Page 1 TS700-E4/RX8 Server Pedestal/5U Rackmount Server User's Manual...
Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix Chapter 1: Product introduction System package contents ............1-2 1.2 System specifications ..............1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Front panel features ..............1-5 Rear panel features ..............1-6 Internal features ................
Page 4 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........4-2 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility ... 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ............4-6 BIOS setup program ..............4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-10 4.2.2...
Page 5 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ..........4-13 4.3.3 Floppy A [1.44M, 3½in.] ..........4-13 4.3.4 IDE Configuration ............4-14 4.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ......... 4-16 4.3.6 SATA Port 1/2/3/4 ............4-17 4.3.7 System Information ............4-19 Advanced menu ................. 4-21 4.4.1 Advanced Processor Options ........
Page 6 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........6-2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ........ 6-3 ® Intel chipset software installation ........... 6-12 LAN driver installation ............... 6-15 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 .......... 6-15 6.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux ............. 6-20 VGA driver installation...............
Page 7: Notices
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.
Page 8: Safety Information
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. •...
Page 9: About This Guide
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: Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
Page 10 NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Reference ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) user guide This manual tells how to set up and use the proprietary ASUS server management utility. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS...
Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications.
Page 12: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
System package contents Check your system package for the following items. Chassis ASUS T70 5U rackmount chassis Motherboard ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS motherboard Components 1 x 730W redundant power supply module 1 x power supply bay cover 1 x optical drive 1 x Floppy disk drive...
Page 13: System Specifications
1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8 is a 5U barebone server system featuring the ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS motherboard. The server supports dual Intel LGA771 Xeon processors with EM64T technology, plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. Chassis Rackmount 5U Motherboard ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS...
Page 14: Serial Number Label
431mm (H) x 216mm (W) x 701mm (L) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 10 characters such as xxxxxxx-xxx. See the figure below.
Page 15: Front Panel Features
For future installation of 5.25-inch devices, two drive bays are available. Optical drive Empty 5.25-inch bays Power button Reset button Message LED HDD access LED Power LED Floppy disk drive USB 2.0 ports HDD bays Security lock ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8...
Page 16: Rear Panel Features
Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power connector Power supply module Power supply module (optional) PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port USB 2.0 ports...
Page 17: Internal Features
Internal features The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. Power supply unit Optical drive Chassis fan 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays ASUS DSBF-D12/SAS Motherboard Hot-swap HDD cages Chassis intrusion switch SAS backplane Expansion card locks ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8...
Page 18: Led Information
LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs Power LED (BLUE) HDD Access LED (green) Message LED (red) Drive Status LED (green/red) Drive Activity LED (green) Icon Display status Description Power LED System power ON No activity HDD Access LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is normal;...
Page 19: Rear Panel Leds
1.7.2 Rear panel LEDs ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS700-E4/RX8/RX8...
Page 20 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 21 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 22: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. 2.1.1 Removing the side cover Remove the two screws that secure the cover to the chassis. Pull the latch and slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from...
Page 23: Reinstalling The Side Cover
Slide the cover toward the front and snaps the latch back to secure the cover. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 24: Motherboard Information
Motherboard information The barbone server comes with the DSBF-D12/SAS motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to Chapter 3 Motherboard info for detailed information on the motherboard.
Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA771 socket.
Page 26 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
Page 27 Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 28: Installing The Cpu Heatsink
(on the CPU 2 socket) You must install the CPU heatsink(s) after installing the CPU(s). If your model is not included heatsinks, you can either purchase heatsink separately from ASUS retailer or purchase an Intel 2U box CPU. To install the CPU heatsink:...
Page 29: System Memory
• For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules.
Page 30 Rank population Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 DIMM installation reference table No. of Slot/s to use DIMMs DIMM_00 DIMM_00, DIMM_10 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_01, DIMM_11, DIMM_21, DIMM_31 DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02 DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12 DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22 DIMM_30, DIMM_31, DIMM_32 DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration.
