Page 1 TS700-E8-PS4 TS700-E8-RS8 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 ......................x Chapter 1: Product Introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-3 System specifications ................1-4 Front panel features ................... 1-6 Rear panel features ..................1-7 Internal features ..................
Page 4 Jumpers ..................4-14 Internal connectors .................. 4-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ..............5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 5-4 BIOS setup program .................. 5-6 5.2.1...
Page 5 Contents AiTweaker menu ..................5-10 Advanced menu ..................5-13 5.5.1 ACPI Settings ................5-14 5.5.2 Smart Settings................5-14 5.5.3 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration .......... 5-15 5.5.4 Onboard LAN I210 Configuration ..........5-16 5.5.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ..........5-17 5.5.6 APM ..................
Page 6 Software drivers and utilities installation ..........7-13 Running the Support DVD ..............7-13 Installing the drivers and utilities ............7-16 7.4.1 Using the ASUS InstAll application ........... 7-16 7.4.2 Installing a driver or utility............7-18 Running the utilities ................. 7-20 7.5.1...
Page 7: Notices
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://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 If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com...
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: Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Page 14: System Package Contents
ASUS T50A Pedestal / 5U Rackmount Chassis Motherboard ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board 1 x 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-PS4) 1 x 800W 80PLUS Gold Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E8-RS8) 4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays (Front panel, TS700-E8-PS4) 8 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Trays (Front panel, TS700-E8-RS8)*...
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 shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
Page 16: System Specifications
1.3 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone server ® system featuring the ASUS Z10PE-D16 WS Server Board. The server supports Intel ® ® LGA2011-3 Intel Xeon E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
Page 17 100-127 / 200-240Vac, Power Rating Class I 9.9A/4.79A, 47-63Hz, Class I Operating temperature: 10°C – 35°C Environment Non operation temperature: -40°C – 70°C Non operation humidity: 20% – 90% (Non condensing) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 18: Front Panel Features
• Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions. • * Only the first set of 4-bay HDD module is provided on TS700-E8-PS4. • ** For TS700-E8-RS8, six hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs are supported by default. Upgrade the optional PIKE card before using eight hot-swap 3.5-inch HDDs.
Page 19: Rear Panel Features
LAN (RJ-45) port 1 USB3.0 Audio I/O ports rear c/sub side MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN Expansion slots VGA port This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 20 LAN (RJ-45) port 1 USB3.0 Audio I/O ports side rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN Expansion slots VGA port This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 21: Internal Features
Optical drive (optional) 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays 4-bay HDD module (First set with backplane; TS700-E8-PS4 only supports this set) 4-bay HDD module (Second set with backplane, TS700-E8-RS8 only) 2 x 80mm x 38mm system fans (hidden beside the backplane) 2 x 2.5-inch SSD bays (TS700-E8-RS8 only)
Page 22: Led Information
LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Message LED LAN1 LED HDD access LED LAN2 LED Power LED Location LED (Reserved) HDD Status LED HDD Activity LED Display Icon Description status Power LED System power ON No activity Access Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is normal;...
Page 23: Lan (Rj-45) Leds
USB3.0 ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED rear c/sub side Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 1-11...
Page 24 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Chapter 2: Hardware Information Hardware Information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
Page 26: Chassis Cover
Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts. To remove the side cover: Remove the two screws that secure the side cover. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis.
Page 27: Reinstalling The Side Cover
Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 2011-3 sockets designed for the Intel ® Xeon E5-2600 v3 family processor. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. • 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 LGA 2011-3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the triangle mark is on the top-right position.
Page 29 Press the left load lever down with your thumb (A), move it to the right until it is released from the retention tab (B) then gently lift the load lever (C). To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever Press the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the left (E) until it is released from then gently lift the load lever (F). ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 30 Push the left load lever to slightly lift the load plate (G). Edge of the Load plate Do not insert the load lever into the retention tab. Hold the edge then gently lift the load plate (H). Load plate Get the CPU. Triangle mark 7. Align and position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the socket box.
Page 31 The PnP cap pops out of the load plate when the right load lever is inserted into the retention tab. Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 2011 socket. PnP cap 11. Push down the left load lever (L) then Retention tab insert it under the retention tab (M). ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 32 12. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with. • Ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. • Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. 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. Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 33: Installing The Cpu Heatsink
Place the CPU heatsink and fan on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the four screws match the holes on the support plate, and the arrow on the fan faces the rear panel of the server chassis. Twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the CPU heatsink and fan to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the CPU heatsink and fan. Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 34: System Memory
System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory Configurations You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs or 32 GB and 64 GB LR-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Refer to ASUS Server AVL for the updated list of compatible DIMMs. • When installing DIMMs, always start from slot A1 (CPU1) and E1 (CPU2). • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 35: Single Cpu Configuration
Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs Dual CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration. Dual CPU configuration DIMM (CPU1) DIMM (CPU2) 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs 16 DIMMs ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-11...
Page 36: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket Press the retaining clip outward to DIMM notch unlock the DIMM socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. DIMM slot key Unlocked retaining clip A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. Hold the DIMM at both ends then insert the DIMM into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip clicks into place and the DIMM is seated securely in place.
Page 37: Front Panel Assembly
Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-13...
Page 38: Sata/Sas Hard Disk Drives
SATA/SAS hard disk drives The system comes with two sets of hard disk drive modules. TS700-E8-PS4 supports the first set as default. TS700-E8-RS8 supports both sets. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. Take note of the type of HDD module cage you purchase before buying hard disks. 2.5.1 Removing the HDD module cage Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. Remove the HDD module cage. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 39: Installing The Hdd Module Cage
2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage Find a HDD tray. Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. Lock the cage latch properly. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. By default, only TS700-E8-RS8 supports the second set of HDD module. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-15...
Page 40: Removing The Backplane
2.5.3 Removing the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary! Remove all hot-swap HDD trays from the chassis. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/ SAS backplane. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. Firmly hold the backplane, and turn it in the direction of the arrow. Remove the backplane from the module. 2.5.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
Page 41 Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, and then secure it with four screws. 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 SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-17...
Page 42: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive (Ts700-E8-Rs8 Only)
Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA/SAS drive. 2.5.5 Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (TS700-E8-RS8 only) The system comes with two hot-swap 2.5-inch hard disk drives on the rear panel for mounting SATA/SAS or SSD hard disk drives. To install a 2.5-inch hard disk drive: Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever.
Page 43 SSD matches the four screws holes of the drive tray. Carefully insert the drive tray with its case facing downwards and push it all the way to the drive bay. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/ SAS interface on the backplane. Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place. When the drive tray assembly is properly installed, you will see the edge of the drive tray is in align with the chassis cover. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to install other 2.5-inch hard disk drives. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-19...
Page 44: Inch Or 3.5-Inch Drives
5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optical drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch drives or 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch hard drive adapter for installing 3.5-inch zip or floppy disk drives. You must remove the front panel assembly before installing a 5.25-inch drive. 2.6.1 Installing a 5.25-inch drive Unscrew and remove the metal cover of the bay where you want to install the 5.25- inch drive. Insert the drive into the bay and slide the bay lock to the right until it clicks in place. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA connector on the back of the drive.
Page 45: Expansion Slots
TS700-E8-PS4 supports up to three GPU cards. TS700-E8-RS8 supports only one GPU card. Remove the side chassis cover. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. Release the screws on the metal slot cover where you wish to install the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-21...
Page 46 Align the card’s golden fingers with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the expansion card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 3. When installing a PCIex16 graphics card that requires external power supply, connect the 6+2 pin connector of the bundled power cable to the graphics card. Connect the 8-pin ATX power connector of the power cable to the power supply module to get external power supply. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 47: Configuring An Expansion Card
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. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock 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 PCI devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-23...
