Asus RS400-E8-PS2-F Guide de l'utilisateur

1U Rackmount ServerUser GuideRS400-E8 SeriesRS400-E8-PS2RS400-E8-PS2-F

xAbout this guideAudienceThis user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of conguring a serve

5-26Chapter 5: BIOS setupEnable SMX [Disabled]Enables the Safer Mode Extensions Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-275.5.2 Advanced Power Management CongurationPower Technology [Energy Efcient]This item allows you to enable pow

5-28Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.3 Common RefCode CongurationNuma [Enabled]This item enables or disables the Non uniform Memory Access (NUMA). Congurat

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-295.5.4 QPI CongurationQPI General CongurationQPI StatusThisitemdisplaysinformationabouttheQPIstatus.Lin

5-30Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.5 Memory CongurationEnforce POR [Auto]Allows you to enforce POR restrictions for DDR4 frequency adn voltage programming

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-31C/A Parity Enable [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the DDR4's command address parity.Congurationoptio

5-32Chapter 5: BIOS setupMem Electrical Throttling [Disabled]AllowsyoutocongureMemoryElecticalthrottling.Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enab

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-33EV DFX Features [Disabled]SetthisoptiontoallowDFXLockBitstoremainclear.Congurationoptions:[Disabled]

5-34Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.7 PCH CongurationPCH Devices PCI-E ASPM Support (Global) [L1 Only]This option enables or disables the ASPM support for

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-35PCH DMI ASPM [Enabled]AllowsyoutocongurethePCHDMIASPM.Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]PCI Expre

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

5-36Chapter 5: BIOS setupSATA Port 1/ SATA Port 2/ SATA Port 3/ SATA Port 4Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-37USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control [Disabled]AllowsyoutocontroleachoftheUSBports1to8disabling.Congu

5-38Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5.8 Miscellaneous CongurationActive Video [Offboard Device]Allows you to select the video type.Congurationoptions:[Onb

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-395.5.10 Runtime Error Logging SupportRuntime Error Logging Whea Support [Disabled]Thisitemallowsyoutoenable

5-40Chapter 5: BIOS setupOS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]AllowsyoutocongurethelengthfotheOSBootWatchdogTimer.Congurationoptions:[5mi

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-41Bmc network congurationThesub-itemsinthiscongurationallowyoutoconguretheBMCnetworkparameters.Confi

5-42Chapter 5: BIOS setupIPv6 BMC LAN IP Address source [Previous State]SelecttocongureLANchannelparametersstaticallyordynamically(byBIOSor

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-43The following item appears only when you set IP BMC Lan Optionto[Enable].IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address Source [Previo

5-44Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.7 Event Logs menuThe Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs.5.7.1

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-45Smbios Event Log Standard SettingsLog System Boot Event [Disabled]Allowsyoutochooseoptionstoenable/disable

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5-46Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.8 Monitor menuTheMonitormenudisplaysthesystemtemperature/powerstatus,andallowsyoutochangethe fan settings.Scr

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-475.9 Security menuThis menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be cchanged. The menual

5-48Chapter 5: BIOS setupUser PasswordTo set a user password:1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.2. FromtheCreateNewPasswor

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-49Key ManagementThisitemonlyappearswhentheitemSecureBootModeissetto[Custom].TheKeyManagementitema

5-50Chapter 5: BIOS setupSetup Prompt Timeout [xx]Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthenumberofsecondstowaitforsetupactivationke

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-51• Toselectthebootdeviceduringsystemstartup,press<F8>whenASUSLogoappears.• ToaccessWindows

5-52Chapter 5: BIOS setupPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menuor<F10>fromthele

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-53Restore DefaultsRestore/load default values for all the setup options. Save as User DefaultsSave the changes done

5-54Chapter 5: BIOS setup

6RAID CongurationThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities. Chapter 6: RAID

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

6-2Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enter

6-3ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOSYou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set

6-4Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SA

6-5ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F6.2.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and pr

