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  • Page 1 TS700-E9 Series 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

    Contents Safety information ....................viii About this guide ......................ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction System package contents ................. 1-2 Serial number label ..................1-3 System specifications ................1-4 Front panel features ................... 1-7 Rear panel features ..................1-9 Internal features ..................1-11 LED information ..................
  • Page 4 Contents Expansion slots ..................2-19 2.7.1 Installing an expansion card............2-19 2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card ..........2-21 2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card ..........2-24 2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card..........2-26 Cable connections ................... 2-27 2.8.1 Motherboard connections............2-27 2.8.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.2.5 Navigation keys ................5-8 5.2.6 General help................5-8 5.2.7 Configuration fields ..............5-8 5.2.8 Pop-up window................5-8 5.2.9 Scroll bar ..................5-8 Main menu ....................5-9 Ai Tweaker menu ..................5-9 Advanced menu ..................5-10 5.5.1 Trusted Computing..............5-10 5.5.2 ACPI Settings ................
  • Page 6 Contents Server Mgmt menu ................... 5-17 5.9.1 System Event Log ..............5-17 5.9.2 BMC network configuration ............5-17 5.9.3 View System Event Log ............5-17 5.10 Monitor menu ................... 5-17 5.11 Security menu ..................5-17 5.12 Boot menu ....................5-18 5.13 Tool menu ....................
  • Page 7 I210 Gigabit Adapters driver ........7-16 VGA driver installation ................7-19 Appendix WS C621E SAGE block diagram ................A-2 Notices ........................A-3 Federal Communications Commission Statement ........A-3 Australia statement notice ................A-4 Q-Code table ......................A-5 ASUS contact information ..................A-8...

  • 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 server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
  • Page 10 Refer to the following sources for additional information, and for product and software updates. ASUS Control Center (ACC) 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 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 12: System Package Contents

    1 x ASMB9 Card Items 1 x ASUS LAN Card 1 x ASUS TS700-E9-PS4/PS8, TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 Rackmount Rail Kit 1 x ASUS PIKE RAID Card 2 x 2.5” Hot-swap storage bays when a PIKE card is installed. ASUS System Web-based Management If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

  • Page 13: 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 14: System Specifications

    System specifications The ASUS TS700-E9-PS4/PS8, TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 is a Pedestal / 5U Rackmount barebone ® server system featuring the ASUS WS C621E SAGE Board. The server supports Intel ® Socket-P / LGA-3647 square for Xeon Processor Scalable Family (205W) plus other latest technologies through the chipsets onboard.
  • Page 15 1 x Location LED 1 x Reset switch Switch/LED 1 x HDD Access LED 1 x Message LED 1 x Power LED LAN 1-2 LED Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Options Chassis Intusion Switch (continued on the next page) ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 16 SUSE Linux Suse Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 64-bit Fedora 26 Server 64-bit Fedora 26 Workstation 64-bit * Support versions are subject to change without notice. Refer to www.asus.com for updates. ASUS Control Center (Classic) Software Management Out of Band Solution...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Features

    USB BIOS Flashback USB3.1 Power button TYPE C Reset button USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT REAR LINE OUT MIC IN Headphone jack Microphone jack 4-bay HDD module 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 18 TS700-E9-PS8, TS700-E9-RS8 Message LED LAN1 LED LAN2 LED HDD access LED Location LED Power LED (Reserved) Optical drive (optional) 2 x Empty 5.25-inch bays Security lock USB BIOS Flashback USB3.1 Power button TYPE C Reset button USB3.0 USB3.0 SPDIF OUT REAR LINE OUT MIC IN...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Features

    Audio I/O ports LINE OUT LINE IN MIC IN Expansion slots COM port The lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. Shared LAN is only supported when ASMB9 Card is installed. ASUS TS700-E9 Series USB BIOS Flashback USB3.1 TYPE C...
  • Page 20 TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 Redundant power supply Power connectors 2 x 2.5-inch SSD bays PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port 120mm x 38mm system fan 2 x USB 2.0 ports* BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback USB3.1 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port TYPE C USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port USB3.0 LAN (RJ-45) port 1**...