Page 48 Expansion slots PCIEX16_1 1 x PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link) 1 x PCIE X16 (x16 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_3 1 x PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_4 1 x PCIE X16 (x16 Gen3 Link) 1 x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_5 PCIEX16_6 1x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 49: Installing An M.2 Expansion Card
To install an M.2 expansion card: Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and set it aside. 2. Find your M.2 expansion card. M2 socket The illustrations below vary with models. The installation steps are the same. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. Secure the M.2 card with a screw that you removed earlier in step 1. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-25...
Page 50: 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. 2.8.1 Motherboard connections Standard cables connected to the motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 8-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard) System fan connector (from system fan to motherboard) USB 3.0 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) USB 2.0 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) SATA connector (system default; from motherboard to front 3.5-inch SATA/SAS backplane) SSATA connector (system default; from motherboard to optical drive or rear 2.5-inch SATA/SAS backplane) System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 51: Front Side
Front side The front side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the front panel when installed. This side includes four SATA/SAS connectors for the hot-swap drive trays. HDD1 HDD2 Drive status LEDs HDD3 HDD4 Each SATA/SAS connector is labeled (HDD1, HDD2, HDD1 HDD3, HDD4) so you can easily determine their counterpart connectors at the back side of the backplane. Refer to the table for reference. HDD Device Front side connector Back side connector HDD 1 HDD1 CON1 HDD 2 HDD2 CON2 HDD 3 HDD3 CON3 HDD 4 HDD4 CON4 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-27...
Page 52: Back Side
Back side The back side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. CON1 CON2 SGPIO_SEL1 SGPIO2 CON4 CON3 SGPIO1 BPSMB1 SGPIO3 Connectors Description Connects to SATA SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard SGPIO1 Connects to SGPIO connector of the first set of cables on SGPIO2 the PIKE card Connects to SGPIO connector of the second set of cables SGPIO3 on the PIKE card Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane to pins 2–3 when installing the PIKE RAID card. SGPIO_SEL1 SGPIO_SEL1 (Short pins [2-3]) Connects to AUX_PANEL1 connector on the motherboard BPSMB1 Connects to 4-pin plug of the power supply CON1/CON2/ Connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the motherboard CON3/CON4...
Page 53: Removable Components
Then remove the side cover. SPDIF OUT USB3.0 USB3.0 rear c/sub side MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN Locate the front system fan near the 5.25-inch drive bays. Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in the right figure. LAN port 3 LAN port 1 Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the front system fan. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-29...
Page 54: Removing The Rear System Fan
Removing the rear system fan To remove the rear system fan: Squeeze the front system fan latches (step a) and pull out the front system fan (step b), as shown in the figure below. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. Carefully remove the system fan. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 55: Redundant Power Supply Module (Ts700-E8-Rs8 Only)
Press the latch to the left and pull the power supply module out of the system chassis. Insert the replacement power supply module into the chassis. You will hear a sound when the power supply module is secured in place. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 2-31...
Page 56: Chassis Footpads
2.9.3 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack. Refer to Chapter 3: Installation options of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions. To remove the footpads: Lay the system chassis on its side. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with a Philips (cross) screwdriver. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the other three footpads. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 57: Chapter 3: Installation Options
Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.
Page 58: Preparing The System For Rack Mounting
Preparing the system for rack mounting • The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the footpads Refer to section 2.9.3 Chassis footpads for instructions on removing the footpads. Removing the top cover Unscrew and slide the top cover toward the rear panel, and then lift it up from the chassis. Attaching the inner rail to the server Press the lock on side of the rail and slide the inner rail out from the rackmount rail kit. Slide the inner rail into the rail on top of the chassis. Align the screw holes on the inner rail and the chassis top, and then secure the inner rail to the chassis top with screws. Chapter 3: Installation options...