6-6Chapter 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) then press <

6-7ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F6.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives wh

6-8Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a

6-9ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-FSelect a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk.6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAIDThis option is on

6-10Chapter 6: RAID conguration3. The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID v

6-11ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup UtilityYou can set the boot priority sequence in the BIOS for you

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

6-12Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to

6-13ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F6.3.1 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select vo

6-14Chapter 6: RAID conguration6. Conrm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.This process could take a while depending on the

6-15ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F6.3.2 Changing a Volume TypeTo change the volume type in Volume Properties:1. Click the SATA array items you wa

6-16Chapter 6: RAID conguration6.3.3 Deleting a volumeBe cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you

6-17ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F6.3.4 PreferencesSystem PreferencesAllow you to set to show the notication area icon and show system information

6-18Chapter 6: RAID conguration

7Driver installationThis chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both Linux® and Win

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

7-3ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-FTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® environment1. Start Windows®.2. Place the motherboard support DVD int

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F1-31.3 SystemspecicationsThe ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS Z

7-4 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverDuring Windows® Server 2008 OS installationTo install the RAID controlle

7-5ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller

7-6 Chapter 7: Driver installation3. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.Main MenuDo

7-7ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.More Drive

7-8 Chapter 7: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 6.1To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS

7-9ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4. Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>.5 . Yo

7-10 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the USB oppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>

7-11ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-FPreparing the Linux DriverEnsure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver.

7-12 Chapter 7: Driver installation3. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>.Installing SUSE 11 Linux OSTo install the

7-13ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F6. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.4. Use the USB drive to provide th

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4*Specications are subject to change without notice.Model NameRS400-E8-PS2 RS400-E8-PS2-FOnboard I/O Connectors / L

7-14 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.2 Management applications and utilities installationWhen you place the support DVD into the optical drive, t

7-15ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-FThe Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessar

7-16 Chapter 7: Driver installationThe MakeDisk menu contains items to create the Intel RAID driver disks.7.3.3 MakeDisk menu tabPress the arrow down

7-17ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F7.3.5 Contact information menuThe Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and

7-18 Chapter 7: Driver installation7.4 Intel® chipset device software installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel®

7-19ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.6. Read the Readme File Info

7-20 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation.7.5 Installing the Intel® I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I21

7-21ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F6. Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. 7. Tick I accept the ter

7-22 Chapter 7: Driver installation9. Click Install to start the installation.10. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the install

7-23ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F7.6 VGA driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the ASPEED Video Graphics Ad

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F1-51.4 Front panel featuresThe barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible feat

7-24 Chapter 7: Driver installation6. Click Finish to complete the installation.5. Click Install to proceed with the installation.

7-25ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F7.7 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installationThis section provides the instructions on how t

7-26 Chapter 7: Driver installation5. Read the Warning message and click Next to continue.6. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue.7.

7-27ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your computer before using the progr

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AContact InformationAppendices

A-2AppendixASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

ASUS RS500-E8 SeriesA-3ASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAFax +1-510

A-4AppendixASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site http://www.

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-61.5 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O s

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F1-7Asset tagThe Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of the server

iiCopyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-81.6 Internal featuresThe barebone server includes the basic components as shown.1. Power supply and power fan2.

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F1-9RS400-E8-PS2-F65444444328719Riser Card1. Power supply and power fan2. PCI Express slot (with Riser Card installe

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-101.7 LED information1.7.1 Front panel LEDsLED IconDisplay statusDescriptionPower LED ON System power ONHDD Access

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F1-111.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDsACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connect

Chapter 1: Product introduction1-12

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.Chapter 22Hardware Informatio

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-22.1 Chassis cover2.1.1 Removing the rear coverTo open the chassis cover:1. Loosen the six thumbscrews on the cover wit

2-3ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F2. Place your thumb in the notch (1)onthecoverwiththeotherfourngersholdontheleft side (2). Lift the

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-42.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with two surface mount LGA 2011-3 sockets designed for the Intel®

2-5ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-FRS400-E8-PS2-F2. LocatetheCPUsocketonthemotherboard.BeforeinstallingtheCPU,ensurethatthesocketboxi

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-63. Presstherightloadleverdown(A)thenmoveittotheleft(B)untilitisreleasedfromthe retention tab (C). 4.

