Asus PEB-10G User manual

10 Gigabit/s Ethernet
10GBASE-T Dual Port
PEB-10G/57840-2T
User Guide

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E9899
First Edition
December 2014
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Contents
Contents...................................................................................................................... iii
About this guide......................................................................................................... iv
Howthisguideisorganized ............................................................................iv
Wheretondmoreinformation.......................................................................iv
Conventions used in this guide ....................................................................... v
Typography ..................................................................................................... v
PEB-10G/57840-2T specifications summary............................................................ vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 System requirements.................................................................................1-2
1.4 Card layout .................................................................................................1-3
1.5 Replacing the card bracket .......................................................................1-4
Chapter 2: Boot Agent Configuration
2.1 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent ............................................2-2
2.1.1 DeviceHardwareCongurationMenu ........................................ 2-3
2.1.2 MBACongurationMenu............................................................ 2-4
2.1.3 iSCSIBootConguration ............................................................ 2-5
2.1.4 NICPartitionCongurationMenu .............................................. 2-8
Chapter 3: Driver installation
3.1 Windows®Server OS Driver Installation.................................................. 3-2
3.2 Linux OS Driver Installation...................................................................... 3-5
ASUS contact information.......................................................................................... 1

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About this guide
Thisuserguidecontainstheinformationyouneedwheninstallingandconguringtheserver
management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:Productintroduction
This chapter discuss the PEB-10G/57840-2T Ethernet card features and the new
technologies it supports.
• Chapter2:BootAgentconfiguration
This chapter provides instructions on setting the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot
Agent.
• Chapter3:Driverinstallation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Ethernet card drivers on different
operating systems.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Yourproductpackagemayincludeoptionaldocumentation,suchaswarrantyyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics  Usedtoemphasizeawordoraphrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format a:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols
used throughout this manual.

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PEB-10G/57840-2T specifications summary
Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
PEB-10G/57840-2T
Speed & Ports
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet 10GBASE-T
Dual Port
Ethernet Controller
PHY
BCM 57840S
BCM 84833
Connector RJ45 Copper
Host Interface PCI-E Gen3 x8
Form factor 4.72in.x1.77in.(lowerthanstandardlowprole)
Support Cable Type
Category 6 (Max. length 55 meters)
Category 6a (Max. length 100 meters)
Category 7 (Max. length 100 meters)
Features
PXE boot
iSCSI boot

1
Product introduction
This chapter discuss the PEB-10G/57840-2T Ethernet card
features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®PEB-10G/57840-2T Ethernet 10GBASE-T Dual Port card!
Before you start installing the Ethernet card, check the items in your package with the list
below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items.
1.3 System requirements
Before you install the PEB-10G/57840-2T Ethernet card, check if the system meets the
following requirements:
• Thermalrequirement:
 Withinlettemperatureof50°C,theairowthroughtheheatsinkrequires3CFMor
above.
• ServerorworkstationmotherboardwithaPCIExpressx8orx16cardslot.
• Supportedoperatingsystem:
 WindowsandLinuxoperatingsystems(refertothespecicationtableortheASUS
website for the latest updates).
Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack
Support DVD 11(percarton)
Low-profile Bracket 1 1
Small Bracket for Node* 1 1
Screws 4 4
Packing Quantity 1 pc per carton 5 pcs per carton
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer.
* The bundled small bracket for node is a proprietray bracket that supports ASUS
Z10PH-D16series,ESC4000G3series,andRS720Q-E8seriesmodels,etc.The
supported list of models are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.4 Card layout
1. RJ45CopperPort1
2. RJ45CopperPort2
3. PCIExpressGen3x8Interface
4. LAN2 LED
5. LAN1 LED
6. PCIELinkLED(hidden)
LED indications
Speed/Link
Status Description
LAN1 LED /
LAN2 LED
Green 10 Gbps link
Amber 1 Gbps link
Blinking Data Activity
PCIELinkLED Green PCIElink
Top view
Bottom view