Page 59: Attaching The Rails To The Rack
Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of the chassis with screws. Use three screws to secure the side hooks to both rails. Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 1U space Drive in two screws on the rack rails. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 60: Mounting The Server To The Rack
Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you attached the rail. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. Repeat steps 3–6 to attach the second rail pair. Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack: Align the server rails with the rack rails. Press the lock on side of the rail and slide the server into the rack. When the server is fully slide into the rack, secure both sides using screws. Chapter 3: Installation options...
Page 61: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Motherboard Info This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.
Page 62: Motherboard Layout
ERR_DIMMD1, ERR_DIMME1, ERR_DIMMF1, ERR_DIMMG1, ERR_DIMMH1) 2. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMC_LED1) 3. Location LED (LOCLED2) 4. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) 5. CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) 6. M2 LED (M2_LED) 7. ASUS Dr. Power LED (PGLED3) 8. Q-Code LED (LED1) Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
Page 63 13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 4-25 14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-26 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 4-27 16. VGA connector (VGA_HDR1) 4-27 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 4-28 ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 64: Onboard Leds
The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB8 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB8 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes.
Page 65: Location Led (Locled2)
The Location LED helps visually locate and quickly identify the server in error on a server rack. CATT LED (CATTERR_LED1) The CATT LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 66: Cpu Warning Led (Err_Cpu1, Err_Cpu2)
CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate failure on either CPU1, CPU2, or both. M2 LED (M2_LED) This LED lights up to indicate that the installed M.2 (NGFF) card is being accessed. Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
Page 67: Asus Dr. Power Led (Pgled3)
ASUS Dr. Power LED (PGLED3) This LED near the Dr. Power switch lights up when the Dr. Power switch is on Enable. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 68: Q-Code Led (Led1)
Q-Code LED (LED1) The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system status. Refer to the Q-code table below for details. Q-Code table Code Description Not used Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading...
Page 69 Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes FB – FF DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 70 Q-Code table (continued) Code Description 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) 6B – 6F PCH DXE initialization is started PCH DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization...
Page 71 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state 0x40 0xAC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. 0xAA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-11...
Page 72: Onboard Buttons, Switches And Jumpers
Onboard buttons, switches and jumpers 4.3.1 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Power-on The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake up the system.
Page 73: Dr. Power Switch (Dr_Power)
Dr. Power switch (DR_POWER) Toggle this switch to enable or disable the Dr. Power feature of the system. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-13...
Page 74: Jumpers
4.3.2 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 75: Vga Controller Setting (Vga_Sw1)
This jumper allows you to enable to disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. SMBUS connection setting (TESLA_M_SW) This jumper allows you to select the connection to BMC or PHC for PCIE 1/3/5/7 SMBUS. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-15...
Page 76: Raid Selection Jumper Setting (3-Pin Raid_Sel1)
RAID selection jumper setting (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 77: Ddr4 Thermal Event Setting (3-Pin Dimmtrip1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable DDR4 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-17...
Page 78: Internal Connectors
Internal connectors Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up.
Page 79: Usb 3.0 Connector (20-1 Pin Usb3_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 Fan Speed Control technology. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-19...
Page 80: Power Supply Smbus Connector (Psusmb1)
Power supply SMBus connector (PSUSMB1) This connector supplies power for low-speed system management communications. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) These connectors are for the serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to one of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Page 81: Serial Ata 6.0/3.0 Gb/S Connectors (7-Pin Sata_1-6 [Gray])
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can use a software RAID solution to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or a RAID 10 configuration. For more information on the SATA RAID solutions supported on this motherboard, refer to the RAID Configuration chapter of this user guide. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-21...
Page 82: Serial General Purpose Input/Output Connector (6-1 Pin Sgpio1, Ssgpio1)
Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1, SSGPIO1) The SGPIO1 and SSGPIO1 connectors are used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. SGPIO1 is the jumper for SATA1~4. SSGPIO1 is the jumper for SSATA1~4.
