Asus TS300-E7 PS4 User Manual

Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server TS300-E7/PS4 User Guide
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iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2 1.2 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Systemspecications ................................................................. 1-3 1.4 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5 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 Rear panel LEDs ............................................................. 1-9 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Removing the side cover ................................................ 2-2 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover .............................................. 2-3 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4 2.2.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-4 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................ 2-7 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ........................... 2-8 2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-9 2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-9 2.3.2 Memory Congurations ................................................... 2-9 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-10 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-10 2.4 Front panel assembly ................................................................ 2-1 1 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly ............................... 2-1 1 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly ............................ 2-1 1 2.5 5.25-inch drives .......................................................................... 2-12 2.6 SA T A/SAS hard disk drives ....................................................... 2-13 2.6.1 Installing the HDD module cage ................................... 2-1 3 2.6.2 Installing the second HDD module cage (optional) ....... 2-14 2.6.3 Removing the HDD module cage ................................. 2-1 6
iv Contents 2.6.4 Installing a hot-swap SA T A/SAS hard disk drive ........... 2-16 2.6.5 Removing and reinstalling the backplane ..................... 2-18 2.7 Expansion cards ........................................................................ 2-19 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-1 9 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card .................................. 2-20 2.7.3 Installing ASMB5 management board ........................... 2-21 2.7.4 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-22 2.8 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-23 2.8.1 Motherboard connections ............................................. 2-2 3 2.8.2 SA T A/SAS backplane connections .............................. 2-2 4 2.9 Removable components ............................................................ 2-26 2.9.1 System fan .................................................................... 2-26 2.9.2 Chassis footpads .......................................................... 2-2 7 Chapter 3: Installation options 3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting ................................... 3-2 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server ......................................... 3-2 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack ..................................................... 3-3 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack .................................................. 3-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 4-2 4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-4 4.3 Internal connectors ...................................................................... 4-9 4.4 Internal LEDs .............................................................................. 4-19 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..................................................... 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDA TER 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
v Contents 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 5.3.1 System Date ................................................................... 5- 9 5.3.2 System T ime ................................................................... 5-9 5.3.3 Security ........................................................................... 5-9 5.4 Event Logs menu ....................................................................... 5-1 1 5.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-13 5.5.1 ACPI Settings ................................................................ 5-13 5.5.2 T rusted Computing ........................................................ 5-14 5.5.3 WHEA Conguration ..................................................... 5-14 5.5.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-15 5.5.5 North Bridge .................................................................. 5-16 5.5.6 South Bridge ................................................................. 5-17 5.5.7 SA T A Conguration ....................................................... 5-17 5.5.8 Intel TXT(L T) Conguration ........................................... 5-19 5.5.9 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-19 5.5.10 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-20 5.5.1 1 APM .............................................................................. 5-22 5.5.12 Serial Port Console Redirection .................................... 5-23 5.5.13 Network Stack ............................................................... 5-24 5.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 5-25 5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-26 5.8 T ool menu ................................................................................... 5-28 5.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-28 Chapter6: RAIDconguratio n 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CongurationUtility .................................... 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 6- 5 6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ........................6-1 1 6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ........................................... 6-1 2
vi Contents 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 6.3 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM Utility ............. 6-24 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ...................................................... 6-25 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ............................................... 6-2 6 6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 6-28 6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 6-29 6.3.5 Recovery V olume Options ............................................ 6-3 0 6.3.6 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology utility ........ 6-31 6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ..................................................... 6-31 6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ............ 6-33 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 ............................... 7-14 7.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-16 7.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 7-19 7.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-22 7.5.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 7-22 7.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-22 7.5.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-2 3 7.5.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 7-23 7.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-23
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 A 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 an d, if not ins talled and us ed in accordan ce with manuf acturer’s ins tructions, 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. Th is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. W ARNING! 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. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorizatio n, and Restric tion of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm .
viii 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. • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, contact a qualied service technician or your dealer . 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 service. • 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 • Servicing of this product or units is to be performed by trained service personnel only . • Before operating the server , carefully read all the manuals included with the server package. • Before using the server , make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible. • T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry . • A void dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface. 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. Lithium-Ion Battery W arning 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 W arning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Heavy System CAUTION! This server system is heavy . Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the system.
ix 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 the optional components and devices into the barebone server . 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities. 7 Chapter 7: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 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.
x 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 Th e AS US w ebs it es w or ld wi de pr ov id e up da ted i nf or ma ti on fo r al l AS US ha rd wa re a nd so ft wa re p ro duc ts . Re fe r to th e AS US c on ta ct in fo rm at io n. Conventions T o make sure 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 Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously , the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl Alt D> 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/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 This chapter describes the general features of the server , including sections on front panel and rear panel specications. Chapter 1 Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-2 *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. 1.2 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS T echnical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as the gure below . With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS T echnical Support team members can then of fer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. xxS0xxxxxxxxxx TS300-E7/PS4 Model Name TS300-E7/PS4 Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board Component 1 x 500W(80 ) Bronze Single Power Supply 4 x hot-swap HDD trays 1 x SAS/SA T A2 Backplane (BP4LX-TRS8) with 4 x SA T A Cables 1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-TRS8A) 1 x System Fan (Rear: 1 x 120mm x 38mm) Accessories 1 x TS300-E7 User’s Guide 1 x TS300-E7 Support CD (including ASWM*) 1 x Bag of Screws 1 x AC Power Cable Optional Items ASMB5-iKVM Remote management card Ball Bearing Rail Kit Anti-virus Software CD Second HDD cage with Back Plane
