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Page 1 - User Guide

Pedestal/5U Rackmount ServerTS300-E6/PS4User Guide

Page 2 - August 2009

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

Page 3 - Contents

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6 Power menuv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Server Power

Page 4

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-29Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Conguration options: [Disab

Page 5

5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.6.3 Hardware Monitorv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Page 6

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-315.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to dis

Page 7

5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7.2 BootSettingsCongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

Page 8 - Safety information

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-335.7.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter&

Page 9 - About this guide

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

Page 10 - Typography

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-355.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter&

Page 11 - Product introduction

5-36 Chapter 5: BIOS setupPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the l

Page 12 - 1.2 Serial number label

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAIDcon

Page 13 - 1.3 Systemspecications

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1Pr

Page 14

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® 3420 southbridge controller that supports the following SATA

Page 15 - 1.4 Front panel features

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-36.1.3 RAID controller selectionYou can choose either the LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility or the Intel Matrix Storage Mana

Page 16 - 1.5 Rear panel features

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

Page 17 - 1.6 Internal features

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 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

Page 18 - 1.7 LED information

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

Page 19 - 1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-75. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the v

Page 20

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

Page 21 - Hardware setup

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-911. Follow step 2 to 10 to congure additional virtual drives.12. Press <Esc> to nish RAID conguration. When prompted t

Page 22 - 2.1 Chassis cover

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,

Page 23 - 2-3ASUS TS300-E6/PS4

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 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/

Page 24 - 2.2.1 Installing the CPU

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

Page 25

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

Page 26

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-133. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Ent

Page 27

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

Page 28 - Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-8

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-153. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCongure Initial

Page 29 - 2.3 System memory

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

Page 30 - 2.3.4 Removing a DIMM

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-173. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When rebuil

Page 31 - 2.4 Front panel assembly

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

Page 32 - 2.5 5.25-inch drives

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-193. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A pro

Page 33 - 2-13ASUS TS300-E6/PS4

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

Page 34

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-216.2.6 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > ClearCongur

Page 35 - 8-1 pin cable end

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P7F-E server board. The server

Page 36

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

Page 37 - 2-17ASUS TS300-E6/PS4

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-236.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve t

Page 38

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

Page 39 - 2.7 Expansion cards

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 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

Page 40

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

Page 41 - 2.7.3 Installing i Button

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 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

Page 42

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

Page 43

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 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

Page 44

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

Page 45 - 2.8 Cable connections

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-31Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-S

Page 46 - Front side

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Auxiliary Storage FDD / CD / DVD3 x 5.25” media bays (Option

Page 47 - Back side

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

Page 48 - 2.9 Removable components

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 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

Page 49 - 2.9.2 Chassis footpads

6-34 Chapter 6: RAID conguration

Page 50

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.Chapter 7Driver installation

Page 51 - Installation options

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

Page 52 - Removing the footpads

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-36. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.7. Press <Enter>.8. Follow s

Page 53 - 3-3ASUS TS300-E6/PS4

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

Page 54

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-57.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controller

Page 55 - Motherboard Info

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

Page 56 - 4.1 Motherboard layout

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select Pr

Page 57 - Layout contents

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power

Page 58 - 4.2 Jumpers

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

Page 59 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-5

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-96. Select No and press <Enter> to continue.More Driver Disks?Do you wish to load any more driver disks?YesNo7. Select your

Page 60

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

Page 61 - Setup Utility (default)

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-1111. Scroll down to locate the driver and press <Enter> to continue.BackSelect Device Driver to LoadPlease select the drive

Page 62

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

Page 63 - 4.3 Internal connectors

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-13Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boot the

Page 64

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

Page 65 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-11

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-15 Type the following commands when using a USB oppy. cat /proc/partitionsWrite down the Major and Minor number before sdb for lat

Page 66

7-16Chapter 7: Driver installationSUSE Linux OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS:1. Boot the syst

Page 67 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-13

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-174. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is selected, then

Page 68

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.5 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chass

Page 69 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-15

7-18Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play compon

Page 70

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-195. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Information and pre

Page 71 - 4.4 Internal LEDs

7-20Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller d

Page 72

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-215. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6. Toggle I accept the terms in the li

Page 73 - BIOS setup

7-22Chapter 7: Driver installation8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

Page 74

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-237.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Aspeed® Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver.

