Asus RS920-E7/RS8 E7284 User Manual

2U Rackmount ServerRS920-E7/RS8RS926-E7/RS8User Guide

xAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serve

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPCIESlotOptionRomCongurationAllows you to enable or disable boot option for legacy mass storage device with option ROM.

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-255.4.7 OnboardLANCongurationPXE/iSCSI.Onboard LAN CongurationIntel LAN ROM Type [PXE]Intel LAN1 Enable

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setupIntel LAN4 Enable [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Intel® LAN4 function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]L

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-275.4.8 USBCongurationEnabled Legacy USB support. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are conn

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setupEnable/disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support.EHCI Controller 1 [Enabled]EHCI Controller 2 [Enabled]USB Port1 [Ena

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-295.4.10 ACPI SettingsAllows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration.ACPI SettingsEnable ACPI Auto Con

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.11 WHEACongurationEnable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture.WHEA Support [Enabled]WHEA Support [Enabled]

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-315.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings C

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setupData Bits [8]Conguration options: [7] [8]Parity [None]A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmissi

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-33Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)Console Redirection [Disabled]Al

xiReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.14 ME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Conguration ME BIOS Interface Version 1.2 ME Version 2.1.5.64 ME FW Status Va

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-355.4.16 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]Th

5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Server Mgmt menuThe Server Mgmt menu displays the server mgmt status, and allows you to change the settings.Aptio Setup

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-375.5.1 System Event LogAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server

5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.2 BMCnetworkcongurationAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mg

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-395.6 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyr

5-40 Chapter 5: BIOS setupErasing SettingsErase Event Log [No]Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activa

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-415.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Number of seconds to wait for setup

5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS setupInterrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Devic

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-435.8 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan s

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5-44 Chapter 5: BIOS setup+VTT_CPU Voltage, VCORE1/2 Voltage, +VDDQ_AB_CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_CD_CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_EF_CPU2 Voltage, +VDDQ_GH_CPU2 Volta

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-45User PasswordIf you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User

5-46 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.10 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter&

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-47Boot OverrideThese items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on th

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3-This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAIDconguration

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• LSIMegaRAIDsoftwareRAIDCongurati

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-36.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set f

6-4 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press &l

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID

1-This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1Product i

6-6 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.4. Press &l

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-75. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you t

6-8 Chapter 6: RAID conguration8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.9. Select the units for virtual drive

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-912. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <

6-10 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingNewCongurationWhen a RAID set already exists, using the NewConguration command erases the existing RAID con

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-116.2.2 AddingorviewingaRAIDcongurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration u

6-12 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-133. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then

6-14 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingtheObjectscommandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, sele

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-153. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCo

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2* ThesystemdoesnotincludeaUSBoppydrive.YoumayhavetouseaUSBoppydrivewhen creating a SATA RAID d

6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Mana

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-173. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the select

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-193. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Ent

6-20 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingtheObjectscommandTo check data consistency using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Obje

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-216.2.6 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure >

6-22 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select th

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-236.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID se

6-24 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enter

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-25Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SCU Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation.

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-31.2 Serial number labelBefore requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the p

6-26 Chapter 6: RAID conguration[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ][ HELP ]Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-276. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then

6-28 Chapter 6: RAID conguration5. Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, press <TAB> to select a Master disk, and then press <SPACE

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-296.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives wh

6-30 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-31Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/N

6-32 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is c

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-336.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your

6-34 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise util

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-356.4.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volu

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS920-E7/RS8 and RS926-E7/RS8 are servers featuring the ASUS Z9PX-Q32 Series serv

6-36 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Conrm volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the num

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-376.4.2 Change Volume TypeWhen you are nished to create a RAID set, you can view or change related items in the Vo

6-38 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.4.3 Delete volumeTake caution when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Back up data

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 6-396.4.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you set to show the notication area icon and show system information, w

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Chapter 7Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an op

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-36. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.7. Press <Enter&g

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-54. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-5*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Model Name RS926-E7/RS8 RS920-E7/RS8Networking LANQuad Port Int

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation3. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.Main MenuD

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-75. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.More Driver

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.1To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-94. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.Main Menu

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB oppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-11Preparing the Linux DriverEnsure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. W

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation3. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>.Installing SUSE 11 Linux OSTo install the

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-134. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.6. The drivers for the RAID control

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-157.2 Intel® chipset device software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Inte

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible featu

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Infor

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-177.3 Intel@ Network Connections Software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Toggle I accept the t

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-198. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adap

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-216. Enter the user information and click Next to continue.7. Select a setup type and click Next to continue.5. T

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.8. Click Insta

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-237.5 Intel® C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID DriversThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Int

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.6 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1This section provides the instructions on how to install the Microsoft .NET Fr

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-257.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installationThis section provides the instructions on how to

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-71.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.The barebone server does not inclu

7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue.6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue.7.

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-279. Select Yes,Iwanttorestart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the progr

7-28 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.8 Intel® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Inte

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-295. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue.4. When the Intel® PRO Netw

7-30 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-318. The programs you select are being installed.9. Click Finish to nish the installation.

