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  • Page 1 RS700-E7/RS4-C 1U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cable connections ..............2-20 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling ..........2-21 Removable/optional components ..........2-22 2.8.1 System fans ..............2-22 2.8.2 Redundant power supply module ......... 2-23 2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional) ........2-24 2.8.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) ....2-25...
  • Page 4 Internal LEDs ................4-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ..........5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility............5-4 BIOS setup program ..............5-6 5.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.4.7 Onboard LAN Configuration .......... 5-29 5.4.8 USB Configuration ............5-30 5.4.9 Trusted Computing ............5-32 5.4.10 ACPI Settings ..............5-33 5.4.11 WHEA Configuration ............. 5-34 5.4.12 APM ................5-34 5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection ........5-35 5.4.14 ME Subsystem .............. 5-38 5.4.15 Legacy Devices Configuration ........
  • Page 6 Running the support DVD ..........7-32 7.8.2 Drivers menu ..............7-32 7.8.3 Utilities menu ..............7-33 7.8.4 Make disk menu ............7-33 7.8.5 Contact information ............7-33 Appendix: Reference information Z9PP-D24 block diagram ................A-2 Notices .......................A-3 ASUS contact information ...............A-5...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical Safety • Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 9 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C feature the ASUS Z9PP-D24 server board. The server supports Intel ® Socket-R LGA2011 Xeon ® series processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Model Name RS700-E7/RS4-C 2 x Socket-R (LGA2011)
  • Page 14 Out of Band Remote On-Board ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-IP support Management Hardware Solution Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise ® Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 689.5mm x 444mm x 43.4mm (1U) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & 18 Kg HDD not inclu ded)

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features

    Connect HDD1 - HDD4 to ISATA1 <AHCI> to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s (HDD1/HDD2) and 2 x SATA 3Gb/s (HDD3/HDD4). If you want SAS HDD support, please upgrade with a PIKE RAID card. Refer to section 2.8.5 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card for the • descriptions.

  • Page 16: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Power supply and power PCI-E G3 x16 slot (x16 link) (FH/HL) PIKE Slot ASUS Z9PP-D24 Server Board System fans SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) 4 x HDD trays Front LED Board...

  • Page 17: Led Information

    LAN connection is present 1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 18: Hdd Status Led

    1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD status LED HDD Activity LED SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description GREEN SATAII/SAS HDD power ON HDD Status HDD has failed and should be swapped immediately GREEN/ Blinking RAID rebuilding HDD Activity GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATAII/SAS HDD Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover Removing the rear cover Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis. Thumbscrews Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA2011 socket.
  • Page 22 Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Load lever To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Slightly lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 23 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I). ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 24 Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. 10. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M).
  • Page 25 If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink To install the CPU heatsink: Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard.

  • Page 27: System Memory

    1.5V 1.35V 1.5V SRx8 1066, 1066, Non-ECC 1333, 1333, DRx8 1066, 1066, Non-ECC 1333, 1333, SRx16 1066, 1066, 512MB Non-ECC 1333, 1333, 1066, 1066, SRx8 ECC 1066 1066 1333, 1333, 1066, 1066, DRx8 ECC 1066 1066 1333, 1333, ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 28 Intel Xeon E5-2600 Series Processor RDIMM Memory Support List Speed (MT/s) and Voltage Validated by Slot Per Channel (SPC) and Ranks DIMM Per Channel (DPC) Per DIMM 3 Slots Per Channel Memory Capacity Per DIMM and Data 1DPC 2DPC 3DPC Width 1.35V 1.5V...

  • Page 29: Memory Configurations

    2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 16 DIMMs 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs 2 CPU Configuration DIMM_C3 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D3 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D1 1 DIMMs 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 16 DIMMs 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 2-11...
  • Page 30 16 DIMMs 20 DIMMs 24 DIMMs • *For the latest update, please refer to ASUS Server AVL on the website. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 2-13...

