TS700-E9 Series Server User Guide
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Contents Safety information..................................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 System package contents.......................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label.....................................................................................
Contents 2.6 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives...................................................................... 2-18 2.6.1 2.7 2.8 2.9 Installing a 5.25-inch drive......................................................... 2-18 Expansion slots......................................................................................... 2-19 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-19 2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card....................................
Contents 5.2 BIOS setup program................................................................................... 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen....................................................................... 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar...................................................................................... 5-7 5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8 5.2.4 Submenu items............................................................
Contents 5.8 5.9 5.10 Socket Configuration menu..................................................................... 5-17 5.8.1 Processor Configuration............................................................ 5-17 5.8.2 Common RefCode Configuration............................................... 5-17 5.8.3 UPI Configuration....................................................................... 5-17 5.8.4 Memory Configuration................................................................
Contents 6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)....................... 6-12 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set................................................................... 6-13 6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 6-15 6.3.3 Deleting a volume...................................................................... 6-16 6.3.4 Preferences................................................................................
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.
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.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items.
1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the 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 specifications The ASUS TS700-E9-PS4/PS8, TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server system featuring the ASUS WS C621E SAGE Board. The server supports Intel® Socket-P / LGA-3647 square for Xeon® Processor Scalable Family (205W) plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Model Name HDD Bays I = internal A or S = hotswappable TS700-E9-PS4/PS8 TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 4 x 3.5” Hot-swap Storage Bays (TS700-E9-PS4 only) 4 x 3.5” Hot-swap Storage Bays (TS700-E9-RS4 only) 8 x 3.5” Hot-swap Storage Bays (TS700-E9-PS8 only) 8 x 3.5” Hot-swap Storage Bays (TS700-E9-RS8 only) 1 x M.2 Socket 3, supporting type 22110 / 2280 / 2260 / 2242 (PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA mode) 1 x M.
Model Name TS700-E9-PS4/PS8 TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 Windows Server 2016 (64-bit) Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) Windows 10 64-bit RS3 RHEL 7.4 Server Edition RHEL 7.3 Server Edition RHEL 6.9 Server Edition CentOS 7.4 (1708) CentOS 7.3 (1611) CentOS 6.9 Ubuntu 17.10 Server 64-bit OS Support Ubuntu 17.10 Desktop 64-bit Red Hat Linux RHEL 7.
1.4 Front panel features TS700-E9-PS4, TS700-E9-RS4 Message LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED HDD access LED Location LED (Reserved) Power LED Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays Security lock USB BIOS Flashback 1 2 10 USB3.1 Power button TYPE C Reset button USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT MIC IN Headphone jack 4-bay HDD module Microphone jack 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.
TS700-E9-PS8, TS700-E9-RS8 Message LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED HDD access LED Location LED (Reserved) Power LED Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays Security lock USB BIOS Flashback 1 2 10 USB3.1 Power button Reset button TYPE C USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT MIC IN 8-bay HDD module Headphone jack Microphone jack 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
1.5 Rear panel features TS700-E9-PS4/PS8 Power connector Single power supply PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 120mm x 38mm system fan 2 x USB 2.0 ports* BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback 10 USB3.1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port TYPE C USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port USB3.0 LAN (RJ-45) port 1** 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports USB3.0 LAN (RJ-45) port 2** SPDIF OUT Audio I/O ports MIC IN REAR C/SUB LINE OUT LINE IN KY Expansion slots COM port * The lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function.
TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 Redundant power supply Power connectors 2 x 2.5-inch SSD bays PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 120mm x 38mm system fan 2 x USB 2.0 ports* BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback 10 USB3.1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port TYPE C USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port USB3.0 LAN (RJ-45) port 1** 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports USB3.
1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1. 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E9-PS4/PS8) or 800W 80PLUS Platinum 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E9-RS4/RS8) 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan 3. ASUS WS C621E SAGE Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive (optional) 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (Second set with backplane; TS700-E9-PS8 and TS700-E9-RS8 only) 9.
1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Message LED LAN1 LED HDD access LED LAN2 LED Power LED Location LED (Reserved) 1 2 HDD Status LED HDD Activity LED LED Icon Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED OFF No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD OFF System is normal; no incoming event ON A hardware temperature overheat is detected. Use ACC to check the abnormal status.
