Auto]
XHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
ThisfunctionsasaworkaroundforOSeswithoutXHCIhand-offsupport.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]
This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be
enabledforthecompleteUSBkeyboardlegacysupportfornon-USBawareOSes.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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NVMe Configuration
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value.
Congurationoptions:[1sec][5sec][10sec][20sec]
Device reset time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value.
Congurationoptions:[10sec][20sec][30sec][40sec]
Device power-up delay [Auto]
Thisallowsyoutosetthemaximumtimethedevicewilltakebeforeitproperlyreports
itself to the Host Controller.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Manual]
Onboard LAN Configuration
This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN.
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Intel LAN1–4 Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE]/[Disabled]
Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][PXE][iSCSI]
Super IO Configuration
Serial Port 1 Configuration
Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1.
Serial Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port (COM).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Change Settings [Auto]
Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][IO=3F8h;IRQ=4;]
[IO=3F8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
[IO=2F8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
[IO=3E8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
[IO=2E8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
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Serial Port 2 Configuration
Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 2.
Serial Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port (COM).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Change Settings [Auto]
Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][IO=2F8h;IRQ=3;]
[IO=3F8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
[IO=2F8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
[IO=3E8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
[IO=2E8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
Change Settings [Standard Serial Port Mode]
Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.
Congurationoptions:[StandardSerialPortMode][IrDAActivepulse1.6uS]
[IrDAActivepulse3/16bittime][ASKIRMode]
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COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The Console Redirection SettingsbecomescongurablewhenConsole Redirection is
setto[Enabled].
Serial Port Console Redirection
Console Redirection Settings
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.
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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.
Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
Congurationoptions:[9600][19200][38400][57600][115200]
Data Bits [8]
Allows you to set the data bits.
Congurationoptions:[7][8]
Parity [None]
Allows you to select the parity bit. A parity bit is sent with the data bits to detect
transmission errors.
Congurationoptions:[None][Even][Odd][Mark][Space]
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]
This allows you to enable or disable the Recorder Mode to capture Terminal data.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24]
This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS.
Congurationoptions:[80x24][80x25]
Putty Keypad [VT100]
This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.
Congurationoptions:[VT100][LINUX][XTERMR6][SCO][ESCN][VT400]
Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable]
This setting allows you to specify if BootLoader is selected then Legacy console
redirection.
Congurationoptions:[AlwaysEnable][BootLoader]
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Legacy Serial Redirection Port [COM1]
Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy
OPROM Messages.
Congurationoptions:[COM1][COM2]
Legacy Console Redirection Settings
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 Redirectionto[Enabled].
Console Redirection Settings
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]
AllowsremotemanagementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport.
Congurationoptions:[COM1][COM2]
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Allows you to set the terminal type for out-of-band management.
Congurationoptions:[VT100][VT100+][VT-UTF8][ANSI]
Bits per second [115200]
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the
other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
Congurationoptions:[9600][19200][57600][115200]
Flow Control [None]
Allowsyoutosettheowcontroltopreventdatalossfrombufferoverow.
Congurationoptions:[None][HardwareRTS/CTS][SoftwareXon/Xoff]
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ACPI Settings
Enable Hibernation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep
State).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]
Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the
SUSPEND button is pressed.
Congurationoptions:[SuspendDisabled][S3(SuspendtoRAM)]
This option may be not be effective with some OS.
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
Allows you to set the state the system will go to after an AC power loss.
Congurationoptions:[PowerOff][PowerOn][LastState]
Power On By PCI [Disabled]
YoucanusethisoptiontoenableordisabletheWake-on-LANfeatureoftheIntel LAN.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]
ThisallowsyoutoenableordisablethePCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
APM
AllowsyoutoconguretheAdvancePowerManagement(APM)settings.
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Power On By Ring [Disabled]
ThisallowsyoutoenableordisabletheRingdevicestogenerateawakeevent.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisableRTCtogenerateawakeevent.Whenset
to[Enabled],theitemsRTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes
user-congurablewhereyoucansetvalues.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on a motherboard.
SMART Settings
SMART Self Test [Enabled]
Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
WHEA Support [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheWHEA(WindowsHardwareErrorArchitecture)
support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
WHEA Configuration
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5.4.4 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions.
