Asus TS700-X7/PS4 User manual

TS700-X7/PS4
Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server
User Manual

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E7707
First Edition
September 2012
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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide......................................................................................................... ix
TS700-X7/PS4 specications summary ................................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Package contents....................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Serial number label.................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Front panel features................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Rear panel features.................................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Internal features ......................................................................................... 1-5
1.6 LED information ......................................................................................... 1-6
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs ........................................................................1-6
1.6.2 Rear panel LEDs......................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
2.1 Chassis cover............................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Removing the side cover............................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 Reinstalling the side 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 fan connector ........................... 2-8
2.3 System memory ......................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.1 Overview ..................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 Memory Congurations............................................................. 2-10
2.3.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket........................ 2-12
2.4 Front panel assembly .............................................................................. 2-13
2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly.......................................... 2-13
2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly ....................................... 2-14
2.5 5.25-inch drives ........................................................................................ 2-14
2.6 SATA/SAS hard disk drives..................................................................... 2-15
2.6.1 Installing the HDD module cage................................................ 2-15
2.6.2 Removing the HDD module cage.............................................. 2-16
2.6.3 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive....................... 2-17
2.6.4 Removing and reinstalling the backplane ................................. 2-19
2.7 Expansion cards ...................................................................................... 2-20
2.7.1 Installing an expansion card...................................................... 2-20
2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card.......................................... 2-21
2.7.3 Conguring an expansion card ................................................. 2-23
2.8 Cable connections ................................................................................... 2-24

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2.8.1 Motherboard connections.......................................................... 2-24
2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane connections .......................................... 2-25
2.9 Removable components.......................................................................... 2-27
2.9.1 System fan ................................................................................ 2-27
2.9.2 Chassis footpads....................................................................... 2-29
2.9.3 Fan Duct.................................................................................... 2-30
Chapter 3: Installation options
3.1 Preparing the system for rack mounting................................................. 3-1
Removing the footpads ................................................................................ 3-1
Removing the top cover ............................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Attaching the inner rail to the server ....................................................... 3-2
3.3 Attaching the rails to the rack................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Mounting the server to the rack................................................................ 3-3
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Motherboard layout.................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................ 4-3
4.3 Jumpers ......................................................................................................4-8
4.4 Internal connectors.................................................................................. 4-12
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3............................................................ 5-1
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2........................................................................ 5-2
5.1.3 BUPDATER................................................................................. 5-3
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 5-5
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen...................................................................... 5-6
5.2.2 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 5-6
5.2.3 Menu items.................................................................................. 5-7
5.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 5-7
5.2.5 Navigation keys........................................................................... 5-7
5.2.6 General help................................................................................ 5-7
5.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 5-7
5.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................ 5-7
5.2.9 Scroll bar ..................................................................................... 5-7
5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................5-8
5.3.1 System Date ............................................................................... 5-8
5.3.2 System Time .............................................................................. 5-8
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................................... 5-9

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5.4.1 CPU Conguration ...................................................................... 5-9
5.4.2 CPU Power Management Conguration................................... 5-11
5.4.3 Chipset Conguration................................................................ 5-13
5.4.4 PCH SATA Conguration .......................................................... 5-19
5.4.5 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 5-20
5.4.6 USB Conguration .................................................................... 5-23
5.4.7 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 5-25
5.4.8 ACPI Settings............................................................................ 5-25
5.4.9 WHEA Conguration ................................................................. 5-26
5.4.10 APM setting............................................................................... 5-26
5.4.11 Serial Port Console Redirection................................................ 5-27
5.4.12 Onboard LAN Conguration...................................................... 5-30
5.4.13 ME Subsystem .......................................................................... 5-31
5.4.14 Onboard Devices Conguration................................................ 5-31
5.4.15 Runtime Error Logging.............................................................. 5-32
5.5 Server Mgmt menu................................................................................... 5-33
5.5.1 System Event Log..................................................................... 5-34
5.5.2 BMC network conguration....................................................... 5-35
5.6 Event Logs menu ..................................................................................... 5-36
5.6.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 5-36
5.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................5-38
5.7.1 CSM parameters ....................................................................... 5-40
5.8 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 5-41
5.9 Security menu .......................................................................................... 5-42
5.10 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 5-44
5.11 Exit menu.................................................................................................. 5-44
Chapter 6: RAID conguration
6.1 Setting up RAID.......................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives............................................................ 6-2
6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 6-2
6.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.......................................................... 6-2
6.2 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility ................................................. 6-3
6.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 6-4
6.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration.................................... 6-10
6.2.3 Initializing the virtual drives ....................................................... 6-11
6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives............................................................. 6-15
6.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency.................................. 6-17
6.2.6 Deleting a RAID conguration................................................... 6-20