Flashback 10 USB3.1 TYPE C 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs USB3.0 ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED USB3.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. To remove the side cover: 1.
2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover To reinstall the side cover: 1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. 3. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover.
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 3647 sockets designed for the Intel® Xeon® Skylake-SP product family series processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the server system, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
3. Remove the PnP cap from the sockets. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 4. Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier. 5.
6. 2-6 Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver in the sequence shown in the diagram just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in the same sequence to completely secure the heatsink.
2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) DDR 4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs; and 32 GB, and 64 GB LRDIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Single CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration. Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 P - P P - - P P - P P - P P P P P P Dual CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration.
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM notch 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 at both ends then insert the DIMM into the socket.
2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: 2-10 1. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis.
2.5 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The system comes with two sets of hard disk drive modules. TS700-E9-PS4 and TS700-E9RS4 supports the first set as default. TS700-E9-PS8 and TS700-E9-RS8 supports both sets. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane.
2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage 1. Find a HDD tray. Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. 4. When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 5. Lock the cage latch properly. 6. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage.
2.5.3 Removing the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary! 1. Remove all hot-swap HDD trays from the chassis. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/ SAS backplane. 3. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Firmly hold the backplane, and turn it in the direction of the arrow. 5. Remove the backplane from the module.
2.5.4 2-14 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. 3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4.
5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. 6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA/SAS drive.
2.5.5 Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 only) The system comes with two hot-swap 2.5-inch hard disk drives on the rear panel for mounting SATA/SAS or SSD hard disk drives. To install a 2.5-inch hard disk drive: 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay.
7. Carefully insert the drive tray with its case facing downwards and push it all the way to the drive bay. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/ SAS interface on the backplane. 8. Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place. When the drive tray assembly is properly installed, you will see the edge of the drive tray is in align with the chassis cover. 9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to install other 2.5-inch hard disk drives.
2.6 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optical drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch drives or 5.25-inch to 3.
2.7 Expansion slots Remove the metal slot cover before installing an expansion card. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 1. Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
Refer to the following steps to install a double-deck GPU card. 2-20 5. Align the card’s golden fingers with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 6. Secure the expansion card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 3. 7. When installing a PCIe x16 graphics card that requires external power supply, connect the 6+2 pin connector of the bundled power cable to the graphics card. 8.
2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the provided PCI-E slot onboard. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: 1. Remove the default cable from the backplane. 2. Remove the screw on the metal cover and then remove the metal cover, put them aside for future use.
3. Prepare your ASUS PIKE II card. 4. Insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 5. Connect the two mini-SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card. Connect only one (1) mini-SAS HD cable to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 for TS700-E9-PS4 and TS700-E9-RS4.
6. Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two miniSAS HD cables. Connect only one (1) mini-SAS HD cable to backplane connector 1 for TS700-E9-PS4 and TS700-E9-RS4. connector 2 connector 1 Only up to four SAS is supported when using the PIKE II card.
2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure 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.
Expansion slots PCIEX16_1 1 x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_2 1 x PCIE X16 (x8 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_3 1 x PCIE x16 (x16/x8 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_4 1 x PCIE X16 (x0/x8 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_5 1 x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_6 1 x PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_7 1 x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-25
2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the provided M.2 socket onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: 1. Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and set it aside. M.2 socket The illustrations below vary with models. The installation steps are the same. 2-26 2. Find your M.2 expansion card. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. 4. Secure the M.2 card with a screw that you removed earlier in step 1.
2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre‑installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.
2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling The system comes with a pre-installed SATA/SAS backplane. The SATA/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SATA/SAS connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status. See section 1.7 LED information for details.
Back side The back side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. PWR1 MSAS_HD1 BPSMB1 Connectors Description MSAS_HD1 Connects to SATA SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard or connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the ASUS PIKE II card.
2.9 Removable components 1 USB BIOS Flashback 2 10 USB3.1 TYPE C USB3.0 You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: USB3.0 SPDIF OUT MIC IN REAR C/SUB LINE OUT LINE IN KY 1. System fans (front and rear) 2. Redundant power supply module 3. Chassis footpads 2.9.1 System fans Removing the front system fan 1.