Toquicklygotothelastitemofthesecondpage,pressthePage 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.
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Hyper-threading [Enabled]
This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing
the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
AllowsyoutochoosethenumberofCPUcorestoactivateineachprocessorpackage.
Congurationoptions:[All][1][2][3]
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Whenenabled,aVMMcanutilizetheadditionalhardwarecapabilitiesprovidedby
Vanderpool Technology.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer perfetcher.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
CPU AES [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance]
This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.
Congurationoptions:[MaxNon-TurboPerformance][TurboPerformance]
HardWare P states (HWP) [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableHWPsupport.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]
Allows your system to adjust the CPU’s voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased
power consumption and heat production.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appear only when you set the Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) to [Enabled].
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base
operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature
specicationlimit.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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CPU C states [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled].
Enhanced C-States [Enabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisableC1E.Whenenabled,CPUwillswitchto
minimum speed when all cores enter C-State.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
C-State Auto Demotion [C1 and C3]
Allows you to enable or disable the Auto Demotion of C-State.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][C1][C3][C1andC3]
C-State Un-demotion [C1 and C3]
Allows you to enable or disable the Un-demotion of C-State.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][C1][C3][C1andC3]
Package C state demotion [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablethePackageCstatedemotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Package C state undemotion [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablethePackageCstateundemotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
CState Pre-Wake [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheCStatePre-Wake.Selecting[Disabled] will set bit 30 of
POWER_CTLMSR(0x1FC)to1todisabletheCStatePre-Wake.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Package C State limit [AUTO]
AllowsyousetthePackageCStatelimit.
Congurationoptions:[C0/C1][C2][C3]C6][C7][C7s][C8][AUTO]
CFG lock [Enabled]
AllowsyoutocongureMSR0xE2[15],CFGlockbit.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheIntel(R)TXT(LT)support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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5.4.5 SATA Configuration
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate.
Congurationoptions:[AHCI][RAID]
Software Feature Mask Configuration
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RAID0 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the RAID0 feature.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
RAID1 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the RAID1 feature.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
RAID10 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the RAID10 feature.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
RAID5 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the RAID5 feature.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Intel Rapid Recovery Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
OROM UI and BANNER [Enabled]
[Disabled] NoOROMbannerorinformationwillbedisplayedifalldisksand
RAID volumes are Normal.
[Enabled] OROMUIisshown.
HDD Unlock [Enabled]
Selecting [Enabled]willindicatethattheHDDpasswordunlockintheOSisenabled.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
LED Locate [Enabled]
Selecting [Enabled] will indicate that the LED/SGPIO hardware is attached and ping to
locate feature is enabled on the OS.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
IRRT Only on eSATA [Enabled]
[Disabled] AnyRAIDvolumecanspaninternalandeSATAdrives.
[Enabled] OnlyIRRTvolumescanspaninternalandeSATAdrives.
Smart Response Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Response Technology.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
OROM UI Normal Delay [4 sec]
Allows you to select the delay time of the OROM UI Splash Screen in a normal status.
Congurationoptions:[2sec][4sec][6sec][8sec]
RST Force Form [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Form for Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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SATA Port 1–6
Port 1–6 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Mechanical Presence Switch [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable reporting if the port has an Mechanical Presence
Switch.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Enable this option to start a COMERSET initialization sequence to the device on an
edge detect from 0 to 1.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
AllowsyoutosetwhethertheSATAportisconnectedtoSolidStateDriveorHardDisk
Drive.
Congurationoptions:[HardDiskDrive][SolidStateDrive]
Device Sleep [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the mSata for RTD3.
CongurationOptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Config [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableSATADTIOCong.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
5.4.6 Network Stack Configuration
Network Stack [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableorisableUEFINetworkStack.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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5.4.7 CSM Configuration
CSM Support [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
GateA20 Active [Upon Request]
This allows you to set the GA20 option.
[UponRequest] GA20canbedisabledusingBIOSservices.
[Always] DonotallowdisablingGA20;thisoptionisusefulwhenanyRTcodeis
executed above 1MB
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
This allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM.
