Asus RS200-E9 Series User manual

1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
RS200-E9 Series
RS200-E9-PS2
RS200-E9-PS2-F

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Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
REACH ......................................................................................................vii
Safety information.................................................................................................... viii
Australia statement notice...............................................................................ix
About this guide.......................................................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents......................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-3
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-4
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-6
1.5 Rear panel features....................................................................................1-7
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-9
1.7 LED information .......................................................................................1-12
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-12
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-13
1.7.3 Dedicated Management LAN LED............................................ 1-13
1.7.4 HDD status LED........................................................................ 1-13
Chapter 2 Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-4
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink......................................................... 2-7
2.3 System memory .........................................................................................2-8
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Memory congurations................................................................ 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket.......................... 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-10
2.5 Expansion slot..........................................................................................2-14
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket............... 2-14
2.5.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards...................................................... 2-16
2.5.3 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-17
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-19
2.7 Removable/optional components...........................................................2-20
2.7.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-20
2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional) ........................... 2-23
2.7.3 Installing the SSD cage (optional)............................................. 2-25

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Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit..........................................................................3-2
Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
4.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................4-2
4.2 Onboard LEDs............................................................................................4-5
4.3 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-8
4.4 Connectors ...............................................................................................4-12
4.4.1 Rear panel connectors.............................................................. 4-12
4.4.2 Q-Code table............................................................................. 4-13
4.4.3 Internal connectors.................................................................... 4-15
Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility................................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 5-4
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 5-6
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 5-7
5.2.2 Menu bar..................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-8
5.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 5-8
5.2.6 General help................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 5-8
5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-8
5.2.9 Scroll bar..................................................................................... 5-8
5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-9
5.3.1 System Date................................................................................ 5-9
5.3.2 System Time ............................................................................... 5-9
5.4 Advanced menu .......................................................................................5-10
5.4.1 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-10
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration................................................................ 5-11
5.4.3 Platform Conguration .............................................................. 5-20
5.4.4 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 5-30
5.4.5 SATA Conguration .................................................................. 5-33

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5.4.6 Network Stack Conguration .................................................... 5-35
5.4.7 CSM Conguration ................................................................... 5-36
5.4.8 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-37
5.5 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-37
5.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-40
5.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-41
5.8 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-41
5.9 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................5-42
5.10 Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................5-43
5.11 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-46
Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
6.1 Setting up RAID..........................................................................................6-2
6.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................ 6-3
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 6-3
6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.......................................................... 6-3
6.2 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option
ROM Utility..................................................................................................6-4
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 6-5
6.2.2 Deleting a RAID set..................................................................... 6-7
6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ...................................................... 6-8
6.2.4 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
SATA Option ROM utility............................................................. 6-9
6.2.5 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................... 6-9
6.2.6 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................ 6-11
6.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows)...................... 6-12
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-13
6.3.2 Changing a Volume Type.......................................................... 6-15
6.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 6-16
6.3.4 Preferences............................................................................... 6-17

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Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Creating a USB ash drive with RAID driver............................... 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-2
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................7-5
7.3 Running the Support DVD ........................................................................7-5
7.4 Installing the Intel®Chipset device Software driver ...............................7-8
7.5 Installing the Intel®I210 Gigabit Adapters driver..................................7-11
7.6 Installing the VGA driver ......................................................................... 7-13
Appendix
P10S-C/4L/SYS block diagram............................................................................... A-2
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-3

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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.

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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.
• When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certied or experienced
engineers.
• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the server package.
• Before using the server, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots,
sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable surface.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying
the system.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use
the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

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DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the
Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.
asus.com/support. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
https://www.asus.com/support/

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About this guide
Audience
This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic
knowledge of conguring a server.
Contents
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front
panel and rear panel specications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing or removing system components.
3. Chapter 3: Installation Options
This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This
chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and
describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter 6: RAID Configuration
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
7 Chapter 7: Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different
system components.

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References
Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide
This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management
utility.
2. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
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:/S
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.

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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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*ASUS System Web-based Management
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 System package contents
Check your system package for the following items.
Model Name RS200-E9-PS2, RS200-E9-PS2-F
Chassis ASUS R9D 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS Server Board
Component
1 x 250W Single Power Supply
2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Trays
1 x Internal SSD Cage
1 x 2-ports Backplane for SSD
1 x PCI-E Riser Card
1 x I/O Board
4 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm) (for RS200-E9-PS2)
3 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm) (for RS200-E9-PS2-F)
Accessories
1 x RS200-E9 Series Support DVD
1 x ASWM* DVD
1 x CPU Heatsink
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
Optional
Items
1 x ASMB8-iKVM
1 x COM port
1 x Tool-less Friction Rail Kit

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1.2 Serial number label
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the
product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the gure
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.
xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS200-E9-PS2
xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS200-E9-PS2-F