Page 31: Memory Mirroring And Sparing Technology
The below memory configurations were required to operate in mirrored mode. Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, and DIMM_30. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-11...
Page 32 Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in all slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32.
Page 33: Memory Sparing
Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 Branch0 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Sparing • • Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-13...
Page 34 Two DIMMs per channel Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Branch0 DIMM_01 DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0...
Page 35: Installing A Dimm
Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-15...
Page 36: Front Panel Assembly
Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side.
Page 37 Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-17...
Page 38: Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly
2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place.
Page 39: Inch Drives
5.25-inch devices. To install a 5.25-inch drive: Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the metal cover of the bay where you want to install the drive. Push the bay lock leftward. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-19...
Page 40 Move upward to release the bay lock. Push the optical drive all the way to the depth of the bay. Make sure the screw holes on the optical drive match the ones on the chassis and the front edge of the optical drive align with the bay edge.
Page 41 On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly” for instructions. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-21...
Page 42: Hard Disk Drives
Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD Follow the instructions in this section to install a hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drive (HDD). Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. Release a drive tray by pushing the Spring lock Tray lever spring lock to the right, then pulling...
Page 43 Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-23...
Page 44: Installing An Hdd Dummy Cover
2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot as shown.
Page 45: Expansion Cards
Remove the metal bracket. Align the card golden fingers to the slot and its metal bracket to the slot opening on the chassis. Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on the slot. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-25...
Page 46: Removing An Expansion Card
Press the card lock to secure the card on the slot. A slight click indicates that the card is locked in place. 2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: Follow the previous instructions to release the card lock Carefully remove the card from the slot.
Page 47: Cable Connections
CPU fan 1 11. Floppy disk drive CPU fan 2 12. Primary IDE cable COM2 port cable 13. Rear Fan connector 1/2 SAS connectors 14. Power supply SMBus connector SMBus connector 15. FRNT_FAN connector 1/2/3/4 Auxiliary panel cable ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-27...
Page 48: Sas Backplane Connections
2.9.2 SAS backplane connections The SAS backplane has four 29-pin SAS connectors to support SAS hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SAS hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure.
Page 49 Jumper configuration Backplane 1 Backplane 2 Connect to the SAS connector on motherboard Before you connect the SAS cable, you have to remove the system fan module first. Loosen the four screws that secure the system fan module. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-29...
Page 50 Remove the system fan module from the chassis. Connect one end of the SAS cable to the SAS connector on the SAS backplane. Connect the other end of the SAS cable to the SAS connector on the motherboard. Repeat the same steps to connect the second SAS cable 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 51: Removable Components
Unplug the rear fan cable from the 3-pin REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard. Press down the tab as shown and disengage it from the chassis. To replace a new fan, slightly expand the plastic frame and upward release the fan from the module. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-31...
Page 52 To install the rear fan: Align the retaining pins to their respective holes on the chassis. Press down the tab as shown and insert the fan into the chassis. Connect the rear fan cable to the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.
Page 53: System Fan
Unplug the four system fan cables from the motherboard. Remove the four screws that secure the system fan module. Lift up the system fan module and remove it from the chassis. Unscrew the fan which needs replacing, four screws on each side. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-33...
Page 54 Remove the fan kit from the module. Unscrew to remove the fan from the fan kit and replace with a new fan. To install the system fan module: Insert the fan kit into the system fan module. Screw to secure the fan, four screws on each side.
Page 55 Refer to the illustration below for the locations of the fan connectors. system fan1 system fan2 system fan3 system fan4 System Fan2 MemCool FB-DIMM Fan1 Rear Fan MemCool FB-DIMM Fan2 System Fan3 System Fan1 System Fan4 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-35...
Page 56: Sas Backplane
2.10.3 SAS backplane To remove the SAS backplane: Refer to 2.10.2 to remove the system fan module. Unplug all the cables from the SAS backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull at the plug end. Pulling the cable only may damage the cable.