Page 83: Trusted Platform Module Connector (20-1 Pin Tpm1)
The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • This motherboard supports EATX2.0 PSU or later version. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-23...
Page 84: Chassis Intrusion (2-Pin Intrusion1)
Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION) 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 CHASSIS# and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function.
Page 85: System Panel Connector (20-1 Pin Panel1)
BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. (6) 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-25...
Page 86: Auxiliary Panel Connector (20-2 Pin Aux_Panel1)
Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, and LAN LEDs. (1) Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. (2) LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN12_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
Page 87: Digital Audio Connector (4-1 Pin Spdif_Out)
S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. VGA connector (VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 4-27...
Page 88: Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 Pin Aafp)
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. •...
Page 89: Chapter 5: Bios Setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setup BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Page 90: Managing And Updating Your Bios
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 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 91: 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.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash Utility: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file into the USB port. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu then select ASUS EZ Flash Utility.
Page 92: Bupdater Utility
The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. 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. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].CAP Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
Page 93 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : Z10PE-D8 WS Platform : Z10PE-D8 WS Version : 0215 Version : 0217 Build date: 05/13/2014 Build date: 06/30/2014 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write 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.
Page 94: Bios Setup Program
If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • 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 95: Bios Menu Screen
Event Logs For changing the event log settings Monitor F or displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Security For changing the security settings Boot 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. Press the key on the upper right section of the menu screen to display the Tool and Exit menus. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 96: 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. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item then press <Enter>. 5.2.5 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Page 97: Main Menu
Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time settings. 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 98: Aitweaker Menu
AiTweaker menu The AiTweaker menu allows you to perform overclocking and advance tuning of your memory and CPU settings. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to optimize the CPU Core Ratio, BCLK Freqency, or memory paramaters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Xeon Turbo Charger [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Xeon Turbo Charger feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] External Digi+ Power Control CPU1/CPU2 Load-line Calibration [Auto] Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better...
Page 99 A higher temperature provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. DRAM-AB/CD/EF/GH Current Capability [100%] The DRAM current capability adjusts the total power range for DRAM overclocking. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] DRAM-AB/CD/EF/GH Switching Frequency [Auto] The DRAM switching frequency will affect the overclocking range and the system stability. Configure a higher frequency to increase the overclockin range or a lower frequency to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM-AB/CD/EF/GH Power Phase Control [Auto] This is for the power supply ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-11...
Page 100 CPU1/2 Input Voltage [Auto] This is the input voltage for the processor by the external voltage regulator. DRAM Voltage(CHA, CHB)/(CHC, CHD)/(CHE, CHF)/(CHG, CHH) [Auto] Power supply for the DRAM. VCCIO Offset Mode Sign [ [+] VCCIO Voltage Offset by a positive value. [-] VCCIO Voltage Offset by a negative value. VCCIO Voltage Offset [Auto] Maximum offset value is 0.65 with an increment of 0.01V. Use +/- to raise or reduce the value.
Page 101: 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. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the Front Panel Type audio. Configuration options: [HD Audio] [AC97] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-13...
Page 102: Acpi Settings
5.5.1 ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] This item allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.
Page 103: Nct6779D Super Io Configuration
Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1/ Serial Port 2. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-15...
Page 104: Onboard Lan I210 Configuration
5.5.4 Onboard LAN I210 Configuration Intel LAN1/LAN2 Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE] Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-16...
Page 105: Serial Port Console Redirection
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings This item becomes configurable only when you enable the Console Redirection item. The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-17...
Page 106 Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, et. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Configuration options: [7] [8]...
Page 107: Console Redirection Settings
The following item appears only when you set Console 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. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allow for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-19...
Page 108: Apm
5.5.6 Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.
Page 109: Advance Power Management Configuration
Power Boost [Normal] Enabling this item allows you to increase extra power input to the procesors(s) and coumputing performance depenig on the applications. Ensure that your thermal solution and power supply are avble to handle this circunstance. Configuration Options: [Normal] [High] [Extreme] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-21...