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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS200-E9-PS2, RS200-E9-PS2-F is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS Server Board. The server supports Intel®LGA1151 Intel®Xeon®E3-
1200 Processor v5 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS200-E9-PS2 RS200-E9-PS2-F
Processor Support / System
Bus
1 x Socket LGA1151 Intel®Xeon®processor E3-1200 v5 product
family
Core Logic Intel®C232 Chipset
Memory
Total Slots 4 (2-Channels)
Capacity Maximum up to 64 GB UDIMM
Memory Type
DDR4 2133 UDIMM non ECC and with ECC
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.
Memory Size
16GB, 8GB and 4GB (UDIMM)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/
PCI-E/PIKE
Slots
2
Slot Type 1 x PCI-E x16 (x8 Gen3 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link)
Storage
SATA
Controller
Intel®C232
6 x SATA3 6Gb/s ports (4 by miniSAS HD + 2 x SATA)
2 x M.2 connectors (2280/2260/2242)
Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise(RSTe) (For Windows;
Support Software RAID 0, 1, 5, 10)
SAS Controller ASUS PIKE II 3008-8i 8-port SAS 12G RAID card (Optional)
ASUS PIKE II 3108-8i 8-port SAS 12G HW RAID card (Optional)
HDD Bays
I = internal
A or S = hot-
swappable
2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Bays
2 x 2.5-inch Internal Disk Bays (optional)
2 x M.2 (NGFF 2280/2260/2242)
Networking LAN 4 x Intel®I210T + 1 x Management LAN
System Fans 4 x System Fan (40 mm x 28
mm)
3 x System Fan (40 mm x 28
mm)
Graphic VGA ASPEED AST2400 32MB

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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS200-E9-PS2 RS200-E9-PS2-F
Onboard I/O Connectors
1 x External Serial Port (optional)
4 x RJ-45 GbE port
1 x RJ-45 management port (for optional ASMB8 i-KVM only)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
Switch / LED indicators
Front Switch / LED
1 x Power switch / LED
1 x Location switch / LED
1 x HDD access LED
1 x Message LED
LAN 1-4 LED
Rear Switch / LED
1 x Q-Code / Port 80 LED
indicators panel
1 x Power switch
Front Switch / LED
1 x Q-Code / Port 80 LED
indicators panel
1 x Power switch
Rear Switch / LED
1 x Power switch / LED
1 x Location switch / LED
1 x HDD access LED
1 x Message LED
LAN 1-4 LED
OS Support
Windows®Server 2012 R2
Windows®Server 2012
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
SuSE®Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
VMWare
Citrix XenServer
* Refer to www.asus.com for updates.
Management
Solution
Software ASWM Enterprise
Out of Band
Remote
Management
(optional)
ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet
Dimension (DD x WW x HH) 383 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm (1U)
Net Weight Kg
(CPU, DRAM & HDD not
included)
6.15 Kg
Power Supply Single 250W 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply
Power Rating 100-240V, 4A, 50-60Hz, Class I
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C – 35°C
Non operation temperature: -40°C – 70°C
Non operation humidity: 20% – 90% (Non condensing)

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1.4 Front panel features
The barebone server displays a simple yet stylish front panel with easily accessible features.
The power and reset buttons, LED indicators, and USB ports for each Node are located on
the front panel.
Refer to the 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.
RS200-E9-PS2
1234Q-Code
1
2
3
4
RS200-E9-PS2-F
1
2
3
4
1234Q-Code
Hot-swap 2.5-inch
SSD Bays
refer to 1.7 LED information
Location button
Power buttonCOM port (optional)Asset tag
Reset button
Rack screw Rack screw
Rack screw Rack screw
Location LED
Power button
2 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
Power connector
Hot-swap 2.5-
inch SSD Bays
Message
LED
LAN port 1-4
PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
DM management LAN port*
VGA port Q-Code
display panel
* This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for technicians only.
The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the front panel if the
motherboard is not present.
Asset tag

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1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power sockets, and rear fans. The I/O
shields with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard are also placed in the
real panel.
The ports for the USB, VGA, and Gigabit LANs do not appear on the rear panel if the
motherboard is not present.
* This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for technicians only.
RS200-E9-PS2
1234Q-Code
1
2
3
4
Power connector
1
2
3
4
1234Q-Code
RS200-E9-PS2-F
Power connector
Location LED
Power button
2 x USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 ports
Message
LED
LAN port 1-4
PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
DM management LAN port* (optional)
VGA port Q-Code
display panel
refer to 1.7 LED information
Location button
Power button
Reset button
COM port (optional)

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Asset tag
The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of
the server that you can pull out or easily slide back in. It has a piece of paper that allows you
to write down important information about to the server.
1234Q-Code
1
2
3
4
RS200-E9-PS2
RS200-E9-PS2-F
1
2
3
4
1234Q-Code
Asset tag
Asset tag