2-7ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5. Gently push the right load lever down to slightly lift the load plate (G). Do not insert the load lever into t

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-810 GentlypushtheloadplatejustenoughtoletitsitontopoftheCPU.11. Pushtheleftloadleverdown(I)ensuri

2-9ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-FRetention tabLoad leveredge of load plate12. Pushthereghtloadleverdown(K)ensuringthattheedgeoftheloa

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-1014. Install the heatsink according to the illustrations below.RS400-E8-PS2RS400-E8-PS2-F15. Recovertheairductwhen

2-11ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F2.3 System memory2.3.1 OverviewThemotherboardcomeswithsixteen(16)DoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMem

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-12DualCPUcongurationDIMM (CPU1) DIMM (CPU2)A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1E2 E1 F2 F1 G2 G1 H2 H12 DIMMsP P4 DIMMsP P P P8 DIMM

2-13ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F2.4.4 Removing a DIMM1. Simultaneously press the retaining clipsoutwardtounlocktheDIMM.2. RemovetheDIMM

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-142.4 Hard disk drivesThe system supports two 2.5-inch SSD.Installing a 2.5-inch SSDToinstalla2.5-inchSSD:1. Switch

2-15ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F3. Remove two screws on the two sides of the support bar at the back of the drive tray.SupportbarThe support ba

ivContentsChapter 3: Installation Options3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit ...

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-166. Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay. Lock the secure tab to secure the d

2-17ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F2.5 Expansion slot2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketThe barebone server comes with tw

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-18Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracketYou need to remove the bracket if you want to install PCI Express

2-19ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F2.5.2 Installing an M.2 expansion cardYoucaninstallanM.2expansioncardontheprovidedM.2slotonboard.To

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-202.5.3 Installing a Mezzanine cardYoucaninstallasupportedMezzaninecardontheonboardslot.ToinstallaMezzanine

2-21ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4. SecuretheMezzaninecardwiththefour(4)bundledscrews.5. Connectthesignalend(black)totheOCP_LE

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-222.5.4 ConguringanexpansioncardAfterinstallingtheexpansioncard,conguretheitbyadjustingthesoftwaresettin

2-23ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F2.6 Cable connections• Thebundledsystemcablesarepre-connectedbeforeshipment.Youdonotneedtodisconne

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-242.7 Removable/optional componentsYou may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or remov

This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.3Installation OptionsChapter 3: Installation Optio

vContents5.4.12 iSCSI Conguration...5-235.5 IntelRCSetup menu ...

Chapter 3: Installation options3-23.1 Tool-less Friction Rail KitThe tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails in

3-3ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F2. Select a desired space and place the appropriate rack rail (left and right) on opposite positions on the r

Chapter 3: Installation options3-4Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing rmly on a level surface.1234RESETQ-Co

This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.4Motherboard InfoChapter 4: Motherboard Inf

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-24.1 Motherboard layoutLayout contentsJumpersPage1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 4-42. VGA controller setting (

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-3Internal connectorsPage1. Serial ATA 6.0 / 3.0 Gbps connector (7-pin SATA6 [Light Blue]) 4-82. PowerSupplySMBu

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-44.2 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) ThisjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCM

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-52. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheonboardVGAcontroller.

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-64. MErmwareforcerecoverysetting(3-pinME_RCVR1) ThisjumperallowsyoutoforceIntel®ManagementEngine

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-76. RAIDcongurationutilityselection(3-pinRAID_SEL1) ThisjumperallowsyoutoselecttheRAIDconguration

viContents6.3.3 Deleting a volume ... 6-166.3.4 Preferences ...

