RS100-E8-PI2 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Notices ....................................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents.........................................................
Contents Chapter 3: 3.1 3.2 Attaching the rails to the rack................................................................... 3-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout.................................................................................... 4-2 4.3 Jumpers....................................................................................................... 4-7 4.2 4.4 Onboard LEDs.............................................................................................
Contents 5.4.6 TPM........................................................................................... 5-22 5.4.9 WHEA Support........................................................................... 5-23 5.4.8 5.4.10 5.4.11 5.4.12 5.4.13 5.4.14 5.4.15 5.4.16 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.4.17 Intel® Server Platform Services.................................................. 5-24 Onboard LAN Configuration.......................................................
Contents Chapter 7: 7.1 Driver installation RAID driver installation.............................................................................. 7-2 7.1.1 7.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk......................................................... 7-2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-4 7.2 Management applications and utilities installation................................. 7-6 7.3 Running the Support DVD . .............................................
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.
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, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.
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.
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items.
1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-M server board. Model Name RS100-E8/PI2 1 x Socket LGA1150 Processor / System Bus Core Logic ASUS Features Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 Processor Family Smart Fan ASWM Enterprise Total Slots Memory Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots 1 1 x PCI-E 3.
Windows® Server 2012 64-bit Windows® 8 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows® Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit RedHat® Enterprise Linux AS 5.8 / 6.2 / 6.3 U8 64-bit CentOS 5.8 / 6.2 / 6.3 64-bit Ubuntu 12.
1.4 Front panel features This barebone server has a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. Optical drive (optional) LAN1~2 LEDs Message LED HDD Access LED Power button VGA port USB 3.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1 7 5 3 4 2 1. PCI Express x16 Riser Card (at x8 link) 2. System Fan (x2) 3. ASUS P9D-M Server board 4. Power Supply 5. Slim-type Optical Drive (Optional) 6. HDD Tray 1 7. HDD Tray 2 (partly hidden) 6 Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. This barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs LAN1~2 LED Message LED HDD Access LED LED Display status Icon Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Activity LED OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data activity from the HDD Message LED LAN LEDs Location LED ASUS RS100-E8-PI2 Location LED Power LED OFF System is normal; indicates no incoming event ON 1. Without ASMB7-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated 2.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the chassis cover • Unplug the power cord before removing the chassis cover. • Take extra care when removing the chassis cover. Keep your fingers away from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and parts with sharp or protruding edges. • The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchased. To remove the chassis cover: 2-2 1.
2.1.2 Reinstalling the chassis cover To reinstall the chassis cover: 1. Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks aligned to the side tabs of the chassis. Side tabs 2. Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place.
3. 2-4 Secure the cover with three screws.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This server motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3. 2.2.1 • 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.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Load lever Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket. 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 fit the CPU notches to the socket's alignment keys.
5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Load lever Retention lock 6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Load lever Retention tab 7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will come in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer.
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: 2-8 1. Remove the protection sticker from the back of the CPU heatsink. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 3. Using a Philips screwdriver, lightly screw on the heatsink onto the motherboard using all four screws. Once all four screws are attached, tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence until the heatsink is secure on the motherboard.
To install the airduct: 1. Locate and remove the screw for the airduct from the motherboard. 2. Place the airduct over the heatsink. The fastener on the airduct should align with the screwhole on the motherboard. 3. Replace the screw and secure the airduct onto the motherboard.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.
2.3.3 1. Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip outward. DIMM notch 1 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it pops out with extra force.
2.4 Hard disk drives 2.4.1 Installing a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to HDD bay 1 The server chassis has two HDD bays for installing HDDs to the system. Both HDD bays can support 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD. To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to HDD bay 1: 1. Locate the HDD bay 1 in the chassis. 2. Release the four screws that secures the HDD drive tray to the chassis and set aside. 3. Remove the HDD drive tray then set aside. HDD drive tray HDD bay 1 4. Prepare a 3.
6. Connect the SATA signal cable and a power from the power supply to the 3.5-inch HDD. Use an L-type SATA connector to connect the 3.5-inch SATA HDD to the motherboard. 7. Place and orient the HDD tray and 3.5-inch SATA HDD assembly in such a way that the SATA cable and power connector is aligned towards the rear (as shown). 8. Secure the 3.5-inch SATA HDD and HDD drive tray assembly to the HDD bay 1 using the screws removed in step 2. Ensure that the SSD drive tray is seated securely in place.
2.4.2 Installing 2.5-inch SSDs on HDD bay 1 (Optional) To replace an installed 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD with two 2.5-inch SSDs in HDD bay 1: 1 Locate the 3.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) HDD and the HDD drive tray assembly in the chassis. 2. Disconnect the SATA cable and the power cable from the 3.5-inch SATA HDD. 3. Release the four screws that secure the HDD drive tray and 3.5-inch SATA HDD assembly to HDD bay 1 and set aside. HDD drive tray HDD bay 1 4. Remove the HDD drive tray and 3.
8. Repeat step 6 - 7 to install the other 2.5-inch SSD. 9. Prepare the SATA power cable and the SATA signal cable bundled with the SSD drive tray. SSD drive tray 2.5-inch SSD 10. Get a SATA power cable and connect it to the 2.5-inch SSD as shown. Use the SATA power cable that comes with the SSD drive tray as an add-on accessory. SATA power cable 11. Get a SATA signal cable and connect it to the 2.5-inch SSD as shown. 12.
14. Align and orient the 2.5-inch SSD and the SSD drive tray assembly into the HDD bay 1 (as shown) matching the four screw holes on the drive tray with the four screw holes on the HDD bay. 15. Carefully place the 2.5-inch SSD and the SSD drive tray assembly into HDD bay 1. Ensure that no cables or connectors are out-of-place. 16. Secure the 2.5-inch SSD and SSD drive tray assembly to the HDD bay 1 using the screws removed in step 3. Ensure that the SSD drive tray is seated securely in place.
2.4.3 Installing a hard disk drive to the HDD bay 2 To install a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to HDD bay 2: 1. If you have an Optical Disc Drive (ODD) installed, remove it first before installing a 3.5-inch Sertial ATA HDD to HDD bay 2. To remove the ODD: 1.a Locate the ODD in the server chassis. ODD cable HDD bay 2 HDD drive tray Optical Disc Drive 1.b Disconnect the SATA and power cable on the ODD. 1.c Release the screw that secures the ODD to the chassis and set aside.
1.d Remove the ODD as shown and set aside. 2. Release the four screws that secures the HDD drive tray to the chassis. Set aside for later use. 3. Remove the HDD drive tray. 4. Get a 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD and the set of bundled screws. 5. Orient the 3.5-inch SATA HDD in such a way that the SATA and power connector are exposed. Secure the 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD to the HDD drive tray using the bundled set of screws as shown. 6.
7. Carefully place the 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDD and HDD drive tray assembly into the drive bay. Ensure that no cables or connectors is out-of-place. 8. Secure the HDD drive tray and the 3.5-inch SATA HDD assembly to the HDD bay 2 using the four screws removed in step 2 Ensure that screw holes on the HDD drive tray and the 3.5-inch SATA HDD assembly matches the screw holes on the HDD bay 2 . 2-20 9. Get the ODD and slide it back into the optical disc drive slot. 10.
2.5 Expansion card This system comes with a riser card. You need to remove the riser card and the expansion slot bracket if you want to install an expansion card. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing an expansion card. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Hold the riser card and pull it upwards to detach it from the PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2.
Separate the slot cover from the expansion card bracket. 2-22 4. Insert the riser card into the PCI Express slot until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 5. Secure the expansion card to the bracket with a screw. 6. Secure the assembly to the chassis with a screw.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the software settings if needed. 1. Turn on the system and change any necessary BIOS settings. See Chapter 5 for information on the BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following table. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are set up before shipping. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional hardware components. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 2 3 1 3 3 3 3 4 6 5 7 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 2-24 1. 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin ATX 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3.
2.7 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices or you may need to install optional components into the system. This section discusses how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 3. ASUS ASMB7-iKVM (optional) 2. Optical disk drive (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 Chassis fans To install the system fans: 1.
2.7.2 Optical disk drive (ODD) To install the optical disk drive: 1. Slide in the optical disk drive into the drive slot. Optical disk drive slot 2-26 2. Align the screw hole of the ODD bracket with the screw hole on the chassis. Secure the ODD with a screw. 3. Connect the ODD cable to the optical disk drive.
2.7.3 Installing ASMB7 series management card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 series management card on your motherboard. 1. Locate the ASMB7 header on the motherboard. 2. Firmly fit the ASMB7 management card to the header. Do not force the pins when connecting the card to the motherboard header. 3. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware setup
This chapter describes how to install the rackmount rail kit to the barebone server.
3.1 Rackmount rail kit items The rackmount rail kit contains two pairs of rails (one pair for each side of the server system), six (6) pieces of inner rail screws, and two (2) pieces of rack screws. Outer rails Inner rails Rack screws 3.2 Inner rail screws Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rack rails: 1. 3-2 Attach the inner rail to the correspoding side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws. Make sure the rail is oriented as shown.
2. Attach the second inner rail to the other side of the chassis and secure with three inner rail screws. 3. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 4. Place three (3) nuts on the front and three at the back. Do the same to the corresponding side of the rack. Nuts 5. Adjust the length of the outer rail to fit the length of the rack cabinet, then fasten the two screws. 6. Secure the outer rail with two screws at the front and rear of the rack cabinet . 7.
8. Firmly hold the server on both sides. Slide the latches on the inner rack rails to the direction indicated below. Hold the latches, and insert the rear side of the server to the front end of the outer rack rail. Make sure that the inner rails are properly aligned with the outer rails.
9. Carefully push the server all the way to the back until the front panel fits the front end of the rack. 10. Secure the server to the rack with one rack screw at one side. Secure the other side as well.
3-6 Chapter 3: Rackmount installation
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
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Layout contents Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) Page 2. +5V Power LED (+5V_LED) 4-5 3. Location LED (LOC_LED1) 4-5 4. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 4-6 5. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 4-6 Jumpers 4-5 Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-8 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2,) 4-8 4. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-8 5.
Internal connectors 4-4 Page 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors 2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-11 3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, 10-1 pin USB1011, A-Type USB9) 4-12 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 4-12 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 4-14 6. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3) 4-13 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-14 8.
4.2 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. 3 +5V Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on.
4. 5. 4-6 CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB7 is working normally.
4.3 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
2. 3. 4. 4-8 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
5. Platform Enviromental Control Interface Setting (3-pin PECI1) When ASMB7-iKVM is installed, set to pins 2-3 for correct sensor information of the Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI). Set to pins 1-2 if ASMB7-iKVM is not installed. 6. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. 7.
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. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install an ASMB7 management card. 3. Serial port. This port connects a modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 4. Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 5. RJ-45 ports for LAN.
4.4.2 1. Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors • 7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue]) • 7-pin SATA 3Gbps_5-6 connector [Black]) Supported by the Intel® C224 chipset, these connectors support up to 6Gbps of data transfer rate to Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of the Serial ATA hard disks installed. 2.
3. 4. 4-12 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78, A-Type USB9) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to the USB78 connector. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.
5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, REAR_FAN1, CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
6. 7. 4-14 Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector allows you to connect a Thermal sensor cable that is used for temperature monitoring. Connect the Thermal sensor cable to the connector and place its probe to the device that you want to check the temperature.
8. 9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) These connectors are for the serial COM2 port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
10. 11. 4-16 4-pin power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector provides 5V to an installed SATA DOM (Disk on Module). You can also use this 4-pin connector to connect to the PSU to increase power by 12V. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. 2. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED.
13. 4-18 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, Locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect to the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. 3.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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. To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 2. ASUS EasyFlash Utility Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. BUPDATER utility. Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash disk drive. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
5.1.2 ASUS Easy Flash Utility The ASUS Easy Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. 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 Easy Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2.
• This feature supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT 32/16 on a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press 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.
The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P9D-M VER: 0202 DATE: 12/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: P9D-M VER: 0212 DATE: 03/09/2013 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: 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. 4.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2 0212 x64 3/20/2013 System Date System Time [Mon 01/06/2013] [15:07:28] Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements.
5.2.3 Menu items 5.2.4 Submenu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 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 .
