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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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-27Network stack [Disable]Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]Network stack [En

5-28Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.Smbio

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-295.6 Boot menuThe items in Boot menu allows you to change the options on how the system will boot.Setup Prompt Timeout [xx]This

5-30Chapter 5: BIOS setupINT19 Trap Response [Immediate]This item allows you to set the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM. Configuration o

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-31This option controls if CSM will be launched.Launch CSM [Enabled]   Launch PXE OpROM policy [Le

5-32Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.CPU

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-335.8 SecurityThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menu also enables or disabl

5-34Chapter 5: BIOS setupUser PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. From the Create New Password

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-35Internal FV [Always Execute]Configuration options: [Always Execute]Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media [Deny Execute]Configur

5-36Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.Pressing <Esc> does not

xAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a serv

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-37Discard Changes & ResetThis option allows you to reset without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you pr

5-38Chapter 5: BIOS setup

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6

6-2Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® C224 controller that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Techn

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-36.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOSYou must set the RAID mode in the BIOS Setup to be able to launch the RAID utilities before y

6-4Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter&g

6-6Chapter 6: RAID configuration6. 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-H8-PS126-76.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a

6-8Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-9Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is only for the RAID

6-10Chapter 6: RAID configuration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is c

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-116.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays w

6-12Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you t

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-136.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type.2. C

6-14Chapter 6: RAID configuration6. Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-156.3.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in

6-16Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.3.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-176.3.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or

6-18Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.4 LSI Corporation MPT Setup UtilityThe LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allow

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ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-193. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup.The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.6.4.1 RAID

6-20Chapter 6: RAID configuration4. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. 5. On t

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-216. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1 volume. Use the arrow key to select a di

6-22Chapter 6: RAID configuration8. Repeat step 6 to add the second disk to the volume.9. When done adding the required disks, press <C> to cre

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-236.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volumeThe RAID 1E/10 supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks.Use odd num

6-24Chapter 6: RAID configuration3. The Create New Volume screen shows the disks you can add to make up the RAID 1E/10 volume. RAID 1E/10 supports t

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-256.4.3 RAID 0 volumeThe RAID 0 feature supports volumes with two to ten disks. You may combine an RAID 0 volume with an RAID 1 o

6-26Chapter 6: RAID configurationBy default, the RAID Disk field shows No before volume creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditi

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-276.4.4 Managing ArraysThe LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintai

6-28Chapter 6: RAID configuration3. On the View Volume screen, you can view properties of the RAID volume(s) created. If you have configured a hot sp

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-29Managing hot sparesYou may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the RAID 1/1E/10 volume(s). You

6-30Chapter 6: RAID configuration4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Sp

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-31Activating a volumeIf a volume is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the volume is consider

6-32Chapter 6: RAID configurationDeleting a volume• You cannot recover lost data if you delete a volume. Ensure you back up important data be

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-33Expanding the volume capacityYou may use two new hard disk drives to replace the existing one, and expand the capacity of the RA

6-34Chapter 6: RAID configuration6.4.5 Viewing SAS topology1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology, then press <Enter>. Yo

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-356.4.6 Global PropertiesFrom the Adapter List screen, press <Alt>+<N> to enter Global Properties menu. From the menu

6-36Chapter 6: RAID configurationBoot Information Display ModeSets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & i

ASUS RS300-H8-PS126-37Restore DefaultsThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.Esc = Exit Menu

6-38Chapter 6: RAID configuration

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

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-H8-PS12 7-38. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>. NOYES)DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? 

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.2 Creating the LSI 2308 SAS2 driver diskThe system does not include a floppy drive. You have to use a USB flopp

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-58. Select YES from the following warning message then press <Enter>. NOYES)DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ? 

