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Asus RS700D-E6/PS8 - 0 MB RAM User Manual

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  • Page 1 RS700D-E6/PS8 RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 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

    Configuring an expansion card ........2-12 Cable connections ..............2-13 Removable/optional components ..........2-14 2.7.1 Replacing system fans ..........2-14 2.7.2 Replacing power supply units ........2-15 2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) 2-16 2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) ....2-17...
  • Page 4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 5.1.1 AFUDOS utility ..............5-2 5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........5-4 BIOS setup program ..............5-5 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............5-6 5.2.2 Menu bar ................. 5-6 5.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.4.3 Legacy Device Configuration ........5-21 5.4.4 USB Configuration ............5-22 5.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........... 5-23 5.4.6 Power On configuration ..........5-24 5.4.7 Event Log Configuration ..........5-25 5.4.8 Hardware Monitor ............5-26 5.4.9 I/O Virtualization ............5-27 5.4.10 PCI Express Configuration ..........
  • Page 6 Contents 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ..........6-26 6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ............6-28 6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........6-29 6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options ..........6-30 6.3.6 Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager ....6-31 ® 6.3.7 Rebuilding the RAID ............. 6-31 6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility ....

  • Page 7: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

  • Page 8: 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 9: About This Guide

    DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
  • Page 10 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 server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Optional Items CPU Heatsink ASUS ASMB4-iKVM Remote management card ASUS PIKE Riser Card (RE16R-R12B-PIKE) ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card Anti-virus Software CD * ASUS System Web-based Management ** The system does not include a USB floppy drive. You may have to use a USB floppy drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. Refer to Chapter 7 for details.

  • Page 13: Serial Number Label

    14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx shown as 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 14: System Specifications

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards. The ASUS RS702D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB server boards. The ASUS RS704D-E6/PS8 is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR server boards.
  • Page 15 HDD not inclu ded) Power Supply 770W (80+) Cold-Swap Power Supply per Node Power Rating Input: 100–127/200–240V, 9.55/4.8A, 50-60Hz, Class I Operation temperature: 10°C–35°C Environment Non operation temperature: -40°C–70°C Non operation humidity: 20%–90% ( Non-condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB port for each Node are located on the front panel. Refer to section 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions. Power LED Message LED Location LED...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Features

    The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the motherboards are not present. RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8 RS704D-E6/PS8 These ports are for ASUS ASMB4-iKVM controller cards only. These ports allow connection with a QSFP cable to an InfiniBand switch. Infiniband (MQSFP1) indications ACT LED...

  • Page 18: Internal Features

    The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS700D-E6/PS4, RS702D-E6/PS4 Power supplies and power fans PCI Express x16 slot Riser Cards (at x16 link) ASUS Z8NH-D12 server boards (RS700D-E6/PS4); ASUS Z8PH-D12/IFB server boards (RS702D-E6/PS4) System fans SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) Hot-swap HDD tray 1 and 3—Connect to SATA1 and...
  • Page 19 Connect a USB floppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk or a optical disc. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 20: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Power LED Message LED Location LED HDD Access LED LAN2 LED LAN1 LED Display Icon Description status Power LED System power ON HDD Access No activity Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is normal; no incoming event Message LED Blinking ASWM indicates a HW monitor event...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS shoulders the repair cost 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 Socket 1366.
  • Page 24 Press the load lever with your Retention tab thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap Load lever unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 25 To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. Close the load plate (A), and then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Airduct

    2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct 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

    System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 28: Memory Configurations

    Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C.

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 30: 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. Follow the illustration below for HDD installation. To install a hot-swap SATAII/SAS HDD Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward.

  • Page 31: Expansion Slot

    Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if applicable. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-11...

  • Page 32: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

  • Page 33: Cable Connections

    FRNT_FAN3 and FRNT_FAN4 to system fans) USB connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) Panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS backplane board) Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-13...

  • Page 34: Removable/Optional Components

    This section tells how to remove/install the following components: System fans Power supply units ASUS ASMB4-iKVM (optional) ASUS PIKE Riser card (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1 Replacing system fans...

  • Page 35: Replacing Power Supply Units

    Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. Firmly pull the failed PSU out of the server chassis. Firmly push the new PSU into the chassis until the latch locks to the server chassis. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-15...

  • Page 36: Installing Asmb4 Series Management Board (Optional)

    2.7.3 Installing ASMB4 series management board (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 series management board on your motherboard. Locate the BMC_FW1 header on the motherboard. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN3 port for server management.