Page 75 - 5.1.2 BUPDATER utility

7-24Chapter 7: Driver installation5. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.4. Click Instal

Page 76 - Writing BIOS:

ASUS TS300-E6/PS47-257.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the driv

Page 77

7-26Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppor

Page 78 - 5.2 BIOS setup program

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-71.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.The barebone server does not include a oppy dis

Page 79 - 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsThe Power, HDD Access, LAN and Message LEDs are visible even if the syst

Page 80 - 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 1-91.7.2 Rear panel LEDsSPEED LEDACT/LINK LEDSPEED LEDACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No

Page 81 - 5.3 Main menu

iiCopyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Page 82 - 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-10

Page 83 - 5.3.4 StorageConguration

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Hard

Page 84 - 5.3.5 AHCIConguration

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2.1.1 Removing the side cover• Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover.•

Page 85 - 5.3.6 System Information

2-3ASUS TS300-E6/PS42.1.2 Reinstalling the side coverTo reinstall the side cover1. Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the

Page 86 - 5.4 Advanced menu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1156 Socket designed for the Intel® Lynn

Page 87 - ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-15

2-5ASUS TS300-E6/PS43. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove the PnP cap f

Page 88 - 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-67. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slide

Page 89 - C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled]

2-7ASUS TS300-E6/PS42.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanTo install the CPU heatsink and fanOrient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CP

Page 90 - UncoreConguration

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.2.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from t

Page 91 - Memory ECC Function [Enabled]

2-9ASUS TS300-E6/PS42.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) so

Page 92 - 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

Page 93 - 5.4.4 USBConguration

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

Page 94 - 5.4.5 PCIPnP

2-11ASUS TS300-E6/PS42.4 Front panel assemblyBefore you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should rst remove the front panel assembly (front bezel a

Page 95 - AdvancedACPIConguration

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.5 5.25-inch drivesInstalling a 5.25-inch drive1. Unscrew and remove the metal cover of the bay where you want to ins

Page 96 - ChipsetACPIConguration

2-13ASUS TS300-E6/PS42.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drivesThe hard disk drive module cage on the front panel, including externally removable trays for mounti

Page 97 - 5.4.7 EventLogConguration

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142. Examine the chassis and ensure the bay space is free of wires and other obstructions.3. Level the HDD module cage l

Page 98 - RemoteAccessConguration

2-15ASUS TS300-E6/PS47. Connect the backplane cable to the two J4 connectors on the two backplanes. 8. Connect two power supply cables to the two U1

Page 99 - Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.6.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive1. Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, a

Page 100 - 5.6 Power menu

2-17ASUS TS300-E6/PS42. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay.3. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three

Page 101

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.6.5 Removing and reinstalling the backplaneDO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary!1. Remove all hot-swap HDD t

Page 102 - 5.6.3 Hardware Monitor

2-19ASUS TS300-E6/PS42.7 Expansion cardsThe system is designed with an expansion card lock on the rear panel for you to install or remove an expansio

Page 103 - 5.7 Boot menu

ivContents2.6.5 Removing and reinstalling the backplane ... 2-182.7 Expansion cards ...

Page 104 - 5-32 Chapter 5: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-206. Restore the expansion card lock to its original position. A light click indicates that the card is locked in place.2

Page 105 - 5.7.3 Security

2-21ASUS TS300-E6/PS43. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Ensure that it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot.2.7.3 Inst

Page 106 - Password Check [Setup]

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.7.4 Installing ASMB4 management boardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your mot

Page 107 - 5.8 Tools menu

2-23ASUS TS300-E6/PS42. Connect the audio cable to the front panel connector on the back of the chassis front panel.3. Connect the other end of the

Page 108 - 5.9 Exit menu

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-242.7.6 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settin

