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  • Page 1 ESC4000-FDR G2S ESC4000 G2S 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

    Cable connections ................... 2-16 SATA3/SAS2 backplane cabling ............. 2-17 Removable/optional components ............2-18 2.8.1 System fans ................2-18 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units ..........2-19 2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional) ..... 2-22 2.8.4. Installing Accelerators (optional) ..........2-26...
  • Page 4 BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility .............. 5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 5-4 BIOS setup program .................. 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..............5-7 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......... 5-38 Boot menu ....................5-40 Monitor menu ................... 5-42 Security menu ..................5-43 5.10 Tool menu ....................5-44 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................5-44 5.11 Exit menu ....................5-45 Chapter 6: RAID configuration Setting up RAID ..................6-2 6.1.1...
  • Page 6 7.8.3 Utilities menu................7-32 7.8.4 Make disk menu ................ 7-32 7.8.5 Contact information ..............7-32 Mellanox ConnectX-3 Infiniband driver installation (ESC4000-FDR G2S only) ................ 7-33 7.9.1 Windows operating system ............7-33 ® 7.9.2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS ........... 7-36...

  • Page 7: Notices

    If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com...
  • Page 8 ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.

  • Page 9: 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 10: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a server. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 11 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 13 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.

  • Page 14: System Package Contents

    GPU computing modules ® 4 x Airducts for Intel Xeon Phi GPU computing modules 1 x PCIe PIKE riser card (for ASUS PIKE RAID card only) 1 x PIKE RAID Card Optional Items 1 x Trend Micro Server Protect Anti-virus Software CD...

  • Page 15: Serial Number Label

    Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx. See the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

  • Page 16: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series servers features the ASUS Z9PG-D16 Series server board ® ® that supports Intel LGA2011 Xeon processor from the E5-2600 and E5-2600 V2 product family. Model Name ESC4000-FDR G2S ESC4000 G2S 2 x Socket-R LGA2011 ®...
  • Page 17 Enterprise Linux 64-bit OS Support ® SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 64-bit CentOS 64-bit VMWare iESX5.1 Ubuntu 64-bit * Refer to www.asus.com for the latest OS AVL update. Anti-virus Software Optional Anti-virus Software CD Out of Band Management Remote ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet Hardware...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Features

    4 Full-length Expansion slots 4 Full-length Expansion slots • The rear I/O ports do not appear on the rear panel if motherboard is not present. • *The LAN port 3 is for ASUS ASMB6-iKVM controller only. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Internal Features

    A protection film is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the protection film before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation. *WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 20: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Message LED Power LED LAN2 LED Location LED LAN1 LED Display Icon Description status Power LED System power ON No activity Access Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is normal; no incoming event Message A hardware monitor event is indicated Normal status...

  • Page 21: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1.7.3 HDD status LEDs HDD status LED HDD LED Description Green The installed HDD is in good condition HDD locate or HDD failure ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 22 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover To remove the chassis cover: Remove the screws on the side. Release the two (2) thumbscrews on the rear of the chassis. Slide the chassis cover towards the rear to disengage it from the chassis. Lift the chassis cover to completely remove it from the chassis. A protection film is pre-attached to the system cover before shipping.

  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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 LGA2011 socket.
  • Page 26 Press the left load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, Load lever do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 27 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Remove the PnP cap (H) from the CPU socket and close the load plate (I). ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 28 Push down the right load lever (J), ensuring that the edge of the load plate is fixed by the lever (K). Insert the right load lever under the retention tab. Push down the left load lever (L), and then insert the lever under the retention tab (M). Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 29 If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 30: 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 screws match the holes on the motherboard. Tighten each of the screws with a Phillips screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard.

  • Page 31: System Memory

    ECC or 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB LRDIMM or 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs with ECC/non-ECC into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 32 • • • • • *Refer to ASUS Server AVL for latest update. • Start installing the DIMMs from slot A1 and B1 (light blue). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-11...

