Asus ESC4000-FDR G2S User Manual

2U Rackmount Server ESC4000-FDR G2S ESC4000 G2S User Guide
ii Copyright © 2014 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 tness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASUS, its directors, ofcers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of prots, 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. Specications 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, modied or altered, unless such repair, modication 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 identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe. E8966 First Edition March 2014
iii Contents Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii Canadian Department of Communications Statement ................................... vii Australia statement notice .............................................................................. vii 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 ................................................................................... 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features .................................................................................... 1-6 1.6 Internal features ......................................................................................... 1-7 1.7 LED information ......................................................................................... 1-8 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-8 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-9 1.7.3 HDD status LEDs ........................................................................ 1-9 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................................. 2-2 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-3 2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-3 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ......................................................... 2-8 2.3 System memory ......................................................................................... 2-9 2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Congurations ............................................................... 2-9 2.5 Hard disk drives (HDDs) .......................................................................... 2-12 2.5 Expansion slot .......................................................................................... 2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket ............... 2-14 2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-15 2.6 Cable connections ................................................................................... 2-16 2.7 SATA3/SAS2 backplane cabling ............................................................. 2-17 2.8 Removable/optional components ........................................................... 2-18 2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-18 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units .................................................. 2-19 2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional) ..................... 2-22 2.8.4. Installing Accelerators (optional) ............................................... 2-26
iv Contents Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Friction Rail Kit ........................................................................................... 3-2 3.1 Attaching the rack rails ............................................................... 3-2 3.2 Mounting the server to the rack ................................................... 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layout .................................................................................... 4-2 4.2 Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors .................................................................................... 4-8 4.4 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................................... 4-17 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 2 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 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 5-8 5.2.8 Pop-up window ............................................................................ 5-8 5.2.9 Scroll bar ..................................................................................... 5-8 5.3 Main menu .................................................................................................. 5-9 5.4 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 5-10 5.4.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 5-10 5.4.2 CPU Power Management Conguration ................................... 5-12 5.4.3 Chipset Conguration ................................................................ 5-14 5.4.4 PCH SATA Conguration .......................................................... 5-19 5.4.5 PCH SCU SAS Conguration ................................................... 5-21 5.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-22 5.4.7 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Conguration ................................................. 5-24 5.4.8 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-25 5.4.9 Trusted Computing .................................................................... 5-26 5.4.10 ACPI Settings ............................................................................ 5-27
v Contents 5.4.11 WHEA Conguration ................................................................. 5-28 5.4.12 APM setting ............................................................................... 5-28 5.4.13 Onboard LAN Conguration ...................................................... 5-29 5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................ 5-30 5.4.15 ME Subsystem .......................................................................... 5-33 5.4.16 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 5-33 5.4.17 Runtime Error Logging .............................................................. 5-34 5.5 Server Mgmt menu ................................................................................... 5-35 5.5.1 System Event Log ..................................................................... 5-36 5.5.2 BMC network conguration ....................................................... 5-37 5.6 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-38 5.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-38 5.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 5-40 5.8 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 5-42 5.9 Security menu .......................................................................................... 5-43 5.10 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-44 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................................. 5-44 5.11 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 5-45 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6.1 Setting up RAID .......................................................................................... 6-2 6.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 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 conguration 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 conguration .................................... 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 conguration ................................................... 6-21 6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set .................................. 6-22 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ................................................................ 6-23
vi Contents 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 ............................................. 7-5 7.2 Intel ® Chipset Device Software installation ........................................... 7-15 7.3 Intel @ Network Connections Software installation ................................ 7-17 7.4 VGA driver installation ............................................................................ 7-20 7.5 Intel ® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers..................................... 7-23 7.6 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation ............... 7-24 7.7 Intel ® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver installation ........................... 7-27 7.8 Management applications and utilities installation .............................. 7-31 7.8.1 Running the support DVD ......................................................... 7-31 7.8.2 Drivers menu ............................................................................. 7-31 7.8.3 Utilities menu............................................................................. 7-32 7.8.4 Make disk menu ........................................................................ 7-32 7.8.5 Contact information ................................................................... 7-32 7.9 Mellanox ConnectX-3 Infiniband driver installation (ESC4000-FDR G2S only) ........................................................................ 7-33 7.9.1 Windows operating system ....................................................... 7-33 7.9.2 Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux OS ................................................... 7-36 ASUS contact information .......................................................................................... 1
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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 http:// support.asus.com. 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 http://support.asus.com
viii REACH Information Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
ix Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service technician or your dealer. Operation Safety • Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied 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 manufacturer’s instructions. CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 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 user’s safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
x About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring 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 specications. 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.
xi 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. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key. <Key1> <Key2> <Key 3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORTANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
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1- 1-1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications. Chapter 1 Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 * The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for details. * ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Model Name ESC4000 G2S Series Chassis ASUS R21B 2U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z9PG-D16 Series Server Board Component 1 x 1620W Redundant Power Supply 1 x SATA/SAS HDD Backplane 6 x Hot-swap HDD trays 1 x Front I/O Board 1 x Front USB Board 7 x System Fans (80mm) 1 x Redundant Power Supply Distribution Board 2 x PCI-E Expansion Boards 1 x PCIe riser card 1 x PIKE riser card 1 x System airduct Accessories 1 x ESC4000 G2S Series User’s Guide 1 x ASWM* Enterprise Support DVD 1 x ASMB6 User’s Guide 1 x ESC4000 G2S Series Support DVD 1 x ASMB6 Support CD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 2 x CPU Heatsinks (vary with region) 1 x Friction Rail Kit 4 x dual 8-pin power cables 4 x Airducts for NVIDIA ® GPU computing modules 4 x Airducts for Intel ® Xeon Phi GPU computing modules 1 x PCIe PIKE riser card (for ASUS PIKE RAID card only) Optional Items 1 x PIKE RAID Card 1 x Trend Micro Server Protect Anti-virus Software CD 1 x 1620W Redundant Power Supply Module
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 1-3 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See the gure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ESC4000 G2S 1 2
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 1.3 System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series servers features the ASUS Z9PG-D16 Series server board that supports Intel ® LGA2011 Xeon ® processor from the E5-2600 and E5-2600 V2 product family. (continued on the next page) Model Name ESC4000-FDR G2S ESC4000 G2S Processor / System Bus 2 x Socket-R LGA2011 Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2600 and E5-2600 V2 product family QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GTps Core Logic Intel ® C602 chipset Mellanox Connectx-3 MT27514A0-FCCR-FV FDR 56Gbps controller Intel ® C602 chipset ASUS Features Fan Speed Control √ ASWM Enterprise √ Memory Total Slots 16 (4-channel per CPU, 8 DIMMs per CPU) Capacity Maximum up to 128GB (UDIMM) Maximum up to 512GB (RDIMM) Maximum up to 512GB (LRDIMM) Memory T ype DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866* RDIMM DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866* ECC UDIMM / Non-ECC UDIMM DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866* LR-DIMM * DDR3 1866 can only be supported with Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 V2 product family. Refer to www.asus.com for the latest AVL memory update. Memory Size 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (RDIMM) 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB (UDIMM) 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB (LRDIMM) Expansion Slots Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots 9 Slot T ype 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 slots CPU1_PCIE1, CPU1_PCIE3, CPU2_PCIE2, CPU2_PCIE4 are occupied) Half-length / Low-prole - 1 x PCI-E 3.0 x16 (Gen3 x8 Link) (PIKE SAS Card for Storage Enhancement) * with PIKE riser card, the data transfer rate runs at x4 links. Storage SATA Controller Intel ® C602-A: <AHCI> - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports - Intel ® RSTe (for Windows only) - Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - LSI MegaRAID (for Linux / Windows) - Supports software RAID 0, 1, and 10 <SCU> - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports - Intel ® RSTe (for Windows only) - Supports software RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 1-5 * Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model Name ESC4000-FDR G2S ESC4000 G2S Storage SAS Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE 2208 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 2308 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS 6G H/W RAID card * support with the PIKE riser card HDD Bays I = Internal A or S will be hot-swappable 6 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD bays Networking LAN 2 x Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN 1 x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2300 / 16MB Onboard I/O 1 x External Serial Port 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB6) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x Internal A Type USB Port 1 x VGA port 1 x QSFP Port - OS Support Windows ® Server 2012 R2 64-bit Windows ® Server 2012 64-bit Windows ® Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit Windows ® Server 2008 R2 Enterprise SP1 64-bit RedHat ® Enterprise Linux 64-bit SuSE ® Linux Enterprise Server 64-bit CentOS 64-bit VMWare iESX5.1 Ubuntu 64-bit * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest OS AVL update. Anti-virus Software Optional Anti-virus Software CD Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 750 mm x 444 mm x 88 mm (2U) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not included) 19 Kg Power Supply 1 1 Redundant 1620W (80 ) Platinum Power Supply (Following different congurations by region.) Power Rating Input: 1000W: 100—120 Vac, 12-10A 1200W: 120—140 Vac, 12—10A 1620W: 180—240Vac,10.5—8A 50—60Hz Class I Environment Operating temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operating temperature: -40°C–70°C Non operating humidity: 20%–90% ( Non-condensing)
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1.4 Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. • The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The LAN port 3 is for ASUS ASMB6-iKVM controller only. 1.5 Rear panel features 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. Refer to section Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. USB 2.0 ports 1 2 Fron Panel buttons and LED Thumbscrew Thumbscrew 2.5 HDD Trays USB ports LAN port 1 Serial port VGA port 4 Full-length Expansion slots LAN port 2 Redundant power supply LAN port 3* 4 Full-length Expansion slots Half-length / Low-profile Expansion slot Power cord connector InfiniBand port (for ESC4000-FDR G2S only) Power cord connector Redundant power supply
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 1-7 1.6 Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive or an optical dirve. Connect a USB oppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY 1. Redundant Power supply and power fan (hidden) 2. ASUS Z9PG-D16 Server Board 3. System fans 4. SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 5. Hot-swap HDD tray 1–6 (SAS and SATA) 6. Front I/O board (hidden) 7. Front USB board (hidden) A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs LED Icon Display status Description Power 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 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 1 2 1 2 Message LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED HDD Access LED Location LED Power LED
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 1-9 1.7.3 HDD status LEDs 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection HDD status LED 1 2 HDD LED Description Green The installed HDD is in good condition Red HDD locate or HDD failure 1 2 ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-10
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2- 2-1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. Chapter 2 Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-2 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 lm is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping. Please remove the protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.
