Asus RS700-E6/RS4 User Manual

1U Rackmount ServerRS700-E6/RS4User Guide12

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

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 RS700-E6/RS4 6-173. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When rebuil

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 RS700-E6/RS4 6-193. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A pro

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

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 6-216.2.6 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > ClearCongur

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 RS700-E6/RS4 6-236.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve t

6-24 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows yo

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 6-256.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter&g

ASUS RS700-E6/RS412This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1

6-26 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then pres

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 6-272. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow

6-28 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 6-296.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volu

6-30 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can congure more recovery set options followin

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 6-31Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-S

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 RS700-E6/RS4 6-336.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays w

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ASUS RS700-E6/RS412This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.Chapter 7Driver installatio

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-21.2 Serial number labelBefore requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the p

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

ASUS RS700-E6/RS47-36. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.7. Press <Enter>.8. Follow s

7-4Chapter 7: Driver installationTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment1. Start Windows®.2. Place the motherboard support DVD into t

ASUS RS700-E6/RS47-57.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controller

7-6Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the

ASUS RS700-E6/RS47-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select Pr

7-8Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® EnterpriseTo install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS1. Boot the system fr

ASUS RS700-E6/RS47-96. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.5. Insert the Red Hat® En

7-10Chapter 7: Driver installationSUSE Linux OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SUSE Linux Enterpris

ASUS RS700-E6/RS47-114. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is selected, then

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PS-D12-1U server board. The s

7-12Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play compon

ASUS RS700-E6/RS47-135. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Information and pre

7-14Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller d

ASUS RS700-E6/RS47-155. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Toggle I accept the terms in the li

7-16Chapter 7: Driver installation8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

ASUS RS700-E6/RS47-177.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Aspeed® AST2050 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA)

7-18Chapter 7: Driver installation5. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.4. Click Instal

ASUS RS700-E6/RS47-197.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the driv

7-20Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppor

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Onboard I/O1 x External Serial Port 3 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.• The barebone server does not in

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 1-71.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDs12Message LEDLAN2 LEDHDD Access LEDLAN1 LEDPower LEDLocation LEDLED Icon Display statu

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.7.3 HDD status LEDSATAII/SAS HDD LED DescriptionHDD Status LEDGREEN ON SATAII/SAS HDD power ONRED ON SATAII/SAS

ASUS RS700-E6/RS412This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Ha

iiCopyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA1366 sockets designed for the Intel® Xe

2-3ASUS RS700-E6/RS4To 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

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on th

2-5ASUS RS700-E6/RS42.1.2 Installing the CPU heatsinkThe Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certied heatsink to ensure optimum thermal conditi

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62.2 System memory2.2.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modu

2-7ASUS RS700-E6/RS4• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.3 Hard disk drivesThe system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the

2-9ASUS RS700-E6/RS42.4 Expansion slot2.4.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with two riser card brac

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your mot

2-11ASUS RS700-E6/RS42.4.3 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settings.1. Tu

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.5 Installing ASUS Server Management Board (optional)ASUS Server Management Board is an Intelligent Platform Manageme

2-13ASUS RS700-E6/RS42.6 Installing additional power supply unitASUS RS700-E6 comes with one 770W power supply unit. You can install an additional po

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-14

ASUS RS700-E6/RS412This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

Chapter 3: Installation options3-2Right outer railLeft outer railRear right inner railFront right inner railRear left inner railFront left inner rail

3-3ASUS RS700-E6/RS44. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you want to install the server.5. Adjust the outer rail length to t the rack

Chapter 3: Installation options3-42. Push the rear latches on the two sides to release the rear inner rails. Remove the server from the rack.3.2 Re

ASUS RS700-E6/RS412This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboard Inf

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)4-53. LAN controller setting (

ivContentsChapter 4: Motherboard Info4.1 Motherboard layout ... 4-24.2 Jumpers .

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

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. ForceBIOSrecoverysetting(3-pinRECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS set

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 4-76. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when you create disk

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-88. DDR3 voltage setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1/2)These jumpers allow you to select DDR3 DIMM voltage settings. Place

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 4-94.3 Internal connectors1. USB connector (4-pin USB7)This connector is for a A-type internal USB 2.0 device. The USB connector c

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-103. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1)This connector is for a LPC debug card. The LPC debug card is purcha

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 4-114.4 Internal LEDs1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1)The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-123. Diagnose LEDsThese red LEDs check key components in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error

ASUS RS700-E6/RS412This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are

vContents5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ... 5-255.4.9 ACPI Conguration ...

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 RS700-E6/RS4 5-3UpdatingtheBIOSleTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the l

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-55.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided u

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congura

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-75.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu; for example, selecting Main shows

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-9The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.4 IDECongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-11SATA Port0 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed]SM

viContentsChapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installation ... 7-27.1.1 Creat

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-135.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution whe

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setupRatio CMOS Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-15A20M [Disabled]Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.2 ChipsetCongurationThe Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-17CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed]Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links. Conguration options: [Slow-Mode] [Full-Mode]CSI Frequency

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupNorthBridgeChipsetCongurationBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset CongurationNB Revision :B2Current

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-19USB Functions [12 USB Ports]Allows you to congure the amount of USB ports to be enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [2 US

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.3 LegacyDeviceCongurationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Congur

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-21The following item appears only when you set USB Function to [Enabled].Legacy USB Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disab

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

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.5 PCIPnPCongurationThe PCIPnP Conguration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.T

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-23Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.7 EventLogCongurationView Event LogPress the <ENTER> key to view unread system event log.Make all events as re

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-255.4.8 Hardware MonitorScroll down for more items.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.P2VTT Voltage [ 1

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.9 ACPICongurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Sett

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-27BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge ACPI CongurationEnergy Lake Feature [Disabled]APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disa

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Server menuThe Server menu items allow you to customize the server features.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Meg

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-29View BMC System Event LogBIOS SETUP UTILITY ServerTotal Number Of Entries: N/ASEL Entry Number: [N/A]Use +/

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setupBase Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3]This item is not user-congurable and changes with the conguration of Serial port number.Serial

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-315.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to displa

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

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.2 BootSettingsCongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-335.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter>

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 5-35Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legen

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ASUS RS700-E6/RS412This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAIDco

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R southbridge controller that supports the following SA

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 6-36.1.3 RAID controller selectionYou can choose either the LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Mana

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 RS700-E6/RS4 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 10 set using

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

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 RS700-E6/RS4 6-75. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the v

6-8 Chapter 6: RAID conguration8. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>. Wh

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 6-911. Follow step 2 to 10 to congure additional virtual drives.12. Press <Esc> to nish RAID conguration. When prompted t

6-10 Chapter 6: RAID conguration2. Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section: UsingEasyConguration.3. Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu,

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 6-116.2.2 AddingorviewingaRAIDcongurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/

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 RS700-E6/RS4 6-133. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Ent

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

ASUS RS700-E6/RS4 6-153. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCongure Initial