5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit BIOS InformationBIOS Vendor BIOS Version Compliancy BIOS Version Build Date System Date System Time 5.3.1 American Megatrends 4.6.5.4 UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.
5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other hardware components. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Aptio AptioSetup SetupUtility Utility- -Copyright Copyright(C) (C)2012 2013American AmericanMegatrends, Megatrends,Inc. Inc.
5.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the feature. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enabled for WIndows XP and CPU Configuration Linux (OS optimized for Enabled for Windows XP and Hyper-Threading Technology) Genuine Intel (R) CPU 0000 @ 2.
Hyper-threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Overclocking lock [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the overclocking lock.
CPU C states [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] This following items appears only when you set the CPU C states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C1 State [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C3 report to OS.
CFG lock [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CFG lock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Package C State limit [AUTO] Allows you set the Package C State limit to AUTO. Configuration options: [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] C6] [AUTO] LakeTiny Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable LakeTiny for C state configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel TXT (LT) Suppot [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TXT (LT) support.
5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to configure PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel PCH RC Version Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID 1.3.0.0 C224 04/C1 USB Configuration settings. USB Configuration USB Configuration Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration settings USB Configuration Mode of operation of xHCI controller.
5.4.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection S.M.A.R.T.
Compatible Mode [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allow you to enable or disable the Compatible mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Controller(s) SATA Mode Selection Compatible Mode S.M.A.R.T.
Memory Configuration This allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Memory Information Memory RC Version Memory Frequency Usage Memory DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 DIMM_A4 CAS Latency (tCL) Minimum delay time CAS to RAS (tRCDmin) Row Precharge (tRPmin) Active to Precharge (tRASmin) Memory Frequency Limiter Memory Scrambler Memory Remap GDXC Support 1.3.0.
5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI-X and PCI Express Settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version Change PCI Express Devices Settings. V 2.05.
PCIE Slot Configuration Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCIE Slot Configuration PCIE4 PCIE4 Option PCIE5 PCIE5 Option PCIE6 PCIE6 Option PCIE7 PCIE7 Option Rom Rom Rom Rom Not Present [Enabled] Not Present [Enabled] Not Present [Enabled] Not Present [Enabled] Enabled/Disabled PCIE3 Option Rom PCIE Option Rom 3 - 7 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE slots.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB3.0 Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support.
5.4.7 TPM Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Configuration TPM Support [Disabled] Current Status Information SUPPORT TURNED OFF Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device.O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.
5.4.9 WHEA Support Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced WHEA Support [Enabled] Enables or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.4.11 Intel® Server Platform Services This item displays information on the Intel® Server Platform Services configured in the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Sever Platform Services Configuration ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0 SPS Version 3.0.4.
5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [Disabled] Console Redirection Enable or Disable.
Flow Control [Hardware [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.
Bits per second [115200] This item only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] This item only appears when you set the Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Allows you to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer overflow.
Power On By RTC [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second become available, allowing you to set specific values. EUP Ready [Disabled] This item allows you to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for EuP requirement. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.4.16 Network Stack Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.5 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view system event logs. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Event Event Logs Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change View Smbios Event Log the Smbios Event Log View System Event Log configuration. Change Smbios Event Log Settings Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.6 Boot menu The items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State Full Screen Logo CSM16 Module Version 1 [On] [Enabled] 07.
INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] This item allows you to set the BIOS action on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Configuration options: [Immediate] [Postponed] Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE] This allows you to enable Boot Device Seeking. [Endless PXE] [Normal] Continuosly seek remote boot image until boot image is found or the operation is aborted (++ is pressed by the user). Seek remote boot image once then stop.
CSM Parameters This allows you to set OpROM execution, boot options filter, and other OpROM settings settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Launch CSM Boot Option filter Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpRom policy Launch Video OpRom policy [Enabled] [Legacy only] [Legacy only] [Legacy only] [Legacy only] Other PCI device ROM priority This option controls if CSM will be launched.
5.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays system temperature/power status and allows you to change fan settings. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Temperature MB1 Temperature TR1 Temperature CPU_FAN1 Speed REAR_FAN1 Speed FRNT_FAN1 Speed FRNT_FAN2 Speed FRNT_FAN3 Speed VCORE1 +12V +5V +VDDQ +3VSB +3.