  • Page 37: Installing Asus Pike Riser Card (Optional)

    2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 38 Align and insert the golden fingers of the PIKE SAS RAID card into the card slot on the PIKE raiser card. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot. For PIKE 1078 SAS RAID card, snap the i Button into the i Button slot on the PIKE raiser card.
  • Page 39 13. Move the SGPSEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to 2–3. If you install two PIKE riser cards in the chassis, move both the jumpers. 14. Place the two system fans back to their default positions. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 2-19...
  • Page 40 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Rackmount rail kit items (optional) Your rackmount rail kit package contains: • two pair of server rails (for the server) • two pairs of rack rails (for the rack) • Nut-and-bolt type screws Nuts and screws Rear end Front end Rack rails Attaching the rails to the server To attach the server rails...

  • Page 43: Attaching The Rack Rails

    Secure the front end of the rail with two rack screws. Secure the rear end of the rail with two rack screws. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to assemble and attach the second rack rail. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 44: Rackmounting The Server

    Rackmounting the server To mount the server to the rack Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push the server all the way to the depth of the rack. Tighten the two rack screws to secure the server in place. To uninstall the server from the rack Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack.

  • Page 45: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 46: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Motherboard layout Z8NH-D12 (For RS700D-E6/PS8) Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 47 Z8PH-D12/IFB (For RS702D-E6/PS8) ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 48 Z8PH-D12 SE/QDR (For RS704D-E6/PS8) Chapter 4: Motherboard information...

  • Page 49: Internal Connectors

    4-16 Proprietary power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 20-pin PWR2, 4-17 4-pin PWR3) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-18 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-19 Internal LEDs Page Standby power LED 4-20 CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) 4-20 ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 50: 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 51 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 52 DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1–2 to select 1.5V BIOS control, pins 2–3 to select 1.2V Force or 3–4 to select 1.35V Force. Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 53 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel ® Intel 82574LGigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 54 Intel ICH10R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) ® This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to use the Intel ®...
  • Page 55 (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. Set the jumper to pins 2–3. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system to update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2. Turn on the system. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 4-11...

  • Page 56: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Supported by the Intel ICH10R chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ® ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 configuration.
  • Page 57 These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB3, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 4-13...
  • Page 58 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 59 This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID and Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 4-15...
  • Page 60 BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS ® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). Power Supply SMBus connectors (6-1 pin JP1, JP2) These connectors allow you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
  • Page 61 • USE THE PROPRIETARY POWER SUPPLY ONLY and ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 4-17...
  • Page 62 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 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. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 63 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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 4-19...

  • Page 64: 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 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. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    AFUDOS utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB flash drive.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
  • Page 67 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash drive. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 68: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.

  • Page 69: 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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 70: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Boot Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Time [13:44:30] select a field. System Date [Thu, 01/08/2009] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.

  • Page 71: Menu Items

    Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Pop-up window Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 72: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...
  • Page 73 [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 74: Ide Configuration

    5.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Configuration Options SATA Configuration...

  • Page 75: Ahci Configuration

    SATA Port0 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-11...

  • Page 76: System Information

    5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS Version :0201 Build Date :02/25/10 Processor Speed :2400MHZ Count System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB System Memory Information AMIBIOS...

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] General Help Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Save and Exit MPS and ACPI MADT ordering [Modern ordering] Exit Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-13...
  • Page 78 Scroll down for more items. CPU TM Function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Disabled] Active Processor Cores [All] A20M [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] C3 State [ACPI C3] C6 State [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto]...
  • Page 79 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] The Intel C-State Technology allows the CPU to save more power under idle ® mode. Enable this item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-15...
  • Page 80 set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech The following items appear only when you item to [Enabled]. C3 State [ACPI C3] Allows you to select Nehalem C state action. Configuratiton options: [Disabled] [ACPI C2] [ACPI C3] C6 State [Enabled] Allows you to select Nehalem C state action. Configuratiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] We recommend that you set this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the...

  • Page 81: Chipset Configuration

    Scroll down for more items. Adaptive Page [Disabled] Data Scramble [Enabled] Split Below 4GB [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [6:1] Rank Interleaving [4:1] Memory Thermal Throttling [Disabled] Force VDD 1.5V [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-17...
  • Page 82 CSI Links Speed [Full-Speed] Allows you to set the speed of CSI Links. Configuration options: [Slow-Mode] [Full-Speed] CSI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the CSI frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [4.800GT] [5.866GT] [6.400GT] CSI Isochronous [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CSI L1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CSI Power Optimization Policy [Static]...
  • Page 83 Configuration options: [CLTT] [OLTT] [Disabled] [Auto] Force VDD 1.5V [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] North Bridge Configuration The North Bridge Configuration menu shows the auto-detected Northbridge values. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration NB Revision Current CSI Frequency :5.866GT ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-19...
  • Page 84 South Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration Options USB Functions [Enabled] USB Port Configure [8+4 USB Ports] Disabled USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enabled SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to configure the amount of USB ports to be enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Port Configure [8+4 USB Ports] This item disappears when you set the USB Functions item to [Disabled].