Page 110: Pci Subsystem Settings
5.5.8 PCI Subsystem Settings Allows you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Settings. Load RT32 Image [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Above 4G Decoding [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space. It only works if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables SIngle Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SR-...
Page 111: Network Stack Configuration
Enables or disables the network stack feature. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when Network stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PXE boot wait time [0] Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Media detect time [0] Wait time (in seconds) to detect media. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-23...
Page 112: Csm Configuration
5.5.10 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. Configuration options: [Upon Request] [Always] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Boot Option filter [Legacy only] This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.
Page 113: Trusted Computing
5.5.11 Trusted Computing Configuration Security Device Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-25...
Page 114: Usb Configuration
5.5.12 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] This is a workaround for 0Ses without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] This is a workaround for 0Ses without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage drvier support.
Page 115: Iscsi Configuration
AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] AMI Virtual CDROM1/ Floppy1 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 5.5.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-27...
Page 116: Intelrcsetup Menu
IntelRCSetup menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the processor and chipset settings. Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-28...
Page 117: Processor Configuration
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function. When ® disabled, only one thread per activated core is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Intel TXT Support [Disabled] This item enables Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Disable EV DFS Features when TXT is enabled. VMX [Enabled] Enables the Vanderpool Technology. Takes effect after reboot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-29...
Page 118 Enable SMX [Disabled] Enables the Safer Mode Extensions Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] This Item allows you to turn on/off the mid level cache(L2) streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache 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 enable or disable prefetcher of next L1 data line.
Page 119: Advanced Power Management Configuration
Allows your system to select from BIOS or operating system to choose enable energy performance bias tuning. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Energy Performance BIAS setting. [Balanced Performance] Allows you to set the Energy Performance Bias which overrides the OS setting. Configuration options: [Performance] [Balanced Performance] [Balanced Power] [Power] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-31...
Page 120: Common Refcode Configuration
Power/Performance Switch [Enabled] Allows you to switch between Power or performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Workload Configuration [Balanced] Optimization for the workload characterization. Configuration options: [Balanced] [I/O sensitive] Averaging Time Window [23] This is used to control the effective window of the average for CO and PO time. PO TotalTimeThreshold Low [35] The HW switching mechanism disables the performance setting (0) when the total PO time is less than this threshold.
Page 121: Qpi Configuration
Link Speed Mode [Fast] This item allows you to select the QPI link speed as either the fast mode or slow mode. Configuration options: [Slow] [Fast] Link Frequency Select [Auto] This item allows for selecting the QPI link frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [6.4 GT/s] [8.0 GT/s] [9.6 GT/s] Link L0p/L1 Enable [Enable] This item allows you to disable or enable Link L0p or Link L1. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] COD Enable [Auto] This item allows you to disable or enable cluste on Die. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable] [Enable] Early Snoop [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-33...
Page 122: Memory Configuration
5.6.5 Memory Configuration Enforce POR [Auto] Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency adn voltage programming. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enforce POR] [Disabled] [Enforce Stretch Goals] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the memory frequency setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1333] [1600] [1866] [2133] Halt on mem Training Error [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable halt on mem Training Error. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support.
Page 123: Memory Topology
Memory Power Savings Advanced Options CK in SR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Driven] [Tri-State] [Pulled Low] [Pulled High] MDLL Off [Auto] Allows you to shutdown MDLL during SR when enabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEMHOT Throttling Mode [Input-only] Allows you to shutdown MDLL during SR when enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Input-only] [Output-only] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-35...
Page 124: Memory Ras Configuration
Mem Electrical Throttling [Disabled] Allows you to configure Memory Electical throttling. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Memory Map Channel Interleaving [Auto] Select different channel interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [3-way Interleave] [4- way Interleave] Rank Interleaving [Auto] Select different rank interleaving setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1-way Interleave] [2-way Interleave] [4-way Interleave] [8- way Interleave] Memory RAS Configuration RAS Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RAS Modes. Enabling Sparing and Mirroring is not supported. In case enabled, Sparing will be selected.