  • Page 21: Internal Features

    The barebone server includes the basic components as shown. 1200W 80PLUS Platinum Single Power Supply Module (TS700-E9-PS4/PS8) or 800W 80PLUS Platinum 1+1 Redundant Power Supply Module (TS700-E9-RS4/RS8) 120mm x 38mm system fan ASUS WS C621E SAGE Board Chassis intrusion switch Expansion card locks Optical drive (optional) 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays...

  • Page 22: Led Information

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

  • Page 23: Lan (Rj-45) Leds

    SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ASUS TS700-E9 Series 1-13...
  • Page 24 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Chassis Cover

    Chassis cover 2.1.1 Removing the side cover • Ensure that you unplug the power cord before removing the side cover. • The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The system may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. • Take extra care when removing the side cover. Keep your fingers from components inside the chassis that can cause injury, such as the CPU fan, rear fan, and other sharp-edged parts.

  • Page 27: Reinstalling The Side Cover

    Match and insert the lower sliding edge of the side cover to the corresponding chassis edge. Slide the side cover toward the front panel until it snaps in place. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ® Xeon Skylake-SP product family series processors. ® • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the server system, 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 will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA3647 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA3647 socket. 2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink Remove the chassis side cover. For more information, see the section Chassis cover.
  • Page 29 Remove the PnP cap from the sockets. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Align the triangle mark on the CPU with the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier (A), install the CPU into the CPU Carrier until it clicks firmly into place (B), and then install the CPU Carrier into the heatsink until it clicks firmly in place (C). Ensure that the triangle mark on the CPU matches the triangle mark on the CPU Carrier. Align the CPU and CPU Carrier in the correct orientation, and then place the heatsinks on top of the CPU sockets. The CPU and CPU Carrier fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU and CPU Carrier into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU pins on the socket. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 30 Twist each of the four screws with a screwdriver in the sequence shown in the diagram just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one in the same sequence to completely secure the heatsink. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 31: System Memory

    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 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB RDIMMs; and 32 GB, and 64 GB LRDIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (12 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 32 Single CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a single CPU configuration. Single CPU configuration (must be installed on CPU1) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Dual CPU configuration You can refer to the following recommended memory population for a dual CPU configuration. Dual CPU configuration 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 12 DIMMs Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm On A Single Clip Dimm Socket

    A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. Hold the DIMM at both ends then insert the DIMM into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip clicks into place and the DIMM is seated securely in place. 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 with the motherboard package. • Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules. 2.3.4 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 TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 34: Front Panel Assembly

    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). 2.4.1 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: Locate the three hooked tabs on the chassis side rail. Shift the hooked tabs and take off the front bezel. 2.4.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly: Hook the other side of the front panel assembly to the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly and snap it back into place. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 35: Sata/Sas Hard Disk Drives

    SATA/SAS hard disk drives The system comes with two sets of hard disk drive modules. TS700-E9-PS4 and TS700-E9- RS4 supports the first set as default. TS700-E9-PS8 and TS700-E9-RS8 supports both sets. Each hard disk drive module, including externally removable trays for mounting four hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drives, allows you to access the drive trays by simply opening the front bezel. An HDD module cage comes with a SATA or SAS backplane. Take note of the type of HDD module cage you purchase before buying hard disks. 2.5.1 Removing the HDD module cage Disconnect all the cables from the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. The HDD module cage will be pushed out of the chassis. Remove the HDD module cage. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-11...

  • Page 36: Installing The Hdd Module Cage

    2.5.2 Installing the HDD module cage Find a HDD tray. Locate an empty bay and insert the HDD tray into the bay. Level the HDD module cage latch counterclockwise. Insert the HDD module cage into the bay. When the HDD module cage is completely inserted, the cage latch will be pushed back clockwise. Lock the cage latch properly. Connect the appropriate cables to the SATA/SAS backplane on the HDD module cage. By default, only TS700-E9-PS8 and TS700-E9-RS8 supports the second set of HDD module. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 37: Removing The Backplane

    2.5.3 Removing the backplane DO NOT remove the backplane unless necessary! Remove all hot-swap HDD trays from the chassis. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/ SAS backplane. Loosen the four screws on the backplane. Firmly hold the backplane, and turn it in the direction of the arrow. Remove the backplane from the module. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-13...

  • Page 38: Installing A Hot-Swap Sata/Sas Hard Disk Drive

    2.5.4 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS hard disk drive Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. Take note of the drive tray holes. Each side has three holes to fit different types of hard disk drives. Use two screws on each side to secure the hard disk drive.
  • Page 39 Carefully insert the drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/SAS interface on the backplane. 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. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second SATA/SAS drive. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-15...

  • Page 40: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive (Ts700-E9-Rs4/Rs8 Only)

    2.5.5 Installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 only) The system comes with two hot-swap 2.5-inch hard disk drives on the rear panel for mounting SATA/SAS or SSD hard disk drives. To install a 2.5-inch hard disk drive: Release a drive tray by pushing the spring lock to the right, and then pulling the tray lever outward. The drive tray ejects slightly after you pull out the lever. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull the drive tray out of the bay. When the drive tray is out, its case is facing downwards. Place the drive tray on a flat surface.
  • Page 41 Carefully insert the drive tray with its case facing downwards and push it all the way to the drive bay. When installed, the SATA/SAS connector on the drive connects to the SATA/ SAS interface on the backplane. Lock the secure tab to secure the drive tray in place. When the drive tray assembly is properly installed, you will see the edge of the drive tray is in align with the chassis cover. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to install other 2.5-inch hard disk drives. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-17...

  • Page 42: Inch Or 3.5-Inch Drives

    5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drives Ensure to unplug the power cable before installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and other system components! The system comes with three 5.25-inch drive bays located on the upper front part of the chassis. An optical drive that comes standard with the system package occupies the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The lower bays (labeled 2 and 3) are available for additional 5.25-inch drives or 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch hard drive adapter for installing 3.5-inch zip or floppy disk drives. You must remove the front panel assembly before installing a 5.25-inch drive. 2.6.1 Installing a 5.25-inch drive Unscrew and remove the metal cover of the bay where you want to install the 5.25-inch drive. Insert the drive into the bay and slide the bay lock to the right until it clicks in place.

  • Page 43: Expansion Slots

    2.7.1 Installing an expansion card Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. • Supports up to two double-decked GPU cards, depending on the configuration and other key parts, such as the CPU or PSU options. • Ensure to check the power requirements of your expansion cards, as different voltage values (220V / 110V) may result in different power ratings (1200W / 1000W) and may influence the amount of expansion cards your system may support. Remove the side chassis cover. Lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface. Release the screws on the metal slot cover where you wish to install the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-19...
  • Page 44 Refer to the following steps to install a double-deck GPU card. Align the card’s golden fingers with the slot, and then press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the expansion card with the screws that you removed earlier in step 3. When installing a PCIe x16 graphics card that requires external power supply, connect the 6+2 pin connector of the bundled power cable to the graphics card. Connect the 8-pin ATX power connector of the power cable to the power supply module to get external power supply. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 45: Installing An Asus Pike Ii Card

    2.7.2 Installing an ASUS PIKE II card You can install an ASUS PIKE II card on the provided PCI-E slot onboard. To install an ASUS PIKE II card: Remove the default cable from the backplane. Remove the screw on the metal cover and then remove the metal cover, put them aside for future use. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-21...
  • Page 46 3. Prepare your ASUS PIKE II card. 4. Insert the expansion card into the PCI-E slot. Ensure that the golden fingers are totally inserted into the slot. 5. Connect the two mini-SAS HD cables to the ASUS PIKE II card. Connect only one (1) mini-SAS HD cable to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 for TS700-E9-PS4 and TS700-E9-RS4. connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 2 connect to ASUS PIKE II connector 1 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 47 Connect connector 1 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 1 on the backplane and connector 2 on the ASUS PIKE II card to connector 2 on the backplane using two mini- SAS HD cables. Connect only one (1) mini-SAS HD cable to backplane connector 1 for TS700-E9-PS4 and TS700-E9-RS4. connector 2 connector 1 Only up to four SAS is supported when using the PIKE II card. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-23...

  • Page 48: Configuring An Expansion Card

    2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Standard Interrupt assignments 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 PCI devices. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
  • Page 49 Expansion slots PCIEX16_1 1 x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_2 1 x PCIE X16 (x8 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_3 1 x PCIE x16 (x16/x8 Gen3 Link) 1 x PCIE X16 (x0/x8 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_4 PCIEX16_5 1 x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_6 1 x PCIE x16 (x8 Gen3 Link) 1 x PCIE x16 (x16 Gen3 Link) PCIEX16_7 ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-25...

  • Page 50: Installing An M.2 Expansion Card

    2.7.4 Installing an M.2 expansion card You can install an M.2 expansion card on the provided M.2 socket onboard. To install an M.2 expansion card: Remove the screw on the M.2 socket and set it aside. M.2 socket The illustrations below vary with models. The installation steps are the same. 2. Find your M.2 expansion card. 3. Align and insert the M.2 card into the M.2 slot onboard as shown. Secure the M.2 card with a screw that you removed earlier in step 1. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 51: Cable Connections

    IPMI_SW1 Q_CODE SML1LINK1 PWR_SW FRNT_FAN3 USB3_E34 USB3_E12 USB78 AAFP SML0LINK1 VGA_HDR1 COM1 RESET NGFF1 VPP_I2C1 LOCLED1 FRNT_FAN1 Standard cables connected to the motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector (from power supply to motherboard) 8-pin 12V power connectors (from power supply to motherboard) 6-pin 12V power connector (from power supply to motherboard) System fan connectors (from motherboard to system fans) USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) USB 2.0 connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) SATA connector (system default; from motherboard to optical drive or front 3.5-inch SATA/SAS backplane) U.2 connector (system default; from motherboard to rear 2.5-inch SATA/SAS backplane) System auxiliary panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) 10. System panel connector (from motherboard to front I/O board) ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-27...

  • Page 52: Sata/Sas Backplane Cabling

    2.8.2 SATA/SAS backplane cabling The system comes with a pre-installed SATA/SAS backplane. The SATA/SAS backplane has four 22-pin SATA/SAS connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives and SAS hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot-swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA/SAS hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel LEDs to indicate HDD status. See section 1.7 LED information for details. Front side The front side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the front panel when installed. This side includes four SATA/SAS connectors for the hot-swap drive trays. HDD1 HDD2 Drive status LEDs HDD3 HDD4 Each SATA/SAS connector is labeled (HDD1, HDD2, HDD1 HDD3, HDD4) so you can easily determine their counterpart connectors at the back side of the backplane. Refer to the table for reference. HDD Device Front side connector Back side connector HDD 1 HDD1 CON1 HDD 2 HDD2...
  • Page 53 Back side The back side of the SATA/SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors and SATA/SAS interfaces for the motherboard Serial ATA connectors or the SAS card. PWR1 MSAS_HD1 BPSMB1 Connectors Description Connects to SATA SGPIO1 connector on the motherboard or MSAS_HD1 connects to SATA/SAS connectors on the ASUS PIKE II card. Connects to AUX_PANEL1 connector on the motherboard BPSMB1 PWR1 Connects to 4-pin plug of the power supply ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-29...

  • Page 54: Removable Components

    USB BIOS Removable components Flashback USB3.1 TYPE C USB3.0 You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components. This section tells how to USB3.0 remove the following components: SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB LINE OUT...
  • Page 55 Removing the rear system fan Pull the rear system fan latches outwards (A) to release the rear system fan (B), as shown in the figure below. Unplug the system fan cable from the REAR_FAN1 connector on the motherboard, then remove the rear system fan from the server system. Follow the previous instructions in reverse to reinstall the rear system fan. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-31...

  • Page 56: Redundant Power Supply Module (Ts700-E9-Rs4/Rs8 Only)

    2.9.2 Redundant power supply module (TS700-E9-RS4/RS8 only) To install the redundant power supply module: Locate the redundant power supply you want to remove on the rear panel of your chassis. Move the handle on it upward. Press the latch to the left and pull the power supply module out of the system chassis.

  • Page 57: Chassis Footpads

    2.9.3 Chassis footpads The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if you wish to install the system to a rack. Refer to Chapter 3: Installation Options of this user guide, and to the “Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions. To remove the footpads: Lay the system chassis on its side. Remove the footpad by rotating it counterclockwise with a Phillips (cross) screwdriver. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the other three footpads. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 2-33...
  • Page 58 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...

  • Page 59: Chapter 3: Installation Options

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

  • Page 60: Preparing The System For Rack Mounting

    Preparing the system for rack mounting • The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are purchased separately. • We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to ensure optimal thermal performance. Removing the footpads Refer to section 2.9.3 Chassis footpads for instructions on removing the footpads. Removing the top cover Unscrew and slide the top cover toward the rear panel, and then lift it up from the chassis. Attaching the inner rail to the server Press the lock on side of the rail and slide the inner rail out from the rackmount rail kit. Slide the inner rail into the rail on top of the chassis. Align the screw holes on the inner rail and the chassis top, and then secure the inner rail to the chassis top with screws. Chapter 3: Installation Options...

  • Page 61: Attaching The Rails To The Rack

    Repeat the previous steps to secure the other inner rail to the bottom of the chassis with screws. Use three screws to secure the side hooks to both rails. Attaching the rails to the rack To attach the rails to the rack: Select one unit of space (1U) on the rack where you wish to install the server. 1U space Drive in two screws on the rack rails. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 62: Mounting The Server To The Rack

    Align the front end holes of a rack rail pair to the 1U space. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the front end. Find the rear 1U space that corresponds to the front 1U space where you attached the rail. Drive in two screws on the outer holes to secure the rear end. From the rack front, find the corresponding 1U space for the second rail pair. Repeat steps 3–6 to attach the second rail pair. Mounting the server to the rack To mount the server to the rack: Align the server rails with the rack rails. Press the lock on side of the rail and slide the server into the rack. When the server is fully slide into the rack, secure both sides using screws. Chapter 3: Installation Options...

  • Page 63: Rail Kit Dimensions

    Outer rail length (unit: mm; installed to the rack) Minimum length when closed: 731 mm; maximum length: 850.5 mm 850.5 Inner rail length (unit: mm; installed to the chassis) 145.2 LATCH LOCK IN LOCK OUT Inner and outer rail assembly maximum length (unit: mm) Total length: 687.5 + 850.5 = 1538 mm 45±2 TRAVEL = 687.5±4mm RACK POST = 731~850.5mm ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 64 Chapter 3: Installation Options...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4: Motherboard Information

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

  • Page 66: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout Refer to 4.5 Internal connectors and 1.5 Rear panel features for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 67 32. VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) 4-16 33. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 4-14 34. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-14 35. BMC connector (14-1 pin ASMB9) 4-26 36. Micro SD card slot (MSD1) 4-27 ASUS TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 68: Onboard Buttons And Switches

    Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system.

  • Page 69: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 70 DDR4 thermal event setting (3-pin DIMMTRIP1-2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable DDR4 DIMM thermal sensing event pin. SATADOM power setting (3-pin DOM1_PWR1) This jumper allows SATA8 to support SATADOM which do not need external power connections. Set to pins 2-3 to activate the SATA8 support feature. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 71 This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version. Set to pins 1–2 for PMBus, set to pins 2–3 for others. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1) This jumper allows you to quickly recover the Intel Management Engine (ME) firmware when it becomes corrupted. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 72 PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS ME block. IPMI SW setting (3-pin IPMI_SW1) This jumper allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 73 If a VGA Card is installed into a PCI Express x16 Slot, the onboard VGA function will still be enabled. • BMC Remote Management Function will still be available when VGA controller settings is set to disabled, but the display will be disabled on the client device. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 74: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs Standby Power LED (SBPWR1) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
  • Page 75 The BMC LED works with the ASUS ASMB management device and indicates its initiation status. When the PSU is plugged and the system is OFF, ASUS ASMB management device starts system initiation for about one (1) minute. The BMC LED blinks after system initiation finishes.
  • Page 76 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. • The Q-Code LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting.