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-3 1.3 Systemspecications The ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-E/4L server board. The server supports Intel ® LGA1 155 Xeon ® E3-1200 / Core™ i3-2100 processors, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name TS300-E7/PS4 Processor / System Bus 1 x Socket LGA1 155 Intel ® Xeon ® E3-1200 Processor Family Intel ® Core™ i3-2100 Processor Family Core Logic Intel ® C204 chipset ASUS Features Smart Fan √ ASWM Enterprise √ Memory T otal Slots 4 DIMMs (2 Channels) Capacity Maximum up to 32GB Memory T ype DDR3 1066/1333 ECC UDIMM Memory Size 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Expansion Slots T otal PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots 6 Slot T ype 1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x16/x8 link) -- (Flex-E) 1 x PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-E 2.0 x8 slot (x4 link) 3 x PCI 32bit / 33MHz Additional Slot 1 1 x PIKE slot for Storage Enhancement Storage SA T A Controller Intel ® C204: - 2 x SA T A 6Gb/s ports - 4 x SA T A 3Gb/s ports - Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology (RST) supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 (Windows) LSI MegaRAID driver: - Supports software RAID 0, 1 & 10 (Windows & Linux) SAS Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card HDD Bays I = internal A or S = hot- swappable 4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays Networking LAN 4 x Intel ® 82574L 1 x Mgmt LAN Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2050 16MB (continued on the next page)
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-4 *Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice. Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD 3 x 5.25” media bays (Options: No device / DVD-RW) Onboard I/O 5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB5-iKVM) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port OS Support Windows ® Server 2008 R2 Windows ® Server 2008 Enterprise 32/64-bit Windows ® Server 2003 R2 Enterprise 32/64-bit RedHat ® Enterprise Linux AS5.5/6.0 32/64-bit SuSE ® Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3/1 1 32/64-bit (Subject to change without any notice) Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack Management Solution Out of Band Remote Hardware Optional ASMB5-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support Software ASWM Enterprise Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not inclu ded) 20 Kg Power Supply 500W(80 ) Bronze Single Power Supply Power Rating Input: 100-240V ac, 6-3A, 50-60Hz, Class I Environment Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C / Non operation temperature: -40°C–70°C Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non- condensing)
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-5 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, optical drive, and two USB ports are located on the front panel. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, DVD-ROM drive, and USB 2.0 ports are located on the front panel. For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. 1. The function of front panel audio I/O ports is available only when the sound card is installed. 2. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED USB 2.0 ports Security lock 4-bay HDD cage LAN1 LED LAN2 LED Audio I/O ports
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-6 1.5 Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. 500W(80 ) Bronze Single power supply Power connector Expansion slots PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports VGA port Chassis intrusion switch Gigabit LAN port 1 Chassis lock 120mm x 38mm system fan PS/2 mouse port Gigabit LAN port 2 Gigabit LAN port 3 Gigabit LAN port 4 LAN port 5* *The port is for ASUS ASMB5-iKVM controller card only .
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 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 and an optical disc drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk or a optical disc. *W ARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING P ARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY P ARTS AW A Y T urn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component. 1. 500W(80 ) Bronze Single Power supply unit: 2. 120mm x 38mm system fan (ARX FD1212-DP284G) 3. ASUS P8B-E/4L Server Board 4. Chassis intrusion switch 5. Expansion card locks 6. Optical drive 7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 8. 4-bay HDD module (rst set) 9. 4-bay HDD module (second set, optional) 10. SA T A/SAS backplane board (rst set, hidden) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-8 1.7 LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs The Power , HDD Access, LAN and Mes sage LEDs are visible ev en if the system front bezel is closed. LED Icon Display status Description Power LED ON System power ON HDD Access LED OFF Blinking No activity Read/write data into the HDD Message LED OFF Lighting up Syst em i s nor mal; no in comin g eve nt A hardware temperature overheat is detected. Use ASWM to check the abnormal status. Drive status LED Green Red Green/Red blinking Brid ge b oard conne cted to ba ckpl ane Inst alle d HDD is i n goo d con ditio n HDD failure HDD rebuilding using the RAID card LAN LEDs OFF Blinking ON LAN accessing Message LED Drive Status LED Power LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED HDD Access LED
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 1-9 1.7.2 Rear panel 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 SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED
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ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 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 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover . • T ake extra care when removing the side cover . Keep your ngers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury , such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. • The images of the barebone server shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match the model you purchase. T o remove the side cover 1. Remove the two screws that secure the side cover . 2. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis. 3. Carefully lift the side cover and set it aside. 1 1 2
2-3 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover T o reinstall the side cover 1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. 2. Position the side cover to the chassis. 4. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover . 1 3. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. 4 4 3
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-4 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® Xeon E3-1200/Core™ i3-2100 processor . 2.2.1 Installing the CPU T o 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 LGA1 155 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. T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. A B Load lever Retention tab
2-5 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. 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! Load plate Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then t the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. 4. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only . PnP cap Cap tab
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-6 7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob (C). C B A Some heatsinks come with pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. 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. 8. Insert the load lever under the retention tab. 6. 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 .
2-7 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan T o install the CPU heatsink and fan Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector . 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A A B B 1 1 A B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN1. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector .
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-8 2.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembl y from the motherboard. A A B B A A B B 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
2-9 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2.3 System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 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Congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB Unbuffered with ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A2 and B2 (orange). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency . For optimum compatibility , it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor . UDIMM DIMM Slot Per Channel DIMM Populated per Channel DIMM T ype Speed Rank per DIMM 2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank 2 2 Unbuffered DDR3 ECC 1066/1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-10 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2.3.3 Installing a DIMM 3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clips snap back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM. Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DI MM slot key on the socket. 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. 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 VERTICALL Y to prevent DIMM notch damage. Locked Retaining Clip 3 3 1 2 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM notch DIMM slot key 1 1 2
2-1 1 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2.4 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should rst remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly T o remove the front panel assembly 1. Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. 2. Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly T o reinstall the front panel assembly: 1. Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. 2. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-12 2.5 5.25-inch drives Installing a 5.25-inch drive 1. Unscrew and remove the metal cover of the bay where you want to install the 5.25-inch drive, and take off the plastic cover on the front bezel at the same position. 2. Insert the drive into the bay and slide the bay lock to the right until it clicks in place. Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optical drive that comes standard/optional with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25- inch optical, zip, or oppy disk drives. Y ou must remove the front panel assembly before installing a 5.25-inch drive. 3. Connect the SA T A cable to the SA T A connector on the back of the drive. 4. Connect a power plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive. 2 4 3 3 2 1
2-13 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives The hard disk drive module cage on the front panel, including externally removable trays for mounting either SA T A or SAS hard disk drives, allows you to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. An HDD module cage comes with a SA T A or SAS backplane. Ensure of the type of HDD module cage you purchase before buying hard disks. 2.6.1 Installing the HDD module cage 1. Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is free of wires and other obstructions. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 3. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay . 2 3 4. When the HDD module cage is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 4 5. Lock the cage latch properly . 6. Connect the appropriate cables to the SA T A/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 5
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-14 2. Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is free of wires and other obstructions. 3. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. 4. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay . 4 3 5. When the HDD module cage is completed inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. 6. Lock the cage latch properly . 6 2.6.2 Installing the second HDD module cage (optional) This server supports up to eight SAS hard disk drives by installing a second HDD module cage and an ASUS PIKE RAID card. 1. Release the screw of the front plate and follow the direction of the arrow to remove the front plate from the server chassis.
2-15 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7. Connect the backplane cable to the two J4 connectors on the two backplanes. 8. Connect two power supply cables to the two U1 connectors on the two backplanes. 9. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the rst SAS backplane to pin 2–3. 10. Connect the 8-1 pin end of the SGPIO cable to the SGPIO3 connector on the motherboard, and connect the 10-1 pin end of the SGPIO cable to the SGPIO3 connector on the rst SAS backplane. 1 1. Connect eight SAS cables to the SAS connectors on the two backplanes. 12. Connect the other ends of the SAS cables to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. Install a ASUS PIKE RAID card to the motherboard. Refer to section 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for details. 7 7 8 8 10-1 pin cable end 8-1 pin cable end Refer to section 2.8.1 Motherboard connections for the exact location of the SGPIO3 connector and section 2.8.2 SA T A/SAS backplane connections for the exact locations of the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper , J4, U1 and SGPIO3 connectors.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-16 2.6.4 Installing a hot-swap SA T A/SAS hard disk drive 1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever . 2.6.3 Removing the HDD module cage 1. Disconnect the all cables from the SA T A/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. 2. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. 2 3. Completely p ull out the HDD mo dule cage.
2-17 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay . 3. T ake note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to t different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. 4. Place a SA T AII/SAS hard disk drive on the tray , and then secure it with four screws. 5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SA T AII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SA T AII/ SAS interface on the backplane.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-18 2.6.5 Removing and reinstalling the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary! 1. Remove all hot-swap HDD trays from the chassis. 2. Disconnect all cables from the SA T A/SAS backplane. 3. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. 4. Firmly hold the backplane, lift it up and remove it from the module. 5. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the backplane. 6. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SA T AII/SAS drive.
2-19 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2.7 Expansion cards The system is designed with an expansion card lock on the rear panel for you to install or remove an expansion card in less steps. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and other system components! 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Lay the system on its side on a at, stable surface. 3. Push down the expansion card expansion card lock latch (step a) and lift up the expansion card lock (step b), as shown in the right gure. 4. Remove the metal slot cover opposite the slot where you wish to install an expansion card. a b Expansion card lock latches Expansion card locks 5. Align the card golden ngers with the slot, and then press rmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-20 6. Restore the expansion card lock to its original position. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place. 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card Fol low t he s teps bel ow to ins tall an optio nal ASU S RA ID ca rd o n yo ur mo ther boar d. When installing a graphics card on PCI-E x16 slot, the PCI-E slot right beside it does not function. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SA T A/SAS backplane to 2–3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. 1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align t he golden ngers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot and insert the RAID card into the slot, ensuring that it is completely seated on the slot.
2-21 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 3. Connect the SAS cable to the SAS connectors on the motherboard. 2.7.3 Installing ASMB5 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB5 management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-22 2.7.4 Conguringanexpansioncard Aft er in stal ling the expa nsio n ca rd, c ong ure the it by adj usti ng t he so ftwa re s ettin gs. 1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any . See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. Standard Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 1 1 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 -- 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 -- 8 3 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 1 1* 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
2-23 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2.8 Cable connections 2.8.1 Motherboard connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. Y ou 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. Standard cables connected to the motherboard 1. 24-pin A TX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 2. 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 3. System fan connector (from system fan to motherboard) 4. USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 5. SA T A conectors (system default; from motherboard to SA T A/SAS backplane) 6. Chassis Intrusion connector (from rear chassis intrusion switch to motherboard) 7. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 8. SAS connectors (for ASUS PIKE only; from motherboard to SA T A/SAS backplane) 9. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (SA T A: from motherboard SGPIO1 to SA T A/SAS backplane SGPIO1 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO2 to SA T A/SAS backplane SGPIO2 connector SAS: from motherboard SGPIO3 to SA T A/SAS backplane SGPIO3 connector) 1 2 7 6 3 9 8 5 4 9
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-24 2.8.2 SA T A/SAS backplane connections A SA T A/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E7. The SA T A/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SA T A/SAS connectors to support Serial A T A hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SA T A/SAS hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status. See section 1.7 LED information for details. Front side The front side of the SA T A/SAS backplane faces the front panel when installed. This side includes four SA T A/SAS connectors for the hot swap drive trays. HDD Device Front side connector Back side connector HDD 1 HDD1 CON1 1 HDD 2 HDD2 CON2 2 HDD 3 HDD3 CON3 3 HDD 4 HDD4 CON4 4 Drive status LEDs HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 Each SA T A/SAS connector is labeled (HDD1, HDD2, HDD3, HDD4) so you can easily determine their counterpart connectors at the back side of the backplane. Refer to the table for reference.
2-25 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 Back side The back side of the SA T A/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SA T A/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial A T A connectors or the SAS card. Connectors Description SGPIO1 Connects to SA T A SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard SGPIO2 Connects to SAS SGPIO2 connector on the motherboard SGPIO3 Connects to SAS SGPIO3 connector on the motherboard BPSMB1 Connects to Front panel SMB connector on the motherboard U1 Connects to 4-pin plug of the power supply BP_Connector Connects to the BP connector on the second SAS backplane (optional) CON1/CON2/ CON3/CON4 Connects to SA T A/SAS connectors on the motherboard Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SA T A/SAS backplane to 2–3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. SGPIO1 SGPIO2 BPSMB1 U1 CON1 CON2 CON3 CON4 SGPIO_SEL1 BP_Connector SGPIO3 BP_Connector
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-26 2.9 Removable components Y ou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to remove the following components: 1. Rear system fan 2. Chassis footpads 2.9.1 System fan Removing the rear system fan T o remove the rear system fan 1. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_F AN1 connector on the motherboard. 2. Shift the two hooked tabs leftward and rightward respectively .
2-27 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 2.9.2 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability . Y ou need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack (Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions) T o remove the footpads 1. Lay the system chassis on its side. 2. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with a Philips (cross) screwdriver . 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to remove the other three footpads. 3. Carefully take off the system fan. take off the system fan. 4. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan.
Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2-28
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 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 Removing the top cover Unscrew and slide the top cover toward the rear panel, and then lift it up from the chassis. 3 .1 Pr ep a ri n g t h e s ys t em fo r r a ck mo u nt i ng • The items required for the optional congurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately . • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the footpads Refer to section 2.9.2 Chassis footpads for instructions on removing the footpads. 3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server 1. Slide out the inner rail from the rackmount rail kit. 2. Align the screw holes on the inner rail and the chassis top, and then secure the inner rail to the chassis top with screws. 3. Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of the chassis with screws.