  • Page 34: Hard Disk Drives (Hdds)

    Hard disk drives (HDDs) Installing the 2.5-inch SATA HDD/ SAS HDD To install a 2.5-inch HDD: Press the spring lock to release the tray lever and to partially eject the tray from the bay. Firmly hold the tray lever and carefully pull the drive tray out of the bay. Place the drive tray in a clean and flat surface.
  • Page 35 Align and insert the 2.5-inch SATA HDD/ SAS HDD and drive tray assembly into the drive bay. Repeat steps 1—6 to install the other 2.5-inch SATA HDD/ SAS HDDs. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-13...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express x16 expansion cards. To install a PCI Express x16 card Firmly hold the riser card bracket, and then pull it up to detach it from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.

  • Page 37: Configuring An Expansion Card

    ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-15...

  • Page 38: Cable Connections

    Cable connections • The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed components to install additional devices. • Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors. Pre-connected system cables 20-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 8-pin SSI power connector (from power supply to motherboard)

  • Page 39: Sata3/Sas2 Backplane Cabling

    SGPIO_SEL1 jumper pins 1-2 (Onboard), pins 2-3 (Add-on card) Onboard SGPIO1: Connects to the SGPIO1 connector to ® ® support Intel RSTe and LSI Mega RAID RAID function. Onboard SGPIO2/3: Connects to the SGPIO2/3 connector to support PIKE card SAS RAID function. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-17...

  • Page 40: Removable/Optional Components

    Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the following components: System fans Redundant power supply units ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional) Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components. 2.8.1 System fans...

  • Page 41: Redundant Power Supply Units

    Insert the system fan cable into the cable holder, and then connect the cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. 2.8.2 Redundant power supply units To remove the power supply unit (PSU) Lift up the PSU lever. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-19...
  • Page 42 Hold the PSU lever and press the PSU latch. Firmly pull the PSU out of the system chassis. To install a second PSU: Hold the PSU dummy cover and press the dummy latch. Firmly pull the PSU dummy cover out of the server chassis.
  • Page 43 To enable the hot-swap feature (redundant mode), keep the total power consumption of the system under the maximum output power of an individual power supply module. • For steady power input, use only the power cables that come with the server system package. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-21...

  • Page 44: Installing Asus Pike Sas Raid Card (Optional)

    2.8.3 Installing ASUS PIKE SAS RAID Card (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card to the ASUS PIKE riser card. Remove the two screws on the riser card. Detach the riser card from the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 45 The SATA/SAS cables are tied and labeled in four groups. Group 1 connects to HDD 1 and 2, Group 2 to HDD 3 and 4, Group 3 to HDD 5 and 6, and Group 4 to HDD 7 and 8. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-23...
  • Page 46 Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the SAS1–8 connectors on the PIKE riser card. 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. If you are to install PIKE 2008 and 2108 cards, ensure the heatsink latch is completely hooked to the edge of the card slot, and then secure the PIKE card through the screw hole of the riser card to the card bracket.
  • Page 47 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. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-25...

  • Page 48: Installing Accelerators (Optional)

    2.8.4. Installing Accelerators (optional) Follow the steps below to install the optional accelerator to the system. Locate and loosen the thumbscrew in front of the accelerator bracket. Firmly hold the bracket then pull it up to detach it from the motherboard. Connect the red end of the 8-pin power cable to the power connector on the accelerator.
  • Page 49 Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator into the card slot on the bracket. Ensure the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the rear end of the accelerator to the bracket with two screws. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-27...
  • Page 50 Secure the front end of the accelerator to the bracket with one screw. Repeat steps 3—9 if you need to install a second accelerator to the bracket. Align and insert the golden fingers of the accelerator bracket into the card slot on the motherboard.
  • Page 51 Secure the accelerator brackets to the server chassis with four screws. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 2-29...
  • Page 52 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 54: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Friction Rail Kit The rail kit package includes: Fixing latches Set of screws Latch screws Rail Washers Rail screws Friction rack rails Front end Rack rails Rear end 3.1.1 Attaching the rack rails To install the Friction Rail Kit: Secure the two fixing latches to the sides of the server using the set of latch screws. The locations of the screw holes vary with different server models. Refer to your server user manual for details.
  • Page 55 Adjust the rack rail to fit the depth of the rack. From inside the rack, place the rear rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the rear mounting hole, then place the front rail hook on the bottom thin lip of the front mounting hole. Secure the front and rear ends of the rail with two rack screws and washers. Repeat step 3—5 to attach the rack rail on the other side of the rack. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 56: Mounting The Server To The Rack