Congurationoptions:[ForceBIOS][KeepCurrent]
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5.4.8 iSCSI Configuration
AllowsyoutoconguretheiSCSIparameters.
Boot Option filter [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.
Congurationoptions:[UEFIandLegacy][Legacyonly][UEFIonly]
Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]
ThisoptionallowsyoutocontroltheexecutionofUEFIandLegacyPXE/Storage/Video
OpROM.
Congurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]
Other PCI devices [Legacy]
ThisitemdeterminestheOPROMexecutionpolicyfordevicesotherthanNetwork,Storage,
or Video.
Congurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]
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5.5 Security menu
This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The
menualsoenablesordisablestheSecureBootstateandletstheuserconguretheSystem
Mode state.
To clear the Administrator Password, follow the same steps as in changing an Administrator
Password,butpress<Enter>whenpromptedtocreate/conrmthepassword.
Administrator Password
To set an Administrator Password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. FromtheCreateNewAdministratorPasswordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress
<Enter>.
3. Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. FromtheEnterCurrentAdministratorPasswordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,then
press <Enter>.
3. FromtheCreateNewAdministratorPasswordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress
<Enter>.
4. Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
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User Password
To set a User Password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. FromtheCreateNewUserPasswordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3. Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. FromtheEnterCurrentUserPasswordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress
<Enter>.
3. FromtheCreateNewUserPasswordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
4. Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
Secure Boot [Disabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheSecureBootowcontrol.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Secure Boot Mode [Custom]
This item allows you to select the mode of the Secure Boot to change Image Execution policy
and manage Secure Boot Keys.
Congurationoptions:[Standard][Custom]
Secure Boot Menu
This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.
To clear the User Password, follow the same steps as in changing a User Password, but
press<Enter>whenpromptedtocreate/conrmthepassword.
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Key Management
This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to
modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page.
Provision Factory Default Keys [Disabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Enroll All Factory Default Keys
ThisitemwillaskyouifyouwanttoinstallallFactoryDefaultsecurevariables.Select
Yes if you want to load the default secure variables, otherwise select No.
Platform Key (PK)
Congurationoptions:[SetNewKey][DeleteKey]
Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures
/ Forbidden Signatures / Authorized TimeStamps
Congurationoptions:[SetNewKey][AppendKey][DeleteKey]
5.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Allowsyoutoselectthepower-onstatefortheNumLock.
Congurationoptions:[On][Off]
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CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities
These items appear only when you connect SATA ODD to the SATA ports and allow you to
set the booting order of the SATA devices.
Network Device BBS Priorities
These items appear only when you connect SATA ODD or hard drive to the SATA ports and
allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices.
Hard Drive BBS Priorities
These items appear only when you connect SATA ODD or hard drive to the SATA ports and
allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices.
Boot Logo Display [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
[Auto] AutoadjustmentforWindowsrequirements.
[FullScreen] Maximizethebootlogosize.
[Disabled] HidethelogoduringPOST.
POST Report [5 sec]
Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.
Congurationoptions:[1sec]–[10sec][UntilPressESC]
Chassis Intrusion Message [Warning]
Allows you to set an action when chassis intrusion has occurred.
[Warning] Warningbeepandpauseatintrusionmessagefor3seconds.
[Halt] Haltatintrusionmessage.
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.
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5.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]
AllowsyoutoconguretheASUSSmartFanfeaturethatsmartlyadjuststhefanspeedsfor
moreefcientsystemoperation.
Congurationoptions:[GenericMode][HighSpeedMode][FullSpeedMode]
5.8 Tool menu
TheToolmenuitemsallowyoutocongureoptionsforspecialfunctions.Selectanitemthen
press <Enter> to display the submenu.
ASUS EZ Flash
Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 5.1.2 ASUS
EzFlash Utility.
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5.9 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.
Discard Changes and Exit
Exit System setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes and Reset
Reset the system setup after saving the changes.
Restore Defaults
Restore/Load default values for all the setup options.
Boot Override
These items display the available devices. The device items that appear on the screen
dependonthenumberofdevicesinstalledinthesystem.Clickanitemtostartbootingfrom
the selected device.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
AttemptstolaunchEFIShellapplication(Shell.e)fromoneoftheavailablelesystem
devices.
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5.10 Server Mgmt menu
The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to
change the settings.
OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]
This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management
Software after the OS loads.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
ThefollowingitemsiscongurableonlywhentheOSWatchdogTimerissetto[Enabled].
OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]
AllowsyoutocongurethelengthfortheOSBootWatchdogTimer.
Congurationoptions:[5minutes][10minutes][15minutes][20minutes]
OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongurehowthesystemshouldrespondiftheOSBootWatchTimer
expires.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][Reset][PowerDown][PowerCycle]
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System Event Log
AllowsyoutochangetheSystemEventLogconguration.
• ThefollowingitemsappearsonlywhenyousetSELComponentsto[Enabled].
• Allvalueschangedheredonottakeeffectuntilcomputerisrestarted.
SEL Components [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Erase SEL [No]
Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Onnextreset][Yes,Oneveryreset]
When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]
Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][EraseImmediately]
Log EFI Status Codes [Error code]
Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes, or log only error code, or only progress code,
or both.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Both][Errorcode][Progresscode]
BMC network configuration
Thesub-itemsinthiscongurationallowyoutoconguretheBMCnetworkparameters.
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Config Address source DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN [Previous State]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongureLANchannelparametersstatisticallyordynamically
(byBIOSorBMC).PreviousStateoptionwillnotmodifyanyBMCnetworkparameters
during BIOS phase.
Congurationoptions:[PreviousState][Static][DynamicBmcDhcp]
View System Event Log
This item allows you to view the System Event Log Records.
IPv6 BMC Network Configuration
ThisitemallowsyoutoconguretheparametersettingsofIPv6BMCnetwork.
IPv6 Display Full Field [Enable]
Displays the Full or Brief IPv6 Field.
Congurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]
IPv6 Display Full Formula [Enable]
Displays the Full or Brief IPv6 Formula.
Congurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]
IPv6 Display Letter Case [Upper Case]
Displays the uppercase or lowercase letters of the alphabet.
Congurationoptions:[LowerCase][UpperCase]
IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address source [Previous State]
SelecttocongureLANchannelparametersstaticallyordynamically(byBIOSor
BMC).
Congurationoptions:[PreviousState][Static]
[Dynamic-ObtainedbyBMCrunningDHCP]
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5.11 Event Logs menu
The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system
event logs.
Change Smbios Event Log Settings
Smbios Event Log [Enabled]
Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Erase Event Log [No]
Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging
activation during reset.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Nextreset][Yes,Everyreset]
When Log is Full [Do Nothing]
Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][EraseImmediately]
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Log System Boot Event [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable logging of System boot event.
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
MECI [1]
Allows you to set the value for the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that
must pass before the multiple-event counter of log entry is updated. Use the <+> and <->
keystoadjustthevalue.
Congurationoptions:[1]-[255]
METW [60]
Allows you to set the value for the number of minutes which must pass between
duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. Usethe<+>and<->keys
to adjust the value.
Congurationoptions:[0]-[99]
Log OEM Codes [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM codes (if not
already converted to legacy).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Convert OEM Codes [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios
Types (not all may be translated).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
6
RAID Conguration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and
conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.
Chapter 6: RAID Conguration
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6.1 Setting up RAID
The motherboard comes with the Intel® C232 controller that supports Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5
support (for Windows® OS only).
6.1.1 RAID definitions
RAID 0
(Data striping)
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.
• Please refer to Chapter 2 for how to select the RAID conguration utility. Move the
jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel® Rapid RAID.
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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® C612 chipset.
To do this:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration, then press <Enter>.
3. Set SATA Mode 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.
6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities
Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities
embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the
Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C232 chipset.
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.
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6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA 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/SSATA 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, have
set the correct jumper settings of the motherboard, and have set the correct SATA mode in
the BIOS setup. You can refer to the Installing hard disk drives, Setting Jumpers, and
Setting the RAID mode sections in BIOS for more information.
[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
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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
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6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0,
10 and 5 only) then press <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):
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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 ]
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6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID
Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a
RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.