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.5 Replacing the card bracket
ThePEB-10G/57840-2TEthernetcardisbundledwithafull-lengthbracket,alow-prole
bracket, and an ASUS proprietary bracket. By default, the card is pre-installed with a full-
length bracket.
TheproprietraybracketsupportsASUSZ10PH-D16series,ESC4000G3series,and
RS720Q-E8seriesmodels,etc.Thesupportedlistofmodelsaresubjecttochangewithout
prior notice.
To replace the card bracket:
1. Get the PEB-10G/57840-2TEthernetcardandplaceitonastableandatsurface.
Ensurethattheprintedcircuitboard(PCB)isfacingdown.
2. RemovethetwoscrewsthatsecuresthePEB-10G/57840-2TEthernetcardtothecard
bracket(A)thenremovethecardbracket(B).
3. Getthereplacementcardbracket.
4. Align and insert the PEB-10G/57840-2T Ethernet card into the mounting hole of the
card bracket. Ensure that the screw holes on the PEB-10G/57840-2T Ethernet card
matches the screw holes of the card bracket.
5. Secure the card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 2.
screw
screw
screw
screw
replacement card bracket
default card bracket

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Boot Agent Conguration
This chapter provides instructions on setting the Broadcom
NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent.
Chapter 2: Boot Agent Conguration

2-2 Chapter2:BootAgentConguration
2.1 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent
The Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent provides hardware-based Ethernet card
congurations.
To start the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent and access the main screen:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl>+<S> when the following screen appears.
3. From the Device List screen, use the up/down arrow key to select an Ethernet device
tocongurethenpress<Enter>.
Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent
Copyright (C) 2000-2013 Broadcom Corporation
All rights reserved.
Press Ctrl-S to enter Conguration Menu
Select Device to Congure
[Enter]:Enter Next Menu; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit Menu
4. From the Main Menu, use the up/down arrow key to select an item and press <Enter>
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Device Hardware Conguration
MBA Conguration
iSCSI Boot Conguration
NIC Partition Conguration
Main Menu
Congure Device Hardware Parameters
[Enter]:Enter ; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit Menu
Current Adapter:Primary, Bus=03 Device=00 Func=00, MAC=C8:60:00:22:86:B7
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<03:00:00> BCM57840 - 00:E0:18:09:05:2C MBA:v7.10.33 CCM:v7.10.31
<03:00:01> BCM57840 - 00:E0:18:09:05:2E MBA:v7.10.33 CCM:v7.10.31
Device List
Select Device to Congure
[Enter]:Enter ; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit Menu

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2.1.1 Device Hardware Configuration Menu
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Multi-Function Mode : SF
DCB Protocol : Disabled
Energy Efcient Ethernet : Disabled
Max Number of PF MSIX Vectors: 0
Device Hardware Conguration
Congure NIC Hardware Mode
[←|→][Enter][Space]:Toggle Value; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit
Current Adapter:Primary, Bus=03 Device=00 Func=00, MAC=C8:60:00:22:86:B7
Multi-Function Mode [SF]
Congurationoptions:[SF][NPAR]
DCB Protocol [Disabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Energy Efficient Ethernet [Disabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][OptimalPowerandPerformance][MaximumPower]
[MaximumPerformance]
Max Number of PF MSIX Vectors [0]
Congurationoptions:[0]–[64]

