Asus RS400-E8-PS2 User manual

1U Rackmount Server
User Guide
RS400-E8 Series
RS400-E8-PS2
RS400-E8-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.................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Systemspecications ............................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-5
1.5 Rear panel features.................................................................................... 1-6
1.6 Internal features ......................................................................................... 1-8
1.7 LED information ....................................................................................... 1-10
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ...................................................................... 1-10
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs .................................................................... 1-11
1.7.3 HDD status LED........................................................................ 1-11
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
2.3 System memory ....................................................................................... 2-11
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-11
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................. 2-11
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................... 2-13
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................... 2-13
2.4 Hard disk drives ....................................................................................... 2-14
2.5 Expansion slot.......................................................................................... 2-17
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket............... 2-17
Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket................................ 2-18
2.5.2 Installing an M.2 expansion card............................................... 2-19
2.5.3 Installing a Mezzanine card....................................................... 2-20
2.5.4 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-22
2.6 Cable connections ................................................................................... 2-23
2.7 Removable/optional components........................................................... 2-24
2.7.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-24

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Chapter 3: Installation Options
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit.......................................................................... 3-2
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout.................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3 Internal connectors.................................................................................... 4-8
4.4 Onboard LEDs.......................................................................................... 4-18
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 EZ Flash 2 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 [Day xx/xx/xxxx]..................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ............................................................... 5-9
5.4 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 5-10
5.4.1 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 5-11
5.4.2 Smart Settings........................................................................... 5-11
5.4.3 NCT6779D Super IO Conguration .......................................... 5-12
5.4.4 Intel LAN I210 Conguration..................................................... 5-13
5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-14
5.4.6 APM .......................................................................................... 5-17
5.4.7 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-18
5.4.8 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-19
5.4.9 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 5-20
5.4.10 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-21
5.4.11 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-22

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5.4.12 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-23
5.5 IntelRCSetup menu.................................................................................. 5-24
5.5.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 5-25
5.5.2 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 5-27
5.5.3 Common RefCode Conguration.............................................. 5-28
5.5.4 QPI Conguration...................................................................... 5-29
5.5.5 Memory Conguration............................................................... 5-30
5.5.6 IIO Conguration....................................................................... 5-33
5.5.7 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 5-34
5.5.8 Miscellaneous Conguration..................................................... 5-38
5.5.9 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 5-38
5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 5-39
5.6 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 5-39
5.7 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-44
5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-44
5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-45
5.8 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 5-46
5.9 Security menu .......................................................................................... 5-47
5.10 Boot menu ................................................................................................ 5-50
5.11 Tool menu................................................................................................. 5-51
5.12 Exit menu.................................................................................................. 5-52
Chapter 6: RAIDConguration
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 Utility6-4
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

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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 .............................. 7-14
7.3 Running the Support DVD ...................................................................... 7-14
7.4 Intel®chipset device software installation............................................. 7-18
7.5 Installing the Intel®I350-AM1/I350-AM2/I210 X540-BT2
Gigabit Adapters driver ........................................................................... 7-20
7.6 VGA driver installation ............................................................................ 7-23
7.7 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 4.0 installation ............... 7-25
Appendix
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-2

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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 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 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 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 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.

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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

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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 RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F
Chassis ASUS R9D 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board
Component
1 x 500W Single Power Supply
2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch HDD Trays
1 x 2-ports Backplane for SSD
1 x PCI-E Riser Card
1 x I/O Board
6 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm)
Accessories
1 x RS400-E8 Series Support DVD
1 x ASWM* DVD
1 x ASMB8 DVD
1 x Bag of Screws
1 x AC Power Cable
Optional
Items
2 x CPU Heatsink (Quantity may vary depending on the request of each
area/country)
1 x Tool-less Friction Rail Kit
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 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx 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.
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
RS400-E8-PS2
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
RS400-E8-PS2-F