3-3 ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack T o attach the rails to the rack: 1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server . 1U space 2. Loosen the two screws on the rack rails. 4. Secure the rail ear to the top and the bottom of the chassis with three screws respectively . 3. Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space. 4. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end. 5. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you attached the rail. 6. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. 7. From the rack front, nd the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair . 8. Repeat steps 3–6 to attach the second rail pair .
Chapter 3: Installation options 3-4 3.4 Mounting the server to the rack T o mount the server to the rack 1. Align the server rails with the rack rails. 2. Push the server all the way into the rack. 3. Secure the server to the rack.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. Chapter 4 Motherboard Info
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-2 4.1 Motherboard layout Internal LEDs Page 1. Standby power LED 4-19 2. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) 4-19
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-3 Layout contents Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLR TC1) 4-4 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-5 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUF AN_SEL1, CHAF AN_SEL1) 4-5 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4) 4-6 5. RAID conguration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 4-6 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-7 7. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) 4-8 8. ME rmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RECOVERY1) 4-8 Internal connectors Page 1. Serial A T A connectors (SA T A 6Gb/s: 7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2 [Blue]) (SA T A 3Gb/s: 7-pin SA T A3, SA T A4, SA T A5, SA T A6 [Black]) 4-9 2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4 [Blue]) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8 [Black]) 4-10 3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-10 4. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-T ype USB7) 4-1 1 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) 4-1 1 6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN1, FRNT_F AN1, FRNT_F AN2, FRNT_F AN3, REAR_F AN1) 4-12 7. Serial General P urpose Input/Output conn ector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 4-13 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) 4-13 9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) 4-14 10. BMC header (BMC_FW1) 4-14 1 1. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-15 12. TPM connector (20-1-pin TPM) 4-15 13. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR1, 8-pin EA TX12V1) 4-16 14. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 4-16 15. System panel connector (20-1 pin P ANEL1) 4-17 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_P ANEL1) 4-18
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-4 4.2 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup par ameters 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. T o 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 pin s 2–3 for about 5 –10 secon ds, 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 CLR TC 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 TS300-E7/PS4 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. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUF AN_SEL1, CHAF AN_SEL1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUF AN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fan control and the CHAF AN_SEL1 jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2–3 when using 3-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-6 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4) 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. 5. RAIDcongurationutilityselection(3-pinRAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SA T A RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper c aps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology .
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-7 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVER Y1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. T o update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a USB ash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDA TER.EXE utility . 2. Set the jumper to pins 2–3. 3. Insert the USB ash and turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2. 6. Turn on the system.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-8 7. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 8. MErmwareforcerecoverysetting(3-pinME_RECOVER Y1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) rmware when it becomes corrupted.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-9 4.3 Internal connectors 1. Serial A T A connectors (SA T A 6Gb/s: 7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2 [Blue]) (SA T A 3Gb/s: 7-pin SA T A3, SA T A4, SA T A5, SA T A6 [Black]) Supported by the Intel ® C204 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 conguration. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial A T A hard disks installed.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-10 3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SA T A or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SA T A or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. 2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4 [Blue]) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8 [Black]) Thi s mo therb oard com es w ith eigh t (8 ) Se rial At tach ed S CSI (SAS) con nect ors, the next -gen erat ion stora ge t echn olog y tha t su ppor ts bo th S eria l Attach ed SCS I (SA S) a nd S eria l A T A (SA T A). Ea ch c onne ctor supp orts one devi ce. • These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. • Connect the SAS hard disk drives to SAS connectors 1–4 (blue) when installing a 4-port PIKE RAID card.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-1 1 4. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-T ype USB7) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34 and USB56, then install the modules 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. 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1) This connector is for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cable to this connector and place the other end to the device, which you want to monitor temperature. Y ou can connect the thermal sensor cable to either pin 1-2 or pin 2-3.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-12 6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN1, FRNT_F AN1, FRNT_F AN2, FRNT_F AN3, REAR_F AN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA–740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A–6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at 12V . 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 .
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-13 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the Intel Rapid Storage T echnology RAID SA T A LED. 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connectors are used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. These connectors function only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-14 9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) Thess connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS ® Server Management Board 5 Series (ASMB5-iKVM).
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-15 1 1. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5. 12. TPM con ne ct or (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted 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 .
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-16 13. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR1, 8-pin EA TX12V1) These connectors are for an A TX 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 24 8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recomme nded 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. • This motherboard supports A TX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 14. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-17 15. System panel connector (20-1 pin P ANEL1) 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. 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 .
Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-18 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_P ANEL1) 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 LOCA TORLED1 and 2-pin LOCA TORLED2) 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 LOCA TORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator .
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 4-19 4.4 Internal LEDs 1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB5 is working normally . The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5.
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ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detaile d 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 (T o 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. BUPDA TER 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 BUPDA TER 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. Y ou 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ashdrive T o 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 TS300-E7/PS4 5-3 3. Press <T ab> 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 <T ab> 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 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 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. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 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 T ool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it. Flash Info MODEL: P8B-E-4L VER: 0602 DA TE: 02/15/2011 Exit [Enter] Select or Load [T ab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup fs0:\ Drive Folder Info fs0:\ 12/09/10 10:23p 4194304 P8B-E-4L.ROM fs1:\ ASUST ek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 File Infor MODEL: VER: DA TE: Help Info
5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1.3 BUPDA TER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. The BUPDA TER 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le T o update the BIOS le using the BUPDA TER 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 BUPDA TER utility (BUPDA TER.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 F A T 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 Y es to load the BIOS default settings.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 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: P8B-E/4L VER: 0201 DATE: 12/01/2010 BOARD: P8B-E/4L VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2010 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 5.1 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-T est (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 Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Y ou 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 Y es 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 TS300-E7/PS4 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 Event Logs For changing the event log settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot conguration T ool For conguring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options T o 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 2.01.1204. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot 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 Version 0602 x64 Build Date 02/15/2011 CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31245 @ 3.30GHz Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB System Date [Thu 03/03/2011] System Time [15:07:28] Access Level Administrator Security Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu item Congurationelds 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, T ool, 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. T o 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 Congurationelds 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. Y ou cannot select an item that is not user-congurable. A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. T o 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 TS300-E7/PS4 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, language, and security 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. 5.3.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit 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 Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Administrator Password User Password • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 4.2 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 . Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. BIOS Information BIOS Version 0602 x64 Build Date 02/15/2011 CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31245 @ 3.30GHz Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB System Date [Thu 03/03/2011] System Time [15:07:28] Access Level Administrator Security
5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 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. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. 2. Fro m the Cre ate New Passw ord box, key in a pas swor d, th en p ress <En ter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. T o 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. T o 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. 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. T o 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. T o 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. T o 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.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-1 1 5.4 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot 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 Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of Smbios event logging. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erase Event Log [No] Allows you to select the options for erasing Smbios event log. Conguration options: [No] [Y es, Next reset] [Y es, Every reset] When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to select the options for reaction when the event logs are full. Conguration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] MECI [xx] Allows you to adjust value for the MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment), which is the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass before the multiple-event counter associated with log entry is updated. Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 255. METW [xx] Allows you to adjust value for the METW (Multiple Event T ime Window), which is the number of minutes that must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter . Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99. Change Smbios Event Log Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit 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 MECI 1 METW 60 Custom Options Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] NOTE: All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted.