Page 109 - RAIDconguration

2-25ASUS TS300-E6/PS42.8 Cable connections2.8.1 Motherboard connections• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not ne

Page 110 - 6.1 Setting up RAID

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-262.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections A SATA/SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E6. The SATA/SAS backplane h

Page 111 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-3

2-27ASUS TS300-E6/PS4Back sideThe back side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and

Page 112 - Utility

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-282.9 Removable componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing syste

Page 113 - BIOS Version A.09.04300936R

2-29ASUS TS300-E6/PS42.9.2 Chassis footpadsThe barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stabili

Page 114

vContents5.2.6 Conguration elds ... 5-85.2.7 Pop-up window ...

Page 115 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-7

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-30

Page 116

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

Page 117 - UsingNewConguration

Chapter 3: Installation options3-2Removing the top coverUnscrew and slide the top cover toward the rear panel, and then lift it up from the chassis.3

Page 118 - Enter VD Size (MB):

3-3ASUS TS300-E6/PS43.3 Attaching the rails to the rackTo attach the rails to the rack:1. Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish t

Page 119 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-11

Chapter 3: Installation options3-43.4 Mounting the server to the rackTo mount the server to the rack1. Align the server rails with the rack rails.2

Page 120 - Using the Initialize command

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboard Info

Page 121 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-13

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layout

Page 122 - UsingtheObjectscommand

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-3Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 4-53. CPU Fan and Chassis Fa

Page 123 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-15

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

Page 124 - Rebuild PD(s)

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 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

Page 125 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-17

viContents6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ... 6-26.1.3 RAID controller selection ...

Page 126 - Check Consistency

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel

Page 127 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-19

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 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

Page 128

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-87. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS set

Page 129 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-21

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-94.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–4 [Red]; 7-pin SATA5–6 [Black])Supported by the Intel® 3420 chipse

Page 130

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-103. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1–4 [Red]; 7-pin SAS5–8 [Blue])This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attache

Page 131 - 6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-115. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this

Page 132 - Option ROM Utility

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-127. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO periphera

Page 133 - 6.3.1 Creating a RAID set

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-139. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).10. P

Page 134

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1411. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for an SSI & ATX power supply

Page 135 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-27

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-1512. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-pin

Page 136 - 6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set

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

Page 137 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-29

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1613. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includin

Page 138 - 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set

ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 4-174.4 Internal LEDs1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate tha

Page 139 - 6.3.6 Exiting the Intel

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-18

Page 140

ASUS TS300-E6 SeriesThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters ar

Page 141 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4 6-33

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

Page 142

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-33. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS u

Page 143 - Driver installation

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS

Page 144 - 7.1 RAID driver installation

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-55.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

Page 145 - PCH LSI RAID Driver

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

Page 146

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-75.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurat

Page 147 - Server OS

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

Page 148

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu; for example, selecting Main s

Page 149 - ASUS TS300-E6/PS4

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-95.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system

Page 150 - Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setupThe BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, A

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ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-11v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Conguration SATA Conguration [En

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5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setupSATA Port0 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installe

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ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-135.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

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5-14 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

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ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-15Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <

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5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupCPU TM Function [Enabled]This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. Conguration opt

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ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-17C6 State [Enabled]Allows you to select Nehalem C state action. Conguratiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled]C State package lim

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

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5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.2 ChipsetThe Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <En

Page 160 - chipset device installation

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-19CongureDRAMTimingbySPD[Enabled]Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]The olowing 10 items appear when you set Con

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5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupDouble Rate Refresh [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable Double Rate Refresh. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]Page P

Page 162 - 7.3 LAN driver installation

ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-21Onboard LAN1/2 Boot ROM [PXE]Allows you to congure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Conguration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI]Seria

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5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setupBIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]5.

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ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-235.4.6 ACPICongurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Setti

Page 165 - 7.4 VGA driver installation

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setupChipsetACPICongurationEnergy Lake Feature [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake feature. Conguration

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ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-255.4.7 EventLogCongurationView Event LogPress <Enter> to read all the unread event log.Mark all events as readPress

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5-26 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

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ASUS TS300-E6 Series 5-27Serial 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] [19

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