2-4 Chapter2:BootAgentConguration
Option ROM [Enabled]
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
Boot Protocol [Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)]
Congurationoptions:[PrebootExecutionEnvironment(PXE)]
[iSCSI][None]
Boot Strap Type [Auto]
Congurationoptions:[Auto][BBS][Int18h][Int19h]
Hide Setup Prompt [Disabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Setup Key Stroke [Ctrl-S]
Congurationoptions:[Ctrl-S][Ctrl-B]
Banner Message Timeout [5 Seconds]
Congurationoptions:[None][1Second]–[14Seconds]
Link Speed [AutoNeg]
Congurationoptions:[AutoNeg]
Pre-boot Wake On LAN [Enabled]
Congurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
VLAN Mode [Disabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
VLAN ID [1]
Congurationoptions:[0]–[4094]
Boot Retry Count [0]
Congurationoptions:[0]–[7]
2.1.2 MBA Configuration Menu
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Option ROM : Enabled
Boot Protocol : Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
Boot Strap Type : Auto
Hide Setup Prompt : Disabled
Setup Key Stroke : Ctrl-S
Banner Message Timeout : 10 Seconds
Link Speed : 10Gbps
Pre-boot Wake On LAN : Enabled
VLAN Mode : Disabled
VLAN ID : 1
Boot Retry Count : 0
MBA Conguration Menu
Enable/Disable Option ROM
[←|→][Enter][Space]:Toggle Value; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit
Current Adapter:Primary, Bus=03 Device=00 Func=00, MAC=C8:60:00:22:86:B7

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2.1.3 iSCSI Boot Configuration
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General Parameters
Initiator Parameters
1st Target Parameters
2nd Target Parameters
Secondary Device Parameters
iSCSI Boot Main Menu
Congure General Boot Parameters
[Enter]:Enter; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit Menu
Current Adapter:Primary, Bus=03 Device=00 Func=00, MAC=C8:60:00:22:86:B7
General Parameters
TCP/IP Parameters via DHCP [Enabled]
ThisoptionappliestoIPv4.
[Enabled] TheiSCSIboothostsoftwareacquirestheIPaddressfromtheDHCP
server.
[Disabled] TheiSCSIboothostsoftwareacquiresthestaticIPaddress.
iSCSI Parameters via DHCP [Enabled]
[Enabled] TheiSCSIboothostsoftwareacquiresitsiSCSItargetparametersfrom
theDHCPserver.
[Disabled] TheiSCSIboothostsoftwareacquiresitsiSCSItargetparametersviathe
staticIPaddress,whichisenteredthroughtheiSCSIInitiatorParameters
Congurationscreen.
CHAP Authentication [Disabled]
[Enabled] AllowstheiSCSIboothostsoftwaretouseCHAPauthenticationwhen
connectingtotheiSCSItarget.EntertheCHAPIDandCHAPSecretinthe
InitiatorParameterscongurationscreen.
[Disabled] DoesnotallowtheiSCSIboothostsoftwaretouseCHAPauthentication
whenconnectingtotheiSCSItarget.
Boot to iSCSI Target [Enabled]
[Enabled] TheiSCSIboothostsoftwareimmediatelyattemptstobootfromtheiSCSI
target after successfully connecting to it.
[Disabled] TheiSCSIboothostsoftwaredoesnotattempttobootfromtheiSCSI
target after successfully connecting to it. The control will then return to the
systemBIOSsothatthenextbootdevicemaybeused.
[OneTime Ontherstsystemboot,theiSCSIboothostsoftwaredoesnot
Disabled] attempttobootfromtheiSCSItarget.Onsubsequentsystem 
reboots,theiSCSIboothostsoftwarewillattempttobootfrom 
theiSCSItarget.Thisoptionisusefulwhendoingaremote  
installoftheOStoaniSCSItarget.

2-6 Chapter2:BootAgentConguration
• WhenusingiSCSIboot,setBoottoiSCSITargetto[Disabled]or[OneTimeDisabled].
• WhenusingiSCSIboottoinstallWindowsServer2008OS,referto
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974072/EN-US to complete the process.
DHCP Vendor ID [BRCM ISAN]
ControlshowtheiSCSIboothostsoftwareinterpretstheVendorClassIDeldusedin
theDHCPserver.IfDHCPisdisabled,thisvaluedoesnotneedtobespecied.Enter
anewvaluein0to32characters.
Link Up Delay Time [0]
DecideshowmanysecondstheiSCSIboothostsoftwarewaitsafteranEthernetlinkis
establishedbeforesendinganydataoverthenetwork.Thevalidvaluesare0to255.
Use TCP Timestamp [Disabled]
Enables or disables the TCP Timestamp option.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Target as First HDD [Disabled]
Whenenabled,theiSCSItargetdriveappearsastherstharddriveinthesystem.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
LUN Busy Retry Count [0]
SpeciesthenumberofconnectionretriestheiSCSIBootinitiatorwillattemptifthe
iSCSItargetLUNisbusy.Congurationoptions:[0]–[60]
IP Version [IPv4]
SwitchesbetweentheIPv4orIPv6protocol.
Congurationoptions:[IPv4][IPv6]
ModifyingthisparametererasesallIP-relatedvalues.