5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI sta tus codes to standard Smbios types. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view the Smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press <Enter> to view the system event logs.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-13 5.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit System ACPI Parameters ACPI Settings Trusted Computing WHEA Conguration CPU Conguration North Bridge South Bridge SATA Conguration Intel TXT(LT) Conguration USB Conguration Onboard Devices Conguration APM Serial Port Console Redirection Network Stack 5.5.1 ACPI Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration. Enable ACPI Auto Conguration [Disabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Enable ACPI AutoConguration[Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable ACPI Auto Conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Conguration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]
5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.2 T rusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required. TPM Conguration TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.3 WHEA Conguration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced 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]
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-15 5.5.4 CPUConguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Hyper-threading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading T echnology function. When disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . Setting th is item to [Di sabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zer o (0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization T echnology [Enabled] The Intel ® Virtualization T echnology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously , enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Version 2.01.1204. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Includes TM1, TM2 and EMTTM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item /-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit CPU Conguration Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31245 @ 3.30GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3300 MHz CPUID 206a7 L1 CACHE 256 KB L2 CACHE 1024 KB L3 CACHE 8192 KB Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported CPU Current Ratio 33 Hyper-threading [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] CPU C1E [Enabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Package C State limit [No Limit]
5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disa ble the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology (EIST) . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] T urbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® T urbo Mode T echnology . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Package C State limit [No Limit] Conguration options: [C0] [C1] [C6] [No Limit] 5.5.5 North Bridge The North Bridge is built in the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Low MMIO resources align at 64MB/1024MB Memory Information TOTAL Memory 1024 MB DIMM_A0 0 M B (D D R3 13 33 ) DIMM_A1 10 2 4 M B (D D R3 13 33 ) DIMM_B0 0 M B (D D R3 13 33 ) DIMM_B1 0 M B (D D R3 13 33 ) Low MMIO Align [64M] DMI Gen2 [Enabled] VT-d [Disabled] Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Low MMIO Align [64M] Allows you to select the options for the Low MMIO Align. Conguration options: [64M] [1024M]
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-17 DMI Gen2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the DMI Gen2. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VT -d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the VT -d. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 5.5.6 South Bridge Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enabled/disabled the High Precision Event Timer. SB Chipset Conguration High Precision Event Timer Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. SATA Conguration SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] SATA Port1 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port2 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port3 ASUS CB-521 ATAPI SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present SATA Port6 Not Present 5.5.7 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port.
5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup SA T A Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] • If you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE Mode]. • If you want the Serial A T A hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI Mode]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial A T A 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 T echnology from the Serial A T A hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID Mode]. Serial-A T A Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SA T A Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Set to [Enhanced] to support two SA T A 6.0 Gb/s and two SA T A 3.0 Gb/s devices. Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to four SA T A devices are supported under these operating systems. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] Serial-A T A Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SA T A Mode item to [IDE Mode]. Set to [Enhanced] to support two SA T A 3.0 Gb/s devices. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enhanced] S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) 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: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-19 5.5.9 USBConguration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Ena ble s L ega cy USB sup por t. AUT O o pti on dis able s l ega cy sup por t i f n o U SB d evi ces ar e con nec ted . D ISA BLE opt ion wi ll kee p U SB dev ice s av ail abl e onl y f or EFI ap plic ati ons . USB Conguration USB Devices 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] USB hardware delays and time-out: USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presenc e of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.5.8 IntelTXT(L T)Conguration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Ena ble s L ega cy USB sup por t. AUT O o pti on dis able s l ega cy sup por t i f n o U SB d evi ces ar e con nec ted . D ISA BLE opt ion wi ll kee p U SB dev ice s av ail abl e onl y f or EFI ap plic ati ons . Intel Trusted Execution Technology Conguration Intel TXT support only can be enabled/disabled if SMX is enabled. VT and VT-d support must also be enabled prior to TXT. Secure Mode Extensions (SMX) Enabled Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled] Intel TXT(L T) Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel T rusted Execution T echnology (TXT) feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Intel TXT(L T) Support item requires a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) to be installed on the motherboard to enable.