2-3 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 2011 Socket R designed for the Intel ® Xeon ® E5-2600 series processor family. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU 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 LGA2011 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.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. B A E D C 4. Press the right load lever with your thumb (C), then move it to the right (D) until it is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow (E). 3. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow. Load lever
2-5 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series I H 7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I). G F 5. Push the left load lever (F) to lift the load plate (G). The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Triangle mark 6. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the triangle mark is on the top-right corner of the socket.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 K J 8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is xed by the lever (K). 9 . Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. M L 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M).
2-7 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 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. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. 11 . Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 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.
2-9 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB registered DDR3 DIMMs with ECC or 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB LRDIMM or 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs with ECC/non-ECC into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 1 CPU Configuration (must on CPU1) DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs • 2 DIMMs • • 4 DIMMs • • • • 8 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and B1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs wi th the same CAS latency. For optimum co mpatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs • 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 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs • 4 DIMMs • • 8 DIMMs • • • • 12 DIMMs • • • • • • 16 DIMMs • • • • • • • •
2-11 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 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 qualied vendor lists of the memory modules. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force. Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent damage to the DIMM notch. A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2.5 Hard disk drives (HDDs) 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 at surface. Installing the 2.5-inch SATA HDD/ SAS HDD 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 tted rmly 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
2-13 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 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.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 2.5 Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x16 card 4. Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely t the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 5. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. 3. Install a PCI Express x16 card to the bracket as shown, and then secure the card with a screw. 1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 2. Place the riser card bracket on a at and stable surface, and then remove the screw from the slot bay. PCI Express x16 slot
2-15 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series * 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, congure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer tvvo the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2.6 Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 1. 20-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3. Power supply SMBus connector (from power supply to 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) 9. SGPIO1 connector (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board)
2-17 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2.7 SATA3/SAS2 backplane cabling Connects a 8-pin plug from power supply Onboard SGPIO1: Connects to the SGPIO1 connector to support Intel ® RSTe and LSI ® Mega RAID RAID function. SGPIO_SEL1 jumper pins 1-2 (Onboard), pins 2-3 (Add-on card) Onboard SGPIO2/3: Connects to the SGPIO2/3 connector to support PIKE card SAS RAID function.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2.8 Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: 1. System fans 2. Redundant power supply units 3. ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) 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 and carefully remove the system fan cable from the cable holder. 2. Lift the fan then set aside. 3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to uninstall the other system fans.
2-19 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series To reinstall the system fans 1. Insert the fan into the fan cage. The airow directional arrow on the fan side should point towards the system rear panel. 2. Insert the system fan cable into the cable holder, and then connect the cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units To remove the power supply unit (PSU) 1. Lift up the PSU lever.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 3. Firmly pull the PSU out of the system chassis. 2. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. To install a second PSU: 1. Hold the PSU dummy cover and press the dummy latch. 2. Firmly pull the PSU dummy cover out of the server chassis.
2-21 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 3. Insert the PSU into the empty PSU bay. • 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. Input Voltage Max. Output Power (Watt) per PSU 100V—120Vac, 12-10A, 50-60Hz 1000W 120V—140Vac, 12-10A, 50-60Hz 1200W 180V—240Vac, 10.5-8A, 50-60Hz 1620W • 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. • For steady power input, use only the power cables that come with the server system package.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. 4. Secure the PIKE riser card with two screws. You can secure PIKE 2008, 2108, or 2308 cards with only one screw. 3. Locate the two screw holes on the PIKE riser card. 2. Locate the two screws on the riser card bracket, then remove the screws from the bracket. 1. Remove the two screws on the riser card. 2. Detach the riser card from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
2-23 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5. Carefully cut the cable tie on the SATA/ SAS cables and SGPIO cables. 6. Connect the SGPIO cable to the SGPIO1 connector into the SGPIO2 connector on the PIKE riser card. 7. Remove the SATA/SAS cables from the onboard SATA1, SATA2, ISAS1, ISAS2, ISAS3 and ISAS4 connectors. 8. The SATA/SAS cables are tied and labeled in four groups. Group 1 connects to HDD 1 and 2, Group 2 to HDD 3 and 4, Group 3 to HDD 5 and 6, and Group 4 to HDD 7 and 8.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 9. Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the SAS1–8 connectors on the PIKE riser card. 11. If you are to install PIKE 2008 and 2108 cards, ensure the heatsink latch is completely hooked to the edge of the card slot, and then secure the PIKE card through the screw hole of the riser card to the card bracket. 10. Align and insert the golden ngers of the PIKE SAS RAID card into the card slot on the PIKE raiser card. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot.
2-25 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 13. Align the riser card bracket to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. 14. Press the riser card bracket until the golden ngers completely t the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. 12. Move the SGPIO_SEL jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane from pin 1–2 to pin 2–3.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-26 2.8.4. Installing Accelerators (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional accelerator to the system. 1. Locate and loosen the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket. 2. Firmly hold the bracket then pull it up to detach it from the motherboard. 4. Thread the white end of the 4-pin power cable through the airduct of the accelerator. 3. Connect the red end of the 8-pin power cable to the power connector on the accelerator.
2-27 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6. Thread the white end of the 4-pin power cable through the accelerator bracket. 7. Align and insert the golden ngers of the accelerator into the card slot on the bracket. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot. 8. Secure the rear end of the accelerator to the bracket with two screws. 5. From inside the airduct, secure the airduct to the accelerator with 3 black screws.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-28 9. Secure the front end of the accelerator to the bracket with one screw. 10. Repeat steps 3—9 if you need to install a second accelerator to the bracket. 11. Align and insert the golden ngers of the accelerator bracket into the card slot on the motherboard. Ensure the bracket is completely seated on the slot. 12. Attach the white end of the 4-pin power cable to an available 4-pin power connector in front of the accelerator bracket. 13. Secure the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket.
2-29 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 14. Secure the accelerator brackets to the server chassis with four screws.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-30
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2- 3-1 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. Chapter 3 Installation options
Chapter 3: Installation options 3-2 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. Securethetwoxinglatchestothesidesoftheserverusingthesetoflatchscrews. Thelocationsofthescrewholesvarywithdifferentservermodels.Refertoyourserveruser manualfordetails. Rack rails Front end Rear end 3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails
3-3 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2. Selecta2Uspaceontherackwhereyou want to install the rack rail.  A2Uspaceisconsistsofthreesquare mounting holes with two thin lips on the top and the bottom. 3. Adjusttherackrailtotthedepthofthe rack. 5. Securethefrontandrearendsoftherail with two rack screws and washers. 6. Repeat step 3—5 to attach the rack rail on theothersideoftherack. 4. From inside the rack, place the rear rail hookonthebottomthinlipoftherear mountinghole,thenplacethefrontrail hookonthebottomthinlipofthefront mounting hole.
Chapter 3: Installation options 3-4 3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack: 1. Aligntheserverrailswiththerackrails,thenpushtheserverallthewaytothedepthof the rack. Ensuretoincludethesideknotsonthesidesoftheserverwhenmountingtheservertothe rack rail holders. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews on both side to secure the server in place. To unmount the server to the rack: Loosenthethumbscrewsonbothsidesthengentlypulltheserverfromtherack. Ensuretopressthexinglatchesonbothsidestoreleasetheserverfromtherack. side knots Fixing latches
3- 4-1 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. Chapter 4 Motherboard info
4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.1 Motherboard layout Z9PG-D16/FDR Z9PG-D16
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-3 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. RAIDcongurationutilityselection(3-pinRAID_SEL1) 4-6 5. MErmwareforcerecoverysetting(3-pinME_EN1) 4-6 6. DDR3voltagecontrolsetting  (4-pinLVDDR3_SEL1;LVDDR3_SEL2) 4-7 7. PMBus1.2PSUselectjumper(3-pinSMART_PSU1) 4-7 Internal connectors Page 1. SerialATAconnectors(7-pinSATA1–2[blue],SATA3–4[black]) 4-8 2.  ISASconnectors(7-pinISAS1–4[blue]) 4-9 3. USBconnector(10-1pinUSB34,A-TypeUSB5) 4-10 4. Frontfanconnectors(4-pinFRNT_FAN1–7) 4-11 5. SerialGeneralPurposeInput/Outputconnector (6-1pinSGPIO1,8-1pinISGPIO1) 4-12 6. TPMconnector(20-1pinTPM1) 4-13 7. PowerSupplySMBusconnector(5-pinPSUSMB1) 4-13 8. SSIpowerconnectors(20-pinPWR1,8-pinPWR2,4-pinPWR3) 4-14 9. Systempanelconnector(20-pinPANEL1) 4-15 10. Auxiliarypanelconnector(20-pinAUX_PANEL1) 4-16 Onboard LEDs Page 1. BaseboardManagementControllerLED(BMC_LED1) 4-17 2. CPUwarningLED(ERR_CPU1/2) 4-17
4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 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1–2(default)topins2–3.Keepthecaponpins2–3 forabout5–10seconds,thenmovethecapbacktopins1–2. 3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer. 4. Holddownthe<Del>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.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-5 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheonboardVGAcontroller.Settopins 1–2toactivatetheVGAfeature. 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel ® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers.Settopins1-2toactivatetheGigabitLANfeature.
4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 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 3.0 RAID. Place the jumper capsoverpins1–2 ifyouwanttousethe LSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAID Utility(default). Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 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.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-7 6. DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) Thisjumperallowsyoutoenable/disableDDR3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.
4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G1-2 [blue]; 7-pin SATA3G 3-4 [black]) 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.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-9 2. SATA connectors — ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1–4 [Blue]) SupportedbytheIntel ® C602-APCH,ISAS1-4connectorsconnecttoSerialATA3.0 Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA3.0Gb/ssignalcables. TheactualdatatransferratedependsonthespeedofSATAharddisksinstalled.
4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 3. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, A-T ype USB5) TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletoconnector USB34,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis. TheseUSBconnectorscomplywithUSB2.0specicationthatsupportsupto480 Mbps connection speed.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-11 4. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1–7) Thefanconnectorssupportcoolingfansof3.30A–3.95A(47.4W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. • DONOTforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairow insidethesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents. • Thesearenotjumpers!DONOTplacejumpercapsonthefanconnectors! • AllfansfeaturetheASUSSmartFantechnology.
4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 5. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin ISGPIO1, 6-1 pin SGPIO1) TheSGPIO1connectorsareusedfortheIntelRapidStorageTechnologyEnterprise SGPIOinterfacethatcontrolstheLEDpatterngeneration,deviceinformationand generalpurposedata. TheISGPIO1connectorisforSATAconnectors—ISASconnectors.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-13 6. TPM co nn ecto r (20-1 pin TPM1) This connectorsupports a TrustedPlatform Module (TPM)system, whichcan securely storekeys,digitalcerticates,passwords,and data.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhance networksecurity,protectsdigitalidentities,andensuresplatformintegrity. 7. 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.
4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 8. SSI power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 8-pin PWR2, 4-pin PWR3) TheseconnectorsareforanSSIpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand pushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt. • DONOTforgettoconnectthe20 8-pinpowerplugs;otherwise,thesystemwillnot bootup. • UseofaPSUwithahigherpoweroutputisrecommendedwhenconguringasystem withmorepower-consumingdevices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynot bootupifthepowerisinadequate. • Ensurethatyourpowersupplyunit(PSU)canprovideatleasttheminimumpower requiredbyyoursystem.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-15 9. 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 HDDLED) This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivityLED cabletothisconnector.TheIDELEDlightsuporasheswhendataisreadfrom 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.
4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 10. 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 (6-1 pin FPSMB) TheseleadsconnectthefrontpanelSMBuscable. 2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED ) TheseleadsareforGigabitLANactivityLEDsonthefrontpanel. 3. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 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shortCASEOPENandGNDpinbyjumpercapto disablethefunction. 4. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1 and 2-pin LOCATORLED2) TheseleadsareforthelocatorLED1andLED2onthefrontpanel.Connectthe LocatorLEDcablestothese2-pinconnector.TheLEDswilllightupwhenthe Locatorbuttonispressed. 5. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) Theseleadsareforthelocatorbuttononthefrontpanel.Thisbuttonqueriesthe stateofthesystemlocator.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-17 4.4 Onboard LEDs 1. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation  status. Whenthe PSU is plugged and thesystem is OFF, ASUS ASMB6management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiationnishes. 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2)  The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5 BIOS setup
5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable USB ash disk drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.) 3. BUPDATER utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB ash disk drive.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable USB ash disk drive in 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 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le. Prepare a USB ash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from a USB ash drive: 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the original or updated BIOS le to one USB port on the system. 2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery nished. 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 to download the latest BIOS le.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-3 3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>. 5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 Utility 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it. Flash Info MODEL: Z9PR-D16 VER: 0208 DATE: 04/18/2012 Exit [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup fs0:\ Drive Folder Info fs0:\ 04/18/12 10:23p 4194304 Z9PR-D16.ROM fs1:\ ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.04 File Infor MODEL: VER: DATE: Help Info
5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable USB ash disk drive with the updated BIOS le. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS le using the BUPDATER utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable USB ash disk drive. 2. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB ash disk drive you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[lename].ROM where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable USB ash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[le name].ROM • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-5 The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) Current ROM Update ROM Note Writing BIOS: FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A PATH: BOARD: Z9PR-D16 VER: 0203 DATE: 04/18/2012 BOARD: Z9PR-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 04/20/2012 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is nished! Please restart your system. C:\> WARNING! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the rmware chip. The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the rst two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-7 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Server Mgmt For changing the Server Mgmt settings Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Security For changing the security settings Boot For changing the system boot conguration Tool For conguring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Core Version 4.6.4.1 Compliancy UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9 BIOS Version 0205 x64 Build Date 03/15/2012 System Date [Mon 05/02/2012] System Time [15:07:28] Access Level Administrator Memory Information Total Memory 16384 MB (DDR3) Processor CPU Speed 2600 MHz Count: 1 Navigation keys General help Menu bar Configuration fields Menu items
5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>. 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 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 These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user- congurable. A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options. 5.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item. 5.2.9 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-9 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time settings. 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. Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Core Version 4.6.4.1 Compliancy UEFI 2.1; PI 0.9 BIOS Version 0205 x64 Build Date 03/15/2012 System Date [Mon 05/02/2012] System Time [15:07:28] Access Level Administrator Memory Information Total Memory 16384 MB (DDR3) Processor CPU Speed 2600 MHz Count: 1
5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit CPU Conguration Parameters Clock Gen Spectrum [Enabled] Spectrum Percentage [0.20%] CPU Conguration CPU Power Management Conguration Chipset Conguration PCH SATA Conguration PCH SCU SAS Conguration PCI Subsystem Setting USB Conguration Trusted Computing ACPI Settings WHEA Conguration APM Onboard LAN Conguration Serial Port Console Redirection ME Subsystem Onboard Devices Conguration Runtime Error Logging 5.4.1 CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Socket specic CPU Information. CPU Confguration Socket 1 CPU Information Socket 2 CPU Information CPU Speed 2600 MHz 64-bit Supported Hyper Threading [Enabled] Active Processor Core [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Diable Bit [Enabled] Server Class [Custom] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Local APIC Mode [Auto] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-11 Socket 1/Socket 2 CPU Information Enter to view socket CPU1~2 Information. Socket 1 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.60GHz CPU Signature 206d5 Microcode Patch 512 Max CPU Speed 2600 MHz Min CPU Speed 1200 MHz Processor Cores 8 Intel HT Technology Supported Intel VT-X Technology Supported Intel SMX Technology Supported L1 Data Cache 32 kB x8 L1 Code Cache 32 kB x8 L2 Cache 256 kB x8 L3 Cache 20480 kB →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Hyper Threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating system to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] XP can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overow attacks when combined with a supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Server Class [Custom] Use Intel recommended prefetch settings. Conguration options: [Enterprise] [High Performance(HPC)] [Custom] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced
5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enabled/disabled L1 data prefetcher. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enabled/disabled prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] When enabled this item, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Local APIC Mode [Auto] Select Local APIC mode. If Auto, use x2APIC if required. Otherwise, use xAPIC mode. xAPIC will disable CPUs with APIC IDs greater than 254. Some OS do not support x2APIC mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [x2APIC] [xAPIC] This item allows you to enabled power management features. CPU Power Management Confguration Power Technology [Custom] EIST [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] CPU C3 Report [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] CPU C7 Report [Disabled] Package C State limit [C6] Energy Performance [Balanced Performance] Factory long duration power limit 115 Watts Long duration power limit 0 Factory long duration maintained 1000 ms Long duration maintationed 0 Recommended short duration power 1 1.2 * Long Duration Short duation power limit 0 5.4.2 CPU Power Management Configuration →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Power Technology [Custom] This item allows you to enabled power management features. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Energy Efcient] [Custom]
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-13 EIST [Enabled] This item allows you to enabled/disabled Intel SpeedStep. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] P-STATE Coordination [HW_ALL] This item allows you to enabled/disabled Intel SpeedStep. Conguration options: [HW_ALL] [SW_ALL] [SW_ANY] CPU C3 Report [Disabled] This item allows you to enabled/disabled CPU C3(ACPI C2) report. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] This item allows you to enabled/disabled CPU C6(ACPI C3) report. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C7 Report [Disabled] This item allows you to enabled/disabled CPU C7(ACPI C3) report. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Package C State limit [C6] This item allows you to set package C State limit. Conguration options: [C0] [C2] [C6] [C7] [No Limit] Energy Performance [Balanced Performance] Optimize between performance and power savings. Windows 2008 and later OSes overrides this value according to this power plan. Conguration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Energy] [Energy Efcient] Factory long duration power limit 115 Watts Long duration power limit 0 Allows you to set long duration power limit in watts. Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value. Factory long duration maintained 1000 ms Long duration maintained 0 Allows you to set time window which the long duration power is maintained. Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value. Recommended short duration power1 1.2 * Long Duration Short duation power limit 0 Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value.
5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup QPI Conguration Memory Conguration CPU II0 Bridge Conguration PCH Conguration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Conguration 5.4.3 Chipset Configuration QPI Configuration Current QPI Link Speed Fast Current QPI Link Freq 8.0 GT/s Isoc [Enabled] QPI Link Speed Mode [Fast] QPI Link Frequency Select [Auto] QPI Link0s [Disabled] QPI Link0p [Disabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Isoc [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the QPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Conguration options: [Slow] [Fast] QPI Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item allows for selecting the QPI link frequency Conguration options: [Auto] [6.4 GT/s] [7.2 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] [8.0 GT/s (Fast Mode Only)] QPI Link0s [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link0p [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] QPI Link1 [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Conguration Page Enable/Disable Isoc
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-15 Memory Configuration Support for compatibility Revision ID(CRID) Functionality mentioned in Sandybridge bios spec. C ompatibility RID [Enabled] Memory Conguration Total Memory 16384 MB (DDR3) Current Memory Mode Independent Currently Memory Speed 1333 MHz Mirroring Not Possible Sparing Not Possible Memory Mode [Independent] DDR Speed [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Demand Scrub [Enabled] Data Scrambling [Enabled] Device Tagging [Disabled] Thermal Throtting [CLTT] Enable High Temp. [Disabled] Allow 2x Refresh [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] Memory HOT sensor support [Disabled] DIMM Information Compatibility RID [Enabled] Support for compatibility revision ID (CRID) functionality mentioned in Sandybridge BIOS spec. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Mode [Independent] Select the mode for memory initializaton. Conguration options: [Independent] [Mirroring] [Lock Step] [Sparing] DDR Speed [Auto] Force DDR speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Force DDR3 800] [Force DDR3 1066] [Force DDR3 1333] [Force DDR3 1600] [Force DDR3 1866] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Select different channel interleaving setting. Conguration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [3 Way] [4 Way] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Conguration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Allows to Enable/Disable Patrol Scrub. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Demand Scrub [Enabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled demand scrubing feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Data Scrambling [Enabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled data scrambling. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Tagging [Disabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled device tagging. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Thermal Throtting [CLTT] Conguration options: [Disabled] [OLTT] [CLTT] Enable High Temp. [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allow 2x Refresh [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M] The system altitude above the sea level in meters. Conguration options: [Auto] [300 M] [900 M] [1500 M] [3000 M] Memory Hot sensor support [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-17 Enables/Disables Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT). Intel(R) I/OAT [Disabled] DCA Support [Enabled] VGA Priority [Offboard] TargetVGA VGA From CPU 0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Intel(R) I/OAT [Disabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled Intel I/O accelaration technology. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCA Support [Enabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled direct cache access support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]] VGA Priority [Offboard] Sets priority between onboard VGA and 1st offboard video device found. Conguration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] CPU IIO Bridge Configuration Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced DIMM Information CPU1 DIMM Information DIMM_A1 Present 8192 MB Indep DIMM_A2 Not Present DIMM_B1 Not Present DIMM_B2 Not Present DIMM_C1 Not Present DIMM_C2 Not Present DIMM_D1 Not Present DIMM_D2 Not Present CPU2 DIMM Information DIMM_E1 Present 8192 MB Indep DIMM_E2 Not Present DIMM_F1 Not Present DIMM_F2 Not Present DIMM_G1 Not Present DIMM_G2 Not Present DIMM_H1 Not Present DIMM_H2 Not Present Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced
5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Support for PCH Compatibility Revision ID(CRID) functionality. Name Patsburg Stepping 06(C1 Stepping) SB Chipset Conguration PCH Compatibility RID [Disabled] GbE Controller [Disabled] Deep Sx [Disabled] SCU devices [Enabled] Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit PCH Configuration PCH Compatibility RID [Disabled] Support for PCH compatibility. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GbE Controller [Disabled] Enable or disable the GbE controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Deep Sx [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] SCU devices [Enabled] Allows to enabled/disabled Patsburg SCU devices. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled] Allows to enabled/disabled onboard SATA RAID option rom if Launch Storage Oprom is enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows to enabled/disabled High Precision Event Timer. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-19 Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration. Intel(R) VT-d [Disabled] Intel(R) VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel VT-d. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration The following item appears only when you set Intel(R) VT-d to [Enabled]. Coherency Support [Disabled] Allows to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ATS Support [Disabled] Allows to enable/disable VT-d Engine address translation services (ATS) support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced 5.4.4 PCH SATA Configuration (1)IDE Mode. (2)AHCI Mode. (3)RAID Mode. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] Aggressive Line Power Management [Enabled] Port 1 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] Port 2 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] Port 3 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] Port 4 Staggered Spin-up [Disabled]
5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, set this item to [IDE Mode]. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), keep the default setting[AHCI Mode]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you want to create RAID sets with LSI MegaRAID utility, or Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID Mode]. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aggressive Line Power Management [Enabled] Enables or disables support for Aggressive Line Power Management. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Staggered Spin-up [Disabled] Staggered spin-up is a feature defined in teh Serial ATA Specifications. It enables an HBA to individually spin-up attached SATA devices to avoid maximum current charged by applying all attached SATA devices at the same time. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-21 5.4.5 PCH SCU SAS Configuration The PCH SCU SAS conguration items appears only when you installed the ASRK Module (optional) on the motherboard. This menu automatically detects and displays the Device 1-4. Patsburg B/D sku only Device1 Not Present Device2 Not Present Device3 Not Present Device4 Not Present →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), species what PCI option ROM to lanuch. PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.00 PCI Option ROM Handling PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] PCI Common Setting PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] PERR# Generation [Disabled] SERR# Generation [Disabled] Load RT32 Image [Enabled] PCI Express Settings PCIE Slot Option Rom Conguration →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] In case of multiple option roms (Legacy and EFI Compatible), species what PCI option rom to lanuch.Conguration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM] PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] Value to be programmed into PCI latency timer register Conguration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus Clocks] [128 PCI Bus Clocks] [160 PCI Bus Clocks] [192 PCI Bus Clocks] [224 PCI Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus Clocks] VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Enables or disables VGA pallette registers snooping. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PERR# Generation [Disabled] Enables or disables PCI device to generate PERR#. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SERR# Generation [Disabled] Enables or disables PCI device to generate SERR#. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Load RT32 Image [Enabled] Enables or disables Load RT32 Image. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-23 PCI Express Settings Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State: AUTO - BIOS auto congure: DISABLE: Disables ASPM. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause some PCI-E device to fail →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auot] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto congure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM.
5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Enables or disables Boot Option for Legacy Mass Storage Device with Option ROM. Legacy 0pROM Support Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] CPU1_PCIE1 Option Rom [Enabled] CPU1_PCIE2 Option Rom [Enabled] CPU1_PCIE3 Option Rom [Enabled] CPU1_PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled] CPU2_PCIE1 Option Rom [Enabled] CPU2_PCIE2 Option Rom [Enabled] CPU2_PCIE3 Option Rom [Enabled] CPU2_PCIE4 Option Rom [Enabled] PCIE5 Option Rom [Enabled] Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] Allows to enable or disable Boot Option for Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU1_PCIE1~4/CPU2_PCIE1~4 Option Rom [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU1/CPU2 PCIE1~4 Option Rom items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI5 Option Rom [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE5 Option Rom. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced 5.4.7 Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration The Intel TXT(LT-SX) conguration automatically detects and displays the Intel TXT(LT-SX) hardware support. Intel TXT(LT-SX) Hardware Support CPU: TXT Feature Supported Chipset: TXT Feature Supported Intel TXT(LT-SX) Conguration TXT Support Disabled Intel TXT(LT-SX) Dependencies The following must be supported and enabled. VT-d Support Enabled VT Support Enabled TPM Support Enabled TPM State Disabled →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-25 5.4.8 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enables or disables Legacy USB device support. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB device available only for EFI applications. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This is a workaround for 0ses without EHCI ownership change should be clained by EHCI driver. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Hardware Delays and Time-outs USB transfer time-out [20 sec] The time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfer. Conguration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] USB mass storage device start unit command time-out. Conguration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Enabled Legacy USB support. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. USB Conguration USB Devices: 1Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 3 Hubs Legacy USB Support [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB Hardware Delays and Time-outs USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Mass Storage Devices USB Ports Conguration →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Enable/Disable USB (EHCI) support EHCI Controller 1 [Enabled] EHCI Controller 2 [Enabled] USB Port 1 [Enabled] USB Port 2 [Enabled] USB Port 3 [Enabled] USB Port 4 [Enabled] USB Port 5 [Enabled] USB Port 6 [Enabled] USB Port 7 [Enabled] USB Port 8 [Enabled] USB Port 9 [Enabled] USB Port 10 [Enabled] USB Port 11 [Enabled] USB Port 12 [Enabled] USB Port 13 [Enabled] USB Port 14 [Enabled] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. USB Ports Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced EHCI Controller 1/2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EHCI controllers. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Port 1~14 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB port items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.9 Trusted Computing Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. Conguration TPM SUPPORT [Enabled] Pending operation [None] Current Status Information TPM Enabled Status: [Disabled] TPM Active Status: [Deactivated] TPM Owner Status: [UnOwned] TPM Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Pending operation [None] Conguration options: [None] [Enable Take Owership] [Disable Take Ownership] [TPM Clear] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-27 5.4.10 ACPI Settings Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration. ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Conguration [Disabled] Enabled Hibernation [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Enables or disables system ability to Hibernate (0S/S4 sleep state). This option may be not effective with some OS. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Conguration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Enabled ACPI Auto Configuration to [Disabled].
5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.11 WHEA Configuration Enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.12 APM setting Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). Restrore AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Resume On By Ring [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system will generate a wake event when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event [Enabled] When set to [Eanbled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set values. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-29 5.4.13 Onboard LAN Configuration Intel LAN Enable/Disable. Onboard LAN Conguration Intel W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] Intel W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Intel W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] Allows you to launch Intel W82574L OpROM1 boot mode.Conguration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Intel W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] llows you to launch Intel W82574L OpROM2 boot mode.Conguration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings Console Redirection Settings This item becomes congurable only when you enable the Console 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 T ype [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100 ] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set 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. Conguration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Console Redirection Enable or Disable. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-31 Data Bits [8] Conguration options: [7] [8] Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [None] none [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark] parity bit is always 1 [Space] parity bit is always 0 Stop Bits [1] Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning.) The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Conguration options: [1] [2] Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS] Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data ow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the ow. Hardware ow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Conguration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] Recorder Mode [Disabled] With this mode enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy OS Redirction Resolution [80x24] Congures the number of rows and columns supported on legacy OS. Conguration options: [80x24] [80x25] COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings Please refer to the description of the Console Redirection Settings item under COM1 for details.
5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2 (Only for BMC)] Terminal T ype [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Conguration options: [VT100] [VT100 ] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Conguration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Conguration options: [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] The following item appears only when you set Cinsloe Redirection to [Enabled].
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-33 5.4.15 ME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Conguration ME BIOS Interface Version 0.0 ME Version 0.0.0.0 ME FW Status Value : 0x0 ME FW State : SPS ME FW Active ME FW Operation State: M0 without UMA ME FW Error Code: No Error ME Ext FW Status value: 0x0 BIOS Booting Mode: Performance ptimized Cores Disabled: 0 ME FW SKU Information: SiEn NM 5.4.16 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port 1 Conguration Serial Port 2 Conguration Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Serial Port Conguration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings I0=3F8h; IRQ=4 Device Mode [Standard Serial Po...] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ME Subsystem Help. Set Parameters of serial Port 1(COM1). Enable or Disable Serial Port(COM).
5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enables or disables Runtime Error Logging Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port [Enabled] Allows to enables or disables the serial port. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Mode [Standard Serial Port Mode] Allows to change the serial port mode. Conguration options: [Standard Serial Port Mode] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced The following item appears only when you set Runtime Error Logging Support to [Enabled]. PCI Error Logging Support [Disabled] Allows to enables or disables PCI Error Logging. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-35 5.5 Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu displays the server mgmt status, and allows you to change the settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Wait for BMCv response for specied timeout In PILOTII, BMC starts at the same time when BIOS starts during AC power ON. It takes arround 30 seconds to initialize Host to BMC interfaces. BMC Firmware: x.xx O/S Watchdog Timer [Disabled] O/S Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] O/S Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] System Event Log BMC network conguration →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. O/S Watchdog Timer [Disabled] If enabled, starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Helps determine that the OS sucessfully loaded or follows the O/S Boot Watchdog TImer Policy . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] O/S Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows to congure the length of the O/S Boot Watchdog Timer. Not available if O/S Boot Watchdog Timer is disabvled. Conguration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] O/S Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] Allows to congure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watchdog Timer expires. Not available if O/S Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. Conguration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] The Server Mgmt menu appears only when you install ASMB card on the motherboard.
5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.1 System Event Log Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt Change this to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components [Disabled] Erasing Settings Erase SEL [No] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Custom EFI Logging Options Note: All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. SEL Components [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erase SEL [No] Allows to choose options for erasing SEL. Conguration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Conguration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Custom EFI Logging Options • The following items appears only when you set SEL Components to [Enabled]. • All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-37 5.5.2 BMC network configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt Select to congure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Unspecied option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase BMC network conguration DM_KAN1 DM_LAN1 IP Address in BMC: 192.168.001.001 DM_ LAN1 Subnet Mask in BMC: 255.255.255.000 DM_LAN1 Gateway Address in BMC: 000.000.000.000 DM_LAN1 MAC Address in BMC: 00.CE.01.87.72.A0 DM_LAN1 Address Source in BMC: Static Mode Conguration Address source [Previous State] Lan1 Lan1 IP Address in BMC: 192.168.001.002 Lan1 Subnet Mask in BMC: 255.255.255.000 Lan1 Gateway Address in BMC: 000.000.000.000 Lan1 MAC Address in BMC: 00.CE.01.87.72.A0 Lan1 Address Source in BMC: Static Mode Conguration Address source [Previous State] →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration Address source [Previous State] Select to congure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Unspecied option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Conguration options: [Previous State] [Static Mode] [DHCP Mode] The following items appears only when you set Configuration Address source to [Static Mode]. Station IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows to input Station IP address. Subnet mask [0.0.0.0] Allows to input Subnet mask. Gateway IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows to input Gateway IP address.
5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.6 Event Logs menu The Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log conguration. Change Smbios Event Log Settings View Smbios Event Log View System Event Log →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log conguration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Event Logs Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] MECI 1 METW 60 Custom Option Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Note: All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Conguration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-39 When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Conguration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MECI [1] Mutiple Event Count Increment (MECI). The number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiplt-event counter associated with the log entry is updated, specied as a numeric value in the range 1 to 255. METW [60] Mutiple Event Time Windows (METW). The number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. Custom Option Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM Codes (if not already converted to legacy). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (Not all may be translated). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press <Enter> to view all system event logs.
5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indenite waiting. Boot Conguration Setup Prompt Timeout 1 Bootup NumLock State [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.67 GateA20 Active [Upon Request] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE] UEFI Boot [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [AMI Virtual CDROM0...] Boot Option #2 [SATA P1: ST350041...] Boot Option #3 [AMI Virtual Floppy...] Boot Option #4 [IBA GE Slot 0500 v...] CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Setup Prompt Timeout [xx] Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. CSM16 Module Version GateA20 Active [Upon Request] • [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. • [Always] Do not allow disable GA20; this optionis useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-41 Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE] • [Endless PXE] Continuous seek remote boot image until boot image found or user abort (press Ctrl Alt Del). • [Normal] Seek remote boot image once then stop. UEFI Boot [Disabled] Enables or disables UEFI Boot. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST. Set the booting order of network devices. Boot Option #1/#2/#3/#4 [AMI Virtual CDROM0...] Conguration options: [SATA P1: ST3500...] [AMI Virtual CDROM...] [AMI Virtual Floppy...] [IBA GE Slot 0500 v...] Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities These items appear only when you connect SATA ODD or hard drive to the SATA ports and allow you to set the booting order of the SATA devices.
5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.8 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. CPU1 Temperature 60.0ºC/140.0ºF CPU2 Temperature 54.5ºC/130.1ºF TR1 Temperature 26.8ºC/80.2ºF TR2 Temperature 27.0ºC/80.6ºF FRNT FAN1 Speed 7031 RPM FRNT FAN2 Speed 3948 RPM FRNT FAN3 Speed 4005 RPM FRNT FAN4 Speed 7105 RPM FRNT FAN5 Speed 7142 RPM FRNT FAN6 Speed 3580 RPM FRNT FAN7 Speed 3452 RPM VTT_CPU 1.044 V VCORE1 0.960 V VCORE2 0.962 VDDQ_AB_CPU1 1.510 V VDDQ_CD_CPU1 1.526 V VDDQ_EF_CPU2 N/A VDDQ_GH_CPU2 N/A 5VSB 4.921 V 5V 5.036 V 12V 11.592 V 3.3V 3.276 V VBAT 3.168 V 3.3VSB 3.234 V CPU 1/2; MB; TR1/TR2 Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard component temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. FRNT FAN1–7 Speed; [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the speed of CPU fans, front fans, and rear fan in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A . VTT_CPU Voltage, 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. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to congure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efcient system operation. Conguration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Disable: Voltage monitor. Enabled: Temperature monitor.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-43 5.9 Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Set Setup Administrator Password Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights The password length must br in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password User Password • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed . After you set a password, these items show Installed . Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed .
5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed . To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed . 5.10 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-45 5.11 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes & Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Save Changes & Reset Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. Discard Changes & Reset This option allows you to reset the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you to restore/load defaults values for all the setup options. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to load optimized defaults. Exit system setup without saving any changes. Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Discard Changes & Exit Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Reset Restore Defaults Boot Override SATA P1: ST3500418AS AMI Virtual CDROM 1.00 AMI Virtual Floppy0 1.00 IBA GE Slot 0500 v1376 Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
5-46 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to launch EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of the available lesystem devices.
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 6 RAID conguration
6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Conguration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID conguration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of RAID 5 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. • If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy rst the RAID driver from the support DVD to a oppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. • Please refer to Chapter 2 on how to select the RAID conguration utility.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel ® C602 chipset. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Conguration, then press <Enter>. 3. Set SATA Mode to [RAID Mode] 4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility or the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel ® C602 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID conguration utility. 6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID conguration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
6-4 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press <Enter>. Refer to the Management Menu descriptions on the next page. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. 6.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, the LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set(s). Press <Ctrl> <M> to enter the utility. • The LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility automatically congures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is enabled. • The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. • When you create RAID sets with the LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility, the boot priority of the SATA optical drive has to be manually adjusted. 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 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configure VD(s) Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-5 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using two types of congurations: Easy and New. In Easy Conguration, the virtual drive parameters are set automatically. In New Conguration, you manually set the virtual drive parameters. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Conguration option: 1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Easy Conguration, and then press <Enter>. Menu Description Congure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Conguration or the New Conguration command. This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID congurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows you to initialize the virtual drives of a created RAID set Objects Allows you to initialize virtual drives or change the virtual drive parameters Rebuild Allows you to rebuild failed drives Check Consistency Allows you to check the data consistency of the virtual drives of a created RAID set Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Configur e Initiali ze Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Managem ent Menu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Configuration Menu
6-6 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 3. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting. 4. Press <Space> to select the congurable array. 2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press <Space>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. • The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. • You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. • You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Port # 2 DISK 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05 Configure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency Manageme nt Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 2 3 PORT # Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-Chidinfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency Manageme nt Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 2 3 PORT # Select Configurable Array(s) A-0 SPAN-1
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-7 5. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the virtual drive parameters. 6. Select RAID from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>. 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, and then press <Enter>. Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Choose RAID Level For This VD Configu re Initial ize Objects Rebuild Check C onsistency Manage ment Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 2 3 PORT # Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Virtual Drive 0 Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Choose RAID Level For This VD Configu re Initial ize Objects Rebuild Check C onsistency Manage ment Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 2 3 PORT # Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID Level RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Virtual Drive 0
6-8 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>. 9. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press <Enter>. 10. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>. When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 12. 11. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, and then press <Enter>. Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Select Units For VD Size Configu re Initial ize Objects Rebuild Check C onsistency Manage ment Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 2 3 PORT # Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE MB GB TB Select Units For VD Size RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Virtual Drive 0 Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Disk Write Cache Setting of VD Configu re Initial ize Objects Rebuild Check C onsistency Manage ment Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 2 3 PORT # Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE Off On Change DWC RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Virtual Drive 0
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-9 12. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Enter>. 13. Follow step 2 to 12 to congure additional virtual drives. 14. Press <Esc> to nish RAID conguration. When prompted to save conguration, select Yes from the menu, and then press <Enter>. Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De) Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Accept This VD Configuration And Go To Next VD Configu re Initial ize Objects Rebuild Check C onsistency Manage ment Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 2 3 PORT # Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Virtual Drive 0 Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Select Yes Or No Configure Initialize Objects Rebuil d Check Consistency Management Menu Yes No Save Configuration? Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Configuration Menu Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE
6-10 Chapter 6: RAID conguration Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Conguration command erases the existing RAID conguration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/ Add Conguration command to view or create another RAID conguration. To create a RAID set using the New Conguration option 1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > New Conguration, and then press <Enter>. 2. Follow step 2 to 9 of the previous section: Using Easy Conguration. 3. Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>. 4. Key-in the desired virtual drive size, and then press <Enter>. 5. Follow step 10 to 14 of the previous section: Using Easy Conguration to create the RAID set. Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Clear Existing Configuration And Start A New Configuration Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Me nu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Configuration Menu Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Enter VD Size: Configu re Initial ize Objects Rebuild Check C onsistency Manage ment Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 2 3 PORT # Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = OFF RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Virtual Drive 0 Enter VD Size: 152146_