  • Page 32: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives The system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane. spring lock To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD: Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward.
  • Page 33 Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATAII/SAS drive. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 2-15...

  • Page 34: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with two riser card brackets. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card in PCIE1 slot: Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the...
  • Page 35 PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay. PCI Express x16 slot ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 2-17...
  • Page 36 Install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card to the bracket as shown, then secure the card with a screw. To reinstall the riser card bracket in PCIE2 slot: Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.

  • Page 37: Configuring An Expansion Card

    ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 2-19...

  • Page 38: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 8-pin BPPWR1 power connector (from power supply to backplane) Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board)

  • Page 39: Sataii/Sas Backplane Cabling

    1-2 (Onboard) supply pins 2-3 (Add-on card) Connects the data cables Connect the SATAII/SAS HDDs connected to the motherboard * For PIKE RAID solution, ensure to connect SAS_SGPIO_CON1 to support PIKE card SAS RAID function. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 2-21...

  • Page 40: Removable/Optional Components

    This section tells how to remove/install the following components: System fans Redundant power supply module Slim type optical drive (optional) ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans...

  • Page 41: Redundant Power Supply Module

    Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch. Firmly pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. Firmly push the new power supply module into the chassis until the latch locks to the server chassis. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 2-23...

  • Page 42: Replacing Optical Drive (Optional)

    2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional) This server system supports a slim-type optical disk drive. Follow the steps below to replace the optical disk drive. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive. Keep the screw for reassembly. Remove the SATAII/SAS drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, then pulling the tray lever outward.

  • Page 43: Installing Asus Pike Raid Card (Optional)

    2.8.4 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Remove the four screws that secure the outer heatsink on the front of the PIKE RAID card and detach the heatsink.
  • Page 44 Secure the RAID card with the screw that you removed earlier. Disconnect the data cable from ISATA1 and connect it to the PSAS1 connector. Ensure that the SGPIO1_SEL jumper is set to pins 2-3. Refer to 2.7 SATAII/SAS backplane cabling on page 2-19 for the jumper setting details.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

  • Page 46: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide Your friction rail kit package contains: • One pair of rack rails • One pair of fixing latches • 4 latch screws, 4 rail screws and 4 rail washers Rail Washers Rail screws Latch screws Front end Fixing latches Rack rails...
  • Page 47 Do not install the rail kit in the following situation: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of the mounting hole. the server rack. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 48: Mounting The Server To The Rack

    3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack Place the server on the rack rails, and then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server in place.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Motherboard layouts Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 51 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1 [white]) 4-12 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-13 Internal LEDs Page Standby power LED 4-14 CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) 4-14 DIMM warning LED (ERR_DIMMA1-3, ERR_DIMMB1-3, ERR_DIMMC1-3, ERR_DIMMD1-4, ERR_DIMME1-3, 4-15 ERR_DIMMF1-3, ERR_DIMMG1-3, ERR_DIMMH1-3) BMC LED (BMC_LED) 4-15 ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 52: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 53 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® I350-AM4 Gigabit LAN1/2/3/4 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN_SW1 PIN1 PIN1 Enable Disable (Default) Z9PP-D24 LAN setting ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 54 RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel ®...
  • Page 55 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Setting (3-pin BMC_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable (default) or disable on-board BMC. BMC_EN1 PIN1 PIN1 Enable Disable (Default) Z9PP-D24 BMC_EN ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 56: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–2 [Blue]) These connectors, controlled by Intel C602 chipset, are for the Serial ATA ® signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives (SATA 5 connector for optical drive use by default). SATA6 SATA5 RSATA_1TXP2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN2...
  • Page 57 PSAS 1 and 2 connectors Supported by the ASUS PIKE card, these connectors are for the SAS signal cables for SAS hard disk drives that allows up to 6Gb/s of data transfer rate. After installing the PIKE RAID card and SAS hard disk drives, ensure that the SAS signal cable is connected to the PSAS1 port to create a RAID configuration.
  • Page 58 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, Type A USB10) The USB34 and USB56 connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connectors, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB10 connector is for a A-type internal USB 2.0 device.
  • Page 59 This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM1 PIN 1 Z9PP-D24 TPM connector ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 4-11...
  • Page 60 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1 [white]) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL1 PIN 1 IDE_LED PWRSW RESET Z9PP-D24 System panel connector System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 61 Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 4-13...

