Asus RS720-E6/RS12 User Manual

2U Rackmount ServerRS720-E6/RS12User Guide

xReferencesRefer 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® ICH10R southbridge controller that supports the following SA

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 6-36.1.3 RAID controller selectionYou can choose either the LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Man

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 RS720-E6/RS12 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

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 RS720-E6/RS12 6-75. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the

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 RS720-E6/RS12 6-911. Follow step 2 to 10 to congure additional virtual drives.12. Press <Esc> to nish RAID conguration. When prompted

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 RS720-E6/RS12 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

1-ASUS RS720-E6/RS12This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.C

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 RS720-E6/RS12 6-133. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <En

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

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 6-153. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCongure Initia

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 RS720-E6/RS12 6-173. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When rebui

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the virtual drive to check. Press <Spa

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 6-194. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options. • Stop - Stops the consistency

6-20 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.6 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Cl

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 6-216.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot dri

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

6-22 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set t

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 6-236.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create

6-24 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 6-256. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Ente

6-26 Chapter 6: RAID conguration2. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 6-276.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete

6-28 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 RS720-E6/RS12 6-296.3.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can congure more recovery set options following the desc

6-30 Chapter 6: RAID congurationSelect a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Next

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 6-313. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 is a server featuring the ASUS Z8PE-D18 server board. The server supports Intel®

6-32 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RA

Chapter 7Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.ASUS RS720-E6/RS1

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 RS720-E6/RS12 7-3ICH10R INTEL RAID DriverICH10R INTEL RAID DriverWindows 32 bitWindows 64 bitBackExitICH10R LSI RAID DriverITE IT8213F Linux Driv

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

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-57.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controll

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

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat® Enterpris

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-96. Select No and press <Enter> to continue.More Driver Disks?Do you wish to load any more driver disks?YesNo7. Select yo

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Networking LAN1 x Dual Port Intel 82576EB (VMDq) + 1 x Mgmt LAN

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation9. Select the media and press <tab> to select OK. Press<Enter> to continue.10. Select the media and p

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-1111. Scroll down to locate the driver and press <Enter> to continue.The driver version may vary with time and model. Sele

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation13. Select Done and press <Enter> to continue.Add Device DevicesThe following devices have been found on you

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-13Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boot t

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.6. Insert

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-15SUSE Linux OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-177.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for th

7-18 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 RS720-E6/RS12 7-197.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The powe

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Toggle I accept the t

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-218. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Aspeed® AST2050 Video Graphics

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-235. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.4. Click Install to update

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package cont

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 7-257.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click a

7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation

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

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 1-71.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsMessage LEDLAN2 LEDHDD Access LEDLAN1 LEDPower LEDLocation LEDLED IconDisplay statusD

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.7.3 HDD status LEDSATAII/SAS HDD LED DescriptionHDD Activity LED (Green)OFF HDD not presentON HDD present, no ac

ASUS RS720-E6/RS122-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2

iiCopyright © 2010 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 Chassis cover2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disenga

2-3ASUS RS720-E6/RS122.2.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The moth

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load lever

2-5ASUS RS720-E6/RS12The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboar

2-7ASUS RS720-E6/RS122. Secure the airduct with one screw.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with eighteen (18) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Mo

2-9ASUS RS720-E6/RS12Memory population table For UDIMM and Quad Ranks RDIMM:CPU1CongurationDIMM_A3 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_C3

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.3.3 Installing a DIMM2.3.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining

2-11ASUS RS720-E6/RS122.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports eight hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives (available only when an optional ASUS PIKE S

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-125. 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

2-13ASUS RS720-E6/RS122.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-14121. Bend and break the airduct edge marked in the gure below.2. If the expansion card is still hindered by the airdu

2-15ASUS RS720-E6/RS12* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; x8 link)The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provides two x16 link or one x16 link

2-17ASUS RS720-E6/RS122.6 Cable connectionsPre-connected system cables1. 24-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)2. 8-pin SSI

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cablingMODE_SEL2: Set to pin 1-2 to enable SGPIO function (default).SGPIO1/2: Connects to the

2-19ASUS RS720-E6/RS122.8 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing syst

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.8.2 Redundant power supply moduleTo install a second redundant power supply module:1. Remove the redundant power sup

2-21ASUS RS720-E6/RS122.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard

ivContents2.8 Removable/optional components ... 2-192.8.1 System fans ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22Installing i Button (for PIKE 1078 only)Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard.1. L

2-23ASUS RS720-E6/RS122.8.4 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 series management

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-24

ASUS RS720-E6/RS122-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Installing friction rail kit itemsYour friction rail kit package contains:• Two pairs of rack rails (for the

3-3ASUS RS720-E6/RS123.1.2 Attaching the rack railsTo attach the rack rails1. Place the two front rail rack joints into the rear rail rack slots, as

Chapter 3: Installation options3-43.1.3 Mounting the server to the rackTo mount the server to the rack1. Place the server on the rack rails, and th

3-4-1ASUS RS720-E6/RS12This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboa

4-2 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4.1 Motherboard layouts

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-53. CPU Fan and Chassis F

vContents5.3.6 System Information ... 5-125.4 Advanced menu ...

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 RS720-E6/RS12 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–

4-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard information4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Inte

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 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 dis

4-8 Chapter 4: Motherboard information7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS se

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 4-94.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black)Supported

4-10 Chapter 4: Motherboard information3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable conn

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 4-114. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to

4-12 Chapter 4: Motherboard information6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, R

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 4-138. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI

viContents6.3.1 Creating a RAID set ... 6-246.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ...

4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port mo

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 4-1512. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the powe

4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 4-1715. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel S

4-18 Chapter 4: Motherboard information

3-ASUS RS720-E6/RS12This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters a

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 RS720-E6/RS12 5-3UpdatingtheBIOSleTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the

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 RS720-E6/RS12 5-55.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility desc

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

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 RS720-E6/RS12 5-75.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sho

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 RS720-E6/RS12 5-95.3.3 SATA1–6The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select

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 RS720-E6/RS12 5-11Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is ac

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 RS720-E6/RS12 5-135.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution wh

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 RS720-E6/RS12 5-15Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. When disabled, o

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

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupC1 Auto Demotion [Enabled]When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6 requests to C1 based on on-core auto-demote info

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 5-175.4.2 ChipsetCongurationThe Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then pr

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupCSI Isochronous [Disabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]CSI L1 [Disabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabl

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 5-19SouthBridgeChipsetCongurationNorthBridgeChipsetCongurationBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Congu

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupUSB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. This item become uncongurable if you se

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 5-21The following item appears only when you set USB Function to [Enabled].Legacy USB Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disa

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changing

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 5-23Onboard LAN1/2 Boot [PXE]Allows you to congure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Conguration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]5.4.6 Powe

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

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 5-25CPU1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] TR1/2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display

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

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.10 PCIExpressCongurationActive State Power-Management [Disabled]Enables or disables the PCI Express L0s and L1 link

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 5-27ChipsetACPICongurationBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge ACPI CongurationAPIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled]USB

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Server menuThe Server menu items allow you to customize the server features.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Meg

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 5-29Serial port Mode [57600 8,n,1]Sets the Serial port mode. Conguration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [1920

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 5-315.6.2 BootSettingsCongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS RS720-E6/RS12 5-33After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Le

5-34 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the l

3-ASUS RS720-E6/RS12This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAID