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2U Rackmount Server

ESC4000 G3/G3S Series

User Guide

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Copyright 2017 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (ASUS). ASUS provides this manual as is without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASUS has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit, without intent to infringe.

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Contents

Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii

REACH ..................................................................................................... viii

Australia statement notice ............................................................................. viii

Safety information ...................................................................................................... ix

About this guide .......................................................................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 System package contents .........................................................................1-2

1.2 Serial number label ....................................................................................1-3

1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4

1.4 Front panel features ...................................................................................1-7

1.5 Rear panel features ....................................................................................1-8

1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-9

1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-10

1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ......................................................................1-10

1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ....................................................................1-12

1.7.3 HDD status LEDs ......................................................................1-13

1.7.4 Q-Code/Port 80 status LEDs.....................................................1-14

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

2.1 Chassis cover .............................................................................................2-2

2.1.1 Air duct ........................................................................................2-3

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................2-4

2.2.1 Installing the CPU .......................................................................2-4

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink .........................................................2-9

2.3 System memory .......................................................................................2-10

2.3.1 Overview ...................................................................................2-10

2.3.2 Memory Configurations .............................................................2-10

2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-13

2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................................2-17

2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card .......................................................2-17

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card .................................................2-21

2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-22

2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling .................................................................2-23

2.8 Removable/optional components ...........................................................2-25

2.8.1 System fans ..............................................................................2-25

2.8.2 Redundant power supply units ..................................................2-27

2.8.3 Installing Accelerators ...............................................................2-29

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Contents Chapter 3: Installation Options

3.1 Friction Rail Kit ...........................................................................................3-2

3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails ...............................................................3-2

3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack...................................................3-4

Chapter 4: Motherboard Infomation

4.1 Z10PG-D16 Motherboard layout ...............................................................4-2

4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4

4.3 Internal connectors ....................................................................................4-8

4.4 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................................4-16

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................5-2

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility...................................................5-2

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................................. 5-3

5.1.3 BUPDATER utility .......................................................................5-4

5.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................5-6

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 5-7

5.2.2 Menu bar .....................................................................................5-7

5.2.3 Menu items..................................................................................5-8

5.2.4 Submenu items ...........................................................................5-8

5.2.5 Navigation keys ...........................................................................5-8

5.2.6 General help................................................................................5-8

5.2.7 Configuration fields .....................................................................5-8

5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................5-8

4.2.9 Scroll bar .....................................................................................5-8

5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9

5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ..................................................... 5-9

5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 5-9

5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10

5.4.1 ACPI Settings ............................................................................5-11

5.4.2 Smart Settings...........................................................................5-11

5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration ..........................................5-12

5.4.4 Onboard LAN I210 Configuration ............................................. 5-13

5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................5-14

5.4.6 APM ..........................................................................................5-17

5.4.7 Advanced Power Management Configuration ..........................5-18

5.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-19

5.4.9 Network Stack Configuration.....................................................5-20

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Contents 5.4.10 CSM Configuration ....................................................................5-21

5.4.11 Trusted Computing....................................................................5-22

5.4.12 USB Configuration ....................................................................5-23

5.4.13 iSCSI Configuration...................................................................5-24

5.5 IntelRCSetup menu ..................................................................................5-25

5.5.1 Processor Configuration............................................................5-26

5.5.2 Advanced Power Management Configuration...........................5-28

5.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration ..............................................5-30

5.5.4 QPI Configuration......................................................................5-30

5.5.5 Memory Configuration ............................................................... 5-31

5.5.6 IIO Configuration .......................................................................5-34

5.5.7 PCH Configuration .................................................................... 5-35

5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration ..................................................... 5-37

5.5.9 Server ME Configuration ...........................................................5-38

5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................5-38

5.6 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................5-39

5.7 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-43

5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings .........................................5-43

5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................5-43

5.8 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-44

5.9 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-45

5.10 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-48

5.11 Tool menu .................................................................................................5-49

5.12 Exit menu ..................................................................................................5-50

Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

6.1 Setting up RAID ..........................................................................................6-2

6.1.1 RAID definitions ..........................................................................6-2

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ............................................................6-3

6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................6-3

6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities ..........................................................6-3

6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility .................................................6-4

6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ....................................................................6-5

6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration....................................6-11

6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives .......................................................6-12

6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives .............................................................6-16

6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency..................................6-18

6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ...................................................6-21

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Contents 6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ..................................6-22

6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ................................................................6-23

6.3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility ................................................................................................6-24

6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ..................................................................6-26

6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set............................................................6-27

6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set...................................................................6-29

6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ....................................................6-30

6.3.5 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility...........................................................6-31

6.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID..................................................................6-31

6.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ........................6-33

6.4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ......................6-34

6.4.1 Creating a RAID set ..................................................................6-35

6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type..........................................................6-37

6.4.3 Deleting a volume .....................................................................6-38

6.4.4 Preferences ...............................................................................6-39

Chapter 7: Driver Installation

7.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................7-2

7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk.........................................................7-2

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-3

7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ..............................7-13

7.3 Running the Support DVD ......................................................................7-13

7.4 Intel chipset device software installation ............................................7-17

7.5 Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters driver ..................................7-19

7.6 VGA driver installation ............................................................................7-22

7.7 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation ...............7-24

Appendix

ASUS contact information .......................................................................................... 2

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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

Dclaration de conformit de Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada (ISED) Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support/. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/.

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Safety information

Electrical Safety Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system

unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or experienced

engineers.

Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package.

Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.

Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.

This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the users safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of 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. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Installation Options

This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

7 Chapter 7: Driver Installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

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References Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide

This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility.

2. ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Conventions To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

+ + If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: + +

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

1Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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ThesystemdoesnotincludeaUSBfloppydrive.YoumayhavetouseaUSBfloppydrivewhencreatingaSATA RAIDdriverdisk.RefertoChapter6fordetails.

ASUSSystemWeb-basedManagement

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.1 Systempackagecontents

Check your system package for the following items.

ESC4000G3/G3S

Chassis ASUS 2U Rackmount Chassis

Motherboard ASUS Z10PG-D16 Series Server Board

Accessory box

1 x MB Support DVD 1 X ASWM Enterprise DVD 1 x ASMB8 SDVD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cable 8 x GPU air ducts (4 for Intel Xeon Phi; 4 for Nvidia/AMD) 4 x Mylar for GPU air ducts for AMD GPU 2 x CPU heatsink 1 x Rail Kit 8 x VGA Power cables

Optional Items

1 x PIKE II RAID Card 1 x Trend Micro Server Protect Anti-virus Software CD 1 x Redundant Power Supply Module 1 x Slim-type ODD (ESC4000 G3 only)

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1.2 Serialnumberlabel Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the products serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx. See 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.

The serial number on ESC4000 G3/G3S is printed on the Asset tag.

xxS0xxxxxxxx

ESC4000G3

xxS0xxxxxxxx

ESC4000G3S

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1.3 Systemspecifications The ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series servers features the ASUS Z10PG-D16 Series server board that supports Intel LGA 2011-3 Xeon processor from the E5-2600 V3 product family.

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ModelName ESC4000G3 ESC4000G3S

Processor/SystemBus 2 x Socket R3 (LGA 2011-3)

Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family

QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s

CoreLogic Intel C612 PCH

Memory

TotalSlots 16 (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMM per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 1024 GB MemoryType DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333* RDIMM/LR-DIMM/NVDIMM

MemorySize 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (RDIMM)

32 GB, 64 GB (LRDIMM)

ExpansionSlots

TotalPCI/PCI-X/ PCI-ESlots

8+2

SlotType

Full-length/Full-height

8 x PCI-E 3.0 x16 (4 at x16 Link or 8 at x8 Link) (Slot CPU1_PCIE2, CPU1_PCIE4, CPU2_PCIE1, CPU2_PCIE3 auto switch to x8 link if slot CPU1_PCIE1, CPU1_PCIE3, CPU2_PCIE2, CPU2_PCIE4 is occupied)

1 x PCI-E x24*

*Viatherisercard.1xPCI-Ex16(x8Gen3Link)and1xPCI-E x8(x8Gen3Link)

Storage

SATAController

IntelC612

- 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports

IntelRSTe

(for Windows only; Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)

LSI MegaRAID driver supports software RAID 0, 1& 10

(Windows & Linux)

SASController

Optionalkits:

ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12G RAID card

ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card

*SupportwiththePCI-Erisercard.

*Pleaserefertowww.asus.comforlatestmomoryAVLupdate

*2133MT/sat1DPConly

ASUS ESC4000 G3/G3S Series 1-5

ModelName ESC4000G3 ESC4000G3S

HDDBays I=Internal AorSwillbe hot-swappable

8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays

6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Bays

Networking LAN 2 x Intel I210AT

1 x Management Port Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32 MB

AuxiliaryStorageDeviceBay (Floppy/OpticalDrive)

1 x Slim-type Optical Drive Bay

Options:

No Device / DVD-RW

(DVD-RW default for North America)

RearI/O 3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB8-iKVM)

4 x USB ports (2 x Front USB 2.0 , 2 x Rear USB 3.0)

1 x VGA Port

OSSupport

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise SP2

RedHat Enterprise Linux

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server

Ubuntu

CentOS

VMWare

Citrix XenServer Anti-virusSoftware Optional Anti-virus Software CD

Management Solution

OutofBand Remote Hardware

1 x ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet (default)

Software ASWM Enterprise Dimension(HHxWWxDD) 750 mm x 444 mm x 87 mm (2U)

NetWeightKg(CPU,DRAM& HDDnotincluded)

19 Kg

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Systemspecifications

*Subjecttochangewithoutanynotice.

**Refertowww.asus.comforthelatestOSAVLupdate.

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SKUandPowerSupplymappingtable

ModelName ESC4000G3 ESC4000G3S

PowerSupply/PowerRating

1+1 Redundant 2000W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply;

100-140 / 200-240 Vac, 12.7-10.5A / 10-9.5A, 50-60 Hz Class I

1+1 Redundant 1620W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply;

100-140 / 180-240 Vac, 12-9.5A / 9.5-7A, 50-60 Hz Class I

*RefertotheSKUandPowerSupplymappingtablebelowformore informationabouttheSKUandPowerSupply.

Environment Operating temperature: 10C ~ 35C

Non operating temperature: -40C ~ 70C

Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Systemspecifications

Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with different wattage (e.g. 1 x 1620 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system.

Serverseries SKU PowerSupplyspecifications ESC4000 G3 ESC4000 G3 1620 W

ESC4000/2KW G3 2000 W ESC4000 G3S ESC4000 G3S 1620 W

ESC4000/2KW G3S 2000 W

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1.4 Frontpanelfeatures

ESC4000G3

ESC4000G3S

The barebone server features a simple yet stylish front panel. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports are located and easily accessible on the front panel.

USB2.0ports

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SteelhandleSteelhandle

Steelhandle Steelhandle

Hot-swap3.5-inchHDDBays

Opticaldiscdrive Assettag

Assettag

MessageLED

LAN2LED LAN1LED

HDDAccessLED LocationbuttonwithLED Resetbutton

PowerbuttonwithLED

USB2.0ports

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FronPanelbuttonsandLED

Hot-swap2.5-inchHDDBays

Refer to the FrontpanelLEDs section for the LED descriptions.

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The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present.

*The LAN port 3 is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller only.

1.5 Rearpanelfeatures

The expansion slots and system power socket is located on the rear panel of the server. The middle part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard.

USB3.0ports LANport1VGAport

4Full-lengthExpansionslotsPowercordconnectorand Redundantpowersupply

LANport2

LANport3* Q-code/Port80LED

4Full-lengthExpansionslots

Half-length/Low-profileexpansionslot

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1.6 Internalfeatures The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.

The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive or an optical dirve. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk.

WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS

KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY

1. Redundant Power supply and power fan (hidden)

2. ASUS Z10PG-D16 Server Board

3. System fans

4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden)

5. Hot-swap HDD tray (SAS and SATA)

6. PCI-E Expansion Boards (hidden)

7. PCI-E x24 slot (hidden) with butterfly riser card

A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.

