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RS300-H8-PS12 1U Rackmount Server User Guide
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Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii REACH .......................................................................................... vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii Australia statement notice .................................................................ix About this guide ................................................................
Contents 2.7 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-19 2.8 Removable/optional components............................................. 2-20 2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-20 2.8.2 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional) 2-22 Chapter 3: 3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide ............................................. 3-2 3.1.1 Chapter 4: 4.
Contents 5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-10 5.4.1 CPU Configuration .........................................................5-11 5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ................................................... 5-14 5.4.3 SATA Configuration ....................................................... 5-15 5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration ................................. 5-16 5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ..................................
Contents 6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility ............................................................. 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 6-5 6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set ........................................................ 6-7 6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID .......................................... 6-8 6.2.4 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility ..................
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 B 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, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
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.
About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring 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 specifications. 2.
Conventions To ensure 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 trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name RS300-H8-PS12 Chassis ASUS 1U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P9D-MH Server Board Component 1 x Single 400W 80Plus Gold Power Supply 4 x Hot-swap 3-in-1 3.
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 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
1.3 System speciications The ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-MH Server Board. The server supports Intel® LGA1150 Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name Graphic VGA TPM Header PSU Connector SATA DOM Power Connector Management Header Onboard I/O Connectors USB Connector/ Header Fan Header SMBus Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED Serial Port Header VGA Header External USB Port VGA Port Rear I/O Connectors RJ-45 SFP+ PS/2 KB/ Mouse Software Management Solution Out of Band Remote Management Dimension Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM, and HDD not included) Power Supply Environment RS300-H8-PS12 Aspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAM 1 24-pin ATX power connector 8-p
1.4 Front panel features The front panel of the RS300-H8-PS12 features a simple yet compact design with the four 3-in-1 HDD trays with hot-swap support and I/O boards conveniently located on the front panel for easy access. The HDD trays’s modular design allows the server to support tool-less installation of up to 12 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel of RS300-H8-PS12 includes the hot-swap SSD trays, expansion slots, SFP+ 10G ports, the rear I/O ports, and the system power socket. The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboard is not present. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port SSD drive trays LAN port 3 Thumbscrew Expansion slot cover USB 2.0 ports USB 3.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 10 8 9 HDD tray 4 SAS3 SAS2 SAS1 7 6 HDD tray 3 HDD tray 2 HDD tray 1 SAS6 SATA1 SATA4 SAS5 SAS8 SATA3 SAS4 SAS7 SATA2 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 1 11 12 1. Power supply 2. PCI Express slot Riser Card 3. ASUS P9D-MH Server Boards 4. System fans 5. SATA backplane (hidden) 6. HDD tray 1—Connect to SATA2/SATA3/SATA4 port 7. HDD tray 2—Connect to SAS7/SAS8/SATA1 port 8. HDD tray 3—Connect to SAS4/SAS5/SAS6 port 9.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Location LED SFP+_LED2 SFP+_LED1 LAN2 LED LAN1 LED 4 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 2 1 HDD1 LED HDD2 LED HDD3 LED Message LED HDD Access LED Power Button and LED LED Icon Power LED Display status ON System power ON. OFF System is normal; no incoming event. ON 1. Without ASMB7-iKVM installed: CPU over-heated 2. With ASMB7-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is indicated. OFF No LAN connection.
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF GREEN BLINKING No link Linked Data activity OFF ORANGE GREEN 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection 1.7.3 SFP+ status LEDs SFP+_2 LED SFP+_1 LED Activity/Link LED ACTIVITY LED SPEED LED SFP+ LED Status Description OFF No activity BLINKING 1.7.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover Removing the rear cover 1. Release the four (4) screws on the sides of the chassis. 2. Release the thumbscrew on the rear of the chassis. 3. Slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis. 4. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. 1 3 1 4 1 2 1 A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge series processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 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.
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 be 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 1. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. C A Twist each of the four screws with a Phillips 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. Tighten the four heatsink screws in a criss-cross sequence. 3.
4. Secure the airduct cover to the motherboard with a screw.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Conigurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 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. DIMM notch 1 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. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket.
2.4 Hard disk drives (HDDs) The system allows you to install up to twelve (12) Serial ATA HDDs via four (4) drive trays that each support three (3) Serial ATA HDDs. Refer to the succeeding steps to install Serial ATA HDDs: 1. Lift the drive tray handle and squeeze the drive tray lock, then pull the drive tray. 2. Press the metal stopper to release the drive tray then pull the drive tray completely out of the drive bay. Use both hands when performing this step.