Page 125: Iio Configuration
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Express Global Options TX EQ WA [Enabled] Use special table for TX_EQ and vendor specific cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only] This option enables or disables the ASPM support for all downstream devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1 Only] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-37...
Page 126: Pch Configuration
5.6.7 PCH Configuration PCH Devices DeepSx Power Policies [Disabled] Allows you to configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled in S5] [Enabled in S4 and S5] PCI Express Configuration PCH DMI ASPM [Enabled] Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-38...
Page 127 Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1/ SATA Port 2/ SATA Port 3/ SATA Port 4 Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4 Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-39...
Page 128 PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure SATA as [AHCI] Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Support Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Suport Aggressive Link Power (SALP) Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1-6 Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4/ Port 5/ Port 6 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 5: BIOS setup...
Page 129 The following items appears only when the USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control is set to [Enabled]. USB Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 3.0 Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4/ #5/ #6 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-41...
Page 130: Miscellaneous Configuration
Azalia Configuration Azalia [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control detection of the Azalia device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Platform Thermal Configuration PCH Thermal Device [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCH Thermal Device (D31:F6). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Alert Enable Lock [Disabled] Allows you to lock all Alert Enable settings.
Page 131: Server Me Configuration
Runtime Error Logging S/W Error Injection Support [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the S/W Error Injection support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Whea Settings Whea Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the WHEA support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Error Enabling Memory corrected Error enabling [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable Memory corrected Errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-43...
Page 132: Server Mgmt Menu
Server Mgmt menu The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to change the settings. OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled] This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads.
Page 133: System Event Log
Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately] Log EFI Status Codes [Error code] Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes, or log only error code, or only progress code or, both. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-45...
Page 134: Bmc Network Configuration
BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. BMC network configuration The sub-items in this configuration allow you to configure the BMC network parameters. Configuration Address source DM_LAN1/Shared LAN [Unspecified] This item allows you to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Unspecified option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp] View System Event Log This item allows you to view the system event log records. Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-46...
Page 135 Displays the full or brief IPv6 Formula. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] IPv6 Display Letter Case [Upper Case] Displays the uppercase or lowercase letters of the alphabet. Configuration options: [Lower Case] [Upper Case] IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1/Shared LAN IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address source [Unspecified] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(by BIOS or BMC). Configuration options: [Unspecified] [Static] [Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running DHCP] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-47...
Page 136: Event Logs Menu
Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. 5.8.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press <Enter> to change the Smbios Event Log configuration. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erasing Settings Erase Event Log [No]...
Page 137: View Smbios Event Log
5.8.2 View Smbios Event Log Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-49...
Page 138: Monitor Menu
+VDDQ_EF Voltage, +VDDQ_GH Voltage, +5VSB Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, VBAT Voltage, +3.3VSB Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode [Generic Speed] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual Mode] [Energy Efficiency] Duty % [50] This item appears only when CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode is set to [Manual Mode].
Page 139: Security Menu
Administrator Password To set an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. 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. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-51...
Page 140: User Password
User Password To set a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear a user password: Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>. Select Yes from the Warning message window then press <Enter>.
Page 141 Key Management This item only appears when the item Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom]. The Key Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management page. Default Key Provision [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enroll All Factory Default Keys This item will ask you if you want to Install Factory Default secure keys. Select Yes if you want to load the default secure keys, otherwise select No. Save All Secure Boot Variables This item will ask you if you want to save all secure boot variables. Select Yes if you want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No. Configuration options: [Set New] [Delete] [Append] ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-53...
Page 142: Boot Menu
5.11 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout [xx] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Bootup NumLock State [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Boot Logo Display [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] POST Report [5 sec] Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.
Page 143: Tool Menu
Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-55...
Page 144: Exit Menu
5.13 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Save Changes &...