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1.7 LEDinformation

1.7.1 FrontpanelLEDs

LED Icon Display status

Description

Power button with LED ON System power ON

HDD Access LED OFF No activity

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

ON A hardware monitor event is indicated

Location button with LED

OFF Normal status

ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off)

LAN LEDs

OFF No LAN connection

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

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MessageLED

LAN2LED

LAN1LED

HDDAccessLED

LocationbuttonwithLED

PowerbuttonwithLED

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Powerbutton withLED LAN2LED

LAN1LED

HDDAccessLED

Locationbutton withLED

MessageLED

LED Icon Display status

Description

Power button with LED ON System power ON

HDD Access LED OFF No activity

Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event

ON A hardware monitor event is indicated

Location button with LED

OFF Normal status

ON Location switch is pressed (Press the location switch again to turn off)

LAN LEDs

OFF No LAN connection

Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data

ON LAN connection is present

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1.7.2 LAN(RJ-45)LEDs

LAN1/LAN2LEDs

DedicatedManagementLAN(forASMB8)

ACT/LINKLED SPEEDLED Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINKLED SPEEDLED Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINKLED SPEEDLED SPEEDLEDACT/LINKLED

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1.7.3 HDDstatusLEDs

HDDstatusLED

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HDDLED Description

Green The installed HDD is in good condition Red HDD locate or HDD failure

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ESC4000G3

HDDstatusLED

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HDDLED Description

Green The installed HDD is in good condition Red HDD locate or HDD failure

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Q-Codetable

Action PHASE POSTCODE TYPE DESCRIPTIONz

Normal boot

Security Phase

01 Progress First post code(POWER_ON_POST_CODE)

02 Progress Load BSP microcode(MICROCODE_POST_CODE)

03 Progress Set cache as ram for PEI phase(CACHE_ENABLED_POST_CODE)

06 Progress CPU Early init.(CPU_EARLY_INIT_POST_CODE)

04 Progress initializes South bridge for PEI preparation

PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase

10 Progress PEI Core Entry

15 Progress NB initialize before installed memory

19 Progress SB initialize before installed memory

78~00 Progress Wait BMC ready(duration: 120 seconds).

A1 MRC Progress QPI initialization

A3 MRC Progress QPI initialization

A7 MRC Progress QPI initialization

A8 MRC Progress QPI initialization

A9 MRC Progress QPI initialization

AA MRC Progress QPI initialization

AB MRC Progress QPI initialization

AC MRC Progress QPI initialization

AD MRC Progress QPI initialization

AE MRC Progress QPI initialization

AF MRC Progress QPI initialization Complete

2F Progress Memory Init.

B0 MRC Progress Memory Init.

B1 MRC Progress Memory Init.

AF MRC Progress RC Reset if require

B4 MRC Progress Memory Init.

B2 MRC Progress Memory Init.

B3 MRC Progress Memory Init.

B5 MRC Progress Memory Init.

B6 MRC Progress Memory Init.

B7 MRC Progress Memory Init.

B8 MRC Progress Memory Init.

B9 MRC Progress Memory Init.

BA MRC Progress Memory Init.

BB MRC Progress Memory Init.

BC MRC Progress Memory Init.

BF MRC Progress Memory Init. Done

5A MRC Progress Other config. After RC end

31 Progress Memory already installed.

32 Progress CPU Init.

34 Progress CPU Init.

36 Progress CPU Init.

4F Progress DXE Initial Program Load(IPL)

1.7.4 Q-Code/Port80statusLEDs The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit display that shows the status of your system. Refer to the Q-Codetableof this user guide for more information about the 2-digit codes.

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Action PHASE POSTCODE TYPE DESCRIPTION

Normal boot

DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase

60 Progress DXE Core Started

61 Progress DXE NVRAM Init.

62 Progress SB run-time init.

63 Progress DXE CPU Init

68 Progress NB Init.

69 Progress NB Init.

6A Progress NB Init.

70 Progress SB Init.

71 Progress SB Init.

72 Progress SB Init.

78 Progress ACPI Init.

79 Progress CSM Init.

BDS(Boot Device Selection) phase

90 Progress BDS started

91 Progress Connect device event

92 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration.

93 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration.

94 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration.

95 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration.

96 Progress PCI Bus Enumeration.

97 Progress Console outout connect event

98 Progress Console input connect event

99 Progress AMI Super IO start

9A Progress AMI USB Driver Init.

9B Progress AMI USB Driver Init.

9C Progress AMI USB Driver Init.

9D Progress AMI USB Driver Init.

b2 Progress Legacy Option ROM Init.

b3 Progress Reset system

b4 Progress USB hotplug

b6 Progress NVRAM clean up

b7 Progress NVRAM configuration reset

A0 Progress IDE, AHCI Init.

A1 Progress IDE, AHCI Init.

A2 Progress IDE, AHCI Init.

A3 Progress IDE, AHCI Init.

A8 Progress BIOS Setup Utility password verify

A9 Progress BIOS Setup Utility start

AB Progress BIOS Setup Utility input wait

AD Progress Ready to boot event

AE Progress Legacy boot event

Operating system phase

AA Progress APIC mode

AC Progress PIC mode

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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

2Hardware Setup

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2.1 Chassis cover To remove the chassis cover:

1. Remove the screws on the side.

2. Release the two (2) thumbscrews 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.

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.

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2.1.1 Air duct To remove the air duct:

1. Remove the three screws as shown.

2. Lift the air duct to remove it from the chassis.

To reinstall the air duct:

1. Align and replace the air duct to the chassis ensuring that the screw holes on the air duct match the screw holes on chassis.

2. Secure the air duct to the chassis with three screws.

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2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 2011-3 Socket R3 designed for the Intel Xeon E5-2600 V3 series processor family.

2.2.1 Installing the CPU

Remove air duct before installing the CPU. Refer to the Air duct section for more information.

To install a CPU

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit- related.

Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket.

The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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2. Align the system such that the socket box is facing toward you and the triangle mark is on the top-right position.

3. Press down the load lever with your thumb (A), move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B), then gently lift the load lever (C).

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

Load lever

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4. Press down the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the left until it is released from retention tab (E), then gently lift the load lever (F).

5. Push the left load lever to slightly lift the load plate (G).

Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab.

6. Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H).

Load plate

edge of the Load plate

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the CPU pins on the socket.

7. Get the CPU.

8. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket box.

Triangle mark

9. Install the CPU into the slot.

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10. Gently push the load plate just enough to let it sit on top of the CPU.

Do not force to close the load plate as it may damage the CPU.

11. Push down the right load lever (I) ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed and tucked securely under the lever (J) then insert the right load lever under the retention tab (K).

The PnP cap pops out of the load plate when the right load lever is inserted into the retention tab.

Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011-3 socket.

PnP cap

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The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.

Ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step.

13. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with.

12. Push down the left load lever (L) then insert it under the retention tab (M).

Retention tab

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1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the motherboard.

2. Tighten each of the screws with a Phillips screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard.

3. When attached, tighten the screws one-by-one in a criss-cross sequence and secure the CPU heatsink onto the socket. Ensure an even distribution of contact between the heatsink and CPU.

2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink:

Fasten the screws to just about the proper tightness to avoid damaging the motherboard, CPU, or heatsink.

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2.3 System memory

2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory

Modules (DIMM) sockets.

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 or 32 GB or 64 GB LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs.

When installing only one DIMM in a single CPU configuration, install the DIMM on either A1 or B1.

Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

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1 CPU Configuration (must on CPU1) DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs

2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 16 DIMMs

2 CPU Configuration DIMM_E2 DIMM_E1 DIMM_F2 DIMM_F1 DIMM_G2 DIMM_G1 DIMM_H2 DIMM_H1

2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 16 DIMMs

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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

3. Hold the DIMM on both ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM.

Locked Retaining Clip

3

1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock a DIMM socket.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

2

1

DIMM slot key

1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

1

2

Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket

To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package.

Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent damage to the DIMM notch.

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.

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2.4 Hard disk drives The ESC4000 G3 system supports hot-swap 3.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane.

To install a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD:

1. Press the spring lock (A) then pull the tray lever outward (B) to release the drive tray. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay.

3. Place the drive tray on a flat and stable surface.

4. Prepare the SATA/SAS HDD and the bundled set of screws.

spring lock

tray lever

5. Place the SATA/SAS HDD into the tray (A) then secure it with four screws (B).

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6. Insert the drive tray and HDD assembly all the way into the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes.

7. Push the tray lever until it clicks and secures the drive tray in place.

The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge.

8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 to install the other SATA/SAS HDDs.

When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane.

spring lock

tray lever

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To install a 2.5-inch HDD:

1. Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay.

2. Firmly hold the tray lever and carefully pull the drive tray out of the bay. Place the drive tray in a clean and flat surface.

Installing 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SAS HDD

The ESC4000 G3S system supports hot-swap 2.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATA/SAS ports via the SATA/SAS backplane.

3. Release the screws on each side of the drive tray to release the drive tray metal beam.

The drive tray metal beam provides horizontal support to the empty drive tray and prevents the drive tray from being bent or deformed.

metal beam

spring lock tray lever

4. Orient and place the Serial ATA (SATA) HDD/ SAS HDD into the tray. Ensure that the SATA HDD/ SAS HDD is fitted firmly inside the drive tray and that the four screws of the HDD matches the four screw holes of the drive tray.

drive tray screw hole

screw hole

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5. Secure the SATA HDD/ SAS HDD to the drive tray with four bundled screws.

6. Align and insert the 2.5-inch SATA HDD/ SAS HDD and drive tray assembly into the drive bay.

7. Repeat steps 1-6 to install the other 2.5-inch SATA HDD/ SAS HDDs.

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2.5.1 The PCI Express riser card The onboard PCI Express slot on the motherboard comes pre-installed with a riser card that supports one x16 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing PCI-E x16 low profile cards and one x8 slot (x8 Gen3 link) for installing ASUS PCI-E x8 proprietary cards.

2.5 Expansion slots

Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

PCI-E x8 slot proprietary PCI-E x16 slot low-profile

To install PCI-E expansion cards to the riser card:

1. Remove the the screw that secures the riser card to the chassis.

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2. Firmly hold the riser card then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x24 slot on the motherboard.

3. Prepare the expansion cards.

Before installing an expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and ensure to make the necessary hardware settings.

4. Align and insert the golden finger connectors of the expansion cards to the PCI-E slot connectors on the riser card as shown.

Riser card

PCI-E x8 slot (proprietary)

ASUS proprietary card

PCI-E x16 slot (low-profile)

PCI-E x16 expansion card (low-profile)

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1 2

Perform step 5 - 6 only if you are installing a PIKE II 3008 series card. For other expansion cards, proceed to step 7.

5. (Optional) Remove the mini SAS HD cables from the connectors on the motherboard.

The mini SAS HD cables are labeled as Cable #1 and Cable #2. You can refer to the illustration below for reference and guide.

6. (Optional) Connect the mini SAS HD cables to the PIKE II 3008 series cards. You can use the following guidelines:

For PIKE II 3008-8i, connect the mini SAS HD to a SATA cable (removed from the motherboard) to the internal Mini-SAS HD connectors. Connect Cable #1 and Cable #2 to the ports as shown.

For PIKE II 3008-4i4e, connect the mini SAS HD to a SATA cable (removed from the motherboard) to the internal and external Mini-SAS HD connectors. Connect the ISAS1 cable to the port as shown.

internal mini-SAS HD connectors

Port 1 (ISAS1, connects to Cable #1) Port 2 (ISAS2, connects to Cable #2) Port 1 (ISAS1, connects to Cable #1)

external mini-SAS HD connector

internal mini-SAS HD connector

PIKE II 3008-8i PIKE II 3008-4i4e

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8. Secure the riser card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 1.

riser card and expansion card assembly

PCI-E slot

7. Align and insert the riser card and expansion card assembly into the PCI-E slot on the motherboard.

The expansion card fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it.

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* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 - Programmable Interrupt

3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)

4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)

5* 13 --

6 14 Floppy Disk Controller

7* 15 --

8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9* 4 ACPI Mode when used

10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

13 8 Numeric Data Processor

14* 9 Primary IDE Channel

15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, 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 Standard Interrupt assignments table for more information.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

Standard Interrupt assignments

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2.6 Cable connections

The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you remove the pre-installed components to install additional devices.

Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.

Pre-connected system cables

1. 20-pin SSI power connector (from the power distribution board to the motherboard)

2. 8-pin SSI power connector (from the power distribution board to the motherboard)

3. Power supply SMBus connector (from the power supply to the motherboard)

4. System fan connectors (from motherboard FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5, FRNT_FAN6, and FRNT_FAN7 to system fans)

5. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

6. Auxiliary Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

7. Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

8. SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board)

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2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling

Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply

J1: Connects to the power connector of the slim-type optical drive

Connects the data cables connected to the motherboard

Onboard SGPIO2/3: Connects to the SGPIO2/3 connector to support Intel RSTe, LSI MegaRAID,

and PIKE card SAS RAID function.