  • Page 77: Internal Connectors

    SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ASMedia Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_E1-2) ® These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 4-13...
  • Page 78 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 79 This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 4-15...
  • Page 80 VGA connector (16-1 pin VGA_HDR1) This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic-Range interface. U.2 connectors (U.2_1; U.2_2; U.2_3; U.2_4) This motherboard comes with U.2 connectors which support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-16...
  • Page 81 The M.2 (NGFF) device is purchased separately. VROC_KEY connector (4-pin VROC_KEY1) This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions with Intel CPU RSTe. ® The KEY module is purchased separately. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 4-17...
  • Page 82 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 83 5 Gb/s, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. The USB 3.1 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. The plugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 4-19...
  • Page 84 Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1-2; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-5; 4-pin REAR_FAN1-2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
  • Page 85 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 TS700-E9 Series 4-21...
  • Page 86 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) This connector connects the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
  • Page 87 • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability, and recommend connecting the 6-pin EATX12V3 power plug. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 4-23...
  • Page 88 (power supply unit) to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. This connector functions only when you enable the ASUS ASMB card. Power supply is required to meet PMBus specification and customized BMC FW may be needed.
  • Page 89 This connector is used for the Intel VMD function and sensor readings. 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 TS700-E9 Series 4-25...
  • Page 90 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. BMC connector (14-1 pin ASMB9) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server Management ® Board card.
  • Page 91 • The MicroSD Slot is only supported with BMC Function and not supported for normal use under the OS. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 4-27...
  • Page 92 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4-28...

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: Asus Ezflash Utility

    ASUS EzFlash Utility The ASUS EzFlash Utility feature allows you to update the BIOS using a USB flash disk without having to use a DOS-based utility. Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this utility. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown.

  • Page 96: Bupdater Utility

    The BUPDATER utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the 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. Copy 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 97 The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file. ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility Current Platform New Platform Platform : WS C621E SAGE Platform : WS C621E SAGE Version : 0204 Version : 0201 Build Date :05/05/2017 Build Date :05/24/2017 Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!! Write...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Bios Menu Screen

    For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing Monitor the fan settings Security For changing the security settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Save & Exit For selecting the save & exit options 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 TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 100: 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, Platform Configuration, Socket Configuration, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, Monitor, Security, Boot, Tool, and Save & Exit) 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 101: Main Menu

    Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 80.0 MHz to 300.0 MHz. We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [OC Tune]. OC Tune Level Allows you to select the OC Tune Level. Configuration options: [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] ASUS TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 102: 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. 5.5.1 Trusted Computing The items in this menu allow you configure BIOS support for security device. 5.5.2 ACPI Settings The items in this menu allow you to configure the system ACPI parameters. Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable Hibernation Allows you to enable or disable the ability of the system to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).

  • Page 103: Serial Port Console Redirection

    The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN1 Enable to [Enabled]. Intel LAN ROM Type Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] Intel LAN2 Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN2 Enable to [Enabled]. Intel LAN ROM Type Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PXE] [iSCSI] ASUS TS700-E9 Series 5-11...

  • Page 104: Apm

    5.5.7 Allows you to configure the Advance Power Management (APM) settings. Restore AC Power Loss When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.

  • Page 105: Csm Configuration

    You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected. 5.5.12 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. 5.5.13 iSCSI Configuration Allows you to configure the iSCSi parameters. 5.5.14 Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Allows you to configure the view the RAID volumes and VMD controllers on the system. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 5-13...

  • Page 106: Platform Configuration Menu

    Platform Configuration menu The IntelRCSetup menu items allow you to change the platform settings. Take caution when changing the settings of the Platform Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 5.6.1 PCH Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. PCH SATA Configuration SATA Controller Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.

  • Page 107: Socket Configuration Menu

    Memory Configuration This menu displays and provides options to change the Memory Settings. Memory Topology Displays memory topology with DIMM population information. 5.7.5 IIO Configuration This menu displays and provides options to change the IIO Settings. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 5-15...

  • Page 108: Advanced Power Management Configuration

    5.7.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration This menu displays and provides options to change the Power Management Settings. CPU P State Control Boot performance mode Allows you to switch between Boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Energy Efficient Turbo Allows you to enable or disable Energy Efficient Turbo. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to enable or disable Turbo Mode.

  • Page 109: Event Logs Menu

    The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 5.11 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 TS700-E9 Series 5-17...

  • Page 110: 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. Network Device BBS Priorities This item allows you to set the booting from network.