7-32 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.9 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package cont

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 7-337.9.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supp

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ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8A-1ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +88

iiCopyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsLED IconDisplay statusDescriptionPower LED ON System power ONLocation LE

ASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAFax +1-510-608-4555Web site h

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 1-91.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsLAN5 LEDsACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mbps

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-101.7.3 HDD status LEDSATAII/SAS HDD LED DescriptionHDD Activity LED (Green)OFF HDD not presentON HDD present, no a

2-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Hardware setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis coverRemoving the rear cover1. Locate and remove the side screws.3. Firmly hold the cover and slide it tow

2-3ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS82.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.2 Central Processing Unit

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42. Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention t

2-5ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8IH7. Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I).GF5. Push the left load lever (F) to

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-6KJ8. Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is xed by the lever (K).9. Insert th

2-7ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin,

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboar

2-9ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS82.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with thirty-two (32) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Me

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-10Memory population tableFor UDIMM, RDIMM and LRDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks, Quad rank)CPU1 CongurationA2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C

2-11ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS82.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM ve

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-12Removing a DIMM from a double-clip DIMM socket1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIM

2-13ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS82.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports eight hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-145. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the t

2-15ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS82.5 Expansion slot2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with a ri

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-165. Firmly hold the bracket, and then press it down to the slot of the motherboard.6. Secure the screw in front of the

2-17ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboar

ivContentsChapter 3: Installation options3.1 Installing friction rail kit items ... 3-23.1.1 Attac

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-18Pre-connected system cables1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)2. 8-pin SSI power connecto

2-19ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS82.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cablingConnects a 8-pin plug from power supplyConnects to the Intel® C602 SATA or PIKE SA

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.8 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or remov

2-21ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS83. Lift the fan, and then set aside.4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to uninstall the other system fans.To reinstall the sy

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-223. Firmly pull the PSU out of the system chassis.2. Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. To install a second PS

2-23ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8• If you install two power supply units in the system, you can switch the working behavior of the two PSUs between

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-242. Remove the four screws that secure the outer heatsink on the front of the SAS RAID card.DO NOT remove the inner heat

2-25ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS85. Align the golden ngers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot then insert the RAID card into the PIKE R

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-26

2-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

vContents5.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings ... 5-225.4.7 Onboard LAN Conguration ...

Chapter 3: Installation options3-2Fixing latch3.1.1 AttachingthexinglatchestotheserverRefer to the gures below for the locations to attach t

3-3ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS81. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space consists of three square mount

Chapter 3: Installation options3-4Do not install the rail kit in the following situation:DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting ho

3-5ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS83.1.2 Mounting the server to the rackTo mount the server to the rack:1. Align the server rails with the rack rails

Chapter 3: Installation options3-6

3-4-1This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboard info

4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4.1 Motherboard layoutLayout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pi

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-3Internal connectors Page1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [bla

4-4 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Yo

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. S

viContents6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ... 6-226.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ...

4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® i350 G

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-76. DIMM thermal trip Setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1)This jumper allows you to enable(default) or disable DIMM thermal tr

4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-2 [black]) (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-92. ISAS connectorsSupported by the Intel® C602 Chipset. ISAS 1-4 connectors can connect to serial ATA 3Gb/s hard d

4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, A-Type USB10)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-116. CPU and front fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2, FRNT_FAN1–5)The fan connectors support cooling fans. Connect t

4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO1, 8-1 pin PSGPIO 1/2 and ISGPIO1)The SGPIO 1

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-138. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)These connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port

4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information10. Power Supply SMBus connector (6-1 pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Managemen

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-1511. EATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for an EATX power supply plugs. The

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. Syst

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-1713. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4.4 Internal LEDs1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1)The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-193. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2/3/4)The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresp

4-20 Chapter 4: Motherboard information6. Q-Code LED (LED1_LED2)The Q-Code LED provides you a 2-digit display that shows the system status. Refer to

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 4-21(continued on the next page)Q-Code tableAction PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTIONNormal boot Security Phase 01 Progr

4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard informationAction PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTIONNormal boot DXE(Driver Execution Environment) phase60 Progress DXE Core

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

5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-35.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 UtilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to u

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5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 BUPDATER utilityThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the sam

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-54. The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updat

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility d

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-75.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic syste

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.3 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-95.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an ov

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-11Socket 1 CPU InformationEnter to view socket specic CPU Information.Enter to view socket soecic CPU Information.

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAdjacentCacheLinePrefetch[Enabled]This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Conguration

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-13This item allows you to enabled power management features.CPU Power Management ConfgurationPower Technology [Cu

ixSafety informationElectrical Safety• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPackage C State limit [C6]This item allows you to set package C State limit. Conguration options: [C0] [C2] [C6] [No Limit]

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-15 QPI Conguration Memory Conguration CPU II0 Bridge Conguration PCH Conguration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Co

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupMemoryCongurationSupport for compatibility Revision ID(CRID) Functionality mentioned in Sandybridge bios spec. Compatibil

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-17Patrol Scrub [Disabled]Allows you to enable/disable Patrol Scrub. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Demand

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupEnables/Disables Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT).Intel(R) I/OAT [Disabled]DCA Support [Enabled]VGA Priori

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-19PCHCongurationPCH Compatibility RID [Disabled]Support for PCH compatibility. Conguration options: [Disabled] [E

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAllows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI Auto Conguration.Intel(R) VT-d [Disabled]Intel(R) VT-d [Disabled]Allows you

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-21SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]Allows you to set the SATA conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI M

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.6 PCI Subsystem SettingsIn case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), species what PCI option ROM to la

ASUS RS920-E7/RS8; RS926-E7/RS8 5-23PCI Express SettingsAllows you to enable or disablePCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering.PCI Express Link Register S