Asus RS300-E7/RS4 Manuel d'utilisateur

1U Rackmount ServerRS300-E7/RS4User Guide

xReferencesRefer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates.1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

6-8 Chapter 6: RAID conguration8. Select Units from the Virtual Drive sub-menu, and then press <Enter>.9. Select the units for virtual drive

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-912. When nished setting the selected virtual drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, and then press <Enter>.Mana

6-10 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingNewCongurationWhen a RAID set already exists, using the NewConguration command erases the existing RAID con

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-116.2.2 AddingorviewingaRAIDcongurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/

6-12 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the virtual drives. You may

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-133. Press <F10> to start initialization. When prompted, select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, and then press <Ent

6-14 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingtheObjectscommandTo initialize the virtual drives using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, sele

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-153. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, and then press <Enter> to start initialization.Management MenuCongure Initial

6-16 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Mana

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-173. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. When prompted, press <Y> to rebuild the drive.4. When rebuil

1-This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.Chapter 1Product i

6-18 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the select

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-193. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check? dialog box, and then press <Enter>. A pro

6-20 Chapter 6: RAID congurationUsingtheObjectscommandTo check data consistency using the Objects command1. From the Management Menu, select Obje

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-216.2.6 DeletingaRAIDcongurationTo delete a RAID conguration1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > ClearCongur

6-22 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select th

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-236.2.8 Enabling WriteCacheYou may manually enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to improve t

6-24 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility allows

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-256.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter&

6-26 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then pre

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-272. Enter a name for the recovery set and press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-2*ASUS System Web-based ManagementIf any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.1.1 System

6-28 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.3 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-296.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volu

6-30 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.5 Recovery Volume OptionsIf you have created a recovery set, you can congure more recovery set options followin

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-31Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ][↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-S

6-32 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is c

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-336.3.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for your RAID arrays w

6-34 Chapter 6: RAID conguration

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.Chapter 7Driver installation

7-2 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an op

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-36. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.7. Press <Enter>.8. Follow

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P8B-E/4L server board. Th

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installationTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment1. Start Windows®.2. Place the motherboard support DVD into

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-57.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select P

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boo

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-96. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.7. Follow the onscreen i

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installationSUSE Linux 11 OSTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS:1. Boot the

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-114. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Type the command acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Option

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation7. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.6. The drivers for the RAID control

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-137.2 Intel® chipset device software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® chipset dev

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4Model Name RS300-E7/RS4Networking LAN4 x Intel 82574L + 1 x Mgmt LANGraphic VGAAspeed AST2050 16MBAuxiliary Storage

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Infor

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-157.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers o

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installation4. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the t

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-177. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.8. When nished, press Finish to continue.

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Adap

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-195. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.6. Enter the user information and click Next

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation9. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.8. Click Insta

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 7-217.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the dri

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.5.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppo

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4A-1ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447F

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features. The power

ASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAFax +1-510-608-4555Web site h

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. Power supply and power fan2.

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 1-71.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsMessage LEDLAN2/4 LEDHDD Access LEDLAN1/3 LEDPower LEDLocation LEDLED IconDisplay stat

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connectio

2-This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 2Hardware setup

iiCopyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis coverRemoving the rear cover1. Locate and remove the front side screws.3. Firmly hold the cover and slide

2-3ASUS RS300-E7/RS42.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 1155 Socket designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-4The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on th

2-5ASUS RS300-E7/RS47. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides under t

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-62.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airductTo install the CPU heatsink1. Remove the protection sticker on the back of

2-7ASUS RS300-E7/RS44. Secure the heat pipe and air duct to the server with two screws.5. Insert the two tips of the system fan mylar into the CPU h

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-82.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules

2-9ASUS RS300-E7/RS42.3.4 Removing a DIMM1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-102.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports four hot-swap SATAII/SAS hard disk drives and two SATAIII hard disk drives*. Th

2-11ASUS RS300-E7/RS44. Place a SATA/SAS hard disk drive on the tray, then secure it with four screws.5. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-122.5 Expansion slot2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with a riser c

2-13ASUS RS300-E7/RS4To reinstall the riser card bracket:1. Align the riser card bracket with the cards to the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboar

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.5.2 ConguringanexpansioncardAfter installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software settin

2-15ASUS RS300-E7/RS42.6 Cable connections• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do not need to disconnect these cables

