Asus RS300-H8-PS12 User manual

1U Rackmount Server
RS300-H8-PS12
User Guide

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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specications ................................................................. 1-4
1.4 Front panel features..................................................................... 1-6
1.5 Rear panel features...................................................................... 1-7
1.6 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-8
1.7 LED information ........................................................................... 1-9
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-9
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ........................................................ 1-10
1.7.3 SFP+ status LEDs......................................................... 1-10
1.7.4 SSD status LEDs .......................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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............................................. 2-6
2.3 System memory ........................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 Overview ......................................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Memory Configurations................................................... 2-8
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ............................................................ 2-9
2.4 Hard disk drives (HDDs)............................................................ 2-10
2.5 Installing SSDs........................................................................... 2-14
2.6 Expansion slot............................................................................ 2-16
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket... 2-16
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-18

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2.7 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-19
2.8 Removable/optional components............................................. 2-20
2.8.1 System fans .................................................................. 2-20
2.8.2 Installing ASMB7 series management board (optional) 2-22
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Friction Rail Kit Installation Guide ............................................. 3-2
3.1.1 Attaching the fixing latches to the server ........................ 3-2
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout...................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-5
4.3 Internal connectors.................................................................... 4-10
4.4 Onboard LEDs............................................................................ 4-20
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 Configuration fields ......................................................... 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

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5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-10
5.4.1 CPU Configuration .........................................................5-11
5.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration ................................................... 5-14
5.4.3 SATA Configuration ....................................................... 5-15
5.4.4 System Agent (SA) Configuration ................................. 5-16
5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ............................................... 5-18
5.4.6 USB Configuration ........................................................ 5-20
5.4.7 TPM .............................................................................. 5-21
5.4.8 ACPI Settings................................................................ 5-21
5.4.9 WHEA Support.............................................................. 5-22
5.4.10 NCT6779D Super IO Configuration .............................. 5-22
5.4.11 Intel Server Platform Services....................................... 5-23
5.4.12 Onboard LAN Configuration.......................................... 5-23
5.4.13 Serial Port Console Redirection.................................... 5-24
5.4.14 Runtime Error Logging Support .................................... 5-26
5.4.15 APM .............................................................................. 5-26
5.4.16 Onboard LAN BCM57840S Configuration .................... 5-27
5.4.17 Network Stack............................................................... 5-27
5.4.18 Intel RC Drivers Version Detail ..................................... 5-28
5.5 Event Logs menu ....................................................................... 5-28
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-29
5.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 5-32
5.8 Security....................................................................................... 5-33
5.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 5-36
5.10 Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-36
Chapter6: RAIDconguration
6.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 RAID definitions .............................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives................................................ 6-3
6.1.3 Setting Jumpers .............................................................. 6-3
6.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS...................................... 6-3
6.1.5 RAID configuration utilities.............................................. 6-3

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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
6.4 LSI Corporation MPT Setup Utility ........................................... 6-18
6.4.1 RAID 1 volume.............................................................. 6-19
6.4.2 RAID 1E/10 volume ...................................................... 6-23
6.4.3 RAID 0 volume.............................................................. 6-25
6.4.4 Managing Arrays ........................................................... 6-27
6.4.5 Viewing SAS topology................................................... 6-34
6.4.6 Global Properties .......................................................... 6-35
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7-2
7.1.2 Creating the LSI 2308 SAS2 driver disk ......................... 7-4
7.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7-6
7.2 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-15
7.3 Running the Support DVD ........................................................ 7-15
7.4 Installing the LAN driver............................................................ 7-23
7.5 Installing the VGA driver ........................................................... 7-28
7.6 Installing the Intel®C22x MEI NULL HECI driver..................... 7-31
7.7 Installing the Intel®I210 Gigabit Adapter driver ...................... 7-33
7.8 Installing the Broadcom 10G driver ......................................... 7-37
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-1

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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 B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’
s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications 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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified
service technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified 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 http://support.asus.com. 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 http://support.asus.com

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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 configuring 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 specifications.
2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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 information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Chapter6:RAIDconguration
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.