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-74. A message appears reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installation3. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have a driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main MenuD

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-96. Select No when asked to load additional RAID controller drivers then press <Enter>.7. Follow onscreen instructions to

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.xTo install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise O

ASUS RS300-H8-PS121-31.2 Serial number labelBefore requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s seria

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-116. Select No when asked to load additional RAID controller drivers then press <Enter>.7. Follow onscreen instructions t

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installationPreparing the Linux DriverEnsure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. Wh

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-133. Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Press <F6>, select Yes from the menu

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.4. On the following screen, select

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-157.2 Management applications and utilities installationWhen you place the support DVD into the optical drive, the DVD automati

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installationThe Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-17The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tabPress the arrow down button in t

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.3.5 Contact information menuThe Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-195. From the Intel® Chipset Device Software, click Next to start the installation.6. In the License Agreement window, click Ye

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation9. When finished, click Next.10. When prompted to restart the computer, select Yes, I want to restart this comput

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4 The ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P9D-MH Server Boa

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-214. Click Intel® Chipset Device Software from the Drivers menu to start the installation.To install the Intel® Chipset device s

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. Read the Readme File information and click Next to continue.8. When done, click Finish to complete the install

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-237.4 Installing the LAN driver4. Click Intel® Network Connections Software on the Drivers menu to start the installation.This

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections. 7. From the License

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-2511. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.10. Click Yes when the Microsoft Management Console dialog box appea

7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. From the Intel® Network Connections window, click Install Drivers and Software.6. Click Next in the Welcome to

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-278. Click Install to continue. 9. When done, click Finish to complete the installation.

7-28 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5 Installing the VGA driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Ad

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-296. Key in a username and organization then click Next.7. Select Complete in the Setup Type window then click Next.8. Click I

7-30 Chapter 7: Driver installation10. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.To install the ASPEED VGA driver on Windows® Server 2012:1.

ASUS RS300-H8-PS121-5Model Name RS300-H8-PS12GraphicVGAAspeed AST2300 + 32MB VRAMOnboard I/O ConnectorsTPM Header1PSU Connector24-pin ATX power connec

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-317.6 Installing the Intel® C22x MEI NULL HECI driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® C22x ME

7-32 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. Click NEXT when the installation of driver is complete.8. Click Finish to complete the installation.

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-337.7 Installing the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driverThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel®

7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation8. Click Install in the Ready to Modify the Program window to begin with the loading of the selected options.7. S

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-35To install the Intel® I210 Gigabit Adapter driver on Windows® Server 2012:1. Restart the computer.2. Log on with Administrat

7-36 Chapter 7: Driver installation8. In the Ready to Modify the Program window, click Install to load the options you selected.9. When done, click

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-377.8 Installing the Broadcom 10G driverThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom 10G driver

7-38 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. Click Install to start installing the drivers.8. When done, click Finish.

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12 7-39To install the Broadcom 10G driver in Windows Server 2012:1. Restart the computer.2. Log on with Administrator privileges.3.

7-40 Chapter 7: Driver installation8. When done, click Finish.

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.4 Front panel featuresThe front panel of the RS300-H8-PS12 features a simple yet compact design with the four 3-

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12A-1ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS12A-3ASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site h

A-4Appendix

1U Rackmount ServerRS300-H8-PS12User Guide

ASUS RS300-H8-PS121-7The rear panel of RS300-H8-PS12 includes the hot-swap SSD trays, expansion slots, SFP+ 10G ports, the rear I/O ports, and the sys

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. Power supply2. PCI Express sl

ASUS RS300-H8-PS121-91.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsLED IconDisplay statusDescriptionPower LED ON System power ON.Message LEDOFF System is

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-101.7.3 SFP+ status LEDs1.7.4 SSD status LEDsSSD LED DescriptionGREENThe installed SSD is in good conditionOFF SSD

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. Release the four (4) screws on the sides of the chassis. 2. Release the thum

2-3ASUS RS300-H8-PS122.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1150 Socket designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge

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 loa

2-5ASUS RS300-H8-PS125. Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention lock (B) then push down t

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsinkTo install the CPU heatsink1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring

iiCopyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

2-7ASUS RS300-H8-PS124. Secure the airduct cover to the motherboard with a screw.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four (4) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