5.8 Security This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Security Tool Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
User Password To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 2. 4. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . Confirm the password when prompted.
Image Execution Policy This item only appears when you set the Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. This allows you to manage the Image Policy on Security Violation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Security Interval FV Option ROM Removable Media Fixed Media [Always Execute] [Deny Execute] [Deny Execute] [Deny Execute] Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation.
5.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Tool Exit Start EzFlash Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Start EzFlash utility Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section ASUS EzFlash utility. 5.
Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you restore or load the default values for all the setup options. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to apply the default values or press to exit.
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 Setting up RAID 6.1.1 RAID definitions The motherboards come with either an Intel® C224 controller (P9D-M) or Intel® C222 controller (P9D-MV and P9D-MX) 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). RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboards support Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. 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 configuration: 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.
6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM utility 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.
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 . 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . 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 ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Strips) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7.
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 . 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press . Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press . 2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press . A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive.
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press . 2. From the following warning message, press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set.
3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume RAID Volumes: ID Name 1 Volume0 [ MAIN MENU ] 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4.
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 setting up multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM utililty. 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 to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3.
6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows® only) 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 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.
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume then select volume type and click Next. 2. Key in a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 3. Select the Volume Size tab then drag the bar to set 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.
5. Confirm volume creation, then 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. 6. Wait until the process is complete, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The created RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list. If you wish to change the settings, go to Volume Properties.
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 the Volumes field. 2 From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. 3. You can also 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.
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: 6-16 1. From the Volumes field in the utility main menu, select the volume that you want to delete. 2. From the Volume Properties field, select Delete volume. 3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu.
6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allows you to configure displayed storage system notifications.
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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7.1 RAID driver installation 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 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. The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
6. Select YES from the following warning message then press . WARNING !!! ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE DELETED !! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? NO 7. YES On the following Important message, select YES if an ASMB7 is installed, otherwise select NO, then press . Please ensure ASMB7-iKVM is well installed on the motherboard. NO YES YES 8. Insert the formatted diskette into the disk drive and press to write the image to the disk. 9.
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 7-4 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.
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 in 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.
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation 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. 7.3 • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. • The DVD is supported on Windows® Server 2008 R2 and Windows® Server 2012.
7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.
7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel® RAID driver disks. You have to press the arrow down button in the lower part of the screen several times if you want to see all of the items of the MakeDisk menu. 7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides the link to the Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter user guide. You need an Internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide.
7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. This information can also be found on the inside front cover of this user guide. 7.3.6 Installing the Intel® Chipset device Software driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system.
7-10 5. The Intel® Chipset Device Software appears. Click Next to start the installation. 6. Select Yes to accept the terms in the License Agreement window to continue the process. 7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue.
8. Click Install in the Windows Security window. The Windows Security window may appear more than once and you may have to click Install several times to continue with the installation. 9. When finished, click Next. 10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this computer now then click Finish to complete the installation.
To install the Intel® Chipset device software on Windows® Server 2012: 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 file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 7-12 4.
7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue. 8. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.
7.4 Installing the LAN driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Network Connections Software drivers on the system. You need to manually install the LAN controller driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the LAN controller device 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.
6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. 7. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. 8. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next. 9. From the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install.
10. Click Yes when the Microsoft Management Console dialog box appears. The Microsoft Management Console dialog box appears when the system detects open or running applications that needs to be closed. You have to terminate open or running applications specified in the dialog box to proceed with the installation. 11. When done, click Finish to complete the installation. To install the LAN controller device on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3.
5. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software. 6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections window. 7. Select the drivers you want to install in the Setup Options window and click Next.
7-18 8. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.
7.5 Installing the VGA driver This section provides instructions on installing the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the Motherboard Support DVD in the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
7-20 6. Key in a username and organization then click Next. 7. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next. 8. Click Install to begin the installation. 9. When done, click Finish.
10. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012: 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 file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.
7.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver on the motherboard. To install the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driver in Windows: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
7. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation.
7.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver This section provides instructions on installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on the system. To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
7. Select the options you want to install then click Next to continue. 8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options. 9. When done, click Finish.
To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log in with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 7-26 4.
8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. 9. When done, click Finish.
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