5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Conguration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Conguration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] Device power-up delay in seconds [XX] This item appears only when you set the Device power-up delay item to [manual]. Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 40 with a one-second interval. 5.5.10 OnboardDevicesConguration The Onboard Devices Congura tion menu items allow you to change the adv anced settings for onboard devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Launch Intel PXE OpROM INTEL W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM3 [Disabled] INTEL W82574L OpROM4 [Disabled] Serial Port 1 Conguration Serial Port 2 Conguration Parallel Port Conguration INTEL W82574L OpROM1/OpROM2 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM3/OpROM4 [Disabled] Allows you to select the options for the OptionRom of the Intel LAN controllers. Conguration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] SerialPort1/2Conguration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port 1/2 conguration. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-21 Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select the serial port base address. Conguration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=3F8h: IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 1 1, 12] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 1 1, 12] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 1 1, 12] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 1 1, 12] ParallelPortConguration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port conguration. Parallel Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to select an optimal setting for the super IO device. Conguration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5] [IO=378h: IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 1 1, 12] [IO=278h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 1 1, 12] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 1 1, 12] Device Mode [STD Printer Mode] Allows you to select the printer port mode. Conguration options: [STD Printer mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode]
5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.5.1 1 APM Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Spe cif y w hat st ate to go to whe n p owe r i s r e-ap pli ed aft er a p owe r f ail ure (G3 st ate ). Restrore AC Power Loss [Power Off] EuP Ready [Disabled] Power On By PCI [Disabled] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into of f 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] EuP Ready [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. 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. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables R TC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set values.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-23 Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Enables or disables the redirection after BIOS POST feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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. T erminal 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] [1 15200] 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. [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 5.5.12 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings
5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Network stack [Disable] Enables or disables the network stack feature. Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable] 5.5.13 Network Stack Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced En a bl e /D is a bl e t he ne t wo rk st a ck (P xe an d U EF I ) Network stack [Disable] 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 [None] 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 buf fers 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 i s to capture T erminal 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 COM0 for details.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-25 5.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit CPU Temperature(PECI) [ 35ºC/ 94ºF] MB Temperature [ 35ºC/ 94ºF] TR1 Temperature [ N/A ] CPU FAN1 Speed [ 1305 RPM] FRNT FAN1 Speed [ N/A ] FRNT FAN2 Speed [ N/A ] FRNT FAN3 Speed [ N/A ] REAR FAN1 Speed [ N/A ] FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] VCORE1 [ 1.200 V ] 3.3V [ 3.360 V ] 5V [ 5.160 V ] 12V [ 12.384 V ] VBAT [ 3.408 V ] 3VSB [ 3.422 V ] 1.5V [ 1.496 V ] CPU/MB/TR1 T emperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [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. CPU F AN1 Speed; FRNT F AN1–3 Speed; REAR F AN1 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 . 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: [Full Speed Mode] [High Density Mode] [Generic Mode] [Whisper Mode] VCORE1 V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage, VBA T V oltage, 3VSB V oltage, 1.5V ICHV oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.
5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Num ber of se con ds t o w ait fo r set up act iva tio n ke y. 655 35( 0xF FFF ) m eans in de nit e wai tin g. Setup Prompt Timeout 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] EFI Boot [Disabled] Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [IBA GE Slot 0200 v...] Boot Option #2 [Intel Volume0] Boot Override IBA GE Slot 0200 v1324 IBA GE Slot 0300 v1324 Intel Volume0 Network Device BBS Priorities Hard Drive 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. 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] EFI Boot [Disabled] Enables or disables EFI Boot. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 5-27 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. 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. • T o select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • T o access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears. - Press <F8> after POST . Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of 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. Network Device BBS Priorities Set the booting order of network devices. Boot Option #1/#2 [IBA GE Slot 0200 v1324] Conguration options: [IBA GE Slot 0200 v1324] [IBA GE Slot 0300 v1324] [Disabled]
5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.8 Tool menu The T ool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Be use d t o u pda te B IOS ASUS EZ Flash Utility ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>. Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility for details. 5.9 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. 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 Y es to save changes and 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 Y es to discard changes and exit. LaunchEFIShellfromlesystemdevice This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of the available lesystem devices. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Re se t th e sys te m af te r sa vin g th e ch an ge s. Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 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 comes with the Intel ® C204 controller that supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • LSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDCongurationUtility (default) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). • Intel Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAIDdenitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. T wo 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. RA ID 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 performanc e, fault toler ance, and high er storage capa city . The RA ID 5 congurat ion is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and o ther 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 4 for how to select the RAID conguration utility . Move the jumper to choose between LSI MegaRAID and Intel ® Rapid RAID.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-3 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS Y ou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SA T A hard disk drives attached to the SA T A connectors supported by Intel ® C204 chipset . T o do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST . 2. Go to the Advanced Menu > SA T AConguration , then press <Enter>. 3. Set SA T A Mode to [RAID Mode] 4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 6.1.4 RAIDconguration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 SA T A RAID Setup Utility or the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology if you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives on the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Intel ® C204 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 A T A for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SA T A signal cable to the signal connector at t he back of each drive and to the SA T A connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SA T A 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  L SI S of tw are R AI D Co ng ur at io n Uti li ty Th e LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility a ll ow s y ou t o cr ea te RA ID 0, RA ID 1 , or R AI D 1 0 se t( s) f ro m S AT A ha rd d is k d ri ve s co nn ec ted t o th e SA TA co nn ec to rs su pp or te d by t he mo th er bo ar d sout hb ri dg e ch ip . T o enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility: 1. T urn on the system after installing all the SA T A hard disk drives. 2. During POST , the LSI MegaRAID software RAID conguration utility automatically detects the installed SA T A 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 SA T A 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 SA T A optical drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SA T A ODD. LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Congure VD(s) LSI MegaRAID Software RAID BIOS Version A.10 01071212R 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.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 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Conguration T o create a RAID set using the EasyConguration option: 1. From the Management Menu , select Congure>Ea sy C on g ura ti on , and th en p re ss <E nt er >. 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 Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Denes Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Conguration Menu Easy Conguration New Conguration View/Add Conguration Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
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 ARRA Y SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SA T A 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. • Yo u nee d at le ast t wo id en tic al h ard d isk d ri ves w hen c re ati ng a RA ID 1 se t. • Y ou need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consist ency PORT # DNLIN A00-00 DNLIN A00-01 0 1 Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Congurable Array(s) A-0 SPAN-1 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Congure Esc-Quit Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consist ency Port # 2 DISK 74.74GB HDS728080PLA380 05.01C05 Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU PORT # ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Congure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP 2 3
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 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. Managem ent Menu Congure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency PORT # DNLIN A00-00 DNLIN A00-01 0 1 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 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>. Managem ent Menu Congure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency PORT # DNLIN A00-00 DNLIN A00-01 0 1 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Choose RAID Level For This VD RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
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>. Managem ent Menu Congure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency PORT # DNLIN A00-00 DNLIN A00-01 0 1 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Select Units For VD Size Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Select Units For VD Size MB GB TB 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. 1 1. 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. Managem ent Menu Congure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency PORT # DNLIN A00-00 DNLIN A00-01 0 1 Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Disk Write Cache Setting Of VD Change DWC Off On Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-9 12. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Enter>. Managem ent Menu Congure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency PORT # LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R DNLIN A00-00 DNLIN A00-01 0 1 Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Accept This VD Conguration And Go To Next VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Congure Esc-Quit 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 Y es from the menu, and then press <Enter>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency Select Yes Or No Conguration Menu Easy Conguration New Conguration View/Add Conguration Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Save Conguration? Yes No LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
6-10 Chapter 6: RAID conguration UsingNewConguration 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. T o 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>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Conguration And Start A New Conguration Conguration Menu Easy Conguration New Conguration View/Add Conguration Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 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. Managem ent Menu Congure Initializ e Objects Rebuild Check Con sistency PORT # LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R DNLIN A00-00 DNLIN A00-01 0 1 Easy Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drive 0 RAID = 1 Units= MB Size = 152146MB DWC = Off RA = On Accept SPAN = NO Enter VD Size: Enter VD Size: 152146_ Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-1 1 6.2.2 AddingorviewingaRAIDconguration Y ou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/AddConguration command. AddinganewRAIDconguration T o add a new RAID conguration: 1. Fro m the Man ageme nt M enu , select Con gure >View/AddConguration , and then press <Enter>. 2. The ARRA Y SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SA T A 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. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency View/Add to The Existing Conguration Conguration Menu Easy Conguration New Conguration View/Add Conguration Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consist ency Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A View/Add Conguration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU PORT # ONLIN A00-00 ONLIN A00-01 READY READY 0 1 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Congure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP 2 3
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. Y ou may initialize the virtual drive s of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu . Using the Initialize command T o 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>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initialize VD(s) LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-13 3. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Y es 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>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Initialize? Yes No Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize Management Menu Congure Initiali ze Objects Rebuild Check Co nsistency Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Virtua l Drives Virtual Drive 0 Init Of VD Is In Process VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. ¦ 100% Completed LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize
6-14 Chapter 6: RAID conguration UsingtheObjectscommand T o initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command 1. From the Management Menu , select Objects>VirtualDrive , and then press <Enter>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Objects Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. Select the virtual drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub-menu, and then press <Enter>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Obj ects Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Press ENTER To Select A VD, <Del> To Delete A VD
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-15 3. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Initilize VD Obj ects Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialze Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Vitual Drive(0) LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4. When prompted, press the <Space> to select Y es from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Obj ects Adapter Virtual Drive Physical Drive Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Initialze Check Consistency View/Updat e Parameters Vitual Drive(0) Initialize? Yes No LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 5. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.