  • Page 62: Internal Leds

    Internal LEDs Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
  • Page 63 The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding DIMM. Z9PP-D24 ERR DIMM LED BMC LED (BMC_LED) The BMC LED light up to indicate that enabled the on-board BMC. Z9PP-D24 BMC LED ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 4-15...
  • Page 64 4-16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 67: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 68: Bupdater Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created...
  • Page 69 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 70: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 71: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 72: Menu Items

    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Event Logs, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

  • Page 73: Main Menu

    00:E0:18:10:14:02 ESC: Exit Onboard LAN4 MAC 00:E0:18:10:14:03 Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 74: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt...
  • Page 75 9.2, Redhat Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Server Class [Custom] Use Intel recommended prefetch settings. Configuration options: [Enterprise] [High Performance(HPC)] [Custom] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-11...

  • Page 76: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enabled/disabled L1 data prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] When enabled this item, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
  • Page 77 <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Recommended short duration power1 1.25 * Long Duraton Short duation power limit Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-13...

  • Page 78: Chipset Configuration

    5.4.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Configuration Page QPI Configuration Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable Isoc Current QPI Link Speed...
  • Page 79 Channel Interleaving [Auto] Select different channel interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [3 Way] [4 Way] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-15...
  • Page 80 Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Allows to Enable/Disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Demand Scrub [Enabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled demand scrubing feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Data Scrambling [Enabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled data scrambling. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Device Tagging [Disabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled device tagging.
  • Page 81 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCA Support [Enabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled direct cache access support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] TargetVGA VGA Priority [offboard] Allows to decide priority between onboard and 1st offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-17...
  • Page 82 Gen3 Equalization WA’s [Disabled] Support for Gen3 equalization workarounds mentioned in SMB_BSU Version 0.83. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] IOH Resource Selection Type [Auto] Allows to select auto/manual. When auto option is selected PCI resource allocation across multiple IOHs is optimized automatically based on the PCI device present. With manual option user can force the PCI resource allocation across multiple IOHs based on the ratio selected.
  • Page 83 +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. PCH Compatibility RID [Disabled] Support for PCH compatibility. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-19...
  • Page 84 SMBus Controller [Enabled] Allows to enabled/disabled SMBus controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SLP_S4 Assertion Stretch Enable [Enabled] Allows to enabled/disabled SLP_S4# assertion stretch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SLP_S4 Assertion Stretch Enable [4-5 Seconds] Select a minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal. Configuration options: [1-2 Seconds] [2-3 Seconds] [3-4 Seconds] [4-5 Seconds] Deep Sx [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5 (Battery)] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled...
  • Page 85 The following item appears only when you set Intel(R) VT-d to [Enabled]. Interrupt Remapping [Enabled] Allows to enable/disable VT-d Engine Interrupt Remapping support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Coherency Support [Disabled] Allows to enable/disable VT-d Engine Coherency support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-21...

  • Page 86: Pch Sata Configuration

    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced (1)IDE Mode. (2)AHCI Mode. SATA Port1 Not Present (3)RAID Mode. SATA Port2 ASUS DWR ATAPI SATA Port3 WDC WD800JD(80.0GB) SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present SATA Port6...