  • Page 111: Tool Menu

    Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Start EzFlash Allows you to run ASUS EzFlash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the ASUS EzFlash Utility section for details. 5.14 Save & Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
  • Page 112 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5-20...

  • Page 113: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

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

  • Page 114: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise Option ROM Utility ® with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support. If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID ®...

  • Page 115: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Rapid Storage Technology ® if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel C621 chipset. ® Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID configuration utility. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 116: Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise

    Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise ® SATA/SSATA Option ROM Utility The Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise SATA/SSATA 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 117: 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 TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 118 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:...

  • Page 119: 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 TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Rebuilding The Raid

    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 TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 122 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 123: 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 5 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 TS700-E9 Series 6-11...

  • Page 124: 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 125: 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 TS700-E9 Series 6-13...
  • Page 126 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 127: 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 TS700-E9 Series 6-15...

  • Page 128: 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 (ex.

  • Page 129: 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 TS700-E9 Series 6-17...

  • Page 130: Asmedia 106X Raid Manager

    ASMedia 106x RAID Manager The ASMedia 106x RAID Manager allows you to create RAID 0, and RAID 1 set(s) from ® Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives. You can refer to the Installing hard disk drives section in this manual for more information.

  • Page 131: Creating A Raid Set

    Enter : Confirm the selection : Exit : Move to Up/Down item Current Mode: Normal Mode (Non-RAID) Status: RAID Size: Model Name Size Role ST3160812AS 160.04 GB ST3160812AS 160.04 GB All Data will be lost, sure to process?(y/n)_ ASUS TS700-E9 Series 6-19...
  • Page 132 Key in a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. Asmedia 106x RAID Manager v1.07 >> Remove RAID Remove RAID disks with attached HDD >> Create RAID 0 >> Create RAID 1 Enter : Confirm the selection : Exit : Move to Up/Down item Current Mode: Normal Mode (Non-RAID)

  • Page 133: Deleting A Raid Set

    Current Mode: RAID 0 Status: Good RAID Size: 320.07 GB Model Name Size Role ST3160812AS 160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 0 ST3160812AS 160.04 GB RAID 0 Seq. 1 All data will be deleted, are you sure?(y/n)_ ASUS TS700-E9 Series 6-21...

  • Page 134: Changing The Raid Level

    6.4.3 Changing the RAID level Take caution when changing the RAID level. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you change to a different RAID level. To change the RAID level: From the RAID Manager main menu, select the controller you wish to configure and press <Enter>.

  • Page 135: Exiting The Asmedia 106X Raid Manager

    Exiting the ASMedia 106x RAID Manager To exit the RAID Manager: From the RAID Manager menu, press <Esc>. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the RAID Manager main menu. Leave RAID Manager? (y/n)_ ASUS TS700-E9 Series 6-23...

  • Page 136: Asmedia 106X Raid Manager (Windows)

    ASMedia 106x RAID Manager (Windows) The ASMedia 106x RAID Manager allows you to create RAID 0, and RAID 1 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You do not need to manually install the ASMedia 106x RAID Manager on a Windows ®...

  • Page 137: Creating A Raid Set

    Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the RAID Manager main menu, select Mode Change from the left menu. Select the device set you wish to RAID from the drop-down menu to the top right. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 6-25...
  • Page 138 Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks. At least two (2) array disks must be checked to be able to RAID. Select your RAID level from the check box to the right. Selecting Normal will delete the RAID set. Click on EXECUTE to start the RAID process.

  • Page 139: Deleting A Raid Set

    Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: Select Mode Change from the left menu. Select Normal from the check box to the right. Click on EXECUTE to start the RAID process. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 6-27...

  • Page 140: Changing The Raid Level

    The following message will appear, press OK to delete the RAID set, or press Cancel to return to the RAID Manager menul. 6.5.3 Changing the RAID level Take caution when changing the RAID level. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you change to a different RAID level.

  • Page 141: Preferences

    The following message will appear, press OK to continue the RAID process, or press Cancel to select another RAID level. 6.5.4 Preferences System Preferences Allows you to set automatic run on system startup or minimize on notification. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 6-29...
  • Page 142 Event Log Allows you to view the event log of the RAID set, you may also choose to clear all events. E-Mail Preferences Allow you to configure the email details, as well as the notification events to send an email when they happen.