  • Page 85: Legacy Device Configuration

    (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-21...

  • Page 86: Usb Configuration

    5.4.4 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 option disables legacy support if USB Devices Enabled : no USB devices are None connected. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]...

  • Page 87: Pcipnp Configuration

    Configuration options: [Normal] [High] Onboard LAN1/2 Chip [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN1/2 chip. Configuration: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN1/2 Boot [PXE] Allows you to configure the onboard LAN1/2 boot mode. Configuration: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-23...

  • Page 88: Power On Configuration

    5.4.6 Power On configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM Configuration Options Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power Off Power On Resume On Ring [Disabled] Last State Resume On PME#(Wake On LAN) [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓...

  • Page 89: Event Log Configuration

    Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. View Event Log Press <Enter> to read all the unread event log. Clear Event Log Press <Enter> to clear all events on the event log. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-25...

  • Page 90: Hardware Monitor

    [N/A]. Fan Speed Control [High Density Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [Whisper Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Density Mode] VCORE1/2 Voltage, +1.5V_P1/2DDR3 Voltage, +1.5V_ICH Voltage,...

  • Page 91: I/O Virtualization

    ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Active State Power-Management [Disabled] Enables or disables the PCI Express L0s and L1 link power states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-27...

  • Page 92: Acpi Configuration

    5.4.11 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Advanced ACPI Configuration Advanced ACPI Configuration settings. Chipset ACPI Configuration General WHEA Configuration Use this section to configure additional ACPI options. Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit...
  • Page 93 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced General WHEA Configuration Enable or disable Windows Hardware WHEA Support [Enabled] Error Architecture. WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-29...

  • Page 94: Server Menu

    Server menu The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Boot Exit IPMI configuration including server Remote Access Configuration monitoring and event log. Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit...
  • Page 95 Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating system may not work when set to [Always]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-31...

  • Page 96: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Boot Exit Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 97: Boot Settings Configuration

    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. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

  • Page 98: Security

    5.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password : Not Installed disable password.

  • Page 99: Change User Password

    When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 5-35...

  • Page 100: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Boot Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 101 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 102: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel ICH10R southbridge controller 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 Matrix Storage Manager with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 •...

  • Page 103: Raid Controller Selection

    Go to the Main menu > IDE Configuration, and then press <Enter>. Set the Configure SATA as item to [RAID]. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 104: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility

    6.2 LSI 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 105: Creating A Raid Set

    View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration 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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 106 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 107 Virtual Drive 0 RAID Level RAID = 1 RAID 0 Size = 77247MB RAID 1 DWC = Off = On Accept SPAN = NO Choose RAID Level For This VD Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 108 When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select DWC from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>. When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R...
  • Page 109 Management Menu View/Add Configuration Configure Clear Configuration Initialize Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Configuration And Start A New Configuration Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 110 Follow step 2 to 7 of the previous section: Using Easy Configuration. Select Size from the Virtual Drive menu, and then press <Enter>. Key-in the desired virtual drive size, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Virtual Drive(s) Configured...

  • Page 111: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. Follow step 3 to 12 of section 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-11...

  • Page 112: 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 113 #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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-13...
  • Page 114 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 A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects...
  • Page 115 Initilize 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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-15...

  • Page 116: 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 A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Management Menu...
  • Page 117 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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-17...

  • Page 118: 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 119 • 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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-19...
  • Page 120 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 121: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-21...

  • Page 122: 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 6.2.1 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 123: Enabling Writecache

    Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Disk Write Cache - Off(Write Through) or On(Write Back) Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-23...

  • Page 124: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    ® Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager 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. To enter the Intel ®...

  • Page 125: Creating A Raid Set

    Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-25...

  • Page 126: Creating A Recovery Set

    Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...
  • Page 127 Press <Y> to create the recovery set and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. If a recovery set is created, you cannot add more RAID sets even when you have more non-RAID disks installed in your system. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-27...

  • Page 128: Deleting A Raid Set

    6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

  • Page 129: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set drive(s) you want to reset, and then press <Space> to select. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive(s). A confirmation message appears. Press <Y> to reset the drive(s) or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-29...

