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  • Page 1 RS320Q-E7/RS12 2U 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

    Contents Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 Serial number label ..............1-3 1.3 System specifications ..............1-4 Front panel features ..............1-6 Rear panel features ..............1-6 Internal features ................
  • Page 4 Contents 2.7.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board ....2-19 2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) ....2-20 Chapter 3: Installation options Installing friction rail kit items ............ 3-2 3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server ......3-2 3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack ........
  • Page 5 Contents 5.5.2 Trusted Computing ............5-14 5.5.3 WHEA Support .............. 5-14 5.5.4 CPU Configuration ............5-15 5.5.5 North Bridge ..............5-17 5.5.6 South Bridge ..............5-17 5.5.7 SATA Configuration ............5-18 5.5.8 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration ........... 5-19 5.5.9 USB Configuration ............5-19 5.5.10 ME Subsystem ..............
  • Page 6 Management applications and utilities installation ....7-25 7.5.1 Running the support DVD ..........7-25 7.5.2 Drivers menu ..............7-25 7.5.3 Utilities menu ..............7-26 7.5.4 Make disk menu ............7-26 7.5.5 Contact information ............7-26 Appendix: Reference information P8BH block diagram ..............A-2 ASUS Contact information...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Information 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://csr.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 hardware and...
  • 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: System Package Contents

    1 x RS320Q-E7 User’s Guide 1 x RS320Q-E7 Support CD 1 x ASUS ASWM Enterprise User’s Guide 1 x ASUS Web-based Management (ASWM) Enterprise Supplier DVD 1 x Bag of Screws 2 x AC Power Cables 1 x Friction Rail Kit...

  • Page 13: Serial Number Label

    1.2 Serial number label For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support team, provide the product's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS2xxxxxxxx as shown in the figure below. RS320Q-E7/RS12 xxS0xxxxxxxxxx ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card Controller ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS2 6G HW RAID card 3 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays per Node (Total 12 x 3.5” HDD Bays...
  • Page 15 Out of Band Remote 1 x ASMB5-iKVM for KVM-over-IP (Optional) Management Hardware Solution Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise Dimension (HH x WW x 750mm x 444mm x 87mm (2U) Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM & HDD not 25 Kg included) Power Supply...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Features

    1.4 Front panel features Front panel Front panel HDD 1 (Node 1) HDD 1 (Node 2) HDD 1 (Node 3) HDD 1 (Node 4) Node 2 Node 4 Node 3 Node 1 HDD 2 (Node 1) HDD 2 (Node 2) HDD 2 (Node 3) HDD 2 (Node 4) HDD 3 (Node 1) HDD 3 (Node 2)

  • Page 17: Internal Features

    LAN port 2 LAN port 3* LAN port 1 * This port is for ASUS ASMB5-iKVM controller card only. 1.6 Internal features ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 18 Power supply and power fan ASUS P8BH Server Board System fans SATA/SAS backplane (hidden) Hot-swap HDD trays (SAS and SATA) Front LED Boards Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any system component.

  • Page 19: Led Information

    2. With ASMB5-iKVM installed: a hardware monitor event is indicated Normal status Location Location button is turned on. Press the location button again to turn off. No LAN connection LAN LEDs Blinking LAN is transmitting or receiving data LAN connection is present ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...

  • Page 20: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED 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 1.7.3 HDD status LED HDD Activity LED (Green) HDD Status LED (Red) SATAII/SAS HDD LED Description...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    2.1 Chassis cover Removing the top cover Loosen the six screws on the top and the two sides of the top cover, as shown in the following figures. Lift the rear end of the top cover (A), and slide the cover toward the rear panel (B) until it disengages from the chassis.
  • Page 23 Firmly pull the server node out of the server chassis. When installing only two nodes, install the nodes to node slot number 1 and 3 or number 2 and 4. Refer to section 1.5 Rear panel features for details. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...

  • Page 24: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
  • Page 25 Retention tab Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted. Load plate Lift the tab only to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap Cap tab ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 26 Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then CPU notches fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU Gold into the socket to prevent bending triangle...
  • Page 27 Insert the load lever under the retention tab. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...

  • Page 28: 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 29: System Memory

    Channel Unbuffered DDR3 1333/1600* Single Rank, Dual Rank Unbuffered DDR3 1333/1600* Single Rank, Dual Rank • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs in slots A2 and B2 (orange). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor.

  • Page 30: Installing A Dimm

    2.3.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. DIMM notch Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket.

  • Page 31: Hard Disk Drives

    The system supports three hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives per node (available only when an optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card is installed) or three hot-swap SATAII hard disk drives per node. The hard disk drive installed on the drive tray connects to the motherboard SATAII/SAS ports via the SATAII/SAS backplane.
  • Page 32 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATAII/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATAII/SAS interface on the backplane. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place.

  • Page 33: Expansion Slot

    Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, and then remove the screw from the slot bay. PCI Express x16 slot Install a PCI Express x16 card to the bracket, and secure the card with a screw. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 2-13...