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Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply

SGPIO_SEL1 jumper pins 1-2 (Onboard), pins 2-3 (Add-on card)

Onboard SGPIO2/3: Connects to the SGPIO2/3 connector to support Intel RSTe, LSI MegaRAID, and PIKE card SAS

RAID function.

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2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. 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. Redundant power supply units

Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components.

2.8.1 System fans

To uninstall the system fans

1. Disconnect the system fan cable from the fan connector on the motherboard.

2. Carefully remove the system fan cable from the cable holder.

3. Lift the fan then set aside.

4. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans.

cable holder

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To reinstall the system fans

1. Insert the fan into the fan cage.

2. Insert the system fan cable into the cable holder.

3. Connect the cable to the fan connector on the motherboard.

The airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel.

cable holder

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2.8.2 Redundant power supply units

To replace a power supply unit (PSU):

1. Lift up the PSU lever.

2. Hold the PSU lever, press the PSU latch (A) then carefully pull the PSU out of the system chassis (B).

We recommend that you use both of your hands in performing the following steps.

3. Prepare the replacement PSU.

4. Align and insert the replacement PSU into the empty PSU bay until it clicks in place.

PSU lever

Replacement PSU

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The system automatically combines the two power supply modules as a single one. The combined output power varies with input voltages. Refer to the table below for details.

1620W

Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 100V120Vac, 12-10A, 50-60Hz 1000W 120V140Vac, 12-10A, 50-60Hz 1200W 180V240Vac, 10.5-8A, 50-60Hz 1620W

2000W

Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 100-120Vac, 12.7-10.5A, 50-60Hz 1100W 120-140Vac, 13.5-11.5A, 50-60Hz 1400W 200-220Vac, 10.0-9.5A, 50-60Hz 1800W 220-230Vac, 10.0-9.8A, 50-60Hz 1980W 230-240Vac, 10.0-9.8A, 50-60Hz 2000W

To enable the hot-swap feature (redundant mode), keep the total power consumption of the system under the maximum output power of an individual power supply module.

Always use PSUs with the same watt and power rating. Combining PSUs with different wattage (e.g. 1 x 1620 W + 1 x 2000 W) may yield unstable results and potential damage to your system.

For a steady power input, use only the power cables that come with the server system package.

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2.8.3 Installing Accelerators Follow the steps below to install the optional accelerator to the system.

1. Locate and remove the two screws at the rear of the chassis.

2. Locate and loosen the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket.

3. Firmly hold the bracket then pull it up to detach it from the motherboard then set it aside.

4. Prepare the GPU air duct and the accelerator.

For AMD S9150 or later GPU cards, attach a mylar to the GPU air duct first before installing the air duct to the GPU card. To do this, get a mylar (A) then attach it to the air duct (B) as shown.

The mylar is bundled with the system and included in the accessory box.

mylar GPU air duct

mylar

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5. Pass the power cable thru the air duct as shown.

For Nvidia 300W or above GPU cards, a dongle (shown below) is required to connect the system's GPU power cable to the GPU card. The Nvidia 300W GPU card will not work, or may even cause damage to the system, if the dongle is not used.

The dongle comes with your Nvidia 300W GPU card. Ask your vendor or retailer if the dongle is missing.

Nvidia 300W GPU card dongle

for Intel/AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation

for Intel/AMD/Nvidia GPU card installation

For Nvidia 300W GPU card installation

dongle

dongle

GPU power cable

For Nvidia 300W GPU card installation

6. From inside the air duct, secure the air duct to the accelerator with two screws.

7. Connect the one end of the PGU power cables or dongle to the connector on the accelerator as shown.

4-pin connector

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Nvidia 300W GPU card

opening on the bracket

air duct

dongle

GPU power cable

8. Get the bracket and place it on a flat and stable surface.

9. Remove the screws on the metal covers (A) then remove the metal covers (B).

For Nvidia 300W or above GPU cards, connect a GPU power cable to the conenctor on the dongle.

10. Insert the GPU cables into the opening on the bracket.

11. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the card slot on the bracket. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot.

12. Secure the rear end of the accelerator to the bracket with two screws.

13. Secure the air duct and accelerator assembly with a screw.

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14. Repeat step 4-13 if you need to install a second accelerator to the bracket.

15. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator bracket into the card slot on the motherboard. Ensure the bracket is completely seated on the slot.

16. Secure the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket.

17. Attach the other end of the GPU power cable (4-pin power connector) to an available 4-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket.

18. Secure the accelerator brackets to the server chassis with two screws.

accelerator and bracket assembly

This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

3Installation Options

Chapter 3: Installation Options

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3.1 Friction Rail Kit The rail kit package includes:

Friction rack rails

Fixing latches Set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws

To install the Friction Rail Kit:

1. Securethetwofixinglatchestothesidesoftheserverusingthesetoflatchscrews.

Thelocationsofthescrewholesvarywithdifferentservermodels.Refertoyourserveruser manualfordetails.

Rack railsFront end Rear end

3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails

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2. Selecta2Uspaceontherackwhereyou want to install the rack rail.

A2Uspaceisconsistsofthreesquare mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom.

3. Adjusttherackrailtofitthedepthofthe rack.

5. Securethefrontandrearendsoftherail with two rack screws and washers.

6. Repeat step 35 to attach the rack rail on theothersideoftherack.

4. From inside the rack, place the rear rail hookonthebottomthinlipoftherear mountinghole,thenplacethefrontrail hookonthebottomthinlipofthefront mounting hole.

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3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack, align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server allthewaytothedepthoftherack.

* Ensuretoincludethesideknotsonthesidesoftheserverwhenmountingtheserver to the rack rail holders.

* Usethesteelhandletohorizontallypullorpushtheservertotherack,andDONOT lifttheserverwiththesteelhandle.

Fixing latches

side knots

ESC4000 G3S

side knots

Fixing latches

steel handle

steel handle

ESC4000 G3

steel handle

steel handle

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Tounmounttheserverfromtherack:

Gentlypulltheserverfromtherack.

Pressthefixinglatchesonbothsidestoreleasetheserverfromtherack.

Usethesteelhandletohorizontallypullorpushtheservertotherack,andDONOT lifttheserverwiththesteelhandle.

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This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

4Motherboard Information

Chapter 4: Motherboard Infomation

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4.1 Z10PG-D16 Motherboard layout

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Layout contents

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-4

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5

3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4-5

4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-6

5. MEfirmwareforcerecoverysetting(3-pinME_RCVR1) 4-6

6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) 4-7

7. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) 4-7

Onboard LEDs Page

1. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) 4-16

2. CPU warning LED (ERRCPU1/2) 4-16

3. Location LED (LOCLED2) 4-17

4. CATT LED (CATTERR1) 4-17

5. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1) 4-18

6. Message LED (MESLED1) 4-18

Internal connectors Page

1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA5) 4-8

2. ISATA connectors (ISATA1) 4-8

3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB56) 4-9

4. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1FRNT_FAN7) 4-10

5. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION) 4-11

6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 4-11

7. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 4-12

8. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-12

9. SSI power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 8-pin PWR2) 4-13

10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-14

11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-15

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4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (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 12 (default) to pins 23. Keep the cap on pins 23 for about 510 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 12.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

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2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 12 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 I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

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4. LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 RAID. Place the jumper caps over pins 12 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default). Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 23 to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Option ROM Utility.

5. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)

This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted.

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6. DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1)

This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin.

7. 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.

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4.3 Internal connectors

1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA5)

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.

The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed.

2. ISATA connectors (ISATA1)

The ISATA connector (AHCI) supports 4+4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports and Intel RAID/LSI MegaRAID.

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3. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB56)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to connector USB56, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TheseUSBconnectorscomplywithUSB2.0specificationthatsupportsupto480 Mbps connection speed.

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4. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1FRNT_FAN7)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3.30 A 3.95 A (47.4 W max.) 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.

DONOTforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufficientairflow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.

Thesearenotjumpers!DONOTplacejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!

All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology.

FRNT_FAN6 and FRNT_FAN7 are backup fans only. They are not hot-pluggable and activated only under the following circumstances:

WhenFRNT_FAN1andFRNT_FAN5doesnotwork,thesystemactivates FRNT_FAN6 and FRNT_FAN7.

Whena300WGPUacceleratorisinstalled,thesystemactivatesFRNT_FAN6and FRNT_FAN7 by default.

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5. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION)

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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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7. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely storekeys,digitalcertificates,passwords,anddata.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

8. 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.

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9. SSI power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 8-pin PWR2)

These connectors are for an SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designedtofittheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand pushdownfirmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyfit.

DONOTforgettoconnectthe20+8-pinpowerplugs;otherwise,thesystemwillnot boot up.

UseofaPSUwithahigherpoweroutputisrecommendedwhenconfiguringasystem with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

Ensurethatyourpowersupplyunit(PSU)canprovideatleasttheminimumpower required by your system.

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10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

2. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance.

3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cabletothisconnector.TheIDELEDlightsuporflasheswhendataisreadfrom or written to the HDD.

5. SSI power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

6. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-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 (10-2 pin FPSMB)

These connectors are for the front panel SMBus cable.

2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED, LAN2_LINKACTLED)

These connectors are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1, LOCATORLED2)

These connectors are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs light up when the Locator button is pressed.

4. Locator Button (2-pin LOCATORBTN#)

These connectors are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator.

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4.4 Onboard LEDs

1. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1)

The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB8 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB8 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinksaftersysteminitiationfinishes.

2. CPU warning LED (ERRCPU1/2)

The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU.

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3. Location LED (LOCLED2)

This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software. The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack.

4. CATT LED (CATTERR1)

The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate.

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5. Hard disk activity LED (HDDLED1)

The read or write activities of any device connected to the onboard SATA/sSATA ports or SATA/SAS add-on card causes the LED to light up.

6. Message LED (MESLED1)

This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperature warning or a BMC event log is generated.

5BIOS Setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup:

1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ThissystemrecoverstheBIOsusingabootableUSBflashdiskdrivewhentheBIOS filefailsorgetscorrupted.

2. ASUS EzFlash

ThisutilityupdatestheBIOSusingaUSBflashdiskdrive.

3. BUPDATER

ThisutilityupdatestheBIOSinDOSmodeusingabootableUSBflashdiskdrive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive

TorecovertheBIOSfromaUSBflashdrive:

1. InserttheUSBflashdrivewiththeoriginalorupdatedBIOSfiletooneUSBportonthe system.

2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS recoveryfinished.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure!

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com todownloadthelatestBIOSfile.

SaveacopyoftheoriginalmotherboardBIOSfiletoabootableUSBflashdiskdrivein case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility.

5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility TheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3isanautorecoverytoolthatallowsyoutorestoretheBIOSfile when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS fileusingaUSBflashdrivethatcontainstheupdatedBIOSfile.

PrepareaUSBflashdrivecontainingtheupdatedmotherboardBIOSbeforeusingthis utility.

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3. Press to switch to the Drivefield.

4. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystofindtheUSBflashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOS, then press .

5. Press to switch to the Folder Infofield.

6. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystofindtheBIOSfile,andthenpress toperform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility.

Beforeyoustartusingthisutility,downloadthelatestBIOSfromtheASUSwebsiteat www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility:

1. InserttheUSBflashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOSfileintotheUSBport.

2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility. Press .

ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility

[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit

FS0 System Volume Information

Windows

Z10PG-D16 BIOS

Current Platform Platform : Z10PG-D16 Version : 0201 Build Date :08/20/2014

New Platform Platform : Z10PG-D16 Version : 0202 Build Date :09/12/2014

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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.

TheBUPDATERutilityallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSfileintheDOSenvironmentusinga bootableUSBflashdiskdrivewiththeupdatedBIOSfile.

Updating the BIOS file ToupdatetheBIOSfileusingtheBUPDATERutility:

1. VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comanddownloadthelatestBIOSfileforthe motherboard.SavetheBIOSfiletoabootableUSBflashdiskdrive.

2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at https://www.asus.com/support/tothebootableUSBflashdiskdriveyoucreatedearlier.

3. BootthesysteminDOSmode,thenattheprompt,type:

BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP

where[filename]isthelatestortheoriginalBIOSfileonthebootableUSBflashdisk drive,thenpress .

A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP

ThisfunctioncansupportdevicessuchasaUSBflashdiskwithFAT32/16formatand single partition only.

DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventsystem 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.

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4. Theutilityverifiesthefile,thenstartsupdatingtheBIOSfile.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Rebootthesystemfromtheharddiskdrive.

The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system.