Page 57 To install the SAS backplane: Slide the SAS backplane back into place. Note the groove on the bottom. Groove Tighten the two screws to secure the SAS backplane. Connect all the related cables to the SAS backplane. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-37...
Page 58: Memcool Fb-Dimm Fan Kit
2.10.4 MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. To ensure optimum thermal condition and performance, install the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan. To remove the optional FB-DIMM fan: Disconnect the FB-DIMM cable from the FBD_FAN1 connector on the motherboard.
Page 59 Position the fan base over the DIMMs, and insert the fan base legs into the FB-DIMM holes until the legs are securely in place. For instructional purposes only, no FB-DIMM is installed on any of the slots. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-39...
Page 60 Position top cover over the fan base. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base legs. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base.
Page 61: Floppy Disk Drive
Carefully pull out the drive from the chassis until you see the cables connected to the drive. Disconnect the floppy disk cable and power cable from the drive to completely release the drive. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-41...
Page 62 To reinstall a floppy disk drive: Position the floppy drive vertically with the eject button on the left side (close to the HDDs). Connect the drive signal cable and power cable. Floppy drive power cable Floppy drive signal cable Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay.
Page 63: Front I/O Board
I/O board bracket to the front panel. Carefully pull out the bracket until you see the cables connected to the I/O board. Disconnect all the cables from the I/O board. Remove the screw that secures the O board to the bracket. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-43...
Page 64 To reinstall the front I/O board: Place the I/O board in the bracket, component side up. Secure the front I/O board to the bracket with a screw. Position the I/O board into the bay with the component side to the left (close to the HDDs).
Page 65: Roller Wheels
To remove the chassis wheels: Lay the system chassis on its side. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. Repeat step 2 to remove the other three roller wheels. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-45...
Page 66: Power Supply Unit
2.10.8 Power supply unit Refer to this section when removing or installing a power supply unit to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the power supply unit. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected.
Page 67 To install a power supply module: Hold the module lever and press the latch on the inner side to insert the module into the power supply module bay until it clicks in place. Screw to secure the power supply module. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 2-47...
Page 68 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
Page 69 Chapter 3 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 70: Chapter 3: Motherboard Info
Motherboard layout DSBF-D12/SAS model 33cm (13in) KBPWR1 ATXPWR1 CPU_FAN1 PSUSMB1 ATX12V1 PS/2 USBPW12 T: Mouse ATX12V2 B: Keyboard DDR FB-DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB1 DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 USB2 DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FBD_FAN1 DDR FB-DIMM_02 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) REAR_FAN1...
Page 71: Layout Contents
Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 3-11 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 3-11 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (USB12_13) 3-11 4. Serial (COM1) port 3-11 5. Video Graphics Adapter port 3-11 3-11 6. LAN (RJ-45) ports ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 72 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 3-12 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 3-12 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, 3-13 SATA5, SATA6 ) 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 3-14 5.
Page 73: Jumpers
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) DSBF-D12 Series Clear RTC RAM ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 74 LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) This jumper allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efficient IP load distribution. LAN_BW1 Balanced mode Centric mode (Default) DSBF-D12 Series LAN bandwidth setting Balance Mode: It's x8 link between MCH and ESB2; LAN Centrical Mode: It's x4 link between MCH and ESB2.
Page 75 DSBF-D12 Series Keyboard power setting VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. VGA_EN1 Enable Disable (Default) DSBF-D12 Series VGA setting ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 76 LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) ® This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel 6321 Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN_EN1 Enable Disable (Default) DSBF-D12 Series LAN1_EN setting Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller.
Page 77 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system. RECOVERY1 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) DSBF-D12 Series BIOS recovery setting Refer to section "4.1.3 ASUS Crashfree BIOS 2 utility" for more information. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 78: Switch
Switch This motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. DIP_SW1 ON(Default) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1_CPU_FAN1 SW2_CPU_FAN2 SW3_FRNT_FAN1 SW4_FRNT_FAN2 SW5_FRNT_FAN3 SW6_FRNT_FAN4 SW7_REAR_FAN1 DSBF-D12 Series DIP switches SW8_REAR_FAN2 The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector. Switch Fan connector CPU_FAN1...
Page 79: Connectors
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED 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 1000 Mbps connection LAN port ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-11...
Page 80: Internal Connectors
3.4.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
Page 81 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 SATA3 SATA4 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 SATA5 SATA6 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 DSBF-D12 Series SATA connectors RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-13...
Page 82 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card. PIN1 HDLED1 DSBF-D12 Series storage card activity LED connector Mini-SAS connectors This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA.
Page 83 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series USB connector The USB port module is purchased separately. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-15...
Page 84 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is purchased separately.
Page 85 • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1 8-pin +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D12 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-17...
Page 86 11. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Pin 1 LPT1 DSBF-D12 Series Parallel port connector 12.
Page 87 HDD status. SASLED1 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series SASLED connector 14. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. SGPIO1 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series SGPIO connector ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-19...
Page 88 15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. PANEL1 DSBF-D12 Series System panel connector • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
Page 89 When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. 4/5 Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR) These leads are for the locator switch and LED on the front panel. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 3-21...
Page 90 17. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM1 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series TPM connector...
Page 91 Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 92: Chapter 4: Bios Setup
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. • ASUS Update is included in the support CD Rev. 2.0 and above. Download ASUS Update from the ASUS website (www.asus.com) if needed. • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future.
Page 93: Updating The Bios Using The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to BIOS.WPH. Save the file to a floppy disk.
Page 94: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk.
Page 95 Backup system BIOS ROM TURN THE POWER OFF, THEN ON Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block ......Zero out block ......Erase block √√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√. Program block .√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√ Verify block .√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√ Flash programming complete Flash part: SST49LF008A DeviceID: Mfr.ID: Ready to restart the system 00:00:00 (1E) ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 96: Asus Update Utility
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the ® motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you •...
Page 97 To update the BIOS through the Internet: ® Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
Page 98 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: ® Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
Page 99: Bios Setup Program
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 100: Bios Menu Screen
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date [09/08/2006] Item Specific Help System Time [15 : 30 : 36] <Tab>, <Shift+Tab>, or Floppy A [1.44/1.25 MB 3 ”] <Enter> selects field.
Page 101: Legend Bar
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.” ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-11...
Page 102: Pop-Up Window
4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date [09/08/2006] Item Specific Help System Time [15 : 30 : 36] <Tab>, <Shift+Tab>, or Floppy A [1.44/1.25 MB 3...
Page 103: Main Menu
Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.3 Floppy A [1.44M, 3½in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 Kb 5¼”] [1.2 MB 5¼”] [720 Kb 3 ½” ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 ½”] [2.88 MB 3½”] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-13...
Page 104: Ide Configuration
4.3.4 IDE Configuration PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Configuration Item Specific Help Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal] Write protects boot sector on hard disk S-ATA Configuration to protect against viruses. F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Fixed disk boot sector [Normal]...
Page 105 Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA AHCI function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • AHCI mode item will support only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver limitation, you will not find any SATA driver if you install Fedora core 4. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-15...
Page 106: Ide Channel 0 Master/Slave
4.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Channel 0 Master [None] Item Specific Help Auto = Autotyping Type: [Auto] None = Disabling drive ATAPI Removable = ATAPI Multi-Sector Transfers [Disabled] media (e.g., LS120, LBA Mode Control [Disabled] USB Floppy, USB Zip) 32-Bit I/O [Disabled] CD-ROM = CD-ROM drive...
Page 107: Sata Port 1/2/3/4
[ATAPI Removable] • Except for 32-Bit I/O item, the following items become user-configurable when the Type item is not set to [Auto]. • For items that have no sub-menu, you have to use -/+ to change the values. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-17...
