Asus RS700-E8-RS4 Series User manual

1U Rackmount Server
RS700-E8-RS4 Series
User Guide

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Contents
Safety information.................................................................................................... viii
About this guide......................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 System package contents.........................................................................1-2
1.2 Serial number label....................................................................................1-2
1.3 System specifications ...............................................................................1-3
1.4 Front panel features...................................................................................1-5
1.5 Rear panel features....................................................................................1-5
1.6 Internal features .........................................................................................1-6
1.7 LED information .........................................................................................1-7
1.7.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................ 1-7
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs ...................................................................... 1-7
1.7.3 HDD status LED.......................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Chassis cover.............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................................. 2-3
Installing the CPU and heatsink................................................................... 2-3
2.3 System memory .......................................................................................2-10
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................. 2-11
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................... 2-13
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................................... 2-13
2.4 Hard disk drives .......................................................................................2-14
2.5 Expansion slot..........................................................................................2-16
2.5.2 Installing expansion cards to the buttery riser card................. 2-17
2.5.3 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-20
2.6 Cable connections ...................................................................................2-23
2.7 SATA/SAS backplane cabling.................................................................2-24
2.8 Removable/optional components...........................................................2-25
2.8.1 System fans .............................................................................. 2-25
2.8.2 Redundant power supply module.............................................. 2-27
2.8.3 Replacing optical drive (optional).............................................. 2-28
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Tool-less Friction Rail Kit.......................................................................... 3-2

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Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1 Motherboard layout....................................................................................4-2
4.2 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Internal connectors..................................................................................4-10
4.4 Internal LEDs............................................................................................4-19
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 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
4.2.9 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 Onboard LAN I350 IO Conguration ........................................ 5-13
5.4.5 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-14
5.4.6 APM .......................................................................................... 5-17
5.4.7 Advanced Power Management Conguration xxx .................... 5-18
5.4.8 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-19
5.4.9 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 5-20
5.4.10 CSM Conguration.................................................................... 5-21
5.4.11 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-22
5.4.12 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-23
5.4.13 iSCSI Conguration................................................................... 5-24

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5.5 IntelRCSetup menu.................................................................................. 5-25
5.5.1 Processor Conguration............................................................ 5-26
5.5.2 Advanced Power Management Conguration........................... 5-28
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....................................................................... 5-32
5.5.7 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 5-33
5.5.8 Miscellaneous Conguration..................................................... 5-35
5.5.9 Server ME Conguration........................................................... 5-35
5.5.10 Runtime Error Logging Support ................................................ 5-36
5.6 Server Mgmt menu...................................................................................5-37
5.7 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................5-41
5.7.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-41
5.7.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 5-42
5.8 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................5-43
5.9 Security menu ..........................................................................................5-44
5.10 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-47
5.11 Tool menu.................................................................................................5-48
5.12 Exit 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 Jumpers .......................................................................... 6-3
6.1.4 Setting the RAID mode in BIOS.................................................. 6-3
6.1.5 RAID conguration 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

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Appendix A: Reference Information
Z10PP-D24 block diagram ...................................................................................... A-2
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-3
Federal Communications Commission Statement.......................................A-3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement.................................A-4
REACH A-4
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ...........................................................A-4
Australia statement notice............................................................................A-4
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-5

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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.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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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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 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>+<D>
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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2
3
4
*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 RS700-E8-RS4; RS700-E8-RS4-C
Chassis ASUS R12D 1U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z10PP-D24 Server Board
Component
1 x 800W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply
1 x SAS 3.5-inch HDD Backplane
4 x hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD trays
1 x Front I/O Board
2 x Riser Card
8 x System Fans (40 mm x 40 mm x 56 mm)
Accessories
1 x RS700-E8-RS4 Support CD
1 x ASWM* Enterprise Support CD
1 x ASMB Support CD
1 x Bag of Screws
2 x CPU Heatsink
2 x AC Power Cable
Optional Items
1 x Redundant 800W 80PLUS Platinum Power Supply (Second PSU)
1 x Friction Rail Kit
1 x Slim type DVD-RW
1.2 Serial number label
The product’s serial number contains 14 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxxxx and printed on
the server's Asset tag.
The correct serial number of the product is required if you need to request for support from
the ASUS Technical Support team.
xxS0xxxxxxxxxx
RS700-E8-RS4; RS700-E8-RS4-C