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1.3 Systemspecications
The ASUS RS400-E8-PS2, RS400-E8-PS2-F is a 1U barebone server system featuring the
ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board. The server supports Intel®LGA2011-3 Intel®
Xeon®E5-2600 Processor v3 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS400-E8-PS2 RS400-E8-PS2-F
Processor Support / System
Bus
2 x Socket R3 LGA 2011-3 Intel®Xeon®Processor E5-2600 v3
Family
QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6GT/s
Core Logic Intel®C612 PCH Chipset
Memory
Total Slots 16 (4 Channels per CPU, 8 DIMMS per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 1024 GB
Memory Type DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 RDIMM / LR-DIMM/ NVDIMM
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.
Memory Size
32GB, 16GB, 8GB and 32GB (RDIMM)
64GB, 32GB (LRDIMM)
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory AVL update.
Expansion
Slots (follow
SSI Location #)
Total PCI/PCI-E
Slots 2+1
Slot Type
2 x PCI-E x16 (x8 Gen3 link) (Full-Height/HL)
1 x PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link) (for OCP Mezzanine*)
* Supports MCB-10G series (10 Gigabit/s series Gigabit Ethernet LAN
card) (Optional)
Additional Slot 1 OCP module support (X8 Gen3 Link)
Storage SATA Controller
Intel®C612
9 x SATA 6 Gbps ports (8 x 2 mini-SAS connectors)
1 x discrete M.2 socket
Intel®RSTe (for Windows only; supports software RAID 0, 1, 10)
HDD Bays
I = internal
A or S = hot-
swappable
2 x Hot-swap 2.5-inch SSD Bays
System Fans 6 x System Fan (40 mm x 28 mm)
Networking LAN
2 x Intel®I210T + 1 x Management LAN
1 x DM Management LAN port
1 x Mezzanine 10G dual port LAN card (Optional)
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32MB

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*Specications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS400-E8-PS2 RS400-E8-PS2-F
Onboard I/O Connectors / LED
indicators
2 x RJ-45 GbE port
1 x RJ-45 management port
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x Q-Code / Port 80 LED indicators panel
1 x Power button
1 x Location LED
1 x Message LED
OS Support
Windows®Server 2012 R2
Windows®Server 2012
Windows®Server 2008 R2
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
SuSE®Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
Unbuntu
VMWare
Citrix XenServer
* Refer to www.asus.com for updates.
Management
Solution
Software ASWM Enterprise
Out of Band
Remote
Management
ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 383 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm
Net Weight Kg
(CPU, DRAM & HDD not
included)
9.4 Kg
Power Supply Single 500W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply
Power Rating 100-127/200-240VAC, 8A/4A, 60/50Hz, 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.
RS400-E8-PS2
1
2
Q-Code
DM
1
2
3
4
RESET
RS400-E8-PS2-F
1
2
3
4
RESET
Q-Code
1
2
1
Hot-swap 2.5-inch
SSD Bays
refer to 1.7 LED information
Location button
Power button
RESET button
Rack screw Rack screw
Rack screw
Rack screw
Power button
2 x USB 3.0 ports
Power port
LAN port 1
Hot-swap 2.5-
inch SSD Bays
Location LED
Message LED
Mezzanine 10G series LAN card (optional)
LAN port 2
PS/2 keyboard/mouse cpmbo port
DM management LAN port*
VGA port
Q-Code display panel
* This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for technicians only.

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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
motherboards are not present.
* This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for techincians only.
RS400-E8-PS2
1
2
Q-Code
DM
1
2
3
4
RESET
1
2
3
4
RESET
Q-Code
1
2
1
Power button
2 x USB 3.0 ports
Power connector
LAN port 1
LAN port 2
PS/2 keyboard/mouse cpmbo port
DM management LAN port*
Location LED
Message LED
VGA port
Mezzanine 10G dual-port LAN card (optional)
Q-Code display panel
1
2
3
4
RESET
Q-Code
1
2
1
RS400-E8-PS2-F
Power connector

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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.
1
2
Q-Code
DM
1
2
3
4
RESET
RS400-E8-PS2
RS400-E8-PS2-F
1
2
3
4
RESET
Q-Code
1
2
1
Asset tag
Asset tag

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1.6 Internal features
The barebone server includes the basic components as shown.
1. Power supply and power fan
2. PCI Express slot (with Riser Card installed by factory default)
3. ASUS Z10PR-D16 Server Board
4. System fans (40mm x 28mm)
5. 2.5-inch SSD Bays 1 (upper) — Connect to SATA1 port
6. 2.5-inch SSD Bays 2 (lower) —Connect to SATA2 port
7. Asset Tag
8. Front I/O panel
9. Air duct (installed by factory default)
3
6
7
8
RS400-E8-PS2
1
2
4
4
4
44
4
5
Riser Card
9