6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives Y ou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu . T o 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 SA T A ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, and then press <Space>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuild PD(s) LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consist ency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU PORT # ONLIN A00-00 FAIL A00-01 0 1 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 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. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU PORT # ONLIN A00-00 RBLD A00-01 0 1 Rebuilding Of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes. Start Rebuilding Drive (Y/N)? LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives
6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency Y ou 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 dif ferences 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 T o 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>. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency CC Of VD(s) LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select VD Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 1 148.580GB 2 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-19 3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Y es 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. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 Consistency Check? Yes No Select VD LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency Management Menu Congure Initiali ze Objects Rebuild Check Co nsistency Virtual Drive(s) Congured LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 0 10 154494MB 4 64 KB ONLINE Virtua l Drives Virtual Drive 0 CC Under Process VD 0 Consistency Check. Press Esc to Abort. ¦ 85 % Completed The Data On The Drives Is Inconsistency. Repair Done! LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency
6-20 Chapter 6: RAID conguration UsingtheObjectscommand T o 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 Y es from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-21 6.2.6 DeletingaRAIDconguration T o 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 Y es 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. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Conguration Conguration Menu Easy Conguration New Conguration View/Add Conguration Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Conguration Conguration Menu Easy Conguration New Conguration View/A dd Co ngura tion Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive Clear Conguration? Yes No LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
6-22 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Y ou 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. T o 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. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select A Boot VD Conguration Menu Easy Conguration New Conguration View/Add Conguration Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Select A Boot VD Congu ration Menu Easy Con guration New Conguration View/Add Conguration Clear Conguration Select Boot Drive Bootable VDs(1):Current Boot VD(0) Boot Drive 0 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-23 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache Y ou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve the data transmission performance. Wh en yo u ena bl e W ri te Cac he , y ou m ay lo se da ta wh en a po we r i nt err up ti on oc cur s wh il e t ra nsm it tin g or ex ch ang in g dat a amo ng t he dr ive s. The WriteCache function is recommended for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. T o 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. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Disk Write Cache - Off(Write Through) or On(Write Back) Objec ts Adapter Virtual Driv e Physical Dri ve Adapter 0 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 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 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. Management Menu Congure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Disk Write Cache Setting of VD Ob jects Adapter Virtual D rive Physical Drive Virtual Drive RAID = 0 Size = 148.580GB Stripe Size = 64KB #Stripes = 2 State = OPTIMAL Spans = 1 Disk WC = On Read Ahead = On LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver C.05 Jan 07, 2011 BIOS Version A.10.01071212R Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option
6-24 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.3 Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility The Int el ® Ra pid Stora ge T echn olog y Op tion ROM util ity allo ws y ou t o cr eate RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1 0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge. T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial A T A hard disk drives. 2. T urn on the system. 3. During POST , press <Ctrl I> to display the utility main menu. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes: * = Data is Encrypted None dened. Physical Devices: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk [ ↑↓ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-25 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow keys to select a RAID level to create, 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 RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears. 5. Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ 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 [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
6-26 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and 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. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity . 8. When the Create V olume 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): 9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREA TE VOLUME menu. 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set T o create a recovery set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ 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
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-27 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. 5. Use the up/down arrow keys t o select a drive, press <T AB> to select a Master disk, and then press <SP ACE> 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 V olume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done 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 CREA TE 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.
6-28 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press <Del>. The following warning message appears. 3. Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) A re y o u s u re y o u w a nt t o d e l et e v ol u m e “Vo l um e 0” ? ( Y / N) : [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 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) [ ↑↓ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-29 6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID T ake 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. T o reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Use the up/down arrow keys t o select the RAID set drive(s) you want to reset, and then press <Space> to select. 3. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive(s). A conrmation message appears. 4. Press <Y> to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures and revert it to a non-RAID disk. WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Member Disk 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Member Disk Select the disks that should be reset. [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-S election Complete [ RESET RAID DATA ]
6-30 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 6.3.5 Recovery V olume Options If you have created a recovery set, you can congure more recovery set options following the descriptions in the section. See section 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set to create a recovery set before continue. T o congure a recovery set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Recovery V olume Options and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the option you want, and then press <ENTER>. The SELECT RECOVER Y VOLUME screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS ] [ HELP ] Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if available and disables master disk. Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk. Actions will result i n change from Continuous Update mode to On-Request. [ ↑↓ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select 1. Enable Only Recovery Disk 2. Enable Only Master Disk [ SELECT RECOVERY VOLUME ] Name Level Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 Recovery(Cont.) 149.0GB Normal Yes Select a Recovery volume to do the operation. [ ↑↓ ]-Up/Down [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Done 3. Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection and return to the utility main menu.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-31 Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. [ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ] [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit "Degraded" volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selecting a disk initiates a rebuild. Rebuild completes in the operating system. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB 6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID This option is only for the RAID 1 set. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk If any of the SA T A hard disk drives included in the RAID 1 array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “ Degraded ” during POST . Y ou can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks. T o rebuild the RAID with other non-RAID disk: 1. At the prompt, press <Ctrl> <I> to enter the Intel Rapid Storage T echnology option ROM utility . 2. If there is a non-RAID SA T A Hard Disk available, the utility will prompt to rebuild the RAID. Press <Enter>, and then use up/down arrow keys to select the destination disk or press <ESC> to exit. 6.3.6 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. A re y o u s u re y o u w a nt t o exit? ( Y/ N) : [ CONFIRM EXIT ]
6-32 Chapter 6: RAID conguration 3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes: * = Data is Encrypted ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 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. [ ↑↓ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4. Exit Intel Rapid Storage T echnology and reboot the system. 5. Under Microsoft ® Windows OS, select Start>Programs>IntelRapid Storage>IntelRapidStorageConsole or click the Intel Rapid Storage T echnology 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 V olumes 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 SA T A hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “ Degraded ” during POST . Y ou may replace the disk drive and rebuild the RAID array . T o rebuild the RAID with a new hard disk: 1. Remove the failed SA T A hard disk and install a new SA T A hard disk of the same specication into the same SA T A Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. 2. Reboot the system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk .
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 6-33 6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility Y ou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi-RAID using the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology . T o 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 section 4.7 Boot menu for details. 4. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. 5. When the conrmation window appears, select Y es , then press <Enter>.
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ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Chapter 7 Driver installation
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 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. Y ou have to use a USB oppy drive when creating a SA T A RAID driver disk. If you have created RAID sets with the LSI Software RAID conguration utility , the boot priority of the SA T A optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the connected SA T A ODD. A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® or Red Hat ® Enterprise operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Y ou can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support DVD). T o 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. 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. Create Driver Diskette Menu C20x INTEL RAID Driver C20x LSI RAID Driver LSI 2008 SAS2 Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt C20x INTEL RAID Driver C20x INTEL RAID Driver Windows 32 bit(also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(also support AHCI) Back Exit
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 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. C20x LSI RAID Driver C20x LSI RAID 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 AS4 UP7 32/64 bit RHEL AS4 UP8 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP4 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP5 32/64 bit RHEL 6 32 bit RHEL 6 64 bit SLES 10 SP2 32 bit SLES 10 SP2 64 bit SLES 10 SP3 32 bit SLES 10 SP3 64 bit SLES 11 32 bit
7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation T o 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. T o 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. T ype 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\C20x LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\Linux 3. Eject the oppy disk.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-5 7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver During Windows ® Server 2003 / XP OS installation T o install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows ® Server 2003 / XP OS 1. Boot the computer using the Windows ® Server 2003 / XP installation disc. The Windows ® Setup starts. 2. Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver ...” appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. The next screen appears. Press <S> to specify an additional device. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver... Windows Setup S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): <none> * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Windows Setup ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. 5. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list, and then press <Enter>. 6. The Windows ® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When the next screen appears, press <Enter> to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-7 During Windows ® Server 2008 OS installation T o 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. 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.
7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation 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 TS300-E7/PS4 7-9 Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0 T o install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat ® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat ® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot: , type linux dd . 3. Press <Enter>. - 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 4. Select Y es using the <T ab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? Yes No 5. 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
7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No , then press <Enter>. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the OS installation. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Yes No
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-11 SUSE Linux 1 1 OS T o install the RAID 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. F1 Help F2 Language F3 Video Mode F4 Source F5 Kernel F6 Driver English(US) 1024 X768 DVD Default No Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System Rescue System Check Installation Media Firmware Test Memory Test Boot Options | 3. Press <F6>, then select Y es from the menu. Press <Enter>. F1 Help F2 Language F3 Video Mode F4 Source F5 Kernel F6 Driver English(US) 1024 X768 DVD Default No Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System Rescue System Check Installation Media Firmware Test Memory Test Boot Options | Yes No File URL
7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation 4. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. T ype the command acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options eld, and press <Enter>. F1 Help F2 Language F3 Video Mode F4 Source F5 Kernel F6 Driver English(US) 1024 X768 DVD Default Yes Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System Rescue System Check Installation Media Firmware Test Memory Test Boot Options acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci 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. OK Back sda: USB Floppy Other device
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-13 7. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation. 6. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system as shown below . Please choose the Driver Update medium. OK sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-1612BLT sdb: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID sd3: Disk, LSI MEGA RAID Console other device Back
7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.2 Intel ® chipset device software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® chipset device software on the system. Y ou need to manually install the Intel ® chipset device software on a Windows operating system. T o 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.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-15 5. Select Y es 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. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process.
7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.3 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on the system. Y ou need to manually install the LAN contrroller driver on a Windows ® operating system. T o install the LAN controller 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 . • 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 ® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver to begin installation.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-17 4. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. T oggle 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.
7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 8. When nished, press Finish to continue.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-19 7.4 VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED V ideo Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver . Y ou need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows ® operating system. T o 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 AST2050 Display Driver to begin installation. 4. Click Next to start the installation.
7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation 5. T oggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. 7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-21 9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 8. Click Install to start driver installation.
7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation 7.5 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. 7.5.1 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. 7.5.2 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.
ASUS TS300-E7/PS4 7-23 7.5.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 7.5.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 7.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Y ou can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone 886-2-2894-3447 Fax 886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone 86-21-3842991 1 Fax 86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv .aspx ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (T aiwan) Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone 886-2-2894-3447 Fax 886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone 886-2-2894-3447 (0800-093-456) Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv .aspx ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (China) Address No.508, Chundong Road, Xinzhuang Industrial Zone, Minhang District, Shanghai, China. T elephone 86-21-5442-1616 Fax 86-21-5442-0099 Web site http://www .asus.com.cn T echnical Support T elephone 86-21-3407-4610 (800-820-6655) Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv .aspx
ASUS contact information ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate W ay , Fremont, CA 94539, USA Fax 1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com T echnical Support Support fax 1-812-284-0883 General support 1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv .aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str . 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax 49-2102-95991 1 Web site http://www .asus.de Online contact http://www .asus.de/sales T echnical Support T elephone 49-1805-010923* Support Fax 49-2102-95991 1 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv .aspx *EUR0.14/minutefromaGermanxedlandline;EUR0.42/minutefromamobilephone.