  • Page 143: Intel ® Virtual Raid On Cpu In Bios

    Virtual Raid on CPU menu. ® Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 6-31...

  • Page 144: Creating A Raid Set

    6.6.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: From the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press ® <Enter>. The following screen appears: When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter>...
  • Page 145 <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu. ® ASUS TS700-E9 Series 6-33...

  • Page 146: Deleting A Raid Set

    6.6.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the Intel Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete ®...

  • Page 147: Installing The Raid Controller Driver During Windows ® 10 Os Installation

    Boot the computer using the Windows 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen ® instructions to start installing Windows ® When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). Click Load Driver. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 6-35...
  • Page 148 A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive.
  • Page 149 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: Installing The Raid Controller Driver During

    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 drive s®...
  • 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 TS700-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. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. Chapter 7: Driver Installation...
  • Page 153 Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. Press <Tab> to edit options. While booting from DVD, press <ESC> to give the third party driver. Enter the following command at the boot: Linux dd blacklist=isci blacklist=ahci nodmraid, then press <ENTER>. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 154 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk, then press <Enter>. Main Menu Do you have a driver disk? You have multiple devices which could serve as source for a driver disk. Choose one you like to use and select OK, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 155 The drivers for the RAID card are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 156 Preparing the Linux Driver Ensure that there is another computer with a Linux-based OS to create the RAID driver. When creating the RAID driver, you may refer to the examples below which uses a 64bit SUSE Linux system to create a 64bit RAID driver for SUSE11 sp1. Copy the image file into the Linux system.
  • Page 157 To install the LSI MegaRAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Press <F6>, then select Yes from the menu. Press <Enter>. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 158 Use the USB drive to provide the third-party driver during the OS installation. Type the command brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options field, and press <Enter>. When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium.

  • Page 159: 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 160 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. 7-12 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...
  • Page 161 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 TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 162: Intel ® Chipset Device Software Installation

    Intel chipset device software installation ® 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 operating ® system. To install the Intel chipset device software: ®...
  • Page 163 Read the Readme File Information and click Install to start the installation process. Click Restart Now to complete the setup process. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 7-15...

  • Page 164: Installing The Intel ® I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver

    ® Installing the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters driver This section provides the instructions on how to install the Intel I210 Gigabits Adapter ® Driver on the system. To install the Intel I210 Gigabit Adapters Driver on the Windows operating system: ®...
  • Page 165 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. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 7-17...
  • Page 166 Click Install to start the installation. When the installation is done, press Finish to complete the installation. 7-18 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 167: Vga Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file Setup.exe. Double-click the Setup.exe to run the support DVD. Click the ASPEED AST2500 Display Driver to begin installation. From the installation window, click Next to start the installation. ASUS TS700-E9 Series 7-19...
  • Page 168 Click Install to start the installation process. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7-20 Chapter 7: Driver Installation...

  • Page 169: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

  • Page 170: Ws C621E Sage Block Diagram

    WS C621E SAGE block diagram Appendix...

  • Page 171: Notices

    : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) ASUS TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 172: 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 173: Q-Code Table

    Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes F5 – F7 Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found (continued on the next page) ASUS TS700-E9 Series...
  • Page 174 Code Description Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started 63 – 67 PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B –...
  • Page 175 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. ASUS TS700-E9 Series...

  • Page 176: 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 https://www.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 +86-21-58668722 ext: 9101 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan) Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan...
  • Page 177 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 General support +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=en-us ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 Web site https://www.asus.com/de/ Technical Support Telephone +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-959911 Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/...
  • Page 178 Web site https://www.asus.com/nl/ Technical Support Telephone +31-(0)591-5-70292 +31-(0)591-666853 E-mail advance.rma.eu@asus.com Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=nl-nl ASUS Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Address Ul. Postępu 6, 02-676 Warszawa, Poland Web site https://www.asus.com/pl/ Technical Support Telephone +48-225718033 Online Support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/ questionform/?lang=pl-pl ASK-Service (Russia and CIS) г.Москва, ул.

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