    3.1.2 Mounting the server to the rack 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. Ensure to include the side knots on the sides of the server when mounting the server to the rack rail holders. Tighten the thumbscrews on both side to secure the server in place. side knots Fixing latches To unmount the server to the rack: Loosen the thumbscrews on both sides then gently pull the server from the rack.

  • Page 57: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 4 This chapter includes the motherboard layout, and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 58: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    Motherboard layout Z9PG-D16/FDR Z9PG-D16 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 59 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) RAID configuration utility selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_EN1) DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2) PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) Internal connectors Page Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–2 [blue], SATA3–4 [black]) ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1–4 [blue]) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, A-Type USB5) 4-10 Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1–7) 4-11 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector 4-12 (6-1 pin SGPIO1, 8-1 pin ISGPIO1) TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) 4-13 Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-13 SSI power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 8-pin PWR2, 4-pin PWR3) 4-14 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-15 10. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-16 Onboard LEDs Page Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 4-17 CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) 4-17 ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 60: 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. To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 61 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. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN ® controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 62 LSI MegaRAID or Intel RSTe selection jumper (3-pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you to select the PCH SATA RAID mode to use LSI MegaRAID software or Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 RAID. Place the jumper ® caps over pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID software RAID Utility (default). Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2–3 to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology ®...
  • Page 63 DDR3 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1) This jumper allows you to enable/disable DDR3 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. PMBus 1.2 PSU select jumper (3-pin SMART_PSU1) This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version, Set to pins 1-2 for PMBus, set to pins 2-3 for Others. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 64: Internal Connectors

    Internal connectors Serial ATA 6.0/3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G1-2 [blue]; 7-pin SATA3G 3-4 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 65 SATA connectors — ISAS connectors (7-pin ISAS1–4 [Blue]) ® Supported by the Intel C602-A PCH, ISAS 1-4 connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of SATA hard disks installed. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 66 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, A-Type USB5) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to connector USB34, then install the module 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. Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-10...
  • Page 67 Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1–7) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3.30A–3.95A (47.4W max.) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • 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. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-11...
  • Page 68 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin ISGPIO1, 6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. The ISGPIO 1 connector is for SATA connectors—ISAS connectors. Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-12...
  • Page 69 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows 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. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-13...
  • Page 70 SSI power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 8-pin PWR2, 4-pin PWR3) These connectors are for an SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • DO NOT forget to connect the 20+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-14...
  • Page 71 System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. SSI power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-15...
  • Page 72 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is short CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1 and 2-pin LOCATORLED2) These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed.

  • Page 73: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB6 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB6 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1/2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 4-17...
  • Page 74 Chapter 4: Motherboard information 4-18...
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 T h i s c h a p t e r t e l l s h o w t o c h a n g e the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

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

  • Page 78: 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 79 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 ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Bios Menu Screen

    For configuring options for special functions Tool 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 ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Main Menu

    F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 5.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 84: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt...
  • Page 85 Enterprise 3 Update 3). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Server Class [Custom] Use Intel recommended prefetch settings. Configuration options: [Enterprise] [High Performance(HPC)] [Custom] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-11...

  • Page 86: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU Streamer Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enabled/disabled L1 data prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCU IP Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to enabled/disabled prefetch of next L1 line based upon sequential load history.
  • Page 87 <-> keys to adjust the value. Recommended short duration power1 1.2 * Long Duration Short duation power limit Allows you to set short duration power limit in watts. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-13...