Page 108 Multi-Sector Transfers [Disabled] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to 2~16 Sectors, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Page 109: System Information
→← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit The items in this menu are non-user configurable. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS BIOS Displays the BIOS revision and build date. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-19...
Page 110 Processor Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Processor Information Item Specific Help All items on this menu *** CPU1 : cannot be modified in Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.83GHz user mode. If any Speed 2.800GHz items require changes, Ratio Actual 7 Max 7 please consult your Cache L1/32 KB...
Page 111: Advanced Menu
[Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-21...
Page 112 Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Frequency Ratio [Default] Allows you to select the processor frequency ratio. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] Hyperthreading [Enabled] ® Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology feature.
Page 113 -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Numbers of Stop Grant [Per Core] Configuration options: [Per Core] [Single] Thermal Management 2 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-23...
Page 114: Chipset Configuration
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Configuration Crystal Beach Configure Enable [Enabled] SERR Signal Condition [Single Bit] Demand Scrub Enable [Enabled] Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity...
Page 115 Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 1 rank/DIMM Sparing feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced x8 Detection [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the enhanced x8 DRAM UC error detection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-25...
Page 116 Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Closed Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Set this item to [ASUS MemCool Fan] for a better fan management. Open Loop Type [Best Performance] Allows you to select the Open Loop Type.
Page 117: Pci Configuration
Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-27...
Page 118 PCI Device, Slot #1 ~ 6 Allows you to configure the specific PCI devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Device, Slot #1 Item Specific Help Option ROM Scan: [Enabled] Initialize device expansion ROM F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓...
Page 119: Ich Usb Control Sub-Menu
(OS). Setting to [Enabled] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-29...
Page 120: Peripheral Devices Configuration
4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Peripheral Devices Configuration Item Specific Help Confugure serial port COM1 Port: [Enabled] A using options: Base I/O address: [3F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 4] [Disabled]...
Page 121 DMA channel [DMA 3] Allows you to set the DMA channel for the parallel port. Configuration options: [DMA 1] [DMA 3] Floppy disk controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure the floppy disk controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-31...
Page 122: Acpi Configuration
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced ACPI Configuration Item Specific Help ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] Enable RSDP pointers Headless Mode [Disabled] to 64-bit Fixed System ACPI EMS Support...
Page 123: Power On Configuration
Allows you to enable or disable the PME and onboard LAN to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-33...
Page 124: Hardware Monitor
The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item. RTC Alarm Date [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a date chart. Press <+> or <-> to change scroll through the options, then press <Enter> when done.
Page 125 Allows you to set the target sytem temperature at which the system fan will start running if the fan is not yet turned on. Configuration options: [39ºC] ~ [60ºC] FBD_FAN1/2 Speed, VCORE0/1 Voltage, VTT, +1.5V, +1.8V, +3V, +12V, +5V, +5VSB, VBAT These fields show the auto-detected values and are not user-configurable. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-35...
Page 126 The following screens appear when you install Intel ® 5100 and 5300 series CPU. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help Hardware Monitor To select the fan speed CPU1 Temperature C/102 control model. CPU2 Temperature C/84 SYSTEM1 Temperature C/102 SYSTEM2 Temperature C/84 CPU_FAN1 Speed 2925 RPM CPU_FAN2 Speed...
Page 127: Server Menu
If enabled, it will Com Port Address [Disabled] use a port on the motherboard. F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-37...
Page 128 Com Port Address [Disabled] Allows you to disable or select the COM port to use. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Onboard COM1 port] [Onboard COM2 port] The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [Onboard COM1 port] or [Onboard COM2 port]. Baud Rate [115.2K] Allows you to enable the specified baud rate.
Page 129: Dmi Event Logging
Mark DMI events as read [Enter] Press <Enter> to mark all DMI events in the event log as read. Clear all DMI event logs [No] Allows you to keep or clear the DMI event log after rebooting. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-39...