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6.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set.................................. 6-21
6.2.8 Enabling WriteCache ................................................................ 6-22
6.3 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option
ROM Utility................................................................................................ 6-23
6.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-25
6.3.2 Creating a Recovery set............................................................ 6-26
6.3.3 Deleting a RAID set................................................................... 6-28
6.3.4 Resetting disks to Non-RAID .................................................... 6-29
6.3.5 Exiting the Intel®Rapid Storage Technology utility.................... 6-30
6.3.6 Rebuilding the RAID.................................................................. 6-30
6.3.7 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility........................ 6-32
6.4 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Utility (Windows) ........... 6-33
6.4.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................. 6-34
6.4.2 Changing a Volume Type .......................................................... 6-36
6.4.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 6-37
6.4.4 Preferences............................................................................... 6-38
Chapter 7: Driver installation
7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................................. 7-1
7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk......................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver............................................. 7-4
7.2 Intel®chipset device software installation............................................. 7-14
7.3 Intel@Network Connections Software installation ...............................7-17
7.4 VGA driver installation ............................................................................ 7-20
7.5 Intel®C600 MEI NULL HECI Driver.......................................................... 7-22
7.6 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 3.1 installation ............... 7-23
7.7 Asmedia ASM104x USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver installation .......... 7-26
7.8 Intel®WG82574L Gigabit Adapters Driver installation.......................... 7-29
7.9 Management applications and utilities installation .............................. 7-33
7.9.1 Running the support DVD ......................................................... 7-33
7.9.2 Drivers menu............................................................................. 7-33
7.9.3 Utilities menu............................................................................. 7-34
7.9.4 Make disk menu........................................................................ 7-34
7.9.5 Contact information ................................................................... 7-34
Appendices
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-3

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Safety information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
When adding or removing 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.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you
are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
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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
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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.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
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.
Where to nd more information
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.

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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 (+).

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TS700-X7/PS4 specications summary
CPU 2 x LGA2011 socket for Intel®Xeon®
E5-2600 Series processors
QPI 6.4 / 7.2 / 8.0 GT/s
Chipset Intel®C602-A
Memory Total Slots 8 (4-channel per CPU, 4 DIMMs per CPU)
Capacity Maximum up to 256GB (RDIMM)
Memory Type DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 RDIMM
DDR3 1066/1333/1600 UDIMM (ECC/non-ECC)
DDR3 1066/1333 LR-DIMM
Memory Size 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB* (RDIMM)
2GB, 4GB, 8GB* (UDIMM)
8GB, 16GB, 32GB* (LRDIMM)
Expansion
Slots
Total PCI/PCI-
X/PCI-E Slots
5
Slot Type - Slot 1: PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link), MIO-892
supported
- Slot 2: PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link; Audio
switches to x8 Link if PCIE3 is occupied)
- Slot 3: PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 Link)
- Slot 4: PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 Link; Audio
switches to x8 Link if PCIE1 is occupied)
- Slot 5: PCI-E x8 (x4 Gen2 Link)
Additional
Slot
1 x PIKE slot for Storage Enhancement
Storage SATA
Controller
Intel®C602-A:
<AHCI>
2 SATA 6Gb/s ports
4 SATA 3Gb/s ports
Intel®RSTe (for Windows only)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
LSI®MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10)

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TS700-X7/PS4 specications summary
Storage SAS
Controller
Optional:
ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS 6G RAID card
ASUS PIKE 2108 8-port SAS 6G HW RAID card
HDD Bays I = internal
A or S = hot-
swappable
4 x Hot-swap 3.5” HDD Bays
VGA Aspeed AST2300 16MB
Onboard I/O 1 x External Serial Port
1 x Internal Serial Port
3 x RJ-45 ports (One for ASMB6-iKVM)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (Front * 2, Rear * 2)
2 x USB 3.0 ports (Rear)
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
OS Support Windows®Server 2012 64-bit
Windows®8 64-bit
Windows®Server 2008 Enterprise SP2 64-bit
Windows®Server 2008 Enterprise R2 SP1 64-bit
RedHat®Enterprise Linux AS 5.8/6.3 64-bit
SuSE®Linux Enterprise Server 11.2 SP2 64-bit
CentOS 5.8/6.2 64-bit
(Note: Subject to change without prior notice.)
Anti-virus Software Optional anti-virus CD Pack
Management
Solution
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Default 1 x ASMB6-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet
Software ASWM Enterprise 2.0®
Dimension (HH x WW x DD) 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm

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TS700-X7/PS4 specications summary
Net Weight Kg (CPU, DRAM &
HDD not included)
17 Kg
Power Supply 500W 80PLUS Bronze Single Power Supply
Power Supply Rating Output 500W: 100-240 Vac,
10 - 6A, 50-60 Hz, Class 1
Environment Operating temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operating temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operating humidity: 20% ~ 90%
(Non condensing)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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TS700-X7/PS4 1-1
1.1 Package contents
Model Name TS700-X7/PS4
Chassis ASUS T50A Pedestal 5U Rackmount Chassis
Motherboard ASUS Z9PA-D8 Server Board
Component 1 x 500W 80PLUS Bronze Single Power Supply
4 x hot-swap HDD trays
1 x SAS/SATA2 Backplane with four data cables
1 x Front I/O Board
4 x System Fans
• 3 x Front (80mm x 38mm) system fans
• 1 x Rear (120mm x 38mm) system fan
Accessories 1 x TS700-X7/PS4 User’s Guide
1 x ASUS ASWM Enterprise User’s Guide
1 x TS700-X7/PS4 Support CD (including ASWM*)
1 x Bag of screws
1 x ASMB6 Series DVD
1 x ASUS ASWM Enterprise* User’s Guide
1 x ASMB6 User’s Guide
1 x AC Power Cable
Optional Items 2 x CPU Heatsinks
DVD-ROM / DVD-RW
ASUS TS700-X7/PS4 Rackmount Rail Kit
ASUS PIKE RAID Card
*ASUS System Web-based Management
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Chapter 1
Product introduction
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1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
xxS0xxxxxxxx
TS700-X7/PS4
1.2 Serial number label
For faster and quicker troubleshooting solutions from the ASUS Technical Support
team, provide the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as
xxS0xxxxxxxx as shown in the gure below.
Chapter 1

TS700-X7/PS4 1-3
1.3 Front panel features
*The audio jacks function only with an optional MIO audio card.
Refer to section 1.6.1 Front panel LEDs for the LED descriptions.
Optical drive
Empty 5.25-inch
bays
Power button
Reset button
Message LED
HDD access LED
Power LED
USB 2.0 ports
Security lock
4-bay HDD cage
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
Headphone
output jack*
Microphone jack
Locate LED
(Reserved)
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1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 Rear panel features
Expansion slots
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
VGA port
Chassis intrusion switch
Gigabit LAN ports
Chassis lock
120mm x 38mm
system fan
PS/2 mouse/keyboard port
Power connector
COM port
LAN port*
*This port is for the ASUS ASMB6-iKVM controller card only.
Chapter 1

TS700-X7/PS4 1-5
1. 500W Power Supply
2. 120mm x 38mm system fan
3. ASUS Z9PA-D8 Server Board
4. Chassis intrusion switch
5. Expansion card locks
6. Optical drive
7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays
8. 4-bay HDD module (rst set)
9. SATA/SAS backplane board (rst set, hidden)
10. 80mm x 38mm system fans
Turn off the system power and detach the power supply before removing or
replacing any system component.
The barebone server does not include a oppy disk drive and an optical disc
drive. Connect a USB oppy disk drive or a USB ODD to any of the USB ports
on the front or rear panel if you need to use a oppy disk or a optical disc.
1.5 Internal features
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Chapter 1

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.6 LED information
1.6.1 Front panel LEDs
Message LED
Drive Status LED
Power LED
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
HDD Access LED
LED Icon Display status Description
Power LED ON System power ON
HDD Access
LED
OFF No activity
Blinking Read/write data into the HDD.
Message LED OFF System is normal; no incoming event
Lighting up A hardware temperature overheat is
detected. Use ASWM to check the
abnormal status.
Drive status LED Green Bridge board connected to backplane
Installed HDD is in good condition
Red HDD failure
Green/Red Blinking HDD rebuilding using the RAID card
LAN LEDs OFF
Blinking LAN accessing
ON
Locate LED ON Locates a specic server
The Power, HDD Access, LAN and Message LEDs are visible even if the
system front bezel is closed.
Locate LED (Reserved)
Chapter 1