Removing the rear system fan 1. Pull the rear system fan latches outwards (A) to release the rear system fan (B), as shown in the figure below. 2. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard, then remove the rear system fan from the server system. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan.
2.9.2 Redundant power supply module (TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 only) To install the redundant power supply module: 2-32 1. Locate the redundant power supply you want to remove on the rear panel of your chassis. Move the handle on it upward. 2. Press the latch to the left and pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. 3. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis. You will hear a sound when the power supply module is secured in place.
2.9.3 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack. Refer to Chapter 3: Installation Options of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions. To remove the footpads: 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with a Phillips (cross) screwdriver. 3.
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Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting • The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the footpads Refer to section 2.9.3 Chassis footpads for instructions on removing the footpads.
4. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of the chassis with screws. 5. Use three screws to secure the side hooks to both rails. 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 1U space 2. Drive in two screws on the rack rails.
3. Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space. 4. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end. 5. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you attached the rail. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 6. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. 7. Repeat steps 3–6 to attach the second rail pair. 3.
3.5 Rail kit dimensions Outer rail length (unit: mm; installed to the rack) Minimum length when closed: 731 mm; maximum length: 850.5 mm 731 850.5 Inner rail length (unit: mm; installed to the chassis) 145.2 90 45 410 555 120 4.3 LATCH LOCK IN LOCK OUT Inner and outer rail assembly maximum length (unit: mm) Total length: 687.5 + 850.5 = 1538 mm 45±2 TRAVEL = 687.5±4mm ASUS TS700-E9 Series RACK POST = 731~850.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
4.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 4.5 Internal connectors and 1.5 Rear panel features for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1. DDR4 DIMM slots 2-7 2. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_ FAN1-2) 4-20 3. LGA3647 CPU socket 2-4 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3) 4-23 5. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB) 4-24 6. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7 7. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) 4-6 8.
4.2 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
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. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. 3. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1) This jumper allows SATA8 to support SATADOM which do not need external power connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA8 support feature.
4. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1–2 for PMBus, set to pins 2–3 for others. 5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted.
6. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. 7. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function.
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. Ensure the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply when enabling or disabling the VGA controller settings using this jumper. • If a VGA Card is installed into a PCI Express x16 Slot, the onboard VGA function will still be enabled.
4.4 1. Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2.
3. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) This LED is for the storage devices connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA, or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the rear panel LED to light up. 4. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB management device and indicates its initiation status.
5. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. 4-12 • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • Please refer to the Q-Code table in the Appendix section for more details.
4.5 1. Internal connectors Intel C621 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA1-8) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Intel® RSTe) through the onboard Intel® C621 chipset. These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default.
3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. 4.
5. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION1) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is to short the CHASSIS# and the GND pin by a jumper cap to disable the function. 6.
7. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. 8. U.2 connectors (U.2_1; U.2_2; U.2_3; U.2_4) This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage.
9. M.2 (NGFF) connectors (NGFF1) This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. 10. • This socket supports M Key and type 22110/2280/2260/2242 storage devices. • This socket supports PCIe and SATA modes. • The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. The KEY module is purchased separately.
11. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_E12; 20-1 pin USB3_E34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
13. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_FAN1-2) 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.
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) This connector connects the front panel SMBus cable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. 3.
16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 8-pin EATX12V2; 6-pin EATX12V3) These connectors are for 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. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 6-pin power plugs.
17. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the PSU (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 enable the ASUS ASMB card. Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed. Please contact ASUS if your need further support 18.
19. VPP_I2C1 connector (10-1 pin VPP_I2C1) This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 20. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines.
21. 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. 22. BMC connector (14-1 pin ASMB9) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board card. 4-26 • This connector is only enabled when ASMB9 Card is installed.
23. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2.00 (SDHC) / v3.00 (SDXC) when an ASMB9 Card is installed. • Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard. Ensure that you use only compatible memory cards to prevent loss of data, damage to your device, or memory card, or both. • The MicroSD Slot is only supported with BMC Function and not supported for normal use under the OS.
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Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
5.1 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. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0201 Build Date :05/05/2017 Start Programming Flash. New Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0204 Build Date :05/24/2017 DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 75% 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 Menu bar Configuration fields General help Navigation keys 5.2.
