Asus RS300-E8-RS4 User Manual

1U Rackmount ServerRS300-E8 SeriesUser GuideRS300-E8-PS4RS300-E8-RS4

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

5-30Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Boot menuThe items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot.Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]Th

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-31INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Conguration opt

5-32Chapter 5: BIOS setupThis option controls if CSM will be launched.Launch CSM [Enabled] Boot Option lter [Legacy only] Launch PXE OpROM policy

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-335.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.CPU/

5-34Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.8 SecurityThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or dis

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-35User PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Create New Password

5-36Chapter 5: BIOS setupInternal FV [Always Execute]Conguration options: [Always Execute]Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]Congu

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-375.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.Pressing <Esc> does not i

5-38Chapter 5: BIOS setupDiscard Changes & ResetThis option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you

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

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

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® C224 controller that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Techn

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 6-36.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOSYou must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities befor

6-4 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and pres

6-6 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 6-76.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you dele

6-8 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID.

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 6-9Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the R

6-10 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 RS300-E8 Series 6-116.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID array

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6-12 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you t

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 6-136.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type.2.

6-14 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Conrm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 6-156.3.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you want to change

6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 6-176.3.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you to set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warning,

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration

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

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 RS300-E8 Series 7-38. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>.WARNING !!! NOYES)DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? ALL

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

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

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-54. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2 Management applications and utilities installationWhen you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the D

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-7The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationThe MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tabYou have to press the

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-97.3.5 Contact information menuThe Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if y

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation.6. In the License Agreement wind

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-119. When the installation of les is nish, click Next.10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.To install the Intel® Chip

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-137. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue.8. When the loading fo les is nish, click Finish to comple

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2*ASUS System Web-based ManagementIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.1 System

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 Installing the LAN driver4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the instal

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-156. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. 7. Toggle I accept the terms i

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation11. When the loading of drivers is nish, click Finish to complete the installation.10. Click Yes when the M

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-175. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software.6. Click Next in the Welcome to the Insta

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation8. Click Install to continue. 9. When the the installation of les is nish, click Finish to complete the install

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-197.5 Installing the VGA driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Enter a username and organization then click Next.7. Toggle Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next.

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-2110. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart th

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-236. Click Yes in the License Agreement window to continue with the installation.7. Click NEXT when the installation of drive

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 1-31.2 Serial number labelBefore requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s se

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® I21

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-258. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options.7. Select the

7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installationTo install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart the computer.2. Log on with

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 7-278. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected.9. When the the installation o

7-28 Chapter 7: Driver installation

ASUS RS300-E8 SeriesA-1ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-34

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

ASUS RS300-E8 SeriesA-3ASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site

A-4Appendix

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-41.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS300-E8 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-C/4L Server

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 1-5*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Model NameRS300-E8-PS4 RS300-E8-RS4Onboard I/O Connectors1 x External Ser

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

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 1-71.5 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O shields with

iiCopyright © 2013 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 introduction1-81.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. Power supply and power fan2.

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 1-91.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsLED IconDisplay statusDescriptionPower LED ON System power ONHDD Access LEDOFF No a

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-101.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connecti

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 front side screws.3. Firmly hold the cover and slide

2-3ASUS RS300-E8 Series2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel® Sandy Brid

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4Do not remove the PnP cap yet from the CPU socket. Doing so may bend the pins of the socket.2. Press the load

2-5ASUS RS300-E8 Series5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push down

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airductTo install the CPU heatsink• Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagona

2-7ASUS RS300-E8 Series4. Secure the heat pipe and air duct to the server with two screws.5. Insert the two tips of the system fan mylar into the CP

iiiContentsNotices ... viiREACH ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

2-9ASUS RS300-E8 Series2.3.3 Installing a DIMM3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to b

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports four hot-swap SATAIII/SAS hard disk drives and two SATAII hard disk drives. The

2-11ASUS RS300-E8 Series4. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws.5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.5 Expansion slot2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with a riser c