  • Page 34: Configuring An Expansion Card

    Press the riser card bracket until the golden connectors completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel. Connect the cables to the card, if applicable. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.

  • Page 35: Cable Connections

    20-pin proprietary power connector (from connection board to motherboard) System fan connectors (FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3 and FRNT_FAN4) Panel connector (from motherboard to connection board) SATA connectors (from motherboard to SATAII/SAS connection board) Auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to connection board) ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 2-15...

  • Page 36: Removable/Optional Components

    You may also need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: System fans Power supply module ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) ASUS ASMB5-iKVM Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.7.1...

  • Page 37: Power Supply Module

    To replace a failed power supply module: Lift up the power supply module lever. Hold the power supply module lever and press the PSU latch. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 2-17...
  • Page 38 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. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 39: Installing Asmb5 Series Management Board

    Installing ASMB5 series management board To install the ASMB5 management board: Locate the ASMB5 header on the motherboard. Orient and press the ASMB5 management card in place. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN3 port for server management. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 2-19...

  • Page 40: Installing Asus Pike Riser Card (Optional)

    2.7.4 Installing ASUS PIKE Riser Card (optional) To install ASUS PIKE riser card: Remove the three screws on the riser card bracket. Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 41 Locate the SGPIO connector on the side of the server chassis. Connect the SGPIO cable to the SGPIO connector on the PIKE Riser card. Remove the SATA/SAS cables from the onboard SATA1–3 connectors. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 2-21...
  • Page 42 Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the SAS1–3 connectors on the PIKE riser card. Align the riser card bracket to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Press the riser card bracket until the golden fingers completely fit the slot and the bracket aligns with the rear panel.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

  • Page 44: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    3.1 Installing friction rail kit items 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 Rear end 3.1.1...
  • Page 45 Secure the front and rear ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. Repeat steps 4 to 7 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 46 When mounting the server to the rack, ensure to include the side knots on the two sides of the server in the rack rail holders. DO NOT install the rail kit in the situations shown below: DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip DO NOT install the rail to the outer side of of the mounting hole.

  • Page 47: Mounting The Server To The Rack

    To uninstall the server from the rack: Loosen the rack screws that secured the server to the rack. Pull the server from the rack. Remember to press the latches on both sides to release the server from the rack. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3: Installation options...
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    4.1 Motherboard layouts P8BH 23 22 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...

  • Page 51: Layout Contents

    18. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-12 19. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-13 20. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR1) 4-14 21. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 4-14 22. P8BH +5 Power LED (+5V_LED) 4-15 23. Location LED (LOC_LED) 4-15 ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...

  • Page 52: Jumpers

    4.2 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 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • 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 Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default). Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel ®...

  • Page 55: Internal Connectors

    These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34, 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 56 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. Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 57 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID SATA LED and LSI MegaRAID. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server Management ® Board 5 Series (ASMB5).
  • Page 58 PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
  • Page 59 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • USE THE PROPRIETARY POWER SUPPLY ONLY; otherwise you may damage the motherboard. Ensure that your PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 4-11...
  • Page 60 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 61 Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN) These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 4-13...

  • Page 62: Internal Leds

    Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB5 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB5. 4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 63 P8BH +5V Power LED (+5V_LED) This LED lights up when you turn on the system using the Power-on button. Location LED (LOC_LED) This LED lights up for you to conveniently locate the system in error. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 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 Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 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.

  • 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 earlier.
  • 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...

  • 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...

  • 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

    RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default • Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...

  • Page 74: Administrator Password

    Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 75: Event Logs Menu

    Log System Boot Event [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable logging system boot event. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] MECI [xx] Allows you to adjust value for the MECI (Multiple Event Count Increment) using the <+> and <-> keys. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-11...

  • Page 76: View Smbios Event Log

    METW [xx] Allows you to adjust value for the METW (Multiple Event Time Window) using the <+> and <-> keys. Log OEM Codes [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI status codes to standard Smbios types.

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-13...

  • Page 78: Trusted Computing

    5.5.2 Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or Disables TPM TPM Configuration support. O.S. will not show TPM SUPPORT [Enabled] TPM. Reset of platform is required. Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware TPM SUPPORT [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support.

  • Page 79: Cpu Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-15...
  • Page 80 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Mode Technology.

  • Page 81: North Bridge

    Enabled/disabled the High SB Chipset Configuration Precision Event Timer. High Precision Event Timer Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-17...

  • Page 82: Sata Configuration

    [IDE Mode] S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] SATA Port1 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port2 ST3160812AS (160.0GB) SATA Port3 ASUS CB-521 ATAPI SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present SATA Port6 Not Present SATA Mode [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration.

  • Page 83: Intel Txt(Lt) Configuration

    USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-19...

  • Page 84: Me Subsystem

    USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB device reset time-out value. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 5.5.10...

  • Page 85: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=3F8h: IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-21...