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, Platform Configuration, Socket Configuration, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, Monitor, Security, Boot, Tool, and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
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. 5.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items.
5.5 Performance Tuning menu The Performance Tuning menu items allow you to change performance related settings for different scenarios. Optimized Performance Setting [Default] Allows you to select performance settings for different scenarios. [Default] Default settings. [By Benchmark] O ptimize for different kinds of benchmarks. Select this option, then select a benchmark type from the >> list. [By Workload] Optimize for different kinds of workloads.
Core Optimizer [Disabled] Enable this item to keep the processor operating at the turbo frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Linux support may vary by version of the OS. Engine Boost [Disabled] Enable this item to boost the CPU’s frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Level1] [Level2] [Level3(Max)] Operate with an ambient temperature of 25°C or lower for optimized performance.
5.6 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. 5.6.1 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you configure BIOS support for security device. 5.6.2 ACPI Settings The items in this menu allow you to configure the system ACPI parameters.
The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [Enabled]. Change Settings Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] 5.6.5 Serial Port Console Redirection The items in this menu allow you to configure the Serial Port Console Redirection settings. 5.6.
5.6.7 APM Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
5.6.10 CSM Configuration This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. CSM Support This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CSM Support to [Enabled]. GateA20 Active This allows you to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
5.7 Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Take caution when changing the settings of the Platform Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.7.1 PCH 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.
5.8 Socket Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the socket settings. 5.8.1 Processor Configuration The items in this menu show the processor-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Hyper-threading [ALL] This item allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processors simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.8.
5.8.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration This menu displays and provides options to change the Power Management Settings. CPU P State Control Boot performance mode Allows you to switch between Boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to enable or disable Turbo Mode.
5.9 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu allows to veiw and configure Smbios Event log settings. 5.9.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. 5.9.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs. 5.10 Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu items allow you to set BMC and SEL configurations. The items in this menu is only enabled for the WS C621E SAGE (BMC) model. WS C621E SAGE does not support the items in this menu. 5.10.
5.13 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press after POST.
5.14 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Start EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. 5.15 Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu.
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Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
6.1 RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 6.1.
6.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables to the ASMedia® SATA ports for for ASMedia RAID or Intel® SATA ports for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.
6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup.
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: 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.
6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks. To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk: 1. During POST, press + at the prompt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility. 2.
3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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 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. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating system: 1.
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 (ex. 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 ASMedia 106x RAID Manager The ASMedia® 106x RAID Manager allows you to create RAID 0, and RAID 1 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives. You can refer to the Installing hard disk drives section in this manual for more information. To launch the ASMedia® 106x RAID Manager: 1. Turn on the system. 2.
6.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the RAID manager main menu, select the controller you wish to configure and press . 2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then press . Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07 Remove RAID disks with attached HDD >> Remove RAID >> Create RAID 0 >> Create RAID 1 3. Enter : Confirm the selection Esc : Exit , : Move to Up/Down item Current Mode: Normal Mode (Non-RAID) Status: RAID Size: No.
4. Key in a name for the RAID set and press . Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07 Remove RAID disks with attached HDD >> Remove RAID >> Create RAID 0 >> Create RAID 1 Enter : Confirm the selection Esc : Exit , : Move to Up/Down item Current Mode: Normal Mode (Non-RAID) Status: RAID Size: No. P0 P1 Size 160.04 GB 160.04 GB Model Name ST3160812AS ST3160812AS Role RAID Name: ASMT106x_ V0Fast 5.
6.4.2 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 RAID Manager main menu, select the controller you wish to configure and press . 2. From the Configure Controller menu, select Remove RAID and press . 3. Press to confirm deletion of the selected RAID set, or press to return to the Configure Controller menu. Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.
6.4.3 Changing the RAID level Take caution when changing the RAID level. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you change to a different RAID level. To change the RAID level: 1. From the RAID Manager main menu, select the controller you wish to configure and press . 2. From the Configure Controller menu, select a new RAID level you wish to change to and press . 3. Press to continue the RAID process, or press to select another RAID level.
5. Once the RAID set has been created, the Current Mode, Status, RAID Size, and HDD roles should display the RAID information. Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07 >> Remove RAID >> Create RAID 0 >> Create RAID 1 Remove RAID disks with attached HDD Enter : Confirm the selection Esc : Exit , : Move to Up/Down item Current Mode: RAID 1 Status: Good RAID Size: 160.02 GB No. P0 P1 Size 160.04 GB 160.04 GB Model Name ST3160812AS ST3160812AS Role RAID 1 Primary RAID 1 Mirror Mode Change is completed. 6.4.
6.5 ASMedia 106x RAID Manager (Windows) The ASMedia 106x RAID Manager allows you to create RAID 0, and RAID 1 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You do not need to manually install the ASMedia 106x RAID Manager on a Windows® operating system. To enter the ASMedia® 106x RAID Manager under Windows operating system: 1. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive.
6.5.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the RAID Manager main menu, select Mode Change from the left menu. 2. Select the device set you wish to RAID from the drop-down menu to the top right.
3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. At least two (2) array disks must be checked to be able to RAID. 4. Select your RAID level from the check box to the right. Selecting Normal will delete the RAID set. 6-26 5. Click on EXECUTE to start the RAID process. 6. The following message will appear, press OK to continue the RAID process, or press Cancel to select another RAID level.
6. Once the RAID set has been created, the RAID information should be displayed on the RAID Information menu. 6.5.2 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. Select Mode Change from the left menu. 2. Select Normal from the check box to the right. 3. Click on EXECUTE to start the RAID process.
6. The following message will appear, press OK to delete the RAID set, or press Cancel to return to the RAID Manager menul. 6.5.3 Changing the RAID level Take caution when changing the RAID level. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you change to a different RAID level. To change the RAID level: 1. Select Mode Change from the left menu. 2. (optional) Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the disks or additional disks to include in the new RAID set. 3.
5. The following message will appear, press OK to continue the RAID process, or press Cancel to select another RAID level. 6.5.4 Preferences System Preferences Allows you to set automatic run on system startup or minimize on notification.
Event Log Allows you to view the event log of the RAID set, you may also choose to clear all events. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to configure the email details, as well as the notification events to send an email when they happen.
6.6 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in BIOS This feature requires a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe. • The KEY module is purchased separately. • Due to chipset behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® SSD modules. • Refer to section 1.1.9 Internal connectors for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. • Due to hardware design, [U.2_1 to U.
6.6.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. When the Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controllers item is selected, press and select X to enable this function. 5.
7. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu.
6.6.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious 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: 6-34 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel.
6.6.3 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation After creating the RAID sets, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows® 10.
6-36 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 then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. 7.
Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Windows® Operating Systems.
7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID drive When installing Windows® Server OS, you can load the RAID driver from a USB flash drive.
3. Click Load Driver. 4. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver (the installation media can be a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive). • If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. • Or you may connect a USB flash drive containing the RAID controller driver. Click Browse to continue. 5.
7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, • Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. 7-4 Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.
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. 2. Press to edit options. 3. While booting from DVD, press to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press .
4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press . Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes 5. No You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press . Driver Disk Sou8rce You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk.
6. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/sdb and press “OK” to continue. OK Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. 7. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes 8. No Follow the 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. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press .
4. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press . 5. When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press . Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy other device OK 6. 7-10 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 2012 R2 and Windows® Server 2016.
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 Manual menu The Manual menu provides a list of supplementary user guides. You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 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.
7.4 Intel® chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset device software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset device software on a Windows operating system. To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive.
6. Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. 7. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process.
7.5 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I210 Gigabits Adapter Driver on the system. To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows® operating system: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe.
6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections Install Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell Module are ticked.
7-18 9. Click Install to start the installation. 10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.
7.6 VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the ASPEED VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
7-20 5. Click Install to start the installation process. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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Q-Code table Code 00 02 03 04 06 10 11 – 14 15 – 18 19 – 1C 2B – 2F 30 31 32 – 36 37 – 3A 3B – 3E 4F 50 – 53 4F 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C – 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 – E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC – EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 – F7 F8 F9 Description Not used microcode CACHE_ENABLED PCH initialization CPU_EARLY_INIT PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes sectio
Code FA FB – FF 60 61 62 63 – 67 68 69 6A 6B – 6F 70 71 72 73 – 77 78 79 7A – 7F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E – 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 AA AB Description Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (S
Code AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8– BF D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initializatio
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