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IP Address : 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask : 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway : 0.0.0.0
Primary DNS : 0.0.0.0
Secondary DNS : 0.0.0.0
iSCSI Name : iqn.1995-05.com.broadcom.iscsiboot
CHAP ID :
CHAP Secret :
Initiator Parameters
Congure Initiator IP address
[Enter]:Enter New Value; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit
Current Adapter:Primary, Bus=03 Device=00 Func=00, MAC=C8:60:00:22:86:B7
1st / 2nd Target Parameters
Key in the necessary parameters.
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Connect : Disabled
IP Address : 192.168.110.1
ICP Port : 3260
Boot LUN : 0
iSCSI Name : iqn.iscsi4qtc1
CHAP ID :
CHAP Secret :
1st Target Parameters
Enable/Disable Target Establishment
[←|→][Enter][Space]:Toggle Value; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit
Current Adapter:Primary, Bus=03 Device=00 Func=00, MAC=C8:60:00:22:86:B7
Initiator Parameters
Key in the necessary parameters.
TheiSCSINamevariesdependingontheiSCSItargetinuse.
Secondary Device Parameters
Key in the necessary parameters.
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Secondary Device : 00:00:00:00:00:00
Use Independent Target Portal : Disabled
Use Independent Target Name : Disabled
Congure Secondary Device : Invoke
Secondary Device Parameters
Select Secondary Device
[Enter]:Enter New Value; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit
Current Adapter:Primary, Bus=03 Device=00 Func=00, MAC=C8:60:00:22:86:B7

2-8 Chapter2:BootAgentConguration
2.1.4 NIC Partition Configuration Menu
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Flow Control : Tx/Rx Flow Control
PF#0 L2=00:E0:18:09:05:2C(P) Eth
PF#2 L2=00:E0:18:09:05:30(P) Eth
PF#4 L2=00:E0:18:09:05:34(P) Eth
PF#6 L2=00:E0:18:09:05:38(P) Eth
Reset Conguration to Default
NIC Partition Conguration
Congure Physical Port Flow Control
[←|→][Enter][Space]:Scroll Value; [↑|↓]:Next Entry; [ESC]:Quit
Current Adapter:Primary, Bus=03 Device=00 Func=00, MAC=C8:60:00:22:86:B7
Flow Control [Tx/Rx Flow Control]
Congurationoptions:[Tx/RxFlowControl][Disabled][Auto][Tx:SendPauseonRx
Overow][Rx:ThrottleTxonPauseReceived]
PF#0/2/4/6
PressanitemtocongureitsNICPartitionparameters.
PF#0 L2=00:10:1802:14:3C(P) Eth
Reset Configuration to Default
Selectthisitemandpress<Enter>toresetNICPartitionofallportsonthiscardtothe
factory default settings.

3
Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Ethernet card
drivers on different operating systems.
Chapter 3: Driver installation

3-2 Chapter 3: Driver installation
3.1 Windows®Server OS Driver Installation
To update the Ethernet card driver for Windows®Server OS:
1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges.
2. Insert the Support CD to the optical drive. The Support CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
• IfWindows®automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a New Hardware
Found window, click Cancel to close this window.
• IfAutorunisNOTenabledinyourcomputer,browsethecontentsoftheSupportCDto
locatetheleSetup.exe. Double-click Setup.exe to run the CD.
3. Click
Broadcom NetXreme II GigE Driver.
4. Click
Next when the Broadcom NetXreme II Driver Installer–InstallShield Wizard
window appears.