Asus RS300-E9-RS4 User manual

1U Rackmount Server
RS300-E9-PS4
RS300-E9-RS4
User Guide

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Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Safety information...................................................................................................... ix
About this guide......................................................................................................... xi
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....................................................................................1-6
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-7
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-8
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-8
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-8
1.7.3 HDD status LED.......................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-3
2.2.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct ...................................... 2-6
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..........................................................................................2-12
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the PCIE1 slot.......................... 2-12
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-13
2.5.3 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards...................................................... 2-15

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2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-16
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling.................................................................2-17
2.8 Removable/Optional components.......................................................... 2-18
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-18
2.8.2 Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional) ........................... 2-19
2.8.3 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-21
2.8.4 Installing the Baseboard Management Card (optional)............. 2-22
2.8.5 Installing the SSD cage............................................................. 2-23
2.8.6 Replacing optical drive (optional).............................................. 2-25
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

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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.................................................................... 5-11
5.4.2 Chipset Conguration................................................................ 5-11
5.4.3 Platform Conguration .............................................................. 5-21
5.4.4 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 5-31
5.4.5 SATA Conguration .................................................................. 5-35
5.4.6 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-37
5.4.7 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 5-38
5.4.8 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-39
5.5 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-40
5.6 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-42
5.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-44
5.8 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-44
5.9 Save & Exit menu.....................................................................................5-45
5.10 Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................5-46
5.11 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-49
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/SSATA 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/SSATA 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

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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
Chapter 7: Driver Installation
7.1 RAID driver installation .............................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk......................................................... 7-2
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-4
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................................ 7-6
7.3 Running the Support DVD......................................................................... 7-6
7.3.1 Drivers menu tab......................................................................... 7-7
7.3.2 Utilities menu tab......................................................................... 7-7
7.3.3 Manual menu tab ........................................................................ 7-8
7.3.4 Contact information menu........................................................... 7-8
7.3.5 Installing the Intel®Chipset device Software driver..................... 7-9
7.4 Installing the Intel®I210 Gigabit Adapters driver.................................. 7-12
7.5 Installing the VGA driver ......................................................................... 7-15
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.
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.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Déclaration de conformitéde Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

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REACH Information
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.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
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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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.
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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To prevent exposure to the optical drive’s laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
optical drive by yourself. For your safety, contact a professional technician for assistance.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Optical Drive Safety Information
Laser Safety Information
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving
or carrying the system.
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.

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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.

This chapter describes the general features of the chassis kit. It
includes sections on front panel and rear panel specications.
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Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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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 RS300-E9-PS4, RS300-E9-RS4
Chassis ASUS R10E 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS Server Board
Component
1 x 400W Single Power Supply (RS300-E9-PS4)
1+1 450W Redundant Power Supply (RS300-E9-RS4)
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD trays
1 x SAS/SATA Backplane (BP4LX12G-35-R10E)
1 x PCI Riser Card (RE16LE8R-R10A)
1 x Front I/O Board (FPB-R20D)
4 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm)
Accessories
1 x RS300-E9 Series Support DVD (with User’s Guide)
1 x ASWM* Enterprise DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E9-PS4)
2 x AC Power Cable (RS300-E9-RS4)
Optional Items
ASUS PIKE II card
ASUS ASMB8-iKVM Remote management card
DVD-ROM/DVD-RW
1 x Friction Rail Kit
*ASUS System Web-based Management

ASUS RS300-E9 Series 1-3
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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
RS300-E9-RS4
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2
3
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xxS0xxxxxxxx
RS300-E9-PS4

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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS RS300-E9 Series is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ASUS P10S-C/4L/
SYS Server Board. The server supports Intel®LGA1150 Intel®Xeon®E3-1200 Processor v5
plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS300-E9-PS4 RS300-E9-RS4
Processor / 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 64GB (UDIMM)
Memory Type
DDR4 2133 ECC / non-ECC UDIMM
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size
16GB, 8GB, 4GB (UDIMM)
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots 2
Slot Type 1 x PCI-E x16 (x8 Gen3 link)
1 x PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link)
Disk
Controller
SATA Controller
Intel®C232
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (4 by miniSAS HD) with 2 x M.2 (NGFF
2280/2260/2242, PCIE or SATA signal, gray SATA port will disable
when M.2 is SATA signal)
Intel®RSTe (Windows & Linux)
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5)
SAS Controller
Optional:
ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS 12G RAID Card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 16-port SAS 12G RAID Card
Storage
Bays
I = internal
A or S will be hot-
swappable
4 x Hot-swap 3.5 in. HDD Bays
2 x SSD Bays
Networking LAN 4 x Intel®I210 + 1 x Management LAN
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32MB
Onboard I/O Connectors
1 x External Serial Port
5 x RJ-45 ports (1 for ASMB8-iKVM)
4 x USB 3.0 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 2)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (Rear x 2)
2 x VGA port (Front x 1, Rear x 1)
2 x Internal A-Type USB Port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

ASUS RS300-E9 Series 1-5
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS300-E9-PS4 RS300-E9-RS4
OS Support
Windows®Server 2012 R2
Windows®Server 2012
Windows®Server 2008 R2
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
SuSE®Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
VMware
Citrix XenServer
* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
Management
Solution
Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Optional ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 615 mm x 444 mm x 43.4 mm
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not included) 8.98 Kg 10.64 Kg
Power Supply Single 400W 80PLUS Gold
Power Supply
1+1 Redundant 450W 80PLUS
Gold Power Supply
Power Rating 100-240VAC, 6-3A, 50-60Hz,
Class I
100-127/200-240V, 5.5/3A (x2),
50-60Hz, Class I
Environment
Operating temperature: 10°C ~ 35°C
Non operating temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C
Non operating 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, slim type optical drive, and two USB ports are
located on the front panel.
Refer to the Front panel LEDs section for the LED descriptions.
1.5 Rear panel features
The rear panel includes the expansion slots, system power socket, and rear fans. The middle
part includes the I/O shield with openings for the rear panel connectors on the motherboard.
4 3 2 1
Optical drive (optional) Asset tag
Rack screw Rack screw
USB 3.0 ports
VGA port
LAN 2 LED
LAN 1 LED
LAN 4 LED
LAN 3 LED
Message LED
Power button
Location switch
Reset button
HDD LED
HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4
*This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller card only.
4 3 2 1
VGA port
USB 3.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
LAN port 5*
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Gigabit LAN port 3
Gigabit LAN port 4
Gigabit LAN port 1
Gigabit LAN port 2
RS300-E9-RS4
RS300-E9-PS4
Message LED
VGA port
USB 3.0 ports
USB 2.0 ports
LAN port 5*
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Gigabit LAN port 3
Gigabit LAN port 4
Gigabit LAN port 1
Gigabit LAN port 2
Message LED
Power button
Power button
Q-Code LED
Q-Code LED
Serial port (optional)

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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive
to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY
1. Power supply and power
fan
2. PCI Express slot Riser
Card
3. ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS
Server Board
4. System fans
5. SAS / SATA backplane
(hidden)
6. HDD tray 1-4
7. Front I/O boards (hidden)
8. Slim-type optical drive
9. SSD Cage
10. Asset Tag
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or replacing any
system component.

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1.7 LED information
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
ACT/LINK LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access LED OFF
Blinking
No activity
Read/write data into the HDD
Message LED OFF
ON
System is normal; no incoming event
A hardware monitor event is indicated
Location LED OFF
ON
Normal status
Location switch is pressed
(Press the location switch again to turn off)
LAN LEDs
OFF
Blinking
ON
No LAN connection
LAN is transmitting or receiving data
LAN connection is present
4 3 2 1
SPEED LED
LAN 2 LED
LAN 1 LED
LAN 4 LED
LAN 3 LED
Message LED
Power button
Location switch
HDD LED