2-9ASUS RS300-H8-PS122.3.3 Installing a DIMM3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to bot

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4 Hard disk drives (HDDs)The system allows you to install up to twelve (12) Serial ATA HDDs via four (4) drive trays

2-11ASUS RS300-H8-PS123. Place the drive tray on a flat and stable surface. 4. Prepare your 3.5-inch Serial ATA HDDs. 5. Get four (4) screws from t

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-127. Orient the HDD on top of the HDD drive tray slot in such a way that the HDD’s connector is aligned with the Serial A

2-13ASUS RS300-H8-PS1210. Repeat steps 4—8 to install the other two Serial ATA HDDs. 11. After installing all the Serial ATA HDDs, align and insert

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.5 Installing SSDsThe server have two SSD bays with Hot-Swap support located at the rear panel. The SSD bays allows yo

2-15ASUS RS300-H8-PS126. Align and insert the drive tray and SSD assembly into the drive bay until it is securely fitted in place.When installed, the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.6 Expansion slot2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with a riser c

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2-17ASUS RS300-H8-PS126. Align and insert the PCIe card into the riser card. 7. Secure the PCIe card into the riser card with the screw that you rem

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-18 After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software setti

2-19ASUS RS300-H8-PS122.7 Cable connections• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-20122.8 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or rem

2-21ASUS RS300-H8-PS123. Connect the system fan cable into the fan connector. 3Rubber anchorsRubber anchors4. Repeat steps 1—2 to install the other

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.8.2 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB7 ser

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-H8-PS122. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space is consists of three square mounting holes

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 m

ivContents2.7 Cable connections ... 2-192.8 Removable/optional components ...

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

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutLayout contentsJumpersPage1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin V

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-3Rear panel connectors Page1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green) 4-102. RJ-45 port for iKVM4-103. Video Graphics Adapter p

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-4Onboard LEDs Page1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 4-222. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1)4-223. CP

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-51. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS me

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-62. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-7 This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use w

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-86. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1)This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface HDR1. 7. Broad

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-98. LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAID controller setting (3 pin SAS_SW1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the LSI 2308 SAS/SATA RAI

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-104.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gbps connectors (7-pin SATA 6Gbps_1-4 connector [Light Blue])

vContents5.4 Advanced menu ... 5-105.4.1 CPU Configuration ...

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-113. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78; A-Type USB9)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to conn

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-124. 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-H8-PS124-136. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, REAR_FAN1)The fan connectors suppor

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-148. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Ra

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-159. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1611. Trusted Platform Module connector (20-1 pin TPM1)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) sy

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-1713. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The pow

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1814. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-1915. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel

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

viContents6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility ...6-46

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-213. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred.4. Power LED

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS124-237. PCIE LINK Status LED (PCIE_LINKUP1) This LED is for the PCIE link status of the Broadcom 10GbE chip. The unlit LED indicate

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24

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 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/O

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-33. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash 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-H8-PS125-5 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the

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

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-75.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configuratio

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-95.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-11 The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items m

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-13Enhanced C1 State [Enabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Di

5-14Chapter 5: BIOS setup Allows you to configure PCH parameters.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-15 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items s

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

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

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-17This allows you to change memory information settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Mega

5-18Chapter 5: BIOS setup Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedChange PCI Express Devices Settings. PCI

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-19Allows you to perform PCIE slot configurations.PCIE Option Rom 4 - 6 [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disa

5-20Chapter 5: BIOS setup This allows you to make changes on the configuration settings of the USB.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyri

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-21Security Device Support [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options: [Dis

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-H8-PS125-23 This item allows you to change the enable or disable the onboard BCM57840S LAN.INTEL I210 LAN1 -

5-24Chapter 5: BIOS setupCOM1/COM2 Console Redirection [Disabled/Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuratio

ASUS RS300-H8-PS125-25Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buff

5-26Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.15 APMAllows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings.Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]Allows you t