C:\>

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30(2011/12/22)

Current ROM Update ROM

Note Writing BIOS:

FLASH TYPE: KALEL 0305-12

PATH:

BOARD: Z10PG-D16 VER: 0201 DATE: 08/20/2014

BOARD: Z10PG-D16 VER: 0202 DATE: 09/12/2014

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5.2 BIOS setup program Thismotherboardsupportsaprogrammablefirmwarechipthatyoucanupdateusingthe provided utility described in section 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.

UsetheBIOSSetupprogramwhenyouareinstallingamotherboard,reconfiguringyour system,orpromptedtoRunSetup.Thissectionexplainshowtoconfigureyoursystem using this utility.

EvenifyouarenotpromptedtousetheSetupprogram,youcanchangetheconfigurationof yourcomputerinthefuture.Forexample,youcanenablethesecuritypasswordfeatureor changethepowermanagementsettings.Thisrequiresyoutoreconfigureyoursystemusing the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them intheCMOSRAMofthefirmwarechip.

ThefirmwarechiponthemotherboardstorestheSetuputility.Whenyoustartupthe computer,thesystemprovidesyouwiththeopportunitytorunthisprogram.PressduringthePower-OnSelf-Test(POST)toentertheSetuputility;otherwise,POSTcontinues with its test routines.

IfyouwishtoenterSetupafterPOST,restartthesystembypressing ,orby pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system offandthenbackon.Dothislastoptiononlyifthefirsttwofailed.

TheSetupprogramisdesignedtomakeitaseasytouseaspossible.Beingamenu-driven program,itletsyouscrollthroughthevarioussub-menusandmakeyourselectionsfromthe availableoptionsusingthenavigationkeys.

ThedefaultBIOSsettingsforthismotherboardapplyformostconditionstoensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings,loadthedefaultsettingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.Press and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.

TheBIOSsetupscreensshowninthissectionareforreferencepurposesonly,and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.com todownloadthelatestBIOSfileforthis motherboard.

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5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main Forchangingthebasicsystemconfiguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

IntelRCSetup For changing the Intel RC settings

Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings

Event Logs For changing the event log settings

Monitor Fordisplayingthesystemtemperature,powerstatus,andchanging the fan settings

Security For changing the security settings

Boot Forchangingthesystembootconfiguration

Tool Forconfiguringoptionsforspecialfunctions

Exit For selecting the exit options

Toselectanitemonthemenubar,presstherightorleftarrowkeyonthekeyboarduntilthe desired item is highlighted.

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Navigation keys

General helpMenu bar Configuration fieldsMenu items

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5.2.3 Menu items Thehighlighteditemonthemenubardisplaysthespecificitemsforthatmenu.Forexample, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

Theotheritems(EventLogs,Advanced,Monitor,Boot,Tool,andExit)onthemenubarhave their respective menu items.

5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. Todisplaythesubmenu,selecttheitemthenpress .

5.2.5 Navigation keys AtthebottomrightcornerofamenuscreenarethenavigationkeysfortheBIOSsetup program.Usethenavigationkeystoselectitemsinthemenuandchangethesettings.

5.2.6 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

5.2.7 Configuration fields Thesefieldsshowthevaluesforthemenuitems.Ifanitemisuser-configurable,youcan changethevalueofthefieldoppositetheitem.Youcannotselectanitemthatisnotuser- configurable.

Aconfigurablefieldisenclosedinbrackets,andishighlightedwhenselected.Tochangethe valueofafield,selectitandpress todisplayalistofoptions.

5.2.8 Pop-up window Selectamenuitemandpress todisplayapop-upwindowwiththeconfiguration options for that item.

4.2.9 Scroll bar Ascrollbarappearsontherightsideofamenuscreenwhenthereareitemsthatdonotfiton thescreen.PresstheUp/Downarrowkeysor / keystodisplaythe other items on the screen.

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5.3 Main menu WhenyouentertheBIOSSetupprogram,theMainmenuscreenappears.TheMainmenu providesyouanoverviewofthebasicsysteminformation,andallowsyoutosetthesystem date,time,language,andsecuritysettings.

5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.

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5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

TakecautionwhenchangingthesettingsoftheAdvancedmenuitems.Incorrectfield values can cause the system to malfunction.

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5.4.1 ACPI Settings

Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheBIOSACPIAutoConfiguration.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State).

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

This option may be not effective with some OS.

5.4.2 Smart Settings

SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Configuration

Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2.

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Change Settings [Auto]

Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][IO=3F8h;IRQ=4;][IO=3F8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=2F8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;][IO=3E8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=2E8h;IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]

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Intel LAN1/2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.

Configurationoptions:[PXE][iSCSI]

5.4.4 Onboard LAN I210 Configuration

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5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection

Console Redirection Settings

ThisitembecomesconfigurableonlywhenyouenabletheConsole Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCIIcharset. [VT100+] ExtendsVT100tosupportcolor,functionkeys,et. [VT-UTF8] UsesUTF8encodingtomapUnicodecharsonto1ormorebytes [ANSI] ExtendedASCIIcharset

Bits per second [57600]

Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configurationoptions:[9600][19200][38400][57600][115200]

Data Bits [8]

Specify the number of data bits to transmit over the serial interface. Configurationoptions:[7][8]

The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to[Enabled].

COM1/COM2

Console Redirection [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Parity [None]

Aparitybitcanbesentwiththedatabitstodetectsometransmissionerrors.[Mark] and[Space]paritydonotallowforerrordetection. [None] None [Even] paritybitis0ifthenumof1sinthedatabitsiseven [Odd] paritybitis0ifnumof1sinthedatabitsisodd [Mark] paritybitisalways1 [Space] paritybitisalways0 Stop Bits [1]

Stopbitsindicatetheendofaserialdatapacket.(Astartbitindicatesthebeginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than1stopbit.Configurationoptions:[1][2]

Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]

Flowcontrolcanpreventdatalossfrombufferoverflow.Whensendingdata,ifthe receivingbuffersarefull,astopsignalcanbesenttostopthedataflow.Oncethe buffersareempty,astartsignalcanbesenttore-starttheflow.Hardwareflowcontrol uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Configurationoptions:[None][HardwareRTS/CTS]

VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Recorder Mode [Disabled]

Withthismodeenabledonlytextwillbesent.ThisistocaptureTerminaldata. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution [80x24] This allows you to set the number of rows and columns supported on the Legacy OS. Configurationoptions:[80x24][80x25]

Putty Keypad [VT100] ThisallowsyoutoselecttheFunctionKeyandKeypadonPutty.Configurationoptions: [VT100][LINUX][XTERMR6][SCO][ESCN][VT400]

Redirection After BIOS POST [Always Enable]

This setting allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection.Configurationoptions:[AlwaysEnable][Bootloader]

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Console Redirection Settings

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]

MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport. Configurationoptions:[COM1][COM2]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport. Configurationoptions:[VT100][VT100+][VT-UTF8][ANSI]

Bits per second [115200]

MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport. Configurationoptions:[9600][19200][57600][115200]

Flow Control [None]

Flowcontrolcanpreventdatalossfrombufferoveflow.Whensendingdata,ifthe receivingbuffersarefull,a'stop'signalcanbesenttostopthedataflow.Oncethe buffersareempty,a'start'signalcanbesenttore-starttheflow.Hardwareflowcontrol uses the two wires to send start/stop signals. Configurationoptions:[None][HardwareRTS/CTS][SoftwareXon/Xoff]

The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to[Enabled].

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5.4.6 APM AllowsyoutoconfiguretheAdvancePowerManagement(APM)settings.

Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] Whensetto[PowerOff],thesystemgoesintooffstateafteranACpowerloss.Whenset to[PowerOn],thesystemwillrebootafteranACpowerloss.Whensetto[LastState],the systemgoesintoeitherofforonstate,whateverthesystemstatewasbeforetheACpower loss. Configurationoptions:[PowerOff][PowerOn][LastState]

Power On By PCIE [Disabled]

[Disabled] DisablesthePCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.

[Enabled] EnablesthePCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

[Disabled] DisablesthePCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.

[Enabled] EnablesthePCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] DisablesRTCtogenerateawakeevent.

[Enabled] Whensetto[Enabled],theitemsRTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Secondwillbecomeuser-configurablewithsetvalues.

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5.4.7 Advanced Power Management Configuration Allowsyoutoconfigurethesystem'sACPIparameters.

Power Boost [Normal] This item increases extra power input to processor(s) and computing performance depending on applications.

Makesureyourthermalsolutionandpowersupplyareabletohandlethiscircumstacnes.

Configurationoptions:[Normal][High][Extreme]

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5.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings AllowsyoutoconfigurePCI,PCI-X,andPCIExpressSettings.

Load RT32 Image [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space.Itonlyworksifthesystemsupports64-bitPCIdecoding. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR- IOV capable PCIe devices. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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Network stack [Disabled]

Enablesordisablesthenetworkstackfeature.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

5.4.9 Network Stack Configuration

The following item appears only when Network stack is setto[Enabled].

Network Stack [Enabled]

EnablesordisablestheUEFINetworkStack.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled].

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

EnablesordisablestheIpv4PXEBootSupport.Ifdisabled,Ipv4PXEbootoptionwill not be created. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled].

Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

EnablesordisablestheIpv6PXEBootSupport.Ifdisabled,Ipv6PXEbootoptionwill not be created. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled].

PXE boot wait time [0]

WaittimetopressESCkeytoabortthePXEboot.

Media detect time [0]

Waittime(inseconds)todetectmedia.

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5.4.10 CSM Configuration

CSM Support [Enabled]

This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

GateA20 Active [Upon Request]

This allows you to set the GA20 option.

Configurationoptions:[UponRequest][Always]

Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]

This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.

Configurationoptions:[ForceBIOS][KeepCurrent]

Boot Option filter [Legacy only]

This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.

Configurationoptions:[UEFIandLegacy][Legacyonly][UEFIonly]

Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]

ThisoptionallowsyoutocontroltheexecutionofUEFIandLegacyPXE/Storage/Video OpROM.

Configurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]

Other PCI devices [Legacy]

ThisitemdeterminestheOpROMexecutionpolicyfordevicesotherthanNetwork,Storage, or Video.

Configurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]

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5.4.11 Trusted Computing

Configuration

Security Device Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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5.4.12 USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support.

Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled][Auto]

XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Thisisaworkaroundfor0SeswithoutXHCIhand-offsupport.TheXHCIownershipchange shouldbeclaimedbyXHCIdriver.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

Thisisaworkaroundfor0SeswithoutEHCIhand-offsupport.TheEHCIownershipchange should be claimed by EHCI driver.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage drvier support.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]

This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for thecompleteUSBkeyboardlegacysupportfornon-USBawareOSes.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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USB hardware delays and time-outs

USB transfer time-out [20 sec]

Thetime-outvalueforcontrol,bulk,andinterrupttransfer.

Configurationoptions:[1sec][5sec][10sec][20sec]

Device reset time-out [20 sec]

USB mass storage device start unit command time-out.

Configurationoptions:[10sec][20sec][30sec][40sec]

Device power-up delay [Auto]

Thisisthemaximumtimethedevicewilltakebeforeitproperlyreportsitselftothehost controller.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Manual]

Mass Storage Devices

AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto]

Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Floppy][ForcedFDD][HardDisk][CD-ROM]

Generic 8.07 [Auto]

Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Floppy][ForcedFDD][HardDisk][CD-ROM]

AMI Virtual CDROM1/ Floppy1 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Floppy][ForcedFDD][HardDisk][CD-ROM]

5.4.13 iSCSI Configuration AllowsyoutoconfiguretheiSCSiparameters.

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5.5 IntelRCSetup menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the processor and chipset settings.

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5.5.1 Processor Configuration

Per Socket Configuration

Allows you to set the number of cores to enable. 0 means all cores. Total of 14 cores available.

Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-ThreadingTechnologyfunction.When disabled,onlyonethreadperactivatedcoreisenabled. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XDcanpreventcertainclassesofmaliciousbufferoverflowattackswhencombinedwith asupportingOS(WindowsServer2003SP1,WindowsXPSP2,SuSELinux9.2,Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Enable Intel TXT Support [Disabled] ForcestheXDfeaturelogtoalwaysreturn0whendisabled.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

VMX [Enabled]

EnablestheVanderpoolTechnology.Takeseffectafterreboot.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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Enable SMX [Disabled]

Enables the Safer Mode Extensions

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled]

This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled]

This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled]

This Item allows you to enable or disable prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

DCU Mode [32K 8Way Without ECC]

Configurationoptions:[32K8WayWithoutECC][16K4WayWithECC]

Direct Cache Access (DCA) [Auto]

This Item allows you to enable or disable Direct Cache Access.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

DCA Prefetch Delay [32]

This Item allows you to set the time for the DCA Prefetch delay Help.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][8][16][24][32][40][48][56][64][72][80][88][96][104][112]

X2APIC [Disabled]

This Item allows you to enable or disable the extended APIC support.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

AES-NI [Enabled]

This Item allows you to enable or disable the AES-NI support.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Down Stream PECI [Disabled]

This Item allows you to enable the PCIe Down Stream PECI writer.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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5.5.2 Advanced Power Management Configuration

Power Technology [Energy Efficient] This item allows you to enable power management features.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][EnergyEfficient][Custom]

ThefollowingonlyappearswhenyousetPowerTechnologyto[Custom].

CPU P State Control

EIST (P-states) [Enabled]

Whenenabled,OSsetsCPUfreqeuncyaccordingtotheload.WhenDisabled,CPU frequency is set at max non-turbo. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Turbo Mode allows a CPU logical processor to execute a higher frequency when enoughpowerisavailableanddoesnotexceedCPUdefinedlimits. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

CPU C State Control

Package C State Limit [C6(Retention) state]

ThisitemallowsyoutoselectthePackageCStatelimit. Configurationoptions:[C0/C1state][C2State][C6(nonRetention)state][C6(Retention) state]

CPU C3 Report [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable CPU C3(ACPI C2) report to OS. Alyways set this item to[Disabled]. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

CPU C6 Report [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable CPU C6(ACPI C2) report to OS. Always set this item to [Enabled]. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

CPU T State Control

ACPI T-States [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable CPU throttling by OS. Throttling reduces power consumption. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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Config TDP [Disabled] Thisitemallowsyoutoenable/disabletheConfigTDP.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

CPU Advanced PM Turning

Energy Perf BIAS Energy Performance Tuning [Disabled]

Allows you to select whether BIOS or Operating System chooses energy performance bias tuning. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Energy Performance BIAS setting. [Balanced Performance]

Allows you to switch between Power or performance. Configurationoptions:[Performance][BalancedPerformance][BalancedPower] [Power]

Power/Performance switch [Enabled]

Allows you to switch between Power or performance. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Workload Configuration [Balanced]

Optimizationfortheworkloadcharacterization. Configurationoptions:[Balanced][I/Osensitive]

Averaging Time Window [23]

This is used to control the effective window of the average for CO and PO time.

PO TotalTimeThreshold Low [35]

TheHWswitchingmechanismdisablestheperformancesetting(0)whenthetotalPO time is less than this threshold.

PO TotalTimeThreshold High [58]

TheHWswitchingmechanismenablestheperformancesetting(0)whenthetotalPO time is greater than this threshold.

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5.5.3 Common RefCode Configuration

Numa [Enabled] This item enables or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA).

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

5.5.4 QPI Configuration

QPI General Configuration

QPI Status ThisitemdisplaysinformationabouttheQPIstatus.

Link Speed Mode [Fast] ThisitemallowsyoutoselecttheQPIlinkspeedaseitherthefastmodeorslowmode.

Configurationoptions:[Slow][Fast]

Link Frequency Select [Auto] ThisitemallowsforselectingtheQPIlinkfrequency Configurationoptions:[Auto][6.4GT/s][8.0GT/s][9.6GT/s]

Link L0p/L1 Enable [Enable] ThisitemallowsyoutodisableorenableLinkL0porLinkL1.

Configurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]

COD Enable [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable cluste on Die.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disable][Enable]

Early Snoop [Auto] Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled][Auto]

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5.5.5 Memory Configuration

Integrated Memory Controller (iMC)

Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency adn voltage programming. Configurationoptions:[Auto][EnforcePOR][Disabled][EnforceStretchGoals]

Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][1333][1600][1866][2133]

Halt on mem Training Error [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable halt on mem Training Error.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

ECC Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

Enhanced Log Parsing [Disabled]

Allows you to enable additional output in debug log for easier machine parsing.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Data Scrambling [Auto] Allows you to enable/disable data scrambling.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

Enable ADR [Disabled] Allows you to set the detecting and enabling of ADR.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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C/A Parity Enable [Auto] AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheDDR4'scommandaddressparity.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

Memory Topology

Displays memory topology with DIMM population information.

Memory Thermal

Allowsyoutoconfigurethermalsettings.

Set Throttling Mode [Disabled]

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][OLTT][CLTT]

OLLT Peak BW [xxx]

AllowsyoutosetthepeakallowedbandwidthforOLTT.Thisisinpercentageandvalid offset values is from 25-100.

DIMM Temp Stat [xx]

Allows you to select DIMMTEMPSTAT as temp_mid or tem_hi.

Memory Power Savings Mode [Auto]

AllowsyoutoconfiguretheCKEandotherrelatedMemoryPowerSavingsfeatures. Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][APDOn][UserDefined][Reserved]

Memory Power Savings Advanced Options

CK in SR [Auto] Configurationoptions:[Auto][Driven][Tri-State][PulledLow][PulledHigh]

MDLL Off [Auto]

Allows you to shutdown MDLL during SR when enabled. Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

MEMHOT Throttling Mode [Input-only]

Allows you to shutdown MDLL during SR when enabled. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Input-only][Output-only]

Mem Electrical Throttling [Disabled]

AllowsyoutoconfigureMemoryElecticalthrottling. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled][Auto]

Memory Map Channel Interleaving [Auto]

Select different channel interleaving setting. Configurationoptions:[Auto][1-wayInterleave][2-wayInterleave][3-wayInterleave] [4-wayInterleave]

Rank Interleaving [Auto]

Selectdifferentrankinterleavingsetting. Configurationoptions:[Auto][1-wayInterleave][2-wayInterleave][4-wayInterleave] [8-wayInterleave]

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Memory RAS Configuration Setup RAS Mode [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RAS Modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported.Incaseenabled,Sparingwillbeselected. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Mirror][LockstepMode]

Memory Rank Sparing [Disabled]

AllowsyoutoenableordisableMemoryRankSparing. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Correctable Error Threshold [32767]

AllowsyoutosettheCorrectableErrorThresholdusedforsparing,tagging,andleaky bucket.Therangeisfrom1to32767.

Patrol Scrub [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Patrol Scrub. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Demand Scrub [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Demand Scrub. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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EV DFX Features [Disabled]

SetthisoptiontoallowDFXLockBitstoremainclear.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

PCIE Slot Option ROM Configuration Riser_PCIE1/PCIE2 Option ROM [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Riser_PCIE1/ PCIE2 Option ROM. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

PCI Express Global Options

TX EQ WA [Enabled]

UsespecialtableforTX_EQandvendorspecificcards. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only]

This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][L1Only]

5.5.6 IIO Configuration

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5.5.7 PCH Configuration

PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled]

AllowsyoutoconfiguretheDeepSxModeconfiguration. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][EnabledinS5][EnabledinS4andS5]

PCI Express Configuration PCH DMI ASPM [Enabled]

AllowsyoutoconfigurethePCHDMIASPM. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

PCH sSATA Configuration

sSATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the sSATA Controller.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Configure sSATA as [AHCI]

AllowsyoutoidentifytheSATAportisconnectedtoSolidStateDriveorHardDiskDrive.

Configurationoptions:[IDE][AHCI][RAID]

Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheSuportAggressiveLinkPower(SALP)Management.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

SATA Port 1/ SATA Port 2/ SATA Port 3/ SATA Port 4 [Not Installed] Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

PCH SATA Configuration

SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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Configure SATA as [AHCI]

AllowsyoutoidentifytheSATAportisconnectedtoSolidStateDriveorHardDiskDrive.

Configurationoptions:[IDE][AHCI][RAID]

Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheSuportAggressiveLinkPower(SALP)Management.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

SATA Port 1- 5 [Not Installed] Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4/ Port 5/ [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

USB Configuration

xHCI Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the mode of operation of xHCI controller.

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Enabled]

Allows you to control each of the USB ports 1 to 8 disabling.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

The following items appears only when the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control is set to [Enabled].

USB Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6/ #7/ #8 [Enabled]

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

USB 3.0 Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4 [Enabled]

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Platform Thermal Configuration

PCH Thermal Device [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCH Thermal Device (D31:F6).

Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

Alert Enable Lock [Disabled]

AllowsyoutolockallAlertEnablesettings.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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5.5.8 Miscellaneous Configuration

Miscellaneous Configuration

Active Video [Offboard Device]

Allows you to select the video type.

Configurationoptions:[OnboardDevice][OffboardDevice]

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5.5.9 Server ME Configuration Displays the Server ME Technology parameters on your system.

5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support

Runtime Error Logging

S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] Thisitem,whenenabled,issupportedbyunlockingMSR0x790.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Whea Settings

Whea Support [Enabled] ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheWHEAsupport.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Memory Error Enabling

Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheWHEAMemorycorrectederrors

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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5.6 Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings.

OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

ThefollowingitemsisconfigurableonlywhentheOSWatchdogTimerissetto[Enabled].

OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]

AllowsyoutoconfigurethelengthfotheOSBootWatchdogTimer.

Configurationoptions:[5minutes][10minutes][15minutes][20minutes]

OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]

ThisitemallowsyoutoconfigurethehowthesystemshouldrespondiftheOSBootWatch Timer expires.

Configurationoptions:[DoNothing][Reset][PowerDown]

Serial Mux [Disabled] ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisableSerialMuxconfiguration.

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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System Event Log AllowsyoutochangetheSELeventlogconfiguration.

SEL Components [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

ThefollowingitemsappearsonlywhenyousetSEL Componentsto[Enabled].

Allvalueschangedheredonottakeeffectuntilcomputerisrestarted.

Erase SEL [No]

Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configurationoptions:[No][Yes,Onnextreset][Yes,Oneveryreset]

When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]

Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configurationoptions:[DoNothing][EraseImmediately]

Log EFI Status Codes [Error code]

DisabletheloggingofEFIStatusCodes,orlogonlyerrorcode,oronlyprogresscode or,both. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Both][Errorcode][Progresscode]

BMC network configuration

Thesub-itemsinthisconfigurationallowyoutoconfiguretheBMCnetworkparameters.

Configuration Address source DM_LAN1/Shared LAN [Unspecified]

ThisitemallowsyoutoconfigureLANchannelparametersstatisticallyordynamically(by BIOSorBMC).UnspecifiedoptionwillnotmodifyanyBMCnetworkparametersduring BIOS phase. Configurationoptions:[PreviousState][Static][DynamicBmcDhcp]

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View System Event Log

This item allows you to view the system event log records.

IPv6 BMC Network Configuration

ThisitemallowsyoutoconfiguretheparametersettingsofIPv6BMCnetwork.

IPv6 Display Full Field [Enable]

Displays the full or brief IPv6 Field. Configurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]

IPv6 Display Full Formula [Enable]

Displays the full or brief IPv6 Formula. Configurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]

IPv6 Display Letter Case [Upper Case]

Displays the uppercase or lowercase letters of the alphabet. Configurationoptions:[LowerCase][UpperCase]

IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1/ IPv6 BMC Shared Lan

IPv6 BMC Lan IP Address Source [Unspecified]

SelecttoconfigureLANchannelparametersstaticallyordynamically(byBIOSor BMC). Configurationoptions:[Unspecified][Static][Dynamic-ObtainedbyBMCrunning DHCP]

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The following items appear only when you set IPv6 BMC Lan IP Address Source to [Static].

IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan IP address.

IPv6 BMC LAN IP Prefix Length Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan IP Prefix Length.

IPv6 BMC LAN Default Gateway

Allows you to input IPv6 BMC Lan Default Gateway.

IPv6 BMC LAN DNS Settings Allows you to enter IPv6 BMC LAN DNS Settings.

IPv6 BMC LAN Link IP Address AllowsyoutoenterIPv6BMCLANLinkIPaddress.

IPv6 BMC LAN Link IP Prefix Length AllowsyoutoinputIPv6BMCLanLinkIPPrefixLength.

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5.7 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.

5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press tochangetheSmbiosEventLogconfiguration.

Enabling/Disabling Options

Smbios Event Log [Enabled]

Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Erasing Settings

Erase Event Log [No]

Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation duringreset.Configurationoptions:[No][Yes,Nextreset][Yes,Everyreset]

When Log is Full [Do Nothing]

AllowsyoutochooseoptionsforreactionstoafullSmbiosEventLog.Configurationoptions: [DoNothing][EraseImmediately]

Smbios Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event [Disabled]

Allowsyoutochooseoptionstoenable/disableloggingofSystembootevent.Configuration options:[Enabled][Disabled]

5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log Press to view all smbios event logs.

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5.8 Monitor menu TheMonitormenudisplaysthesystemtemperature/powerstatus,andallowsyoutochange the fan settings.

Scroll down to view the other items.

CPU1, CPU2, TR1-6 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures

FRNT FAN1-7 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [N/A] TheonboardhardwaremonitorautomaticallydetectsanddisplaysthespeedofCPUfans, frontfans,andrearfaninrotationsperminute(RPM).Ifthefanisnotconnectedtothe motherboard,thefieldshowsN/A.

+VCORE1/2 Voltage, +VDDQ_AB_CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_CD_CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_EF_CPU2 Voltage, +VDDQ_GH_CPU2 Voltage, +5VSB Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, VBAT Voltage, +3.3VSB Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

FRNT FAN1&6/2&3&4/5&7 [Generic Speed]

AllowsyoutoconfiguretheASUSSmartFanfeaturethatsmartlyadjuststhefanspeedsfor moreefficientsystemoperation. Configurationoptions:[GenericSpeed][HighSpeed][FullSpeed][Manual]

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5.9 Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menualsoenablesordisablestheSecureBootstateandletstheuserconfiguretheSystem Mode state.

Administrator Password

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press .

2. FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress .

3. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press .

2. FromtheEnterCurrentPasswordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress .

3. FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress .

4. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.

Tocleartheadministratorpassword,followthesamestepsasinchanginganadministrator password,butpress whenpromptedtocreate/confirmthepassword.

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User Password

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press .

2. FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress .

3. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press .

2. FromtheEnterCurrentPasswordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress .

3. FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress .

4. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.

To clear a user password:

1. Select the Clear User Password item and press .

2. Select YesfromtheWarningmessagewindowthenpress .

Secure Boot Menu This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.

Secure Boot [Disabled]

Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key (EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled. Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Custom]

Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector. Configurationoptions:[Custom][Standard]

Clear User Password Thisitemallowsyoutocleartheuserpassword.UsethearrowkeystoselectYes or No then press toconfirmyourchoice.

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Key Management

ThisitemonlyappearswhentheitemSecureBootModeissetto[Custom].The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page.

Default Key Provision [Disabled]

Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Enroll All Factory Default Keys

ThisitemwillaskyouifyouwanttoInstallFactoryDefaultsecurekeys.SelectYesif youwanttoloadthedefaultsecurekeys,otherwiseselectNo.

Save All Secure Boot Variables

Thisitemwillaskyouifyouwanttosaveallsecurebootvariables.SelectYesifyou wanttosaveallsecurebootvariables,otherwiseselectNo.

Platform Key (PK)/ Key Exchange Key (KEK)/ Authorized Signatures (DB)/ Authorized TimeStamps (DBT)/ Forbidden Signatures (DBX)

Configurationoptions:[Delete][SetNew][Append] Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append]

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Bootup Configuration

Setup Prompt Timeout [xx] Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthenumberofsecondstowaitforsetupactivationkey.

Bootup NumLock State [On] Allowsyoutoselectthepower-onstatefortheNumLock. Configurationoptions:[Off][On]

Boot Logo Display [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configurationoptions:[Auto][FullScreen][Disabled]

POST Report [5 sec]

Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Configurationoptions:[1sec]~[10sec][UntilPressESC]

Chassis Intrusion [Warning] Allows you to set an action when chassis intrusion has occured. Configurationoptions:[Warning][Halt]

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.

5.10 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

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Toselectthebootdeviceduringsystemstartup,press whenASUSLogo appears.

ToaccessWindowsOSinSafeMode,pleasepress afterPOST.

CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities; Hard Drive BBS Priorities; Floppy Drive BBS Priorities; Network Device BBS Priorities

TheseitemsappearonlywhenyouconnectSATAODD,Floppydiskdrive,orharddriveto the SATA ports and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices.

5.11 Tool menu TheToolmenuitemsallowyoutoconfigureoptionsforspecialfunctions.Selectanitemthen press to display the submenu.

ASUS EZ Flash

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press . Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details.

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Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.

5.12 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Save Changes & Reset

Exit System setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes & Exit

Exit System setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes & Reset

Reset the system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes & Reset

Reset system setup without saving any changes.

Save Options

Save Changes

Save changes done so far to any of the setup options.

Discard Changes

Discard changes done so far to any of the setup options.

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Restore Defaults

Restore/load default values for all the setup options.

Save as User Defaults

Save the changes done so far as User Defaults.

Restore User Defaults

Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.

Boot Override

These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen

dependsonthenumberofdevicesinstalledinthesystem.Clickanitemtostartbootingfrom

the selected device.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

AttemptstolaunchEFIShellapplication(shellx64.efi)fromoneoftheavailablefilesystem

devices.

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6RAID Configuration

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

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6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:

LSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDConfigurationUtilitywithRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10 support(forbothLinuxandWindowsOS).

IntelRapidStorageTechnologyenterpriseOptionROMUtilitywithRAID0,RAID1, RAID10,andRAID5support(forWindowsOSonly).

6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID0(Datastriping)optimizestwoidenticalharddiskdrivestoreadandwritedatain parallel,interleavedstacks.Twoharddisksperformthesameworkasasingledrivebutata sustaineddatatransferrate,doublethatofasinglediskalone,thusimprovingdataaccess andstorage.Useoftwonewidenticalharddiskdrivesisrequiredforthissetup.

RAID1(Datamirroring)copiesandmaintainsanidenticalimageofdatafromonedrivetoa seconddrive.Ifonedrivefails,thediskarraymanagementsoftwaredirectsallapplications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configurationprovidesdataprotectionandincreasesfaulttolerancetotheentiresystem.Use twonewdrivesoruseanexistingdriveandanewdriveforthissetup.Thenewdrivemustbe ofthesamesizeorlargerthantheexistingdrive.

RAID10isdatastripinganddatamirroringcombinedwithoutparity(redundancydata)having tobecalculatedandwritten.WiththeRAID10configurationyougetallthebenefitsofboth RAID0andRAID1configurations.Usefournewharddiskdrivesoruseanexistingdriveand three new drives for this setup.

RAID5stripesbothdataandparityinformationacrossthreeormoreharddiskdrives.Among theadvantagesofRAID5configurationincludebetterHDDperformance,faulttolerance,and higherstoragecapacity.TheRAID5configurationisbestsuitedfortransactionprocessing, relationaldatabaseapplications,enterpriseresourceplanning,andotherbusinesssystems. Useaminimumofthreeidenticalharddiskdrivesforthissetup.

IfyouwanttobootthesystemfromaharddiskdriveincludedinacreatedRAIDset,copy firsttheRAIDdriverfromthesupportDVDtoafloppydiskbeforeyouinstallanoperating systemtotheselectedharddiskdrive.

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6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA harddiskdrivesattachedtotheSATAconnectorssupportedby IntelC602chipset.Todothis:

1. EntertheBIOSSetupduringPOST.

2. GototheAdvancedMenu>PCHSATAConfiguration,thenpress .

3. SetSATAModeto[RAIDMode]

4. Press tosaveyourchangesandexittheBIOSSetup.

RefertoChapter5fordetailsonenteringandnavigatingthroughtheBIOSSetup.

6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities DependingontheRAIDconnectorsthatyouuse,youcancreateaRAIDsetusingtheutilities embeddedineachRAIDcontroller.Forexample,usetheLSILogicEmbeddedSATARAID SetupUtilityortheIntelRapidStorageTechnologyifyouinstalledSerialATAharddisk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the IntelC602chipset.

RefertothesucceedingsectionfordetailsonhowtousetheRAIDconfigurationutility.

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ThemotherboardsupportsSerialATAforRAIDsetconfiguration.Foroptimalperformance, installidenticaldrivesofthesamemodelandcapacitywhencreatingadiskarray.

ToinstalltheSATAharddisksforRAIDconfiguration:

1. InstalltheSATAharddisksintothedrivebaysfollowingtheinstructionsinthesystem user guide.

2. ConnectaSATAsignalcabletothesignalconnectoratthebackofeachdriveandto the SATA connector on the motherboard.

3. ConnectaSATApowercabletothepowerconnectoroneachdrive.

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3. Theutilitymainwindowappears.Usethearrowkeystoselectanoptionfromthe ManagementMenuandthenpress .RefertotheManagementMenu descriptionsonthenextpage.

Atthebottomofthescreenisthelegendbox.Thekeysonthelegendboxallowyou tonavigatethroughthesetupmenuoptionsorexecutecommands.Thekeysonthe legendboxvaryaccordingtothemenulevel.

6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility TheLSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDconfigurationutilityallowsyoutocreateRAID0, RAID1,orRAID10set(s)fromSATAharddiskdrivesconnectedtotheSATAconnectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip.

ToentertheLSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDconfigurationutility:

1. TurnonthesystemafterinstallingalltheSATAharddiskdrives.

2. DuringPOST,theLSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDconfigurationutilityautomatically detectstheinstalledSATAharddiskdrivesanddisplaysanyexistingRAIDset(s). Press + toentertheutility.

TheLSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDconfigurationutilityautomaticallyconfigurestoRAID 1whentheSATAtoRAIDModeisenabled.

TheRAIDsetupscreensshowninthissectionareforreferenceonlyandmaynotexactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference.

WhenyoucreateRAIDsetswiththeLSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDconfigurationutility, thebootpriorityoftheSATAopticaldrivehastobemanuallyadjusted.Otherwise,the system will not boot from the connected SATA ODD.

LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 09231523R LSI SATA RAID Found at PCI Bus No:00 Dev No:1F Device present at Port 0 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 1 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 2 ST3160812AS 152114MB Device present at Port 3 ST3160812AS 152114MB Press Ctrl-M or Enter to run LSI Software RAID Setup Utility.

Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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Configure VD(s)

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6.2.1 Creating a RAID set TheLSISoftwareRAIDConfigurationUtilityallowsyoutocreateaRAID0,RAID1,orRAID 10setusingtwotypesofconfigurations:EasyandNew.

InEasyConfiguration,thevirtualdriveparametersaresetautomatically.

InNewConfiguration,youmanuallysetthevirtualdriveparameters.

Using Easy Configuration

TocreateaRAIDsetusingtheEasyConfigurationoption:

1. FromtheManagementMenu,selectConfigure>EasyConfiguration,andthenpress .

Menu Description

Configure AllowsyoutocreateRAID0,RAID1orRAID10setusingtheEasy ConfigurationortheNewConfigurationcommand.Thismenualso allowsyoutoview,add,orclearRAIDconfigurationsorselectthe boot drive

Initialize AllowsyoutoinitializethevirtualdrivesofacreatedRAIDset

Objects Allowsyoutoinitializevirtualdrivesorchangethevirtualdrive parameters

Rebuild Allows you to rebuild failed drives

Check Consistency Allowsyoutocheckthedataconsistencyofthevirtualdrivesofa created RAID set

Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD

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Management Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive

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3. SelectallthedrivesrequiredfortheRAIDset,andthenpress toconfigurearray setting.

4. Press toselecttheconfigurablearray.

2. TheARRAYSELECTIONMENUdisplaystheavailabledrivesconnectedtotheSATA ports.Usetheup/downarrowkeystoselectthedrivesyouwanttoincludeintheRAID set,andthenpress .Whenselected,thedriveindicatorchangesfromREADY toONLINA[X]-[Y],whereXisthearraynumber,andYisthedrivenumber.

Theinformationoftheselectedharddiskdrivedisplaysatthebottomofthescreen.

YouneedatleasttwoidenticalharddiskdriveswhencreatingaRAID1set.

YouneedatleastfouridenticalharddiskdriveswhencreatingaRAID10set.

SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP

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5. Press again,thevirtualdriveinformationappearsincludinga Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters.

6. Select RAID from the Virtual Drivesub-menu,andthenpress .

7. Select the RAIDlevelfromthemenu,andthenpress .

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8. Select Units from the Virtual Drivesub-menu,andthenpress .

9. Selecttheunitsforvirtualdrivesizefromthemenu,andthenpress .

10. WhencreatingaRAID 1 or a RAID 10set,selectDWC from the Virtual Drivemenu,and thenpress .

WhencreatingaRAID 0set,proceedtostep12.

11. SelectOn to enable the Disk Write Cachesetting,andthenpress .

EnablingDWCcanimprovetheperformance,butwiththeriskofdataloss.

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Select Units For VD Size

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12. Whenfinishedsettingtheselectedvirtualdriveconfiguration,selectAcceptfromthe menu,andthenpress .

13. Followstep2to12toconfigureadditionalvirtualdrives.

14. Press tofinishRAIDconfiguration.Whenpromptedtosaveconfiguration,select Yesfromthemenu,andthenpress .

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Accept This VD Configuration And Go To Next VD

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Select Yes Or No

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Save Configuration?Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive

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Using New Configuration

WhenaRAIDsetalreadyexists,usingtheNewConfigurationcommanderasestheexisting RAIDconfigurationdata.IfyoudonotwanttodeletetheexistingRAIDset,usetheView/ AddConfigurationcommandtovieworcreateanotherRAIDconfiguration.