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-84.3 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA 6.0 / 3.0 Gbps connector (7-pin SATA6 [Light Blue])SupportedbytheIntel®

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-93. USB2.0connector(10-1pinUSB56;USB7)TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecables

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-106. LANActivityLEDconnector(5-1pinLAN34_LED1)Theseleadsarefor10GLANactivityLEDsonthefrontpanel.

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-117. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)This connector is for the serial COM port. Connect the serial port modul

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-129. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR1,8-pinEATX12V1,8-pin EATX12V2)TheseconnectorsarefortheATXpower

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-1310. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.1. System

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1411. Auxiliarypanelconnector(20-2pinAUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features includ

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-1512. VGA connector (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface.13. Harddi

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-1615. ISATA&ISSATAconnectors(ISATA;ISSATA)TheISATAconnector(AHCI)supports4SATA6Gb/sportsandInt

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-1716. M.2(NGFF)connector(NGFF1)ThisconnectorallowsyoutoinstallanM.2device.17. Mezzanine PCI card conne

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

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-182. Baseboard Management Controller LED (BMCLED1) ThegreenheartbeatLEDblinkspersecondtoindicatethatth

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-193. CPUWarningLED(ERRCPU1,ERRCPU2)TheCPUwarningLEDslightuptoindicatefailureoneitherCPU1,CPU2,or

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-205. Memory error LED (MEMERRA1, MEMERRA2, MEMERRB1, MEMERRB2, MEMERRC1, MEMERRC2, MEMERRD1, MEMERRD2, MEM

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F4-217. Message LED (MESLED1)ThisonboardLEDlightsuptoredwhenthereistemperaturewarningoraBMCeventlog i

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-22

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.5BIO

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

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-33. Press <Tab> to switch to the Driveeld.4. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheUSBashdiskthatc

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

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-54. Theutilityveriesthele,thenstartsupdatingtheBIOSle.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while upda

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

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

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-75.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main   Forchangingthebasicsys

5-8Chapter 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 sh

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-95.3 Main menuWhenyouentertheBIOSSetupprogram,theMainmenuscreenappears.TheMainmenuprovidesyouano

5-10Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Takecaution

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-115.4.1 ACPI SettingsEnable ACPI Auto Conguration [Disabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheBIOSACPIAutoCo

5-12Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO CongurationSerial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 CongurationAllows you to set the parameters of Serial Por

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-13Intel I210 Lan1 Enable/ Intel I210 Lan2 Enable [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Congurati

5-14Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.5 Serial Port Console RedirectionConsole Redirection SettingsThisitembecomescongurableonlywhenyouenabletheCons

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-15Stop Bits [1]Stopbitsindicatetheendofaserialdatapacket.(Astartbitindicatesthebeginning.)The stand

ixDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the cr

5-16Chapter 5: BIOS setupConsole Redirection SettingsOut-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremot

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-175.4.6 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Last State]Whensetto[PowerOff],thesystemgoesintooffstateafteranACpo

5-18Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.7 PCI Subsystem SettingsLoad RT32 Image [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading.Congurationoptions

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-19Network stack [Disabled]Enablesordisablesthenetworkstackfeature.Congurationoptions:[Disable][Enable]5.

5-20Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.9 CSM CongurationCSM Support [Enabled]This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Congurationoptions:[D

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-215.4.10 Trusted ComputingCongurationSecurity Device Support [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS s

5-22Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.4.11 USB CongurationLegacy USB Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Legacy USB device support.Congurationop

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-23USB hardware delays and time-outsUSB transfer time-out [20 sec]Thetime-outvalueforcontrol,bulk,andinterrup

5-24Chapter 5: BIOS setup5.5 IntelRCSetup menu

ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F5-255.5.1 Processor CongurationPer Socket CongurationAllowsyoutosetthenumberofcorestoenable.0meansall