2-13ASUS RS300-E8 SeriesTo reinstall the riser card bracket:1. Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherb

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.5.2 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settin

2-15ASUS RS300-E8 Series2.6 Cable connections• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cabl

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling* For PIKE RAID solution, ensure to connect SAS_SGPIO_CON1 to support PIKE card

2-17ASUS RS300-E8 Series2.8 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing sy

ivContents2.8 Removable/optional components ... 2-172.8.1 System fans ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your mot

2-19ASUS RS300-E8 Series5. Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the onboard SAS1–4 connectors (blue).6. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backpla

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.8.3 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 series man

2-21ASUS RS300-E8 Series2.8.4 Installing the SSD cage (optional)Follow the steps below to install the optional SSD cage on your server module.4. Con

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-225. Secure the SDD cage to the server module using the bundled screws.6. Connect the SATA cable connector. to the onboa

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

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation GuideYour friction rail kit package contains:• One pair of rack rails• One pa

3-3ASUS RS300-E8 Series2. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space consists of three square mounting holes w

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

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboard Info

vContents5.3 Main menu ... 5-95.3.1 System Date ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutLayout contentsJumpersPage1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-3Internal connectorsPage1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connector (7-pin 6Gbps SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 [Light Blue])

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-44.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMO

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. RAIDcongurationutilityselection(3-pinRAID_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration u

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-74.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin 6Gbps SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 [Light Blue]) (7-pi

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-82. PSAS connectors (7-pin PSAS1, PSAS2, PSAS3, PSAS4, PSAS5, PSAS6, PSAS7, PSAS8 [Light Blue]) This motherbo

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-93. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SA

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-105. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional US

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-117. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)The fan connectors sup

viContentsChapter6: RAIDconguration6.1 Setting up RAID ... 6-26.1.1 RAI

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-128. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)The SGPIO 1 connectors are used for the Intel

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-139. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2)These connectors are for the serial COM ports. Connect the serial port module

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1411. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) sy

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-1513. LAN34_LED connector (5-1 pin LAN34_LED1)These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LA

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1615. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-1716. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power sup

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1817. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. Syste

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-1918. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front pan

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-202. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that t

ASUS RS300-E8 Series 4-213. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred.

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

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-225. Location LED (LOCLED1) The Location LED is an onboard LED that ligths up when the Location Button on the fr

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

5-2Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-33. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the l

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

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-5 The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS t

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

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-75.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurati

5-8Chapter 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 sh

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-95.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of th

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

5-10Chapter 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 RS300-E8 Series5-115.4.1 CPUCongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items

5-12Chapter 5: BIOS setupHyper-threading [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.Conguration options:

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-13Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [

5-14Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.2 PCH-IOCongurationAllows you to congure PCH parameters.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends,

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-155.4.3 SATACongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items

5-16Chapter 5: BIOS setupCompatible Mode [Disabled]This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection to [IDE]. This item allows you to enabl

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-17MemoryCongurationThis allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Me

5-18Chapter 5: BIOS setup Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.02 PCI

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-19PCIESlotCongurationAllows you to perform PCIE slot congurations.PCIE Option Rom 3 - 6 [Enabled]Allows you to enable or dis

ixDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the cr

5-20Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.6USBCongurationThis allows you to make changes on the conguration settings of the USB.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-21Security Device Support [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Conguration options: [Di

5-22Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.9 WHEA SupportWHEA [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Windows® Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support.Con

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-23Parallel Port ConfigurationThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port conguration.Parallel Port [Enabled]A

5-24Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.12 OnboardLANCongurationThis allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard LAN.INTEL I210 LAN1 - LAN4 Enable

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-25COM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Conguration

5-26Chapter 5: BIOS setupFlow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overow. When sending data, if the receiving bu

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-275.4.16 APMAllows you to congure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]Allows you to

5-28Chapter 5: BIOS setupNetwork stack [Disable]Enables or disables the network stack feature. Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable]5.4.18 Intel R

ASUS RS300-E8 Series5-295.5 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.Smbios