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-11 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/Add Conguration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID conguration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > View/Add Conguration, and then press <Enter>. 2. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press <Space>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 3. Follow step 3 to 12 of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Conguration to add a new RAID set. Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R View/Add to The Existing Configuration Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Me nu 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 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A Configur e Initiali ze Objects Rebuild Check Co nsistency Managem ent Menu View/Add Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 2 3 PORT #
6-12 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize command 1. From the Management Menu, select Initialize, and then press <Enter>. 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the virtual drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive from the Virtual Drive selection, and then press <Space>. Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Initialize VD(s) Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Select VD Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drives
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-13 3. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. Initializing a virtual drive erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drives Yes No Initialize? SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consisten cy Management Menu Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drives Init of VD Is In Process VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. 100% Completed
6-14 Chapter 6: RAID conguration Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press <Enter>. 2. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub-menu, and then press <Enter>. Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Change VD Parameters Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive Objects Press ENTER To Select A VD, <Del> To Delete A VD LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Select VD Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive Objects Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drive(1)
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-15 3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization. 4. When prompted, press the <Space> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. 5. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Initialize VD Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive Objects Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drive(1) Initialize Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Virtual Drive(0) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive Objects Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drive(1) Initialize Check Consistency View/Update Parame ters Virtual Drive(0) Yes No Initialize? Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s)
6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive 1. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press <Enter>. 2. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, and then press <Space>. Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Rebuild VD(s) Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A Configure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency Managem ent Menu REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 FAIL A00-01 0 1 PORT #
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-17 3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive. 4. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A Configure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Managem ent Menu REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU ONLIN A00-00 FAIL A00-01 0 1 PORT # Rebuilding of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes. Start Rebuilding Drive (Y/N)?
6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for virtual drives included in a RAID 1 or RAID 10 set. Using the Check Consistency Command To check data consistency using the Check Consistency command 1. From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, and then press <Enter>. 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the virtual drive to check. Press <Space> to select the virtual drive from the Virtual Drive sub- menu, and then press <F10>. Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R CC of VD(s) Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Select VD Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drives
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-19 3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options. • Stop - Stops the consistency check. The utility stores the percentage of disk checked, and when you restart checking, it continues from the last percentage completed rather than from zero percent. • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Select VD(s) Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 10 154494MB 2 64KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drives Yes No Consistency Check? SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R The Data On The Drives Is Inconsistency. Repair Done! Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Configured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 10 154494MB 2 64KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 Virtual Drives CC Under Process VD 0 Consistency Check. Press Esc to Abort. 85% Completed
6-20 Chapter 6: RAID conguration Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press <Enter>. 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter>. 4. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-21 6.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID conguration 1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Clear Conguration, and then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Conguration? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. The utility clears all the current array(s). 3. Press any key to continue. Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Clear Existing Configuration Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Me nu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Configuration Menu Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Clear Existing Configuration Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Me nu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Configuration Menu Yes No Clear Configuration?
6-22 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Conguration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set 1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Select Boot Drive, and then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable virtual drive from the list, then press <Enter>. 3. The virtual drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Select A Boot VD Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Me nu Easy Configuration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Configuration Menu Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Select A Boot VD Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Me nu Easy Config uration New Configuration View/Add Configuration Clear Configuration Select Boot Drive Configura tion Menu Boot Drive 0 Bootable VDs(1): Current Boot VD(0)
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-23 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache You may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. The WriteCache function is recommended for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. To enable WriteCache 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, select an existing adapter, and then press <Enter> to display the adapter properties. 2. Select Disk WC, and then press <Enter> to turn on the option. 5. When nished, press any key to continue. 3. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, select an existing adapter and press <Enter>. Select View/Update Parameters and press <Enter> to display the adapter properties. 4. Select Disk WC, and then press <Enter> to turn on the option. Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Disk Write Cache - Off(Write Through or On(Write Back) Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive 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 Adapter 0 Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Disk Write Cache Setting of VD Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Management Menu Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive Objects RAID = 0 Size = 148.580GB Stripe Size = 64KB #Stripes = 2 State = OPTIMAL Spans = 1 Disk WC = On Read Ahead = On Virtual Drive
6-24 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.3 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/ SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1 0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can create RAID mode by use of onboard AHCI SATA ports. Also, when installed optional ASRK module, you can use onboard scu SAS ports to create RAID mode. To use onboard SATA ports: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Turning on the system. During POST, press,Del. to enter BIOS. Go to Advanced Menu > PCH SATA Configuration > SATA Mode , then press <Enter>. 3. Set SATA Mode to RAID Mode and save, then reboot system. 4. During POST, press <Ctrl I> to display the utility main menu. To use SCU SATA ports: 1. Install all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. Turning on the system. During POST, press <Del> to enter BIOS. Go to Advanced Menu > PCH SCU SAS Configuration , then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm all the SAS hard disk drives you installed are correctly displayed, then reboot system. 4. During POST, press <Ctrl I> to display the utility main menu.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-25 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes:  Nonedened. 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 The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID conguration. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. 1. If you want to use SAS HDD for RAID create, be sure you’ve already correctly installed the optional ASRK module on the motherboard. 2. The RAID BIOS setup screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SCU option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA/SAS hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the system. 3. During POST, press <Ctrl I> to display the utility main menu.
6-26 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. 2. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. Press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID Level that you wish to create then press <Enter>. 4. From the Disks item eld, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives that you want to include in the RAID set. 5. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done. [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select [ ]Change Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] [ HELP ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Syne: Create Volume Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. Volume0 RAID0(Strips) Select Disks 128KB 0.0 GB N/A [TAB]-Next [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3300656SS 397600009846UEDY 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3300656SS GWC50000991756G6 279.3GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-27 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set To create a recovery set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. 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 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. In the Capacity eld item, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want to use and press <Enter>. The default value eld indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Press <Enter> to start creating the RAID volume. 9. From the following warning message, press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or press <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):
6-28 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 5. Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, press <TAB> to select a Master disk, and then press <SPACE> to select a Recovery disk. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. When the Sync item is selected, use the up/down arrow keys to select a sync option that you want and press <Enter>. 7. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 8. Press <Y> to create the recovery set and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. 2. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow keys to select Recovery , and then press <Enter>. 4. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want 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
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-29 6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. 2. From the Delete Volume Menu, press the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete then press <Del>. 3. Press <Y> to conrm deletion of the selected RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. [ESC]-Previous Menu [ ]-Select Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) [DEL]-Delete Volume Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
6-30 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>. 2. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press <Space>. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done. 3. Press <Y> in the conrmation window to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3300656SS HWAS0000991753TR 279.3GB Member Disk 1 ST3300656SS 37VN00009846RAJ1 279.3GB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset. Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non-RAID disk. [ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete [ RESET RAID DATA ] WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-31 Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. 6.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks. To rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk: 1. During POST, press <Ctrl> <I> at the prompt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM utility. 2. If there is a non-RAID SATA Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt you to rebuild the RAID. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk then Press <Enter> to start the rebuilding process, or press <ESC> to exit. 6.3.5 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit then press <Enter>. 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB “Degraded” volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. 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 ]
6-32 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. 4. Press <Esc> to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and reboot the system. 5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Rapid Storage > Intel Rapid Storage Console or click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology tray icon to load the Intel Rapid Storage Manager utility. 6. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Rapid Storage Console. 7. From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to view the rebuilding status. When nished, the status is changed to “Normal”. Rebuilding the RAID with a new hard disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You may replace the disk drive and rebuild the RAID array. To rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk: 1. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specication into the same SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. 2. Reboot the system then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non- RAID disk. [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu [ ]-Select Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION] RAID Volumes: *=Data is Encrypted ID Name Level1 Strip Size Status Bootable 1 Volume0 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 149.0GB Rebuild Yes Physical Devices: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Member Disk(0) 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Member Disk(0) Volumes with “Rebuild” status will be rebuilt within the operating system. 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-33 6.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi- RAID using the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utililty. To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk. 1. Reboot the system and press <Del> to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu and select the boot option priority. 3. Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 4 for more details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. 5. When the conrmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>.
6-34 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel ® Rapid1 Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1 0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks. 1. Turn on the system to windows desktop. 2. Click the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise icon to display the main menu. Your storage system is congured for data protection, increased performance and optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize your storage system. To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating system: You need to manually install the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system. Please refer to the installation instructions in Chapter 6.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-35 6.4.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type. 2. Click Next. 3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. 4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size. 5. Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced.
6-36 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6. Conrm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. 7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data. The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume Properties.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-37 6.4.2 Changing a Volume T ype To change the volume type in Volume Properties: 1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes eld. 2 From the Volume Properties eld, select Type:RAID 1 Change type. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks to include in the new volume if needed. 4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB
6-38 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.4.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: 1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes eld you want to delete. 3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return to the main menu. 2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties eld. The following screen appears.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-39 6.4.4 Preferences System Preferences Allow you to set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors
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Chapter 7 Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation 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 oppy drive. You have to use a USB oppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. If you have created RAID sets with the LSI Software RAID conguration 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. A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP / Server 2003 or Linux operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support DVD). To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment 1. Place the motherboard support DVD in the optical drive. 2. Restart the computer, and then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Select the optical drive as the rst boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Restart the computer. The Makedisk menu appears. C600 INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 64 bit (AHCI / AHCI RAID) Windows 32 bit (SCU RAID) Windows 64 bit (SCU RAID) Back Exit 5. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. C60x INTEL RAID Driver Create Driver Diskette Menu C60x INTEL RAID Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-3 6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. 7. Press <Enter>. 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver Windows XP 32 bit Windows XP 64 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit Windows 7 64 bit Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit RHEL 4 UP7 32 bit RHEL 4 UP7 64 bit RHEL 4 UP8 32 bit RHEL 4 UP8 64 bit Back Exit
7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation 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 oppy disk into the USB oppy disk drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the oppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux server environment 1. Insert a blank formatted high-density oppy disk to the USB oppy disk drive. 2. Type dd if=XXX.img of=/dev/fd0 to decompress the le into the oppy disk from the following path in the support DVD: For LSI MegaRAID Driver \Drivers\C60x LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux 3. Eject the oppy disk.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-5 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows ® Server 2008 OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows ® Server 2008 OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows ® Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. 2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced) . 3. Click Load Driver .
7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click OK to continue. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system nishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-7 3. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No 4. Insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB oppy disk drive, select OK , then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press “OK” to continue. OK Back Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux OS 5.6 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. At the boot:, type linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2..., then press <Enter>. The number of ata varies with the hard disk drive number you have when building a RAID set. For example, if you want to build a RAID set with 6 hard disk drives, type command line: linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2 noprobe=ata3 noprobe=ata4 noprobe=ata5 noprobe=ata6 . - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the <ENTER> key. - To install or upgrade in text mode, type: linux text <ENTER>. - Use the function keys listed below for more information. [F1-Main] [F2-Options] [F3-General] [F4-Kernel] [F5-Rescue] boot: linux dd noprobe=ata1 noprobe=ata2
7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation 5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No , then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the OS installation. 7. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot . Press <Ctrl> <Alt> <F2> to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface. 8. Type the following commands when using a Legacy oppy. mkdir /mnt/driver mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/driver cd /mnt/driver sh replace_ahci.sh reboot
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-9 Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux OS 6.1 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 <Tab> to edit options. 3. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid , then press <ENTER>.
7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No 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 <Enter>. OK Cancel Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? sdc sdd sdb sr0
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-11 6. Insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB oppy disk drive, select OK , then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/sdb and press “OK” to continue. OK Back 7. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No , then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the OS installation.
7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. 1. Copy the image le 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 le into the image folder using this command format: mount -o loop [image le name] image Example: mount -o loop 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.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-13 3. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. 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.
7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options eld, and press <Enter>. 5. When below screen appears, select the USB oppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy other device OK Back 6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-15 7.2 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 le 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.
7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation 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.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-17 7.3 Intel @ Network Connections Software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® Network Connections Software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel ® Network Connections Software on a Windows ® operating system. To install the Intel ® Network Connections 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. • Windows ® automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a New Hardware Found window. Click Cancel to close this window. • If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3. Click the Intel ® Network Connections Software to begin installation. 4. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation.
7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-19 7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 8. When nished, press Finish to continue.
7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.4 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 le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the ASPEED AST2300 Display Driver to begin installation. 4. When the ASPEED Graphics installation wizard appears, click Next to start the installation.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-21 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. 5. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.
7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 8. Click Install to start driver installation.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-23 7.5 Intel ® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers on the system. You need to manually install the Intel ® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Drivers on a Windows operating system. To install the drivers: 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 le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the item Intel ® C600 Series Chipset RAID Drivers from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.6 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 on the system. You need to manually install the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility on a Windows® operating system. To install the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility: 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 le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 3. Click the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 to begin installation. 4. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-25 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.
7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation 9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to revtart your computer before using the program. 8. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-27 7.7 Intel ® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel ® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel ® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows ® OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. 3. Click Intel ® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver .
7-28 Chapter 7: Driver installation 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 4. When the Intel ® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-29 6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation.
7-30 Chapter 7: Driver installation 8. The programs you select are being installed. 9. Click Finish to nish the installation.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-31 7.8 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.8.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le A SSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. 7.8.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions.
7-32 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.8.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.8.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. 7.8.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-33 7.9 Mellanox ConnectX-3 Infiniband driver installation (ESC4000-FDR G2S only) This section provides instructions on how to install the Mellanox driver. 7.9.1 Windows operating system You need to manuall install the Mellanox driver on a Windows ® operating system. To install the Mellanox driver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the Mellanox Infiniband support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click Mellanox ConnectX Virtual Channel Adapter Driver. 4. Click Next to start installing the driver.
7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Click Change to select your desired destination folder and click Next to continue. 7. Check the box and click Next to continue.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-35 8. Click Install to begin the installation. 9. Click your preferred options and click Finish to exit the wizard. 10. Click Yes to restart your system for the conguration changes made to MLNX_VPI to take effect.
7-36 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.9.2 Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux OS You need to manually mount the Mellanox driver on a Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux OS. For users using SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS, follow the general instructions in this section to mount the Mellanox driver on your system. To mount the Mellanox driver: 1. Log in to the system as root. 2. Create a folder on the desktop and copy the latest Mellanox driver into the same folder. Rename the folder according to your preference, then type the following commands: cd / mkdir [folder name] 3. Type the command line: mount -o ro,loop /tmp/[image le name] /[folder name] then mount the driver into the system. The driver version and the OS label may vary. Ensure that the command line matches your driver version and operating system.
ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-37 4. Type the following commands before you install the driver: cd /[folder name] ./mlnxofedinstall 5. All other Mellanox, OEM, OFED, or distribution IB packages will be removed. Press <Y> to continue. 6. The system starts uninstalling the previous version of OFED.
7-38 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7. When the installation nishes, reboot your system to complete the installation. If your system has the latest rmware, no rmware update will occur. To force the rmware update, type -- force-fw-update.
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