Page 130: Security Menu
Security menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: Clear Item Specific Help User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password Set Supervisor Password [Enter] controls access to the Set User Password [Enter] setup utility. Password Check [Setup] Password Lock Mode [Disabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled]...
Page 131 Allows you to enable or disable booting from a legacy floppy, USB floppy, or IDE optical drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Enabled] Set this item to [Disabled] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-41...
Page 132: Boot Menu
Boot menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Boot Features Specify the boot priority sequence of all boot devices. F1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ↑↓ ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.7.1...
Page 133: Boot Features
When this item is enabled, the system configuration is displayed during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] POST Errors [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-43...
Page 134: Exit Menu
SETUP prompt [Enabled] When this item is set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...
Page 135: Discard Changes
Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to load the default values. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 4-45...
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Page 137 Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 138: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration
• If you need to create a RAID 5 set, you have to install an optional ZCR card. Contact ASUS retailers for more information. Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
Page 139: Installing Hard Disk Drives
RAID configuration utilities You may use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 140: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility
LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: •...
Page 141: The Setup
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 142 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
Page 143 Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 10. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 144: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced
5.2.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008...
Page 145 When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 146: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume
5.2.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. To create an IS volume: Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives.
Page 147 70007 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [Yes] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 [Yes] [NO] ------- ---- 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-11...
Page 148 By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. •...
Page 149: Managing Arrays
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-13...
Page 150 The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing <Alt+N>.
Page 151 From the Manage Array screen select Manage Hot Spare, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-15...
Page 152 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000...
Page 153: Deleting An Array
Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 34332 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to delete, or <N> to cancel. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-17...
Page 154: Viewing Sas Topology
5.2.5 Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology...
Page 155 The firmware must be configured correctly in order for the Alt+B feature to work. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-19...
Page 156: Global Properties
5.2.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press <Ctrl+C> to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu...
Page 157 Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 5-21...
Page 158: Restore Defaults
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help...
Page 159 Chapter 6 This chapter instructs how to install the necessary drivers for different system components. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 160: Chapter 6: Driver Installation
RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
Page 161: Installing The Raid Controller Driver
2000/2003 Setup starts. Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. When prompted, press <S> to specify an additional device. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 162 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1064 LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1068 LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1064E LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1068E...
Page 163 Hardware Found window. Click Cancel. ® Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button to display the list of devices installed in the system. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 164 Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. Select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next.
Page 165 At the boot: , type linux dd , then press <Enter>. When installing a Red Hat 2.4 kernel with a Driver Update Disk (DUD) to a disk drive attached to a LSI HBA, use the command below at the install prompt: linux dd updates. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 166 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Page 167 When prompted, insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8...
Page 168 SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press <Enter>. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Page 169 When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-11...
Page 170: Intel ® Chipset Software Installation
® Intel chipset software installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components ® for the Intel chipset on the system. ® You need to manually install the Intel chipset software on a Windows 2000 / ®...
Page 171 The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-13...
Page 172 Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Page 173: Lan Driver Installation
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE from the \Drivers\Intel 82563EB folder. Double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. ® Click the Intel PRO/1000 EB Network Connection option. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-15...
Page 174 Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. ® Click Next button when the Intel PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Page 175 Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. ® Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-17...
Page 176 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Page 177 , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-19...
Page 178: Red Hat/Suse Linux
6.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux ® Follow these instructions when installing the Intel LAN controller base driver for ® the in Red Hat and SuSE Linux operating system. Before installing the LAN driver: Before installing the LAN driver, you must install the kernel development application.
Page 179: Vga Driver Installation
Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-21...
Page 180 The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Page 181 Press the button to select Express installation to activate quick installation. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-23...
Page 182: Management Applications And Utilities Installation
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
Page 183: Management Software Menu
Click an item to install. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS TS700-E4/RX8 6-25...
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