Page 145: Restore Defaults
Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options. Boot Override This items displays the available devices. The 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 (shell.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-57...
Page 146 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5-58...
Page 147: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration
Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
Page 148: Setting Up Raid
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). ® • Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, Intel RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only).
Page 149: Installing Hard Disk Drives
Rapid Storage Technology if you installed Serial ATA ® hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C612 chipset. ® Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 150: 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 151: Creating A Raid Set
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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 152 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 153 RAID 0 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 154 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 155 Initialize 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 156: 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 157: 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-11...
Page 158: 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 159 Size #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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-13...
Page 160 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 161 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-15...
Page 162: 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 163 FAIL A00-01 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-17...
Page 164: 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 165 • Continue - Continues the consistency check. - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it • Abort continues from zero percent. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-19...
Page 166 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 167: Deleting A Raid 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-21...
Page 168: 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 169: Enabling Writecache
Disk WC = On Check Consistency Read Ahead = On Disk Write Cache Setting of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-23...
Page 170: Intel
® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA Option ROM utility allows you ® to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
Page 171: Creating A Raid Set
]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-25...
Page 172 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...
Page 173: 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-27...
Page 174: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid
6.3.3 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 175: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise
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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-29...
Page 176 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 177: 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-31...
Page 178: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)
® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel Rapid 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 179: 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-33...
Page 180 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 181: 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-35...
Page 182: 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 183: 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-37...
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Page 185: Chapter 7: Driver Installation
Chapter 7: Driver installation Driver installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both ® ® Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
Page 186: Raid 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 187: Installing The Raid Controller Driver
Boot the computer using the Windows Server 2008 R2 OS installation disc. Follow the ® screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008 R2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced). Click Load Driver. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 188 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 189 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 190 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 191 Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. Press <Tab> to edit options. While booting from DVD, press <ESC> to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press <ENTER>. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 192 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 193 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 TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8...
Page 194 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 195 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-11...
Page 196 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 197: Software Drivers And Utilities Installation
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. The support DVD is supported on Windows...
Page 198: Utilities Menu
7.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. 7.3.3 Make Disk menu The MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks. Press the arrow down button in the lower left part of the menu to view more items. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation...
Page 199 Content may vary depending on motherboard model. 7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you seek for more information or in need of technical support. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-15...
Page 200: Installing The Drivers And Utilities
DVD. 7.4.1 Using the ASUS InstAll application This sections describes how to install the drivers and utilities using ASUS InstAll, an ASUS exclusive installation wizard that allows you to conveniently install the drivers and utilities with just a few steps.
Page 201 Tick Install drivers and recommended tools automatically from InstAll (recommended) then click OK to open the main ASUS InstAll screen Tick Customize the installation of drivers or Install drivers only if you want to install selected drivers or utilies. When you select either of these two options, you need to specify the drivers or utilites you want to install.
Page 202: Installing A Driver Or Utility
Click OK to complete the installation. 7.4.2 Installing a driver or utility This section describes the steps on how to install a particular driver or utility from the support DVD. To install a driver or utility: Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD into the optical drive.
Page 203 2. VGA card ASPEED AST2300 / AST2400 Display Driver ASMedia ASM1042 / ASM1142 USB 3.0 Host 3. USB Controllers Controller Driver 4. Audio Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Follow onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Restart the system. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-19...
Page 204: Running The Utilities
The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design. Launching USB Charger+ To launch USB Charger+, locate and double-click the USB Charger+ icon on your system.
Page 205: Appendix A: Reference Information
Appendix A: Reference Information Reference Information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Page 206: Z10Pe-D16 Ws Block Diagram
Z10PE-D16 WS block diagram Appendix A: Reference information...
Page 207: 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 208: 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 209 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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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Chapter 3: Installation Options

Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

4.1 Motherboard Layout

Chapter 5: BIOS Setup

Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

Chapter 7: Driver Installation

Appendix A: Reference Information

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