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1.3 System specifications
The ASUS RS700-E8-RS4 Series feature the ASUS Z10PP-D24 server board. The server
supports Intel®Socket-R3 LGA2011-3 Xeon®series processors plus other latest technologies
through the chipsets onboard.
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Model Name RS700-E8-RS4 RS700-E8-RS4-C
Processor / System Bus
2 x Socket R3 (LGA 2011-3)
Intel®Xeon®processor E5-2600 v3 product family
QPI 6.4 / 8.0 / 9.6 GT/s
Core Logic Intel®C612 chipset
ASUS
Features
Smart Fan √
ASWM Enterprise √
Memory
Total Slots 24 (4-channel per CPU, 12 DIMM per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 1536 GB
Memory Type
DDR4 2133/1866/1600/1333 RDIMM/LR-DIMM/NVDIMM
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Memory Size
32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB (RDIMM) / 64 GB, 32 GB (LRDIMM)
* Refer to ASUS server AVL for the latest update
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-X /
PCI-E Slots 3
Slot Type
1 x PCI-E x16 (Gen3 x16 link), FH, HL
1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link), LP, HL
1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link), proprietary*
1 x PCI-E x8 (Gen3 x8 link), OCP Mezzanine**
* Support for ASUS PIKE II (optional)
** Support for MCB-10G-2S (Dual Port 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card)
(optional)
Disk
Controller
SATA Controller
Intel®C612
- 2 x MiniSAS ports (4 x SATA ports) + 2 x SATA ports
or 2 x MiniSAS ports (4 x SATA ports) + 1 x SATA port + 1 x M.2
connector
Intel®RSTe (for Windows only; Support software RAID 0, 1, 10, & 5)
SAS Controller
Optional:
ASUS PIKE II 3008 8-port SAS HBA card
ASUS PIKE II 3108 8-port SAS HW RAID card
Storage
Bays
I = internal
A or S will be hot-
swappable
4 x Hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD Bays
Networking LAN 1 x Dual Port Intel I350-AM2 Gigabit LAN controller
1 x Management Port
Graphic VGA Aspeed AST2400 32 MB

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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Name RS700-E8-RS4 RS700-E8-RS4-C
Auxiliary Storage Device Bay
(Floppy / Optical Drive)
1 x Slim-type Optical Drive Bay
Options: No Device / DVD-RW
I/O connector, Switches, and
LEDs
Rear I/O Connector and Switch/LED:
2 x USB 3.0 ports
1 x VGA port
2 x RJ-45 GbE LAN port
1 x RJ-45 Management LAN
1 x PS/2 KB/Mouse port
1 x Power switch/LED
OS Support
Windows®Server 2012 R2
Windows®Server 2012
Windows®Server 2008 R2
Windows®8.1
RedHat®Enterprise Linux
SuSE®Linux Enterprise Server
CentOS
Ubuntu
VMware
Citrix XenServer
* Refer to http://www.asus.com/ for the latest OS support.
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Hardware
On-Board ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-IP
Software ASUS ASWM Enterprise
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 686 mm x 444 mm x 44 mm (1U)
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not inclu ded) 18 Kg
Power Supply 1+1 800W 80PLUS Platinum
Redundant Power Supply
1+1 550W 80PLUS Gold
Redundant Power Supply
Power Rating 100-127Vac/ 200-240Vac,
9.9A/4.79A, 47-63Hz, Class I
100-127Vac / 200-240Vac,
7.1A/3.4A, 47-63Hz, Class I
Environment
Operation 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, 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.
*This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM only.
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.
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Mezzanine 10G LAN card port (optional)
LAN port 1 VGA port Serial port
LAN port 2
Redundant Power supply and
Power cord connector
LAN port 3*
Expansion slots
1
2
3
4
Optical drive (optional) Asset tag
Rack screw Rack screw
USB ports
USB 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

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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. ASUS Z10PP-D24 Server
Board
3. System fans
4. 4 x HDD trays
5. SATA/SAS backplane
(hidden)
6. Slim-type optical drive
(hidden)
7. PCI-E x8 slot (Gen3 x8 link)
(OCP Mezzanine) (hidden)
8. Buttery riser card
9. Riser card (Gen3 x16 link)
10. Asset tag (hidden)
A protection lm is pre-attached to the front cover before shipping. Please remove the
protection lm before turning on the system for proper heat dissipation.

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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
SPEED LED 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
1
2
3
4
LAN 2 LED
LAN 1 LED
LAN 4 LED
LAN 3 LED
Message LED
Power button with LED
Location button with LED
HDD LED

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1.7.3 HDD status LED
1
2
3
4
HDD status LED
SATA/SAS HDD LED Description
HDD Status
LED
GREEN ON SATA/SAS HDD power ON
RED ON HDD has failed and should be swapped
immediately
GREEN/
RED Blinking RAID rebuilding
GREEN/
RED OFF HDD not found
HDD Activity
LED GREEN Blinking Read/write data from/into the SATA/SAS HDD
HDD Activity LED

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have
to perform when installing or removing system components.
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Hardware Information
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2-2
2.1 Chassis cover
2. Firmly hold the cover and slide it toward the rear panel for about half an inch until it is
disengaged from the chassis.
3. Lift the cover from the chassis.
1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear panel to release the rear cover from the chassis.
Removing the rear cover
To remove the rear cover: