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  • Page 1 RS200-E9 Series RS200-E9-PS2 RS200-E9-PS2-F 1U Rackmount Server User Guide...
  • 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

    Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards ............2-16 2.5.3 Configuring an expansion card ..........2-17 Cable connections ................... 2-19 Removable/optional components ............2-20 2.7.1 System fans ................2-20 2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional) ......2-23 2.7.3 Installing the SSD cage (optional) ..........2-25...
  • Page 4 Q-Code table ................4-13 4.4.3 Internal connectors..............4-15 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup Managing and updating your BIOS ............5-2 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility........... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility..............5-3 5.1.3 BUPDATER utility ............... 5-4 BIOS setup program .................. 5-6 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..............
  • Page 5 Contents 5.4.6 Network Stack Configuration ............ 5-35 5.4.7 CSM Configuration ..............5-36 5.4.8 iSCSI Configuration..............5-37 Security menu ..................5-37 Boot menu ....................5-40 Monitor menu ................... 5-41 Tool menu ....................5-41 Save & Exit menu ..................5-42 5.10 Server Mgmt menu ................... 5-43 5.11 Event Logs menu ..................
  • Page 6 Running the Support DVD ................ 7-5 ® Installing the Intel Chipset device Software driver ....... 7-8 ® Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters driver ........7-11 Installing the VGA driver ................. 7-13 Appendix P10S-C/4L/SYS block diagram ................A-2 ASUS contact information ..................A-3...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

  • 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: Australia Statement Notice

    If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at https://www.asus.com/support/...

  • Page 10: 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 server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 11 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. 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 hardware and...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

  • Page 14: System Package Contents

    Component 1 x PCI-E Riser Card 1 x I/O Board 4 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm) (for RS200-E9-PS2) 3 x System Fans (40 mm x 28 mm) (for RS200-E9-PS2-F) 1 x RS200-E9 Series Support DVD 1 x ASWM* DVD...

  • Page 15: Serial Number Label

    Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product’s serial number containing 12 characters such as xxS0xxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

  • Page 16: System Specifications

    1.3 System specifications The ASUS RS200-E9-PS2, RS200-E9-PS2-F is a 1U barebone server system featuring the ® ® ® ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS Server Board. The server supports Intel LGA1151 Intel Xeon 1200 Processor v5 plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard. RS200-E9-PS2...
  • Page 17 ® RedHat Enterprise Linux ® SuSE Linux Enterprise Server OS Support CentOS VMWare Citrix XenServer * Refer to www.asus.com for updates. ASWM Enterprise Software Out of Band Management Remote Solution ASMB8-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet Management (optional) Dimension (DD x WW x HH)

  • Page 18: Front Panel Features

    VGA port LAN port 1-4 Q-Code Message display panel 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Rack screw Rack screw Power button This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for technicians only. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Features

    Q-Code Message display panel 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.0 ports Power button This port is for ASUS ASMB8-iKVM controller and for technicians only. RS200-E9-PS2-F Q-Code Power connector Power button COM port (optional) refer to 1.7 LED information...
  • Page 20 The Asset tag is a simple but useful device that is conveniently located on the front panel of the server that you can pull out or easily slide back in. It has a piece of paper that allows you to write down important information about to the server. RS200-E9-PS2 Asset tag Q-Code...

  • Page 21: Internal Features

    The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. RS200-E9-PS2 Riser Card Power supply and power fan PCI Express slot (with Riser Card installed by factory default) ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS Server Board System fans (40mm x 28mm) 2.5-inch SSD Bays Internal SSD Cage Asset Tag...
  • Page 22 RS200-E9-PS2-F Riser Card Power supply and power fan PCI Express slot (with Riser Card installed by factory default) ASUS P10S-C/4L/SYS Server Board System fans (40mm x 28mm) 2.5-inch SSD Bays Internal SSD Cage Asset Tag Front I/O panel 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 23 The barebone server does not include a floppy disk drive drive. Connect a USB floppy disk drive to any of the USB ports on the front or rear panel if you need to use a floppy disk. WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY ASUS RS200-E9 Series 1-11...

  • Page 24: Led Information

    LED information 1.7.1 Front panel LEDs HDD Access LED Message LED LAN1 LED Power LED LAN2 LED LAN3 LED Location LED LAN4 LED Display Icon Description status Power LED System power ON No activity Access Blinking Read/write data into the HDD System is normal;...

  • Page 25: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    Power ON (HDD detected) RAID disk has failed and should be swapped immediately (Error detected HDD Status LED in the installed HDD) Blinking GREEN/RED RAID rebuilding No HDD installed HDD Activity LED Blinking GREEN Read/write data from/to HDD Q-Code ASUS RS200-E9 Series 1-13...
  • Page 26 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Hardware Information

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

  • Page 28: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the rear cover • Unplug the power cord from the power connector before removing the cover. • Be careful when removing the chassis cover. When removing any system component, be careful with the CPU fan, chassis fan and other sharp edge to avoid hurting your fingers. • The illustrations in this chapter are for reference only. The appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps are basically the same. To open the chassis cover: Loosen the six (6) thumbscrews on the cover with a Phillips screwdriver to release the cover from the chassis, then lift the cover to remove the chassis cover.
  • Page 29 2.1.2 Recovering the rear cover Place the cover onto the chassis then secure the cover to the chassis with the screws you removed earlier. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...

  • Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    E5-1200 v5 processor family. ® Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost 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 LGA 1151 socket. •...
  • Page 31 Load plate Position the CPU above the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle mark is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, then fit the CPU notches to the socket's CPU notches alignment keys. The CPU fits in only one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins on Gold Alignment triangle the socket and damaging the CPU. mark Alignment ASUS RS200-E9 Series...
  • Page 32 Close the load plate (A), ensuring that the front edge of the load plate slides Load lever under the retention lock (B) then push down the load lever (C). Retention lock Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. Load lever Retention tab Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is evenly spread in a thin layer.

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    Twist each of the six (6) screws with a Phillips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink and air duct to the motherboard. When the six (6) screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink and air duct. • Tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. • Do not remove the mylar on the heatsink. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    System memory 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets: 2.3.2 Memory configurations You may install Unbuffered DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. UDIMM DIMM Slot DIMM Populated DIMM Type Speed Rank per DIMM Per Channel per Channel Unbuffered DDR4 2133 Single Rank, Dual Rank Unbuffered DDR4 2133 Single Rank, Dual Rank • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. •...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM. Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage. • To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. Removing a DIMM from a single clip DIMM socket Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...

  • Page 36: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives The system supports two 2.5-inch SSD. Installing a 2.5-inch SSD To install a 2.5-inch SSD: Switch the secure tab to the right to release the tray lever. Secure tab Pull the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Tray lever 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 37 Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay and put it on a flat surface. Remove two screws on the two sides of the support bar at the back of the drive tray. The support bar supports the drive tray horizontally to prevent the drive tray from bending or deforming. Support bar ASUS RS200-E9 Series 2-11...
  • Page 38 Place a SSD into the tray with the screw holes on the SSD fit the ones on the drive tray. Ensure to fit the four screw holes on the SSD to the screw holes on the drive tray. SSD screw hole Drive tray screw hole Then secure it with four screws (2 screws on each side). 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 39 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay. Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place. When installed, the connector on the SSD connects to the interface on the backplane. Repeat steps 1 to 8 if you wish to install a second 2.5-inch SSD. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 2-13...

  • Page 40: Expansion Slot

    Expansion slot 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket The barebone server comes with two riser card brackets allowing you to install PCI Express x8 or x16 expansion cards. Open the secure lock Before removing the riser card bracket, follow the steps below to open the secure lock: Remove the screws on the secure lock of the riser card bracket using a screw driver (one on each side). Push the right secure lock to the right and the left secure lock to the left to release the riser card bracket.
  • Page 41 Install a PCI Express x8 or x16 card to the bracket as shown. Secure the card with a screw. Install the riser card bracket and PCI Express card assembly back into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 2-15...

  • Page 42: Installing M.2 (Ngff) Cards

    2.5.2 Installing M.2 (NGFF) cards To install an M.2 card: Locate the M.2 connector (NGFF1) on the motherboard. Remove the screw on the stand screw. Prepare the M.2 card. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 connector (NGFF1). Secure the M.2 card with the screw you removed in step 2. Screw NGFF1 Screw hole Stand screw • Please pay attention when removing the screw, the stand screw might be removed together with it. • Ensure that the M.2 card is positioned between the screw and the stand screw before securing it. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 43: Configuring An Expansion Card

    Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 2-17...
  • Page 44 No.(Slot location) Short Description 1 (slot 7) MIO1 MIO slot PCI-E x16 (x16 Gen3 link) 2 (slot 6) PCIE6 (Auto switch to x8 link if slot 5 is occupied) 3 (slot 5) PCIE5 PCI-E x8 (x8 Gen3 link) 4 (slot 1) PCI1 PCI 32 bit / 33 MHz 2-18...

  • Page 45: Cable Connections

    System fan connector (from system fan to motherboard) USB connector SATA ports connectors System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to rear I/O board) System panel connector (from motherboard to rear I/O board) Mini-SAS HD connector (from motherboard to SATA backplane) Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors ASUS RS200-E9 Series 2-19...

  • Page 46: Removable/Optional Components

    Removable/optional components You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices. Or you may need to install the optional components into the system. This section tells how to remove/install the system fans: Ensure that the system is turned off before removing any components from your system. The position of the components may vary per model, but the steps to remove or install them are the same.
  • Page 47 Lift the fan and set it aside. REMOVE FAN 3 System Fan 4 (only for RS200-E9-PS2) Remove the screws located on the REMOVE FAN 3 bottom of the system. REMOVE FAN 3...
  • Page 48 To reinstall the system fans: Align the system fans to the screw holes. Secure the system fans to the system using the screws you removed earlier. Connect the system fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard. Ensure that the fans are installed in the correct direction. For RS200-E9-PS2, the airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point to the inner part of the chassis; for RS200- E9-PS2-F, the airflow directional arrow on the fan side should point to the outer part of the chassis 2-22...

  • Page 49: Installing Asus Pike Ii Raid Card (Optional)

    2.7.2 Installing ASUS PIKE II RAID card (optional) Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Remove the default mini-SAS HD cable from the motherboard. RS200-E9-PS2 RS200-E9-PS2-F Connect the mini-SAS HD cable to the ASUS PIKE II card. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 2-23...
  • Page 50 PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard. Place the riser card bracket on a flat and stable surface, then remove the screw from the slot bay. Install the ASUS PIKE II card x8 or x16 card to the bracket as shown. Secure the card with a screw. Install the riser card bracket and PCI Express card assembly back into the PCI Express x16 slot on the motherboard.

  • Page 51: Installing The Ssd Cage (Optional)

    Remove the three screws on the side of the SSD cage. Lift the SSD cage and set aside. With the SSD cage resting on a flat surface, insert the SSD card into the SSD cage. • The SSD Card fits in one orientation only. • You can place two SSD cards into the SSD cage. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 2-25...
  • Page 52 Secure the SSD card into the SSD cage with the bundled screws. Connect the SATA power cable and the SATA connector to the SSD card. Secure the SDD cage to the server module using the bundled screws. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Installation Options

    Chapter 3: Installation Options Installation Options This chapter describes how to install the optional components and devices into the barebone server.

  • Page 54: Tool-Less Friction Rail Kit

    Tool-less Friction Rail Kit The tool less design of the rail kit allows you to easily install the rack rails into the server rack without the need for additional tools. The kit also comes with a metal stopping bracket that can be installed to provide additional support and stability to the server.
  • Page 55 ) that comes with the kit to secure the rack rail to the rack post. Perform steps 3 to 5 for the other rack rail. Ensure that the installed rack rails (left and right) are aligned, secured, and stable in place. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...
  • Page 56 Lift the server chassis and insert into the rack rail. Ensure that the rack rail cabinet and the rack posts are stable and standing firmly on a level surface. RS200-E9-PS2 Front View RS200-E9-PS2-F Front View Q-Code Chapter 3: Installation Options...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Motherboard Information This chapter includes the motherboard layout and brief descriptions of the jumpers and internal connectors.

  • Page 58: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 59: Layout Contents

    PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 4-12 RJ-45 port for iKVM 4-12 Video Graphics Adapter port 4-12 RJ-45 ports for LAN 4-12 Power-on Button 4-12 Message LED 4-12 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4-12 USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 4-12 ASUS RS200-E9 Series...
  • Page 60 Internal connectors Page Serial ATA 6 Gbps connectors 4-15 (7-pin SATA 6 Gbps_5-6 connector [Gray]) Mini-SAS HD connector (SATA1234) 4-15 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-16 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) 4-16 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 4-17 CPU, front and rear fan connectors 4-17...

  • Page 61: Onboard Leds

    The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB8 management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB8 management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes.
  • Page 62 CPU Warning LED (ERR_CPU1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a CPU error or failure has occurred. The warning LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB8 Management card. Location LED (LOCLED1) This onboard LED lights up when the Location button on the server is pressed or when triggered by a system management software.
  • Page 63 CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1) The CATT ERR LED indicates that the system has experienced a fatal or catastrophic error and cannot continue to operate. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...

  • Page 64: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 65 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1-4) ® These jumpers allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel I210 Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...
  • Page 66 ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to force Intel Management Engine (ME) boot from recovery mode when ME become corrupted. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block select. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-10...
  • Page 67 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) function. This feature is disabled by default. Set to pins 1-2 to enable it. When enabled, SmaRT allows uninterrupted operation of the system during an AC loss event. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 4-11...

  • Page 68: Connectors

    Connectors 4.4.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (purple/green): This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. RJ-45 port for iKVM: This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB8 management card. Video Graphics Adapter port: This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

  • Page 69: Q-Code Table

    MRC_RMT_TOOL MRC Progress MRC_WRITE_SR MRC Progress MRC_DIMM_RON MRC Progress MRC_RCVEN_TIMING_1D MRC Progress MRC_MR_FILL MRC Progress MRC_PWR_MTR MRC Progress MRC_DDR4_MAPPING MRC Progress MRC_WRITE_VOLTAGE_1D MRC Progress MRC_EARLY_RDMPR_TIMING_2D MRC Progress MRC_FORCE_OLTM MRC Progress MRC_MC_ACTIVATE (continued on the next page) ASUS RS200-E9 Series 4-13...
  • Page 70 Action PHASE POST CODE TYPE DESCRIPTION MRC Progress MRC_RH_PREVENTION MRC Progress MRC_GET_MRC_DATA MRC Progress MRC_RETRAIN_CHECK MRC Progress MRC_SA_GV_SWITCH MRC Progress MRC_ALIAS_CHECK MRC Progress MRC_ECC_CLEAN_START MRC Progress MRC_DONE MRC Progress MRC_CPGC_MEMORY_TEST MRC Progress MRC_TXT_ALIAS_CHECK MRC Progress MRC_ENG_PERF_GAIN MRC Progress MRC_MEMORY_TEST PEI(Pre-EFI initialization) phase MRC Progress MRC_FILL_RMT_STRUCTURE...

  • Page 71: Internal Connectors

    (SATA 6 Gbps_5-6) will be disabled. Mini-SAS HD connector (SATA1234) This motherboard comes with a mini Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) HD connector, the storage technology that supports Serial ATA. The connector supports up to four devices. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 4-15...
  • Page 72 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 73 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. • These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 4-17...
  • Page 74 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) The SGPIO 1 connector is used for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information, and general purpose data. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) These connectors are for the serial COM ports.
  • Page 75 PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB8. Trusted Platform Module connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
  • Page 76 SATA DOM power connector (4-pin PWR3) This 4-pin connector is for 5V power of a certain SATA DOM (Disk on Module) device when using an appropriate cable. • The SATA DOM power connector is for output power only. It has a maximum output current of 1A.
  • Page 77 These LEDs are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. Connect the LAN LED cable to the backplane for LAN activity indication. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 4-21...
  • Page 78 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin EATX12V1) These connectors are for the ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
  • Page 79 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 4-23...
  • Page 80 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These connectors are for the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1LINK and 2-pin LAN2LINK) These connectors are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
  • Page 81 The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1) This connector controls the system and power management-related tasks. This connector processes the messages to and from devices rather than tripping the individual control lines. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 4-25...
  • Page 82 Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin INTRUSION) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.

  • Page 83: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 84: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 85: Asus Ezflash Utility

    To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility: Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EzFlash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform...

  • Page 86: Bupdater Utility

    The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable USB flash disk drive with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].CAP where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB flash disk drive, then press <Enter>. A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name]CAP...
  • Page 87 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : P10S-C/4L/SYS Platform : P10S-C/4L/SYS Version : 0200 Version : 0206 Build date: 12/04/2014 Build date: 07/01/2015 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.

  • Page 88: Bios Setup Program

    Press <F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings. • 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. Chapter 5: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 89: Bios Menu Screen

    Monitor the fan settings Tool For configuring options for special functions Save & Exit For selecting the save & exit options Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings For changing the event log settings Event Logs To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...

  • Page 90: Menu Items

    5.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Security, Boot, Monitor, Tool, Save & Exit, Server Mgmt, and Event Logs) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 5.2.4 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 91: Main Menu

    = day (numeric value) yyyy = year (numeric value) 5.3.2 System Time Allows you to set the system time to [hh/mm/ss]. hh = hour (numeric value) mm = minutes (numeric value) ss = seconds (numeric value) ASUS RS200-E9 Series...

  • Page 92: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.4.1 Trusted Computing Security Device Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS support for security device. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-10...

  • Page 93: Chipset Configuration

    This allows you to change System Agent (SA) parameters. VT-d [Enabled] Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment. When apeture size is set to 2048 MB, this is disabled automatically. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-11...
  • Page 94 DMI/OPI Configuration DMI Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the DMI speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Vc1 Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vc1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Vcm Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DMI Vcm. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled] This item is for the control of the Active State Power Management on SA side of the...
  • Page 95 Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto] Allows you to power down unused lanes. When set to [Auto], Bios will power down unused lanes based on the max possible link width. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASPM [Auto] Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG 0. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Configuration options: [ Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-13...
  • Page 96 PEG 0:1:1 Enable Root Port [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Max Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to configure PEG 0:1:1 Max Speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Max Link Width [Auto] Allows you to force PEG link to retrain to X1/2/4/8. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X1] [Force X2] [Force X4] Power Down Unused Lanes [Auto] Allows you to power down unused lanes. When set to [Auto], Bios will power down unused lanes based on the max possible link width. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASPM [Auto] Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG 1. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device.
  • Page 97 TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. Configuration options: [ Dynamic] [1 GB] [1.25 GB] [1.5 GB] [1.75 GB] [2 GB] [2.25 GB] [2.5 GB] [2.75 GB] [3 GB] [3.25 GB] [3.5 GB] Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-15...
  • Page 98 PCH-IO Configuration Allows you to set PCH‑IO parameters. PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Link ASPM Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-16...
  • Page 99 Allows you to enable or disable the corresponding USB port from reporting a Device Connection to the controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Select Per-Pin] CLKRUN# Logic [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CLKRUN# logic to stop the PCI clocks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial IRQ Mode [Continuous] Allows you to configure Serial IRQ mode. Configuration options: [Quiet] [Continuous] High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-17...
  • Page 100 Intel Server Platform Services Intel TXT Information Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-18...
  • Page 101 Allows you to enable or disable RT32 Image Loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA Priority [Offboard Device] This allows you to prioritize between onboard and the first offboard video device found. Configuration options: [Onboard Device] [Offboard Device] SR–IOV Support [Disabled] If system has SR–IOV capable PCIe devices, this option allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-19...

  • Page 102: Platform Configuration

    PCIe slot opROM option PCIE6/PCIE5 Option ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable PCIE6/PCIE5/PCIE4 Option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.3 Platform Configuration Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-20...

  • Page 103: Usb Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the USB Mass Storage driver support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled] This allows you to enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-21...

  • Page 104: Onboard Lan Configuration

    USB transfer time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB transfer time‑out value. Configuration options: [1 sec] [5 sec] [10 sec] [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Allows you to select the USB device reset time‑out value. Configuration options: [10 sec] [20 sec] [30 sec] [40 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto] This allows you to set the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] NVMe Configuration Onboard LAN Configuration This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN.

  • Page 105: Super Io Configuration

    Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 1. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [ Auto] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-23...
  • Page 106 Serial Port 2 Configuration Allows you to set the parameters of Serial Port 2. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Serial Port (COM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Change Settings [Auto] Allows you to choose the setting for Super IO device. Configuration options: [ Auto] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;] [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;]...

  • Page 107: Serial Port Console Redirection

    The Console Redirection Settings becomes configurable when Console Redirection is set to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-25...
  • Page 108 Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to set the terminal type. [VT100] ASCII char set. [VT100+] Extends VT100 to support color, function keys, etc. [VT-UTF8] Uses UTF8 encoding to map Unicode chars onto 1 or more bytes. [ANSI] Extended ASCII char set. Bits per second [57600] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600] [115200] Data Bits [8] Allows you to set the data bits.
  • Page 109 Allows you to set the terminal type for out‑of‑band management. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ANSI] Bits per second [115200] Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side. Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200] Flow Control [None] Allows you to set the flow control to prevent data loss from buffer overflow. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-27...

  • Page 110: Acpi Settings

    ACPI Settings Enable Hibernation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This option may be not be effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

  • Page 111: Whea Configuration

    RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/Minute/Second becomes user-configurable where you can set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SMART Settings SMART Self Test [Enabled] Allows you to run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] WHEA Configuration WHEA Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-29...

  • Page 112: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU‑related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if your CPU does not support the related functions. Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys.
  • Page 113 Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer perfetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU AES [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Advance Encryption Standard instructions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-31...
  • Page 114 Boot performance mode [Turbo Performance] This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. Configuration options: [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] HardWare P states (HWP) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable HWP support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows your system to adjust the CPU’s voltage and cores frequency, resulting in decreased power consumption and heat production.

  • Page 115: Sata Configuration

    Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) TXT(LT) support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.5 SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] This allows you to choose how SATA controller(s) should operate. Configuration options: [AHCI] [RAID] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-33...
  • Page 116 Software Feature Mask Configuration RAID0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID0 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID1 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID1 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID10 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID10 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID5 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the RAID5 feature.

  • Page 117: Network Stack Configuration

    SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Allows you to set whether the SATA port is connected to Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive. Configuration options: [Hard Disk Drive] [Solid State Drive] Device Sleep [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the mSata for RTD3. Conifguration Options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA DEVSLEP Idle Timeout Config [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable SATA DTIO Config. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.4.6 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack [Disabled] Allows you to enable or isable UEFI Network Stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-35...

  • Page 118: Csm Configuration

    5.4.7 CSM Configuration CSM Support [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] This allows you to set the GA20 option. [Upon Request] GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. [Always] D o not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] This allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM.

  • Page 119: Iscsi Configuration

    5.4.8 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSI parameters. Security menu This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The menu also enables or disables the Secure Boot state and lets the user configure the System Mode state. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-37...

  • Page 120: Administrator Password

    Administrator Password To set an Administrator Password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Create New Administrator Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To change an administrator password: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. From the Enter Current Administrator Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. From the Create New Administrator Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the Administrator Password, follow the same steps as in changing an Administrator Password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password.
  • Page 121 Enroll All Factory Default Keys This item will ask you if you want to install all Factory Default secure variables. Select Yes if you want to load the default secure variables, otherwise select No. Platform Key (PK) / Key Exchange Keys / Authorized Signatures / Forbidden Signatures / Authorized TimeStamps Configuration options: [Set New Key] [Append Key] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-39...

  • Page 122: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, please press <F8> after POST. Boot Option #1–2 [IBA GE Slot 0600 v1556]...

  • Page 123: Monitor Menu

    Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Mode] [High Speed Mode] [Full Speed Mode] Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash Allows you to run the Start EzFlash utility. For more information, see section 5.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-41...

  • Page 124: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Discard Changes and Exit Exit System setup without saving any changes.

  • Page 125: Server Mgmt Menu

    This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management Software after the OS loads. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items is configurable only when the OS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled]. OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes] Allows you to configure the length for the OS Boot Watchdog Timer. Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes] OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset] This item allows you to configure how the system should respond if the OS Boot Watch Timer expires. Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down] [Power Cycle] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-43...

  • Page 126: System Event Log

    System Event Log Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration. • The following items appears only when you set SEL Components to [Enabled]. • All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. SEL Components [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of system Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erase SEL [No] Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL. Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.
  • Page 127 Displays the Full or Brief IPv6 Formula. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] IPv6 Display Letter Case [Upper Case] Displays the uppercase or lowercase letters of the alphabet. Configuration options: [Lower Case] [Upper Case] IPv6 BMC LAN IP Address source [Previous State] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (by BIOS or BMC). Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running DHCP] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-45...

  • Page 128: Event Logs Menu

    5.11 Event Logs menu The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system event logs. Change Smbios Event Log Settings Smbios Event Log [Enabled] Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Erase Event Log [No] Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log.
  • Page 129 Allows you to enable or disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM codes (if not already converted to legacy). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Convert OEM Codes [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Types (not all may be translated). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RS200-E9 Series 5-47...
  • Page 130 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-48...

  • Page 131: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Chapter 6: RAID Configuration RAID Configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 132: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: ® • Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility with RAID 0, RAID 1, Intel RAID 10, and RAID 5 support (for Windows OS only). 6.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 133: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Rapid Storage Technology ® if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C232 chipset. ® Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...

  • Page 134: Intel

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM Utility ® The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 135: Creating A Raid Set

    ]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar then press <Space> to select a disk. A small triangle before the Port number marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> when you are done. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...
  • Page 136 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only) then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB...

  • Page 137: Deleting A Raid Set

    <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N): ASUS RS200-E9 Series...

  • Page 138: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.2.3 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter>. Press the up/down arrow keys to select the drive(s) or disks of the RAID set you want to reset, then press <Space>.

  • Page 139: Exiting The Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise Sata Option Rom Utility

    Rebuild completes in the operating system. Select the port of destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX.GB ]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...
  • Page 140 The utility immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. When done, the status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.6.0.1023 Copyright(C) 2003-12 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. MAIN MENU 1.

  • Page 141: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. See the Boot menu section of Chapter 4 for more details. From the Exit menu, select Save Changes & Exit, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select Yes, then press <Enter>. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 6-11...

  • Page 142: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Windows)

    ® Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise (Windows) The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID ® 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

  • Page 143: Creating A Raid Set

    Click Next. • If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when prompted. • If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click Advanced. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 6-13...
  • Page 144 Confirm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue. This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can continue using other applications during this time. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted. You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before adding any data.

  • Page 145: Changing A Volume Type

    RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 6-15...

  • Page 146: Deleting A Volume

    6.3.3 Deleting a volume Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives.Before you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives. To delete a volume: From the utility main menu, select the volume (exp. Volume_0000) in Volumes field you want to delete.

  • Page 147: Preferences

    Allow you to set to show the notification area icon and show system information, warning, or errors here. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events: • Storage system information • Storage system warnings • Storage system errors ASUS RS200-E9 Series 6-17...
  • Page 148 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6-18...

  • Page 149: Chapter 7: Driver Installation

    Chapter 7: Driver Installation Driver Installation This chapter provides the instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components in both ® ® Linux and Windows Operating Systems.

  • Page 150: Raid 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 the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a USB flash drive with RAID driver When installing Windows...
  • Page 151 Click Browse to continue. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or USB flash drive and then click OK to continue. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...
  • Page 152 When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, Replace the motherboard Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. • Remove the USB flash drive. • Select the drive to install Windows and click Next. Follow succeeding screen instructions to continue. Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 153: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on software and utilities. •...
  • Page 154 7.3.1 Drivers menu tab The Drivers Menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 7.3.2 Utilities menu tab The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
  • Page 155 You need an internet browser installed in your OS to view the User Guide. 7.3.4 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays the ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you need more information or technical support for your motherboard. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...

  • Page 156: Installing The Intel ® Chipset Device Software Driver

    ® Installing the Intel Chipset device Software driver ® This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel chipset device software on ® ® the system. You need to manually install the Intel chipset device software on a Windows ®...
  • Page 157 Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Read the Readme File Information and press Install to continue the installation. ASUS RS200-E9 Series...
  • Page 158 Press Restart Now to complete the setup process. 7-10 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 159: Installing The Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver

    ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. ® Click Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters Drivers in the Drivers menu of the main screen to start the installation. Click Install Drivers and Software option to begin installation. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 7-11...
  • Page 160 Click Next when the Intel(R) Network Connections–InstallShield Wizard window appears. Tick I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. From the Setup Options window, click Next to start the installation. By default, Intel(R) PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Windows PowerShell Module are ticked.

  • Page 161: Installing The Vga Driver

    ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the support DVD. From the Main Menu, click ASPEED AST1400/AST2400 Display Driver on the Drivers tab to start the installation. From the installation window, click Next to start the installation. ASUS RS200-E9 Series 7-13...
  • Page 162 Click Install to proceed with the installation. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7-14 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 163: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...

  • Page 164: P10S-C/4L/Sys Block Diagram

    P10S-C/4L/SYS block diagram Appendix...

  • Page 165: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 Web site http://www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 166 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://usa.asus.com Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site http://www.asus.de Online contact http://www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923...
  • Page 167 Web site http://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 Fax +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site http://pl.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) Address г.Москва, ул.
  • Page 168 Appendix...

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