  • Page 87: Pch Scu Sas Configuration

    Value to be programmed into PCI latency timer register Configuration options: [32 PCI Bus Clocks] [64 PCI Bus Clocks] [96 PCI Bus Clocks] [128 PCI Bus Clocks] [160 PCI Bus Clocks] [192 PCI Bus Clocks] [224 PCI Bus Clocks] [248 PCI Bus Clocks] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-23...
  • Page 88 VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Enables or disables VGA pallette registers snooping. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PERR# Generation [Disabled] Enables or disables PCI device to generate PERR#. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SERR# Generation [Disabled] Enables or disables PCI device to generate SERR#. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 89 Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 10 to 1000 uS with a 10 interval. Unpopulated Links [Keep Link ON] In order to save power, software will disable unpopulated PCI Express links, if this option set to Disabled. Configuration options: [Keep Link ON] [Disabled] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-25...
  • Page 90 PCI Express GEN2 Device Register Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced In device Functions that PCI Express GEN2 Device Register Settings support Completion Timeout Completion Timeout [Default] programmability, allows ARI Forwarding [Disabled] system software to modify Atomic0p Requester Enable [Disabled] the Completion Timout value.
  • Page 91 Configuration options: [Auto] [Force to 2.5 GT/s] [Force to 5.0 GT/s] Clock Power Management [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Compliance SOS [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Autonomous Width [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hardware Autonomous Speed [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-27...
  • Page 92 PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced E n a b l e s o r d i s a b l e s Legacy 0pROM Support boot option for legacy Launch Storage 0pROM [Enabled] mass storage device with option ROM.

  • Page 93: Onboard Lan Configuration

    Enables or disables Intel LAN1 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN1 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel LAN2 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN2 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-29...

  • Page 94: Usb Configuration

    Intel LAN3 Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel LAN1 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN3 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN4 Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel LAN1 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN4 Option ROM Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.8 USB Configuration...
  • Page 95 AMI Virtual HDISK0 1.00 [Auto] Mass storage device emulation type ‘Auto’ enumerates devices are emilated as ‘ CDROM’, drivers with no media will be emulated according to a drive type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-31...

  • Page 96: Trusted Computing

    USB Ports Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) EHCI Controller 1 [Enabled] Support. EHCI Controller 2 [Enabled] Rear USB #1 [Enabled] Rear USB #2 [Enabled] Onboard USB #3 [Enabled] Onboard USB #4 [Enabled] Onboard USB #5 [Enabled]...

  • Page 97: Acpi Settings

    ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-33...

  • Page 98: Whea Configuration

    5.4.11 WHEA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable Windows WHEA Support [Enabled] Hardware Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.12 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 99: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Extended ASCII char set Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-35...
  • Page 100 Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. [Mark] and [Space] parity do not allow for error detection. [Even] parity bit is 0 if the num of 1’s in the data bits is even [Odd] parity bit is 0 if num of 1’s in the data bits is odd [Mark]...
  • Page 101 Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-37...

  • Page 102: Me Subsystem

    5.4.14 ME Subsystem Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ME Subsystem Help. Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Subsystem [Enabled] ME BIOS Interface Version ME Version 2.1.5.43 ME FW Status Value : 0xf0345 ME FW State SPS ME FW Active ME FW Operation State: M0 without UMA...

  • Page 103: Runtime Error Logging

    Allows to enables or disables PCI Error Logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Posion Support [Disabled] Allows to enables or disables Posion Support.When posioning is enabled, CPU dose not signal the uncorrectable error via MCERR but may signal CMCI is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-39...

  • Page 104: Server Mgmt Menu

    Server Mgmt menu The Server Mgmt menu displays the server mgmt status, and allows you to change the settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Allows you to set the BMC Firmware: 1.03...

  • Page 105: System Event Log

    Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Custom EFI Logging Options Log EFI Status Codes [Both] Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes or log only error code or only progress code ot both. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error Code] [Progress Code] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-41...

  • Page 106: Bmc Network Configuration

    5.5.2 BMC network configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC network configuration Select to configure LAN channel parameters DM_KAN1 statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified DM_LAN1 IP Address in BMC: 192.168.001.001 option will not modify any DM_LAN1 Subnet Mask in BMC: 255.255.255.000 BMC network parameters...