  • Page 86: Apm

    5.5.12 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Specify what state to go to EuP Ready [Disabled] when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). Restrore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled]...

  • Page 87: Serial Port Console Redirection

    Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-23...
  • Page 88 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] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8] Parity [None] A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors.

  • Page 89: Monitor Menu

    N/A. 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: [Full Speed Mode] [High Density Mode] [Generic Mode] [Whisper Mode] VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, VBAT...

  • Page 90: Boot Menu

    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. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.
  • Page 91 • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5>...

  • Page 92: Tool Menu

    Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash Utility ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>. Check section 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. 5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 93: Exit Menu

    <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 5-29...
  • Page 94 5-30 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
  • Page 95 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 96: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    6.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the Intel® C204 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 Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support •...

  • Page 97: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Setup Utility or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® C602 chipset. Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Creating A Raid Set

    Management Menu Configure View/Add Configuration Initialize Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 100 The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Use the up/down arrow keys 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 101 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 102 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 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes...
  • Page 103 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 104 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 105: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    Port # 2 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A 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 6.2.1 Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration to add a new RAID set. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-11...

  • Page 106: 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 107 Management Menu 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 Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-13...
  • Page 108 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 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure...
  • Page 109 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-15...

  • Page 110: 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 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu...
  • Page 111 R B L D 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-17...

  • Page 112: 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. The Check Consistency command is available only for virtual drives included in a RAID 1 or RAID 10 set.
  • Page 113 • 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-19...
  • Page 114 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>.

  • Page 115: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    Clear Configuration Objects Select Boot Drive 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-21...

  • Page 116: 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 117: Enabling Writecache

    Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, select an existing adapter and press <Enter>. Select View/Update Parameters and press <Enter> to display the adapter properties. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-23...
  • Page 118 Select Disk WC, and then press <Enter> to turn on the option. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Feb 17, 2012 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive RAID Objects Size = 148.580GB Management Adapter Stripe Size = 64KB Configure Virtual Drive #Stripes Initialize Physical Drive...
  • Page 119 The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-25...

  • Page 120: 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 - Option ROM - 10.1.0.1008 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 121: 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-27...
  • Page 122 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 123: 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-29...

  • Page 124: 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 125: Recovery Volume Options

    [ ↑↓ ]-Up/Down [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection and return to the utility main menu. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-31...

  • Page 126: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Utility

    6.3.6 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility ® To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y>...

  • Page 127: Rebuilding The Raid With A New Hard Disk

    Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install a new SATA hard disk of the same specification into the same SATA Port. Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. Reboot the system and then follow the steps in section Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID disk. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 6-33...

  • Page 128: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    6.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility You can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays when creating multi- RAID using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology. ® To set the boot array in the BIOS: Set at least one of the arrays bootable to boot from the hard disk.
  • Page 129 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

  • Page 130: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    7.1 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 the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive.
  • Page 131 SLES 10 SP3 32 bit SLES 10 SP3 64 bit SLES 11 32 bit 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 132 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.

  • Page 133: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    S. * 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 134 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the USB floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labelled 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 ®...
  • Page 135 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 136 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8 ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise OS: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd. Press <Enter>. - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the <ENTER> key. - To install or upgrade in text mode, type: linux text <ENTER>.
  • Page 137 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 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installing the RedHat operating system. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12...
  • Page 138 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 5.0 ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise OS: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd. Press <Enter>. - To install or upgrade in graphical mode, press the <ENTER> key. - To install or upgrade in text mode, type: linux text <ENTER>.
  • Page 139 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 RS320Q-E7/RS12 7-11...
  • Page 140 SUSE Linux 11 OS To install the RAID 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. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System Rescue System...
  • Page 141 English(US) 1024 X768 Default 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. sda: USB Floppy Other device Back ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 7-13...
  • Page 142 Installing SUSE 11 Linux OS To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 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>. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 143 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. sda: USB Floppy other device Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 7-15...
  • Page 144 The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system as shown below. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-1612BLT sdb: Disk, Promise 1X2 Morror/RAID1 sd3: Disk, Promise RAID Console other device Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.

  • Page 145: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    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 RS320Q-E7/RS12 7-17...
  • Page 146 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. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 147: Lan Driver Installation

    ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. Click the Intel ® PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver to begin installation. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 7-19...
  • Page 148 Tick 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. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 149 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 7-21...

  • Page 150: Vga Driver Installation

    7.4 VGA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED VGA driver on a Windows operating system. ® To install the ASPEED VGA driver: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 151 Tick 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. ASUS RS320Q-E7/RS12 7-23...
  • Page 152 Click Install to start driver installation. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 153: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.5.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 154: Utilities Menu

    Intel RAID and LSI MegaRAID driver disks. 7.5.5 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. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 155 Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

  • Page 156: Appendix: Reference Information

    A.1 P8BH block diagram Appendix A: Reference information...

  • Page 157: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2894-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +886-21-58660909 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone...
  • Page 158 800 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, Deutschland +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923*...

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