To reset a RAID set:
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)
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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/SSATA 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. Selecting
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 ]
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3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the
status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”.
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
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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>.
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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 6.
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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.
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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.
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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
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6.3.3 Deleting a volume
Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before
you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives.
To delete a volume:
1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes 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.
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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
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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
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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.
Create Driver Diskette Menu
C23x INTEL RAID Driver
Write DMI
FreeDOS command prompt
7. From the C23x Intel RAID Driver sub-menu, use the Up or Down arrow keys to select
the driver and press <Enter> to create the RAID driver disk.
C23x INTEL RAID Driver
Windows 32 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID)
Windows Server 2012 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID)
Back
Exit
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk
The system does not include a oppy drive. You have to use a USB oppy drive when
creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® or Red Hat®
Enterprise operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can
create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support DVD).
To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment:
1. Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Enter the BIOS Setup.
4. Select the optical drive as the rst boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save
your changes.
5. Exit the BIOS Setup and restart your computer.
The following Makedisk menu appears.
6. Select the C23x INTEL RAID Driver and press <Enter> to go to the sub-menu.
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8. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.
WARNING !!!
NO YES
)DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE DELETED !!
9. On the following Important message, select YES if an ASMB7 is installed, otherwise
select NO, then press <Enter>.
NO YES
YES
<Important>
Please ensure ASMB7-iKVM is well installed on the
motherboard.
10. Insert the formatted diskette into the disk drive and press <Enter> to write the image to
the disk.
11. Press any key to continue when prompted.
The Create Driver Diskette Menu appears after the creation of the diskette is nished.
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment:
1. Start Windows®.
2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
3. Go to the Make disk menu, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create.
4. Insert a oppy disk into the USB oppy disk drive.
5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the oppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
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7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver
During Windows® Server 2008 OS installation
To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS:
1. Boot the computer using the Windows® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the
screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008.
2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced).
3. Click
Load Driver.
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4. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver
of the RAID controller driver. 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. Click Browse to continue.
5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to
continue.
6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.
7. When the system nishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support
DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and
click Next.
8. Follow succeeding screen instructions to continue.
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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 ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
1. 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.
2. The support DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2008 R2 and Windows® Server
2012.
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.
The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs:
1. Drivers
2. Utilities
3. Manual
4. Contact
The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows® Server 2008
R2 and on the Windows® Server 2012 Operating System (OS).
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The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
7.3.2 Utilities menu tab
The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard
supports.
7.3.1 Drivers menu tab
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7.3.3 Manual menu tab
7.3.4 Contact information menu
You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide.
The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links
if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard.
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7.3.5 Installing the Intel® Chipset device Software driver
4. Click
Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.
5. The
Intel® Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation.
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on
the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows®
Operating System. To install the Intel® chipset device software on Windows® Server 2008 R2:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
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6. Select
Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.
7. Read the Readme File Information and press Install to continue the installation.
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8. Press
Restart Now to complete the setup process.
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5. Click
Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation.
7.4 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver
This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabits Adapter
Driver on the system.
To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows® operating system:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log on with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
4. Click
Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters Drivers in the Drivers menu of the main screen to
start the installation.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
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6. Click
Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window
appears.
7. Tick
I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.
8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation.
By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell
Module are ticked.
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9. Click
Install to start the installation.
10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.
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7.5 Installing the VGA driver
This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics
Adapter (VGA) driver.
To install the ASPEED VGA driver:
1. Restart the computer.
2. Log in with Administrator privileges.
3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD to the optical drive.
The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
4. From the Main Menu, click ASPEED AST1400/AST2400 Display Driver on the
Drivers tab to start the installation.
5. From the installation window, click Next to start the installation.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the support DVD.
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7. Click
Finish to complete the installation.
6. Click
Install to proceed with the installation.
Appendix
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Appendix
A-2 Appendix
P10S-C/4L/SYS block diagram
ASUS RS300-E9 Series A-3
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
A-4 Appendix
ASUS contact information
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, 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
ASUS RS300-E9 Series A-5
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.Postępu6,02-676Warszawa,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
A-6 Appendix