  • Page 130: Recovery Volume Options

    6.3.5 Recovery Volume Options If you have created a recovery set, you can configure more recovery set options following the descriptions in the section. See section 6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set to create a recovery set before continue. To configure a recovery set From the utility main menu, select 4.

  • Page 131: Exiting The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager

    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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-31...
  • Page 132 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.5.0.1030 ICH10R/DO wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 3.

  • Page 133: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See section 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority for details. From the Exit menu, select Exit & Save Changes, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select OK, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 6-33...
  • Page 134 6-34 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 135 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...

  • Page 136: 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 137 SLES 10 SP2 32 bit SLES 10 SP2 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 RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 138 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 floppy disk drive.

  • Page 139: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 140 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list, then press <Enter>. The Windows Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver ®...
  • Page 141 The screen differs based on the controller. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, and then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 142 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8 ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise OS: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd nostorage. Press <Enter>.
  • Page 143 What language would you like to use during the installation process? Catalan Chinese(Simplified) Chinese(Traditional) Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Select your keyboard type and press <Enter> to continue. Keyboard Type What type of keyboard do you have? ua-utf ua-utf-ws unicode Back ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8...
  • Page 144 Select the media and press <tab> to select OK. Press<Enter> to continue. Installation Method What type of media contains the packages to be installed? Local CDROM Hard drive NFS image HTTP Back 10. Select the media and press <tab> to select OK. Press <Enter> to continue. No driver found Unable to find any devices of the type needed for this installation type.
  • Page 145 RAID driver (LSI megasr Driver) all the time. 12. Select Skip and press <Enter> to continue. CD Found To begin testing the CD media before installation press OK. Choose Skip to skip the media test and start the installation. Skip ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 7-11...
  • Page 146 13. Select Done and press <Enter> to continue. Devices The following devices have been found on your system. Intel Pro/1000 (e1000e) LSI megasr Driver ver 13.10.0708.2009 (megasr) USB Mass Storage driver for Linux (usb-storage) Done Add Device The displayed devices may vary with models and systems. 14.
  • Page 147 Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. Driver Disk Source You have multiple devices which could serve as sources for a driver disk. Which would you like to use? scd0 Cancel ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 7-13...
  • Page 148 Insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the 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. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 149 Press <F5>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled Installation--Local APIC Disabled Installation--Safe Settings Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | File Help Language 1280 x 1024 Driver ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 7-15...
  • Page 150 Insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Make sure that Installation from the Boot Options menu is selected, then press <Enter>. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Installation--ACPI Disabled Installation--Local APIC Disabled Installation--Safe Settings Rescue System Memory Test Boot Options | Help Language...

  • Page 151: Intel ® Chipset Device Installation

    DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item Intel Chipset Device Software from the menu. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 7-17...
  • Page 152 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 Finish to complete the setup process. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-18...

  • Page 153: Lan Driver Installation

    DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Click the Intel Network Connections Software to begin installation. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 7-19...
  • Page 154 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Click the Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager box, and then click Next to start the installation. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-20...
  • Page 155 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 7-21...

  • Page 156: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Aspeed ® Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the Aspeed VGA driver on a Windows Server ® ® operating system. To install the Aspeed ®...
  • Page 157 Click Install to update the VGA driver. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 7-23...

  • Page 158: Mellanox Connectx Ddr Pci Gen2 Channel Adapter Driver

    Mellanox ConnectX DDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installation (For RS702D-E6/PS8; RS704D-E6/PS8) This section provides instructions on how to install the Mellanox driver. 7.5.1 Windows operating system You need to manually install the Mellanox driver on a Windows® operating system. To install the Mellanox driver Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 159 Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Click Change to select your desired destination folder and click Next to continue. Select a setup type and click Next to continue. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 7-25...
  • Page 160 The driver features you selected are being installed. Click your preferred options and click Finish to exit the wizard. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-26...

  • Page 161: Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux Os

    The driver version and the OS label may vary. Ensure that the command line matches your driver version and operating system. Type the command line and install the driver. ASUS RS700D-E6/PS8, RS702D-E6/PS8, RS704D-E6/PS8 7-27...
  • Page 162 All other Mellanox, OEM, OFED, or distribution IB packages will be removevd. Press <Y> to continue. The system starts uninstalling the previous version of OFED. When the installation finishes, reboot your system to complete the installation. If your system has the latest firmware, no firmware update will occur. To force firmware update, type --force-fw-update .

  • Page 163: 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. 7.6.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 164: Utilities Menu

    Intel ICH10R and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 7.6.5 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. Chapter 7: Driver installation...

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