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-162.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling* For PIKE RAID solution, ensure to connect SAS_SGPIO_CON1 to support PIKE car

2-17ASUS RS300-E7/RS42.8 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing syste

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-182.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your mot

2-19ASUS RS300-E7/RS45. Connect the SATA/SAS cables to the onboard SAS1–4 connectors (blue).6. Move the SGPIO_SEL1 jumper on the SATA/SAS backplane

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.8.3 Installing ASMB5 series management board (optional)Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB5 series man

2-This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.Chapter 3Installation options

ivContentsChapter 3: Installation options3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide ... 3-23.1.1 Attaching

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation GuideYour friction rail kit package contains:• One pair of rack rails• One pa

3-3ASUS RS300-E7/RS42. Select a 1U space on the rack where you want to install the rack rail. A 1U space consists of three square mounting ho

Chapter 3: Installation options3-4Do not install the rail kit in the following situation:DO NOT place the rail hook on a thick lip of the mounting ho

3-5ASUS RS300-E7/RS43.2 Installing optional ball-bearing rail kit itemsYour optional ball-bearing rail kit package contains:• two pair of server

Chapter 3: Installation options3-63. Attach the rear end of the server rail to the side of the chassis, matching each of the two hooks to the holes

3-7ASUS RS300-E7/RS43.2.3 Mounting the server to the rackTo mount the server to the rack:1. Align the server rails with the rack rails, then push th

Chapter 3: Installation options3-8

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.Chapter 4Motherboard Info

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutLayout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-42. VGA controller setting (3-pin

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-3Internal connectors Page1. Serial ATA connectors (SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SA

vContents5.5.2 Trusted Computing ... 5-145.5.3 WHEA Conguration ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-44.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2, LAN_SW3, LAN_SW4)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-76. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it be

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-87. Chassis intrusion connector (2 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-94.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (SATA 6Gb/s: 7-pin SATA1, SATA2 [Blue]) (SATA 3Gb/s: 7-pin SATA3, SATA4, SATA5,

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-103. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable conne

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-114. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to c

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-126. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO periphera

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-138. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2)Thess connectors are for the serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module c

viContents6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set ... 6-266.3.3 Deleting a RAID set ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1410. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management B

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-1512. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1)These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power supply

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1614. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 4-1715. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SM

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-184.4 Internal LEDs1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.Chap

5-2 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-33. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the lat

5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.1.3 BUPDATER utilityThe succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the sam

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-54. The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS t

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility d

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-75.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguration

5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.2.3 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-95.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears. The Main menu provides you an overview of the

5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-115.4 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.Aptio Se

5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setupLog OEM Codes [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI status codes as OEM codes. Conguration option: [D

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-135.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution whe

5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.2 Trusted ComputingAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedEnables

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-155.5.4 CPUCongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items m

viiiSafety informationElectrical Safety• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attach

5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setupLimit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support fo

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-175.5.5 North BridgeThe North Bridge is built in the CPU.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

5-18 Chapter 5: BIOS setupAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-195.5.9 USBCongurationAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedEnables Lega

5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setupUSB transfer time-out [20 sec]Allows you to select the USB transfer time-out value. Conguration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-21INTEL W82574L OpROM1/OpROM2 [PXE] INTEL W82574L OpROM3/OpROM4 [Disabled]Allows you to select the options for the OptionRom of th

5-22 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.12 APMAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. AdvancedSpecify what state t

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-23Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled]Enables or disables the redirection after BIOS POST feature. Conguration options: [Disab

5-24 Chapter 5: BIOS setupNetwork stack [Disable]Enables or disables the network stack feature. Conguration options: [Disable] [Enable]5.5.14 Netwo

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-255.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.Aptio

ixAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serv

5-26 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 Ameri

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 5-27Boot Device Seeking [Endless PXE][Endless PXE] Continuous seek remote boot image until boot image found or user abort (press Ct

5-28 Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.Pressing <Esc> does not

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.Chapter 6RAIDconguration

6-2 Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the Intel® C204 controller that supports the following SATA RAID soluti

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-36.1.3 RAID controller selectionYou can choose either the LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility or the Intel Rapid Storage Techn

6-4 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu and then press &l

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-56.2.1 Creating a RAID setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using

6-6 Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, and then press <F10> to congure array setting.4. Press &l

ASUS RS300-E7/RS4 6-75. Press <F10> again, the virtual drive information appears including a Virtual Drive menu that allows you to change the v