  • Page 107: Event Logs Menu

    Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, Next reset] [Yes, Every reset] ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-43...
  • Page 108 When Log is Full [Do Nothing] Allows to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Smbios Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows to choose options to enable/disable logging of System boot event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MECI [1] Mutiple Event Count Increment (MECI).

  • Page 109: Boot Menu

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. CSM16 Module Version GateA20 Active [Upon Request] [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
  • Page 110 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST.

  • Page 111: Monitor Menu

    +VTT_CPU Voltage, VCORE1/2 Voltage, +VDDQ_AB_CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_CD_CPU1 Voltage, +VDDQ_EF_CPU2 Voltage, +VDDQ_GH_CPU2 Voltage, +5VSB Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, VBAT Voltage, +3.3VSB Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 5-47...

  • Page 112: Security Menu

    FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

  • Page 113: 5.10 Tool Menu

    Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility for details. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 114: 5.11 Exit Menu

    Exit system setup without Save Changes & Reset saving any changes. Discard Changes & Reset Restore Defaults Boot Override SATA P2: ASUS DRW-2014L1T AMI Virtual CDROM 1.00 SATA P3: WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 AMI Virtual Floppy0 1.00 IBA GE Slot 0700 v1376...
  • Page 115 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 116: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel C602 chipset that supports the following ® SATA RAID solutions: LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility (default) with RAID 0, • RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM •...

  • Page 117: Raid Controller Selection

    Go to the Advanced Menu > SATA Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set SATA Mode to [RAID Mode] Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...

  • Page 118: L Si Software Raid Configuration Utility

    6.2 L SI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard southbridge chip. To enter the LSI MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 119: Creating A Raid Set

    Management Menu View/Add Configuration Configure Clear Configuration Initialize Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Defines Physical Arrays. An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 120 The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow key to select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, and then press <Space>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number.
  • Page 121 RAID 0 Units= MB RAID 1 Size = 152146MB DWC = Off = On Accept SPAN = NO Choose RAID Level For This VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 122 Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes...
  • Page 123 Initialize Virtual Drive(s) Configured Select Boot Drive Objects RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Rebuild Check Consistency 148.580GB 64 KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 124 Using New Configuration When a RAID set already exists, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option From the Management Menu, select Configure > New Configuration, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 125: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Virtual Drives,F4-HSP The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. Follow step 3 to 12 of section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-11...

  • Page 126: Initializing The Virtual Drives

    6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may initialize the virtual drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the virtual drive using the Initialize command From the Management Menu, select Initialize, and then press <Enter>.
  • Page 127 RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure 154494MB 64 KB ONLINE Init Of VD Is In Process Initialize Objects VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. Rebuild Check Consistency ¦ 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-13...
  • Page 128 Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects...
  • Page 129 Init Will Destroy Data On Selected VD(s) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-15...

  • Page 130: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17, 2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu...
  • Page 131 RBLD A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuilding Of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes. Start Rebuilding Drive (Y/N)? Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-17...

  • Page 132: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected virtual drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu.
  • Page 133 • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-19...
  • Page 134 Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command From the Management Menu, select Objects, and then select Virtual Drive from the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to select the virtual drive you want to check, and then press <Enter>. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter>.

  • Page 135: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    Initialize Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The utility clears all the current array(s). Press any key to continue. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-21...

  • Page 136: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. See section 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set From the Management Menu, select Configure >...

  • Page 137: Enabling Writecache

    Disk WC = On Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Disk Write Cache Setting of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-23...

  • Page 138: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Scu/Sata Option Rom Utility

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/SATA Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
  • Page 139 2. The RAID BIOS setup screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-25...

  • Page 140: Creating A Raid Set

    6.3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: Volume0...

  • Page 141: Creating A Recovery Set

    RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.0 Sync: N/A Create Volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-27...
  • Page 142 Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow keys to select Recovery, and then press <Enter>. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the recovery set.

  • Page 143: Deleting A Raid Set

    (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-29...

  • Page 144: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3.

  • Page 145: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Utility

    Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-31...
  • Page 146 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1104 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1.

  • Page 147: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See section 5.7 Boot menu for details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-33...

  • Page 148: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Utility (Windows)

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows) The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you using Intel ®...

  • Page 149: Creating A Raid Set

    If you hard disk with existing data and you don’t want to keep data from one of the selected disks, choose NO in next column (If displayed). If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, you • can click Advanced tab to slelect. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-35...
  • Page 150 Confirm volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. When the Volume Creation Complete dialog box appears, click OK. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

  • Page 151: Change Volume Type

    128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-37...

  • Page 152: Delete Volume

    6.4.3 Delete volume Take caution when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Back up data before continuing. To delete a volume: From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete. Then select Delete volume in Volume Properties field.

  • Page 153: Preferences

    Allow you set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you set to sent e-mail of the following events: Storage system information Storage system warnings Storage system errors ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 6-39...
  • Page 154 6-40 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 155 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

  • Page 156: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
  • Page 157 RHEL 4 UP8 32 bit RHEL 4 UP8 64 bit Back Exit Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 158 To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® environment Start Windows ® Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive.

  • Page 159: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    Server 2008 OS ® Boot the computer using the Windows Server 2008 OS installation disc. ® Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). Click Load Driver. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 160 A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue.
  • Page 161 Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, ® select OK, then press <Enter>. Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press “OK” to continue. Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 162 When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press <Ctrl> + <Alt>...
  • Page 163 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® Press <Tab> to edit options. Entering the following command at the boot: linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 164 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press <Enter>. Driver Disk Sou8rce You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk.
  • Page 165 The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-11...
  • Page 166 Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. Copy the image file into the Linux system.
  • Page 167 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-13...
  • Page 168 Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press <Enter>. When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium.

  • Page 169: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-15...
  • Page 170 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. 7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 171 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-17...

  • Page 172: Intel Network Connections Software Installation

    Intel Network Connections Software installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Network ® Connections Software on the system. You need to manually install the Intel Network Connections Software on a ® Windows operating system. To install the Intel Network Connections Software: ®...
  • Page 173 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Select Modify and then click Next to continue. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-19...
  • Page 174 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 175: Vga Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the ASPEED AST2300 Display Driver to begin installation. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-21...
  • Page 176 Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Enter the user information and click Next to continue. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 177 Click Install to start driver installation. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-23...

  • Page 178: Intel ® C600 Series Chipset Scu Sata Raid Drivers

    Intel C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA ® RAID Drivers This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel C600 Series ® Chipset SCU SATA RAID Drivers on the system. You need to manually install the Intel C600 Series Chipset SCU SATA RAID ®...

  • Page 179: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise 3.0 Installation

    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 to begin ® installation. When the Welcome to the Setup Program appears, click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-25...
  • Page 180 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 181 After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-27...

  • Page 182: Intel ® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver Installation

    ® Intel I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel ® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver. To install the Intel ® I350 Gigabit Adapters Driver on a Windows ® Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 183 When the Intel PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window ® appears, click Next to start the installation. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-29...
  • Page 184 Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation. 7-30 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 185 The programs you select are being installed. Click Finish to finish the installation. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-31...

  • Page 186: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.8.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 187: Utilities Menu

    Intel Rapid Storage Technology and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 7.8.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C 7-33...
  • Page 188 7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 189 Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

  • Page 190: Appendix: Reference Information

    Z9PP-D24 block diagram Appendix A: Reference information...

  • Page 191: Notices

    The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ASUS RS700-E7/RS4-C...
  • Page 192 You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com. Appendix A: Reference information...

  • Page 193: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://tw.asus.com...
  • Page 194 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923...
  • Page 195 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул.
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