TocreateaRAIDsetusingtheNewConfigurationoption

1. FromtheManagementMenu,selectConfigure>NewConfiguration,andthenpress .

2. Followstep2to9oftheprevioussection:UsingEasyConfiguration.

3. SelectSizefromtheVirtualDrivemenu,andthenpress .

4. Key-inthedesiredvirtualdrivesize,andthenpress .

5. Followstep10to14oftheprevioussection:UsingEasyConfigurationtocreatethe RAID set.

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Clear Existing Configuration And Start A New Configuration

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Management Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive

Configuration Menu

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Enter VD Size:

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6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration YoucanaddanewRAIDconfigurationorviewanexistingconfigurationusingtheView/Add Configurationcommand.

Adding a new RAID configuration

ToaddanewRAIDconfiguration:

1. FromtheManagementMenu,selectConfigure>View/AddConfiguration,andthen press .

2. TheARRAYSELECTIONMENUdisplaystheavailabledrivesconnectedtotheSATA ports.Selectthedrive(s)youwanttoincludeintheRAIDset,thenpress . Whenselected,thedriveindicatorchangesfromREADYtoONLINA[X]-[Y],whereXis thearraynumber,andYisthedrivenumber.

Theinformationoftheselectedharddiskdrivedisplaysatthebottomofthescreen.

3. Followstep3to12ofsection6.2.1CreatingaRAIDset:UsingEasyConfigurationto add a new RAID set.

Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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View/Add to The Existing Configuration

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Management Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive

Configuration Menu

SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP

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6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives AftercreatingtheRAIDset(s),youmustinitializethevirtualdrives.Youmayinitializethe virtualdrivesofaRAIDset(s)usingtheInitializeorObjectscommandontheManagement Menu.

Using the Initialize command

ToinitializethevirtualdriveusingtheInitializecommand

1. FromtheManagementMenu,selectInitialize,andthenpress .

2. ThescreendisplaystheavailableRAIDset(s)andpromptsyoutoselectthevirtual drivetoinitialize.UsethearrowkeystoselectthevirtualdrivefromtheVirtualDrive selection,andthenpress .

Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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Initialize VD(s)

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SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize

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Select VD

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3. Press tostartinitialization.Whenprompted,selectYesfromtheInitialize?dialog box,andthenpress .

Initializingavirtualdriveerasesalldataonthedrive.

4. Aprogressbarappearsonscreen.Ifdesired,press toabortinitialization.When initializationiscompleted,press .

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Initialize?

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Using the Objects command

ToinitializethevirtualdrivesusingtheObjectscommand

1. FromtheManagementMenu,selectObjects>VirtualDrive,andthenpress .

2. SelectthevirtualdrivetoinitializefromtheVirtualDrivessub-menu,andthenpress .

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Change VD Parameters

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Objects

Press ENTER To Select A VD, To Delete A VD

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3. SelectInitializefromthepop-upmenu,andthenpress tostartinitialization.

4. Whenprompted,pressthe toselectYesfromtheInitialize?dialogbox,and thenpress .

5. Aprogressbarappearsonscreen.Ifdesired,press toabortinitialization.When initializationiscompleted,press .

Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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Objects Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drive(1)

Initialize Check Consistency View/Update Parameters

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6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives YoucanmanuallyrebuildfailedharddiskdrivesusingtheRebuildcommandinthe ManagementMenu.

Torebuildafailedharddiskdrive

1. FromtheManagementMenu,selectRebuild,andthenpress .

2. ThePHYSICALDRIVESSELECTIONMENUdisplaystheavailabledrivesconnected totheSATAports.Selectthedriveyouwanttorebuild,andthenpress .

Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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Rebuild VD(s)

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SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives

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3. Afterselectingthedrivetorebuild,press .Whenprompted,press torebuild the drive.

4. Whenrebuildiscomplete,pressanykeytocontinue.

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6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency Youcancheckandverifytheaccuracyofdataredundancyintheselectedvirtualdrive.The utilitycanautomaticallydetectand/ordetectandcorrectanydifferencesindataredundancy dependingontheselectedoptionintheObjects>Adaptermenu.

TheCheckConsistencycommandisavailableonlyforvirtualdrivesincludedinaRAID1or RAID10set.

Using the Check Consistency Command

TocheckdataconsistencyusingtheCheckConsistencycommand

1. FromtheManagementMenu,selectCheckConsistency,andthenpress .

2. ThescreendisplaystheavailableRAIDset(s)andpromptsyoutoselectthevirtual drivetocheck.Press toselectthevirtualdrivefromtheVirtualDrivesub- menu,andthenpress .

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CC of VD(s)

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3. Whenprompted,usethearrowkeystoselectYesfromtheConsistencyCheck?dialog box,andthenpress .

A progress bar appears on screen.

4. Whilecheckingthediskconsistency,press todisplaythefollowingoptions.

Stop Stopstheconsistencycheck.Theutilitystoresthepercentageof diskchecked,andwhenyourestartchecking,itcontinuesfromthelast percentagecompletedratherthanfromzeropercent.

Continue Continuestheconsistencycheck.

Abort Abortstheconsistencycheck.Whenyourestartchecking,itcontinues fromzeropercent.

5. Whencheckingiscomplete,pressanykeytocontinue.

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Using the Objects command

TocheckdataconsistencyusingtheObjectscommand:

1. FromtheManagementMenu,selectObjects,andthenselectVirtualDrivefromthe sub-menu.

2. Usethearrowkeystoselectthevirtualdriveyouwanttocheck,andthenpress .

3. SelectCheckConsistencyfromthepop-upmenu,andthenpress .

4. Whenprompted,usethearrowkeystoselectYesfromthedialogboxtocheckthe drive.

5. Whencheckingiscomplete,pressanykeytocontinue.

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6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration TodeleteaRAIDconfiguration

1. FromtheManagement Menu,selectConfigure > Clear Configuration,thenpress .

2. Whenprompted,usethearrowkeystoselectYesfromtheClearConfiguration?dialog box,andthenpress .

Theutilityclearsallthecurrentarray(s).

3. Pressanykeytocontinue.

Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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Clear Existing Configuration

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Management Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive

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Yes No

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6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set YoumusthavecreatedanewRAIDconfigurationbeforeyoucanselectthebootdrivefroma RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details.

To select the boot drive from a RAID set:

1. FromtheManagement Menu,selectConfigure > Select Boot Drive,andthenpress .

2. Whenprompted,usethearrowkeystoselectthebootablevirtualdrivefromthelist, thenpress .

3. Thevirtualdriveisselectedasbootdrive.Pressanykeytocontinue.

Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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Select A Boot VD

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Management Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive

Configuration Menu

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Select A Boot VD

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6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache YoumaymanuallyenabletheRAIDcontrollersWriteCacheoptionaftercreatingaRAIDset to improve the data transmission performance.

WhenyouenableWriteCache,youmaylosedatawhenapowerinterruptionoccurswhile transmittingorexchangingdataamongthedrives.

TheWriteCachefunctionisrecommendedforRAID1andRAID10sets.

ToenableWriteCache:

1. FromtheManagement Menu,selectObjects > Adapter,selectanexistingadapter, andthenpress todisplaytheadapterproperties.

2. Select Disk WC,andthenpress toturnontheoption.

5. Whenfinished,pressanykeytocontinue.

3. FromtheManagement Menu,selectObjects > Virtual Drive,selectanexisting adapterandpress .Select View/Update Parametersandpress to display the adapter properties.

4. Select Disk WC,andthenpress toturnontheoption.

Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option

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Objects Rebuild Rate = 30 Chk Const Rate = 30 FGI Rate = 30 BGI Rate = 30 Disk WC = Off Read Ahead = On Bios State = Enable Cont On Error = Yes Fast Init = Enable Auto Rebuild = On Auto Resume = Enable Disk Coercion = 1GB Factory Default

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6.3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/ SATA Option ROM Utility

The IntelRapidStorageTechnologyenterpriseSCU/SATAOptionROMutilityallowsyou tocreateRAID0,RAID1,RAID10(RAID1+0),andRAID5set(s)fromSerialATAharddisk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

YoucancreateRAIDmodebyuseofonboardAHCISATAports.Also,wheninstalled optionalASRKmodule,youcanuseonboardscuSASportstocreateRAIDmode.

To use onboard SATA ports:

1. InstallalltheSerialATAharddiskdrives.

2. Turningonthesystem.DuringPOST,press toenterBIOS.Goto Advanced Menu> PCH SATA Configuration> SATA Mode,thenpress .

3. Set SATA Mode to RAID Modeandsave,thenrebootsystem.

4. DuringPOST,press todisplaytheutilitymainmenu.

TouseSCUSATAports:

1. InstallalltheSATAharddiskdrives.

2. Turningonthesystem.DuringPOST,presstoenterBIOS.GotoAdvanced Menu>PCH SCU SAS Configuration,thenpress .

3. ConfirmalltheSASharddiskdrivesyouinstalledarecorrectlydisplayed,thenreboot system.

4. DuringPOST,press todisplaytheutilitymainmenu.

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[ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

RAID Volumes: Nonedefined. Physical Disks: ID Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

[]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

TheutilitysupportsmaximumfourharddiskdrivesforRAIDconfiguration.

Thenavigationkeysatthebottomofthescreenallowyoutomovethroughthemenus and select the menu options.

IfyouwanttouseSASHDDforRAIDcreate,besureyouvealreadycorrectlyinstalled the optional ASRK module on the motherboard.

TheRAIDBIOSsetupscreTheRAIDBIOSsetupscreensshowninthissectionarefor referenceonlyandmaynotexactlymatchtheitemsonyourscreen.

To enter the IntelRapidStorageTechnologyenterpriseSATA/SCUoptionROMutility:

1. InstallalltheSerialATA/SASharddiskdrives.

2. Turn on the system.

3. DuringPOST,press todisplaytheutilitymainmenu.

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6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set:

1. Fromtheutilitymainmenu,select1.CreateRAIDVolumeandpress .

2. KeyinanamefortheRAIDsetandpress .

3. Presstheup/downarrowkeystoselectaRAIDLevelthatyouwishtocreatethen press .

4. FromtheDisksitemfield,press toselecttheharddiskdrivesthatyouwantto include in the RAID set.

5. Usetheup/downarrowkeystomovetheselectionbarthenpress toselecta disk.AsmalltrianglebeforethePortnumbermarkstheselecteddrive.Press when you are done.

[ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select[ ]Change

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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Name: RAID Level:

Disks: Strip Size: Capacity:

Syne: Create Volume

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.

Volume0 RAID0(Strips) Select Disks 128KB 0.0 GB N/A

[TAB]-Next

[ SELECT DISKS ]

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

[ ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done

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6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set To create a recovery set:

1. Fromtheutilitymainmenu,select1. Create RAID Volumeandpress .The following screen appears.

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.

[]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.0 GB Sync: N/A Create Volume

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6. Usetheup/downarrowkeystoselectthestripesizefortheRAIDarray(forRAID0, 10and5only)thenpress .Theavailablestripesizevaluesrangefrom4KBto 128KB.Thefollowingaretypicalvalues: RAID0:128KB RAID10:64KB RAID5:64KB

Werecommendalowerstripesizeforserversystems,andahigherstripesizefor multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

7. IntheCapacityfielditem,keyintheRAIDvolumecapacitythatyouwanttouseand press .Thedefaultvaluefieldindicatesthemaximumallowedcapacity.

8. Press tostartcreatingtheRAIDvolume.

9. Fromthefollowingwarningmessage,press tocreatetheRAIDvolumeandreturn tothemainmenu,orpress togobacktotheCREATEVOLUMEmenu.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

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5. Usetheup/downarrowkeystoselectadrive,press toselectaMasterdisk,and thenpress toselectaRecoverydisk.Asmalltrianglemarkstheselected drive.Press aftercompletingyourselection.

6. WhentheSyncitemisselected,usetheup/downarrowkeystoselectasyncoption thatyouwantandpress .

7. WhentheCreate Volumeitemisselected,press .Thefollowingwarning message appears.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

8. Press tocreatetherecoverysetandreturntothemainmenu,or togoback to the CREATE VOLUME menu.

Ifarecoverysetiscreated,youcannotaddmoreRAIDsetsevenwhenyouhavemore non-RAIDdisksinstalledinyoursystem.

2. Enteranamefortherecoverysetandpress .

3. WhentheRAID Levelitemisselected,presstheup/downarrowkeystoselect Recovery,andthenpress .

4. WhentheDisksitemisselected,press toselecttheharddiskdrivesyouwant to include in the recovery set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears.

[ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk

Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.

[[]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done

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6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set

TakecautionwhendeletingaRAIDset.Youwilllosealldataontheharddiskdriveswhen you delete a RAID set.

To delete a RAID set:

1. Fromtheutilitymainmenu,select2.DeleteRAIDVolumeandpress .

2. FromtheDeleteVolumeMenu,presstheup/downarrowkeystoselecttheRAIDset youwanttodeletethenpress.

3. Press toconfirmdeletionoftheselectedRAIDsetandreturntotheutilitymain menu,orpress toreturntotheDELETEVOLUMEmenu.

[ESC]-Previous Menu[ ]-Select

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[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID

WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

[DEL]-Delete Volume

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0? (Y/N):

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

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6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID

TakecautionbeforeyouresetaRAIDvolumeharddiskdrivetonon-RAID.Resettinga RAIDvolumeharddiskdrivedeletesallinternalRAIDstructureonthedrive.

To reset a RAID set:

1. Fromtheutilitymainmenu,select3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID andpress .

2. Presstheup/downarrowkeystoselectthedrive(s)ordisksoftheRAIDsetyouwant toreset,thenpress .AsmalltrianglebeforethePortnumbermarksthe selecteddrive.Press whenyouaredone.

3. Press intheconfirmationwindowtoresetthedrive(s)orpress toreturntothe utility main menu.

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Member Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk

Select the disks that should be reset.

Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non-RAID disk.

[ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

[ RESET RAID DATA ]

WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

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Selectadestinationdiskwiththesamesizeastheoriginalharddisk.

6.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID

ThisoptionisonlyfortheRAID1set.

Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk

IfanyoftheSATAharddiskdrivesincludedintheRAID1arrayfailed,thesystemdisplays thestatusoftheRAIDvolumeasDegradedduringPOST.YoucanrebuildtheRAIDarray withotherinstallednon-RAIDdisks.

TorebuildtheRAIDwithothernon-RAIDdisk:

1. DuringPOST,press + attheprompttoentertheIntelRapidStorage TechnologyoptionROMutility.

2. Ifthereisanon-RAIDSATAHardDiskavailable,theutilitywillpromptyoutorebuild theRAID.Presstheup/downarrowkeystoselectthedestinationdiskthenPress tostarttherebuildingprocess,orpress toexit.

6.3.5 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility

Toexittheutility:

1. Fromtheutilitymainmenu,select4. Exit thenpress .

2. Press toexitorpress toreturntotheutilitymainmenu.

Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB

Degraded volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selectign a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system.

[ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit

[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

[ CONFIRM EXIT ]

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3. Theutilityimmediatelystartsrebuildingafterthediskisselected.Whendone,the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to Rebuild.

4. Press toexitIntelRapidStorageTechnologyandrebootthesystem.

5. SelectStart > Programs > Intel Rapid Storage > Intel Rapid Storage Console orclicktheIntelRapidStorageTechnologytrayicontoloadtheIntelRapidStorage Managerutility.

6. FromtheViewmenu,selectAdvanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Rapid StorageConsole.

7. FromtheVolumesviewoption,selectRAIDvolumetoviewtherebuildingstatus.When finished,thestatusischangedtoNormal.

Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk

IfanyoftheSATAharddiskdrivesincludedintheRAIDarrayfailed,thesystemdisplaysthe statusoftheRAIDvolumeasDegradedduringPOST.Youmayreplacethediskdriveand rebuild the RAID array.

TorebuildtheRAIDwithanewharddisk:

1. RemovethefailedSATAharddiskandinstallanewSATAharddiskofthesame specificationintothesameSATAPort.

Selectadestinationdiskwiththesamesizeastheoriginalharddisk.

2. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk.

[ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu[ ]-Select

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[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION]

RAID Volumes: *=Data is Encrypted ID Name Level1 Strip Size Status Bootable 1 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 149.0GB Rebuild Yes

Physical Devices: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Member Disk(0) 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

Volumes with Rebuild status will be rebuilt within the operating system.

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit

1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume

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6.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility YoucansetthebootprioritysequenceintheBIOSforyourRAIDarrayswhencreatingmulti- RAID using the IntelRapidStorageTechnologyenterpriseSATAOptionROMutililty.

To set the boot array in the BIOS:

Setatleastoneofthearraysbootabletobootfromtheharddisk.

1. RebootthesystemandpresstoentertheBIOSsetuputilityduringPOST.

2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority.

3. Useup/downarrowkeystoselectthebootpriorityandpress .SeetheBoot menusectionofChapter4formoredetails.

4. FromtheExitmenu,selectSave Changes & Exit,thenpress .

5. Whentheconfirmationwindowappears,selectYes,thenpress .

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6.4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The IntelRapid1StorageTechnologyenterpriseallowsyoutocreateRAID0,RAID1,RAID 10(RAID1+0),andRAID5set(s)fromSerialATAharddiskdrivesthatareconnectedtothe Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

YoucanclickRescantore-scananyattachedharddisks.

1. Turnonthesystemtowindowsdesktop.

2. ClicktheIntel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu.

Yourstoragesystemisconfiguredfordataprotection,increasedperformanceandoptimal datastoragecapacity.Youcancreateadditionalvolumestofurtheroptimizeyourstorage system.

To enter the IntelRapidStorageTechnologyenterpriseutilityunderWindowsoperating system:

You need to manually install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windowsoperatingsystem.PleaserefertotheinstallationinstructionsinChapter6.

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6.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set:

1. Fromtheutilitymainmenu,selectCreateVolumeandselectvolumetype.

2. ClickNext.

3. EnteranamefortheRAIDset,thenselectthearraydisks.

4. SelectVolumeSizetab,youcandragthebartodecidethevolumesize.

5. ClickNext.

Ifyoudonotwanttokeepthedataononeoftheselecteddisks,selectNOwhen prompted.

IfyouwanttoEnablevolumewrite-backcacheorInitializevolume,clickAdvanced.

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6. Confirmthevolumecreation,thanclickCreateVolumetocontinue.

Thisprocesscouldtakeawhiledependingonthenumberandsizeofthedisks.Youcan continue using other applications during this time.

7. Waituntiltheprocessiscompleted,thenclickOKwhenprompted.

YoustillneedtopartitionyournewvolumeusingWindowsDiskManagementbeforeadding any data.

TheRAIDsetisdisplayedintheVolumeslistandyoucanchangethesettingsinVolume Properties.

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6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type TochangethevolumetypeinVolumeProperties:

1. ClicktheSATAarrayitemsyouwanttochangeinVolumesfield.

2 FromtheVolumePropertiesfield,selectType:RAID1Changetype.

Werecommendalowerstripesizeforserversystems,andahigherstripesizefor multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

3. YoucanchangetheName,Selectthenewvolumetype,andSelectadditionaldisksto include in the new volume if needed.

4. SelecttheDatastripesizefortheRAIDarray(forRAID0,10and5only),andclickOK. Theavailablestripesizevaluesrangefrom4KBto128KB.Thefollowingaretypical values: RAID0:128KB RAID10:64KB RAID5:64KB

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6.4.3 Deleting a volume

Becautiouswhendeletingavolume.Youwilllosealldataontheharddiskdrives.Before youproceed,ensurethatyoubackupallyourimportantdatafromyourharddrives.

To delete a volume:

1. Fromtheutilitymainmenu,selectthevolume(exp.Volume_0000)inVolumesfieldyou want to delete.

3. ClickYestodeletethevolumeandreturntotheutilitymainmenu,orclickNotoreturn to the main menu.

2. SelectDeletevolumeinVolumePropertiesfield.Thefollowingscreenappears.

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6.4.4 Preferences System Preferences

Allowyoutosettoshowthenotificationareaiconandshowsysteminformation,warning,or errors here.

E-Mail Preferences

Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events:

Storagesysteminformation

Storagesystemwarnings

Storagesystemerrors

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7Driver Installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

Chapter 7: Driver Installation

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7.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.

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.

If you have created RAID sets with the LSI Software RAID configuration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SATA ODD.

To create a RAID driver disk in Windows environment

1. Start Windows.

2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.

3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create.

4. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive.

5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.

To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat Enterprise Linux server environment

1. Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the USB floppy disk drive.

2. Type dd if=XXX.img of=/dev/fd0 to decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support DVD:

For LSI MegaRAID Driver

\Drivers\C610 LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux

3. Eject the floppy disk.

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7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver

During Windows Server 2008 R2 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows Server 2008 R2 OS

1. Boot the computer using the Windows Server 2008 R2 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008 R2.

2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced).

3. Click Load Driver.

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4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue.

5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD then click OK to continue.

6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.

7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next.

8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.

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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 .

3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press .

Main Menu

Do you have a driver disk?

Yes No

4. Insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select OK, then press .

The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system.

Insert Driver Disk

OK Back

Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press OK to continue.

- 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

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5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press .

6. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation.

7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press + + to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface.

8. Type the following commands when using a Legacy floppy.

mkdir /mnt/driver mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/driver cd /mnt/driver sh replace_ahci.sh reboot

More Driver Disks?

Yes No

Do you wish to load any more driver disks?

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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 .

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.

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4. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press .

5 . You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press .

OK Cancel

Main Menu

Yes No

Driver Disk Sou8rce

You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use?

sdc sdd sdb sr0

Do you have a driver disk?

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6. Insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select OK, then press .

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?

Yes No

Insert Driver Disk

OK Back

8. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation.

Insert your driver disk into /dev/sdb and press OK to continue.

Do you wish to load any more driver disks?

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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. Mount the image file into the image folder using this command format:

mount -oloop [image file name] image

Example: mount -oloop megasr-15-15.00.0120.2012-1-sles11- ga-x86__64.img image

4. Copy the contents of the image directory, labeled as 01, into a FAT32 USB drive.

5. Rename the 01 folder to CD Image.

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3. Press , then select Yes from the menu. Press .

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.

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6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.

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 Back

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7.2 Management applications and utilities installation

When you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automatically displays the main screen if Autorun is enabled in your computer. By default, the Drivers tab is displayed.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD.

7.3 Running the Support DVD

The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities.

The support DVD is supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.

The support DVD that is bundled with your motherboard contains drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to maximize the features of your motherboard.

The main screen of the Support DVD contains the following tabs:

1. Drivers

2. Utilities

3. MakeDisk

4. Manual

5. Contact

The main screen of the Support DVD looks exactly the same on the Windows Server 2008 R2 and on the Windows Server 2012 Operating System (OS).

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The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

7.3.2 Utilities menu tab

The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.

7.3.1 Drivers menu tab

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The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.

7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tab

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.

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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.

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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 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.

3. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu.

4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation.

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5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.

6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation.

7. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process.

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5. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation.

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 ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD.

4. Click Intel I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210/X540-BT2 Gigabit Adapters Drivers in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation.

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6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network ConnectionsInstallShield Wizard window appears.

7. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.

8. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation.

By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell Module are ticked.

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9. Click Install to start the installation.

10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation.

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7.6 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 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.

3. Click the ASPEED AST2300 / AST2400 Display Driver to begin installation.

4. From the installation window, click Next to start the installation.

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6. Click Finish to complete the installation.

5. Click Install to proceed with the installation.

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7.7 Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 on the system.

You need to manually install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 utility on a Windows operating system.

To install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 utility:

1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.

2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive, and find the utility menu.

3. Click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 to begin installation.

4. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation.

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5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue.

6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue.

7. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue.

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9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.

8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process.

Appendix

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

Appendix

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com

Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Fax +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

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ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Web site https://www.asus.com/tw/

Technical Support Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

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ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No. 5077, Jindu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China Telephone +86-21-5442-1616 Fax +86-21-5442-0099 Web site https://www.asus.com.cn

Technical Support Telephone +86-20-2804-7506 (400-620-6655) Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

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ASUS contact information

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/

Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

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ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/

Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

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ASUS Czech Service s.r.o. (Europe) Address Na Rovince 887, 720 00 Ostrava Hrabov,

Czech Republic Telephone +420-596766888 Web site https://www.asus.com/cz/

Technical Support Telephone +420-596-766-891 Fax +420-596-766-329 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

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ASUS contact information

ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/

Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 Fax +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

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ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postpu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/

Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

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ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address ., . , .10, Telephone (495) 640-32-75 Web site https://www.asus.com/ru/

Technical Support Telephone 008-800-100-ASUS (008-800-100-2787) Online

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