3. Place the drive tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare your 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs. 5. Get four (4) screws from the bundled set of special screws. 6. Attach the screws at the bottom of the Serial ATA HDD that you want to install. Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the screws and mind the gap between the bottom of the HDD and the head of screws. Mind the gap between the bottom of HDD and the head of screws.
7. Orient the HDD on top of the HDD drive tray slot in such a way that the HDD’s connector is aligned with the Serial ATA connector of the HDD slot and the four (4) HDD bottom screws are matched with the four (4) mini-rails of the HDD slot. Serial ATA connector mini-rails 8. Carefully place the Serial ATA HDD on the HDD slot of the drive tray then slide the HDD towards the SATA connector.
10. Repeat steps 4—8 to install the other two Serial ATA HDDs. 11. After installing all the Serial ATA HDDs, align and insert the HDD drive tray assembly into the drive bay until it is securely fitted in place. • It is recommended to use both hands when performing this step. • Two people may be required to perform this step.
2.5 Installing SSDs The server have two SSD bays with Hot-Swap support located at the rear panel. The SSD bays allows you to install up to two 2.5-inch SSDs for additional data storage. To install an SSD: 1. Press the spring lock to release to release the tray lever. spring lock tray lever 2. Firmly hold the tray lever then pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Release the screws on each side of the drive tray to release the drive tray metal beam.
5. Secure the SDD to the drive tray with four screws that is bundled. 6. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the drive bay until it is securely fitted in place. When installed, the SATA connector on the drive connects to the SATA interface on the backplane. 7. Repeat steps 1—6 if you want to install the second SSD drive.
2.6 Expansion slot 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x8 card: 1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section 2.1 Chassis cover for details. 2. Release the screw that secures the expansion slot bracket. Set aside the screw for later use. 2-16 3. Remove the expansion slot metal bracket. 4.
5. Release the screw that secures the metal bracket cover. metal cover Set aside the screw for later use. 6. Align and insert the PCIe card into the riser card. 7. Secure the PCIe card into the riser card with the screw that you removed in step 5. Ensure that the PCIe card fits firmly into the riser card slot. metal bracket cover 7 8. Align and insert the PCIe riser card and PCIe card assembly into the PCIe slot on the motherboard. Ensure that it is seated firmly in place. 8 9.
2.6.2 Coniguring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
2.7 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 9 8 6 9 4 5 7 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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 ASMB7-iKVM (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans To uninstall the system fans: 1.
3. Connect the system fan cable into the fan connector. 3 Rubber anchors Rubber anchors 4. Repeat steps 1—2 to install the other fans.
2.8.2 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 series management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the Baseboard Management Card header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the Management Card in place. 3. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port 3 (dedicated LAN) or LAN port 1 (shared LAN) for server management.
This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • One pair of fixing latches • 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers (2 more for each buffer) Rail Washers Latch screws Rail screws Fixing latches Front end 3.1.1 1. Rack rails Rear end Attaching the ixing latches to the server Secure the two fixing latches to the two sides of the server with the four latch screws.
2. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 3. Adjust the rack rail to fit the depth of the rack. 4. From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, then place the front rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the front mounting hole. 5. Secure the front and rear ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. 6.
7. When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders. Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting hole. 3-4 DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of the server rack.
This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
4.1 Motherboard layout Layout contents 4-2 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-5 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-6 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4-6 4. RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-7 5. SFP+12_LED connectors (5-pin LAN34_LED1) 4-7 6. VGA connector (16-pin VGA_HDR1) 4-8 7. Broadcom 10GbE controller setting (3-pin BCM10G_SW1) 4-8 8.
Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green) 4-10 2. RJ-45 port for iKVM 4-10 3. Video Graphics Adapter port 4-10 4. SFP+_LED1 4-10 5. SFP+_1 4-10 6. SFP+_LED2 4-10 7. SFP+_2 4-10 8. RJ-45 ports for LAN 4-11 9. Location LED 4-11 10. Power-on Button 4-11 11. Power LED 4-11 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4-11 13. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 4-11 Internal connectors Page 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.
4-4 Onboard LEDs Page 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 4-22 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 4-22 3. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) 4-23 4. Power LED (+5V_LED) 4-23 5. Location LED (LOC_LED1) 4-24 6. RLED (RLED1) 4-24 7. PCIE Link LED (PCIE_LINKUP1) 4-25 8.
4.2 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. 2. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I210AT Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. RAID coniguration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. 5. SFP+12 LED connectors (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1) These leads are for 10Gb LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication.
6. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. 7. Broadcom 10GbE controller setting (3 pin BCM10G_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the Broadcom 10Gb chip. The Broadcom 10Gb chip is a converged controller that enables convergence of all the possible network communications in a server such as data network. Set to pins 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pins 2-3 to disable the Broadcom 10Gb chip.
8. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller. Set to pin 1-2 to enable, otherwise set to pin 2-3 to disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller.
4.3 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 are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.
2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS connector [Light Blue]) Supported by the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gbps of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 1E configuration. 3. 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 connectors USB78.
4. 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 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. 5.
6. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 7. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2, SGPIO3) The SGPIO 2 and SGPIO 3 connectors are for the LSI 2308 RAID controller.
9. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB7. 10. Hard disk activity connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card.
11. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of a certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable.
13. 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. • DO NOT forget to connect the 24-pin, the 8-pin power plugs, and the 4-pin PWR3; otherwise, the system will not boot up.
14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power 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.
15. 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 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.
4.4 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 standby mode of 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. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. 4. Power LED (+5V_LED1) This LED lights up when the Power-on button is pressed and the system is on.
5. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the front panel is pressed. This LED helps you visually locate the server among other servers especially when you are located at the back of the server rack. 6. RLED (RLED1) This LED lights up to indicate that the LSI 2308 is working properly. If the LED is unlit, the LSI 2308 is either in fault state or a problem have occurred.
7. PCIE LINK Status LED (PCIE_LINKUP1) This LED is for the PCIE link status of the Broadcom 10GbE chip. The unlit LED indicates the PCIE link status is not established and green LED indicates activity or operational condition. 8. Data Layer LED (DL_ACTIVE1) This LED is for the data layer link status of the Broadcom 10GbE chip. If unlit, the Broadcom 10GbE chip is either in fault state or a problem have occured.
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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 EzFlash Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk. 3. BUPDATER 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 EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash 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 EzFlash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to 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 CAP Update CAP BOARD: P9D-MH BOARD: P9D-MH VER: 0201 VER: 0202 DATE: 12/01/2013 DATE: 12/09/2013 PATH: WARNING! Do not turn off power during lash 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 Coniguration ields 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 0206 x64 03/15/2013 System Date System Time [Fri 03/15/2013] [10:10:10] Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements.
5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Event Logs, Boot, Monitor, Security, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu 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 the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date and time. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 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 system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Aptio Aptio Setup Setup Utility Utility -- Copyright Copyright (C) (C) 2013 2013 American American Megatrends, Megatrends, Inc. Inc.
5.4.1 CPU Coniguration 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Coniguration Genuine Intel (R) CPU 0000 @ 2.
Hyper-threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. 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] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the XD feature that can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS.
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.
5.4.2 PCH-IO Coniguration 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 1.0.0.0 C224 04/C1 USB Coniguration settings. USB Coniguration USB Coniguration Allows you to set the USB Configuration settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Coniguration settings USB Coniguration Mode of operation of xHCI controller.
5.4.3 SATA Coniguration 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) 2013 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 allows 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 Coniguration 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 1.0.0.
5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, 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 Coniguration Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCIE Slot Coniguration PCIE4 PCIE4 Option Rom PCIE5 PCIE5 Option Rom PCIE6 PCIE6 Option Rom Enabled/Disabled PCIE3 Option Rom Not Present [Enabled] Not Present [Enabled] Not Present [Enabled] PCIE Option Rom 4 - 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE slots.
5.4.6 USB Coniguration This allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Coniguration USB Devices 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB3.0 Support [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 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 the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Coniguration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services This item displays the information of the Intel Server Platform Services configured in the system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel Sever Platform Services Coniguration ME BIOS Interface Ver : 1.0 SPS Version 3.0.4.
5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced COM1 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [Disabled] COM2 Console Redirection Console Redirection Settings [Enabled] Console Redirection Enable or Disable.
Flow Control [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. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
5.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Error Logging Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.15 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
5.4.16 Onboard LAN BCM57840S Coniguration Allows you to configure the onboard LAN BCM57840S. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Onboard LAN BCM57840S Coniguration BCM57840S LAN Enable [Enabled] BCM57840S LAN OpROM [PXE] BCM57840S LAN Enable/ Disable BCM57840S LAN Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard BCM57840S LAN.
5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail This item displays the Version String for the Intel RC Drivers. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Intel CPU RC Version 1.0.0.0 Memory RC Version 1.0.0.0 Intel SA RC Version 1.0.0.0 Intel PCH RC Version 1.0.0.0 5.5 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 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.
INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Configuration options: [Immediate] [Postponed] Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE] This allows you to enable the Boot Device Seeking option. Configuration options: [Endless PXE] Continuosly seek remote boot image until boot image is found or the operation is aborted ++ is pressed by the user). [Normal] 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 ilter 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 the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Temperature MB 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 cchanged. 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 . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. 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. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Security Tool Exit 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 4.1.2 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 or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to apply the default values or press to exit.
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This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® C224 controller that supports the 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 deinitions 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 motherboard supports 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 SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(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 from the following screen 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. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 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 creating multiRAID using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA 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) 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 and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties.
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes field. 2 From the Volume Properties field, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. 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.
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 utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties field. The following screen appears. 3.
6.3.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here.
6.4 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create the following RAID sets from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI SAS 2308 Series controller: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1E, and RAID 10. • You may use disks of different sizes in one volume; however, the size of the smallest disk determines the “logical” size of each member disk. • DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume.
6.4.1 RAID 1 volume The RAID 1 feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks. The RAID 1 feature supports hot swap capability, so when a disk in an RAID 1 volume fails, you can easily restore the volume, and the swapped disk is automatically re-mirrored. To create a RAID 1 volume: 1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press + to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Corporation MPT SAS2 BIOS MPT2BIOS-7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
4. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . LSI Corp Conig Utility Adapter Properties -- SAS2308-2 v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu Enter = Select Item 5. Asus SAS2308-2 07 04:00 5.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:1280E000 05.
6. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1 volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . LSI Corp Conig Utility Create New Volume -- SAS2308-2 v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
7. A warning screen appears. Press any key to continue. Press to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Ensure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press to overwrite any data and create the new IM array. LSI Corp Conig Utility Create New Volume -- SAS2308-2 v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
6.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volume The RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks. Use odd numbers of hard disk drives to create a RAID 1E volume; use even numbers of hard disk drives to create a RAID 10 volume. To create a RAID 1E/10 volume: 1. Follow steps 1–4 of the section RAID 1E/10 volume. 2. On the Select New Volume Type screen, use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 1E/10 Volume then press . LSI Corp Conig Utility v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
3. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1E/10 volume. RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten disks, or, seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . LSI Corp Conig Utility Create New Volume -- SAS2308-2 v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
6.4.3 RAID 0 volume The RAID 0 feature supports volumes with two to ten disks. You may combine an RAID 0 volume with an RAID 1 or RAID 1E/10 volume. To create a RAID 0 volume: 1. Follow steps 1–4 of the section RAID 1 volume. 2. On the Select New Volume Type screen, use the arrow keys to select Create RAID 0 Volume, then press . LSI Corp Conig Utility v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before volume creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID volume. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk is already part of another volume. 4. Repeat step 3 to add the other disks to the volume. 5. When done, press to create the volume then select Save changes then exit this menu.
6.4.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining RAID volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, proceed with the volume consistency check, activate the volume, delete the volume, and expand the volume capacity. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: 1. On the main menu, select RAID Properties. LSI Corp Conig Utility Adapter Properties -- SAS2308-2 v7.29.00.
3. On the View Volume screen, you can view properties of the RAID volume(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. If you created more than one volume, you may view the next volume by pressing +. LSI Corp Conig Utility View Volume -- SAS2308-2 Volume Identiier Type Size(GB) Status Task v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the RAID 1/1E/10 volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the RAID 1/1E/10 volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an RAID 1/1E/10 volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare. When the failed disk is replaced, the utility assigns the replacement as the new hot spare.
4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or . Press to commit the changes. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. LSI Corp Conig Utility Manage Hot Spare -- SAS2308-2 Identiier Type Size(GB) Status Task Slot Num 0 1 2 3 Device Identiier ATA ATA ATA ATA WDC WDC WDC WDC WD800JD-22LS1D06 WD800JD-22LS1D06 WD800JD-22LS1D06 WD800JD-22LS1D06 v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
Activating a volume If a volume is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the volume is considered inactive. When you add the volume back to the system, you may reactivate the volume. To activate the volume: 1. From the Manage Volume screen, select Activate Volume, then press . LSI Corp Conig Utility Manage Volume -- SAS2308-2 Identiier Type Size(GB) Status Task v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
Deleting a volume • You cannot recover lost data if you delete a volume. Ensure you back up important data before deleting a volume. • If you delete a RAID 1 volume, the data is preserved on the primary disk. To delete a volume: 1. From the Manage Volume screen, select Delete Volume, then press . LSI Corp Conig Utility Manage Volume -- SAS2308-2 Identiier Type Size(GB) Status Task v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
Expanding the volume capacity You may use two new hard disk drives to replace the existing one, and expand the capacity of the RAID volume. • The capactiy of th new hard disk drives should be 50GB larger than the existing one. • This function is available only when the RAID 1 volume is optimal. To expand the capacity of the currently displayed RAID volume: 1. From the Manage Volume screen, select Online Capacity Expansion, then press .