  • Page 88: Chipset Configuration

    5.4.3 Chipset Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced QPI Configuration QPI Configuration Page Memory Configuration CPU II0 Bridge Configuration PCH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration QPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable/Disable Isoc Current QPI Link Speed...

  • Page 89: Memory Configuration

    Configuration options: [Auto] [1 Way] [2 Way] [4 Way] [8 Way] Patrol Scrub [Disabled] Allows to Enable/Disable Patrol Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Demand Scrub [Enabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled demand scrubing feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-15...
  • Page 90 Data Scrambling [Enabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled data scrambling. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Tagging [Disabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled device tagging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Thermal Throtting [CLTT] Configuration options: [Disabled] [OLTT] [CLTT] Enable High Temp. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allow 2x Refresh [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Altitude [300 M]...

  • Page 91: Dimm Information

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCA Support [Enabled] Allows to Enabled/Disabled direct cache access support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]] VGA Priority [Offboard] Sets priority between onboard VGA and 1st offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard] [Offboard] ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-17...

  • Page 92: Pch Configuration

    PCH Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Support for PCH Compatibility Name Patsburg Revision ID(CRID) Stepping 06(C1 Stepping) functionality. SB Chipset Configuration PCH Compatibility RID [Disabled] GbE Controller [Disabled] Deep Sx [Disabled] SCU devices [Enabled] Onboard SATA RAID Oprom [Enabled]...

  • Page 93: Pch Sata Configuration

    →←: Select Screen Select Item ↑↓: Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-19...
  • Page 94 SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE Mode] [AHCI Mode] [RAID Mode] • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, set this item to [IDE Mode]. •...

  • Page 95: Pch Scu Sas Configuration

    →←: Select Screen Select Item ↑↓: Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-21...

  • Page 96: Pci Subsystem Settings

    5.4.6 PCI Subsystem Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced In case of multiple Option PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.00 ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI Option ROM Handling PCI option ROM to lanuch. PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM] PCI Common Setting...
  • Page 97 PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows to set the ASPM level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auot] [Force L0s] [Force L0s] Force all links to L0s state. [Auto] BIOS auto configure. [Disabled] Disabled ASPM. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-23...

  • Page 98: Intel Txt(Lt-Sx) Configuration

    PCIE Slot Option Rom Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or disables Boot Legacy 0pROM Support Option for Legacy Mass Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] Storage Device with Option ROM. CPU1_PCIE1 Option Rom [Enabled] CPU1_PCIE2 Option Rom [Enabled] CPU1_PCIE3 Option Rom...

  • Page 99: Usb Configuration

    The time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfer. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] USB mass storage device start unit command time-out. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-25...

  • Page 100: Trusted Computing

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

  • Page 101: Acpi Settings

    ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Allows you to set the ACPI Sleep State. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] Allows to enable or disable Lock Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-27...

  • Page 102: Whea Configuration

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

  • Page 103: Onboard Lan Configuration

    Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel W82574L OpROM1 [PXE] Allows you to launch Intel W82574L OpROM1 boot mode.Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Intel W82574L OpROM2 [PXE] llows you to launch Intel W82574L OpROM2 boot mode.Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-29...

  • Page 104: Serial Port Console Redirection

    5.4.14 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Console Redirection Enable COM1 or Disable. Console Redirection [Disabled] Console Redirection Settings COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled]...

  • Page 105: Console Redirection Settings

    Configuration options: [80x24] [80x25] COM2 Console Redirection [Enabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Console Redirection Settings Please refer to the description of the Console Redirection Settings item under COM1 for details. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-31...
  • Page 106 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) Console Redirection [Disabled] Enables or disables the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Cinsloe Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port.

  • Page 107: Me Subsystem

    Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or Disable Serial Serial Port Configuration Port(COM). Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings I0=3F8h; IRQ=4 Device Mode [Standard Serial Po...] ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-33...

  • Page 108: Runtime Error Logging

    Serial Port [Enabled] Allows to enables or disables the serial port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Device Mode [Standard Serial Port Mode] Allows to change the serial port mode. Configuration options: [Standard Serial Port Mode] 5.4.17 Runtime Error Logging Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled] Runtime Error Logging Support [Disabled]...

  • Page 109: Server Mgmt Menu

    O/S Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] Allows to configure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watchdog Timer expires. Not available if O/S Boot Watchdog Timer is disabled. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-35...

  • Page 110: System Event Log

    5.5.1 System Event Log Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt Change this to enable or Enabling/Disabling Options disable all features of SEL Components [Disabled] system Event Logging during boot. Erasing Settings Erase SEL [No] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Custom EFI Logging Options...

  • Page 111: Bmc Network Configuration

    The following items appears only when you set Configuration Address source to [Static Mode]. Station IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows to input Station IP address. Subnet mask [0.0.0.0] Allows to input Subnet mask. Gateway IP address [0.0.0.0] Allows to input Gateway IP address. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-37...

  • Page 112: Event Logs Menu

    Event Logs menu The Event Logs allows you to change or view the event log settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Server Mgmt Event Logs Boot Monitor Security Tool Exit Press <Enter> to change Change Smbios Event Log Settings the Smbios Event Log configuration.
  • Page 113 Enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (Not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. View System Event Log Press <Enter> to view all system event logs. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-39...

  • Page 114: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [Off] [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. CSM16 Module Version GateA20 Active [Upon Request] •...
  • Page 115 • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST.

  • Page 116: Monitor Menu

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. FAN Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode]...

  • Page 117: Security Menu

    To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-43...

  • Page 118: Tool Menu

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

  • Page 119: Exit Menu

    Select Yes to discard changes and reset. Restore Defaults This option allows you to restore/load defaults values for all the setup options. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load optimized defaults. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 5-45...
  • Page 120 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to launch EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.
  • Page 121 Chapter 6 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 122: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • LSI MegaRAID software RAID Configuration Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support (for both Linux and Windows OS). ® • Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only).

  • Page 123: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    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 ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 124: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility

    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 125: Creating A Raid Set

    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 ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 126 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 127 READY Units= MB RAID 1 Size = 152146MB = 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 ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 128 Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>. Select the units for virtual drive size from the menu, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Virtual Drive(s) Configured Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU RAID Size...
  • Page 129 Select Boot Drive Objects Virtual Drive(s) Configured Rebuild Check Consistency RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status 148.580GB 64KB ONLINE Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...

  • Page 130: Using New Configuration

    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 >...

  • Page 131: 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 ESC4000 G2S Series 6-11...

  • Page 132: 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 133 #Stripes StripSz Status Management Menu Configure Init of VD Is In Process 148.580GB 64KB ONLINE Initialize VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. Objects Rebuild Check Consistency 100% Completed Virtual Drives Virtual Drive 0 SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Initialize ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-13...
  • Page 134 Using the Objects command To initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command From the Management Menu, select Objects > Virtual Drive, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive...
  • Page 135 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 ESC4000 G2S Series 6-15...

  • Page 136: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press <Enter>. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Management Menu...
  • Page 137 Rebuilding of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes. Start Rebuilding Drive (Y/N)? Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS72808PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Virtual Drives When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-17...

  • Page 138: 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 139 • 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 ESC4000 G2S Series 6-19...
  • Page 140 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 141: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    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 ESC4000 G2S Series 6-21...

  • Page 142: 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 143: Enabling Writecache

    = On Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Disk Write Cache Setting of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-23...

  • Page 144: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Scu/Sata Option Rom Utility

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU/ SATA Option ROM Utility ® The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SCU / SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
  • Page 145 The RAID BIOS setup screThe RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-25...

  • Page 146: 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>. Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 147: 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 ESC4000 G2S Series 6-27...
  • Page 148 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 149: Deleting A Raid Set

    <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-29...

  • Page 150: 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: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press <Space>.

  • Page 151: Exiting The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata Option Rom Utility

    Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-31...
  • Page 152 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1.

  • Page 153: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 4 for more details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-33...

  • Page 154: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) ® The Intel Rapid1 Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 155: Creating A Raid Set

    Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-35...
  • Page 156 Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

  • Page 157: Changing A Volume Type

    RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-37...

  • Page 158: Deleting A Volume

    6.4.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete.

  • Page 159: Preferences

    Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 6-39...
  • Page 160 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6-40...
  • Page 161 Chapter 7 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

  • Page 162: 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 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 163 RHEL 4 UP8 32 bit RHEL 4 UP8 64 bit Back Exit Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 164 ® 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 165: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    ® Boot the computer using the Windows Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). Click Load Driver. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 166 A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive.
  • Page 167 Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB floppy disk drive, select ® OK, then press <Enter>. Insert Driver Disk Insert your driver disk into /dev/fd0 and press “OK” to continue. Back The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 168 When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. When the installation is completed, DO NOT click Reboot. Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <F2> to switch to the command-line interface from graphic user interface.
  • Page 169 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise OS: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® Press <Tab> to edit options. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press <ENTER>. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series...
  • Page 170 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 171 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 ESC4000 G2S Series 7-11...
  • Page 172 Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. Copy the image file into the Linux system.
  • Page 173 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>. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-13...
  • Page 174 Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press <Enter>. When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium.

  • Page 175: Intel Intel

    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 ESC4000 G2S Series 7-15...
  • Page 176 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. Toggle Yes, I want to restart the computer npw and click Finish to complete the setup process.

  • Page 177: Network Connections Software Installation

    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 ESC4000 G2S Series 7-17...
  • Page 178 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. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 179 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-19...

  • Page 180: Vga Driver Installation

    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.
  • Page 181 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 ESC4000 G2S Series 7-21...
  • Page 182 Click Install to start driver installation. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. 7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 183 ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. ® Click the item Intel C600 Series Chipset RAID Drivers from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-23...
  • Page 184 ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 installation ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 on the system. ® You need to manually install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.0 utility on a Windows®...
  • Page 185 Read the Warning message and click Next to continue. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. Read the Readme File Information and click Next to continue. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-25...
  • Page 186 After completing the installation, click Next to complete the setup process. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to revtart your computer before using the program. 7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 187 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. ® Click Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-27...
  • Page 188 ® When the Intel PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 7-28 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 189 Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-29...
  • Page 190 The programs you select are being installed. Click Finish to finish the installation. 7-30 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 191: 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. 7.8.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 192: Utilities Menu

    Intel RAID driver disks. 7.8.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 7-32 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 193: Mellanox Connectx-3 Infiniband Driver Installation (Esc4000-Fdr G2S Only)

    Mellanox ConnectX-3 Infiniband driver installation (ESC4000-FDR G2S only) This section provides instructions on how to install the Mellanox driver. 7.9.1 Windows operating system ® You need to manuall install the Mellanox driver on a Windows operating system. To install the Mellanox driver: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 194 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. Check the box and click Next to continue. 7-34 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 195 Click Install to begin the installation. Click your preferred options and click Finish to exit the wizard. Click Yes to restart your system for the configuration changes made to MLNX_VPI to take effect. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-35...

  • Page 196: Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux Os

    ® 7.9.2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS ® You need to manually mount the Mellanox driver on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS. For users using SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS, follow the general instructions in this section to mount the Mellanox driver on your system. To mount the Mellanox driver: Log in to the system as root.
  • Page 197 Type the following commands before you install the driver: cd /[folder name] ./mlnxofedinstall All other Mellanox, OEM, OFED, or distribution IB packages will be removed. Press <Y> to continue. The system starts uninstalling the previous version of OFED. ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series 7-37...
  • Page 198 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 the firmware update, type -- force-fw-update. 7-38 Chapter 7: Driver installation...

  • Page 199: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259...

  • Page 200: Technical Support

    +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, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx...
  • Page 201 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Address Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул.

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