6.4.5 1. Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology, then press . LSI Corp Conig Utility Adapter Properties -- SAS2308-2 v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVDATA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu Enter = Select Item 2. PIKE 2308 07 04:00 5.00.00.00-IR 500E0180:1280E000 05.
6.4.6 Global Properties From the Adapter List screen, press + to enter Global Properties menu. From the menu you may change related settings. LSI Corp Conig Utility Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PIKE 2308 PCI BUS 04 PCI Dev 00 v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.12) PCI Fnc 00 PCI Slot 07 FW Revision Status 5.00.00.
Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display adapters only] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display minimal information] LSI Corp Conig Utility Adapter List Global Properties v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Corp Conig Utility Adapter List Global Properties v7.29.00.00 (2012.11.
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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
8. Select YES from the following warning message then press . WARNING !!! ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE DELETED !! YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? )DO NO 9. 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 10. Insert the formatted diskette into the disk drive and press . The system writes the image to the disk. 11.
7.1.2 Creating the LSI 2308 SAS2 driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. To create an LSI 2308 SAS driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 2. Restart your computer. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup. 4. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes. 5. Exit the BIOS Setup and restart your computer. 6.
8. Select YES from the following warning message then press . WARNING !!! ALL DATA ON THE FLOPPY DISKETTE WILL BE DELETED !! YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? )DO NO 9. 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 10. Insert the formatted diskette into the disk drive and press to write the image to the disk. 11.
7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows® Server 2008 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® Server 2008 OS: 7-6 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 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.
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.x To load the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd then press . - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the key. - To install or upgrade in text mode, type: linux text . - Use the function keys listed below for more information. [F1-Main] [F2-Options] [F3-General] [F4-Kernel] [F5-Rescue] boot: linux dd 3.
5 . Choose a source for the driver disk, select OK, then press . Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? sdc sdd sdb sr0 OK Cancel The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. 6. Select No when asked to load additional RAID controller drivers then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes 7. No Follow onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation.
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.x To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® OS installation CD. 3. While booting from DVD, press to provide the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd then press . 4. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk into the USB floppy disk drive. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
5 . Choose a source for the driver disk, select OK, then press . Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? sdc sdd sdb sr0 OK Cancel The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. 6. Select No when asked to load additional RAID controller drivers then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes 7. No Follow onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation.
Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image file into the Linux system. Example: megasr-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11-ga-x86_64.img 2. Create a folder. Example: image 3.
Installing SUSE 11 Linux OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. 3. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Press , select Yes from the menu, then press .
4. On the following screen, select USB drive as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. USB drive other device OK 5. 7-14 Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.
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 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.
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. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower part of the menu to view more items. 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 menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. 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. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows® Operating System.
5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation. 6. In the License Agreement window, click Yes to continue. 7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue.
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. 7-20 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. 4.
7-22 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.
7-24 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.
7-26 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.
8. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.
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 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.
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. 8. 7-32 Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete. Click Finish to complete the installation.
7.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on the system. To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2008 R2: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.
7-34 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 on with Administrator privileges. 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. 4. Click Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter Driver in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. 5. Click Next to continue. 6.
7-36 8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected. 9. When done, click Finish.
7.8 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom 10G driver on the system. You have to manually locate the driver for the Broadcom 10G in the support DVD provided. To install the Broadcom 10G driver: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Click the Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE Driver to begin installation. 5.
7-38 7. Click Install to start installing the drivers. 8. When done, click Finish.
To install the Broadcom 10G driver in Windows Server 2012: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Click the Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE Driver to begin installation. 5. From the Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer window, click Next. 6. From the License Agreement window, select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next. 7. Click Install to start installing the drivers.
8. 7-40 When done, click Finish.
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ASUS contact information ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Fax Web site 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax General support Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Fax Web site Online contact Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 http://www.asus.de http://www.asus.
ASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Web site Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Fax E-mail Online Support +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 advance.rma.eu@asus.com http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Web site Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Online Support +48-225718033 http://support.asus.
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