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  • Page 1 TS300-E4 Intel Xeon 3000 Series LGA775 ® Pedestal/5U Server...
  • Page 2 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ....................iii Notices ....................viii Federal Communications Commission Statement ......viii Canadian Department of Communications Statement ....viii Safety information ..................ix Electrical Safety ................ix Operation Safety ................ix About this guide ..................x 1.Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 System package contents ............... 1-2 1.2 System specifications ..............

  • Page 4: Contents

    5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ..........5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ..............5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ..........5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ............... 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program ................ 5-9...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen .............. 5-10 5.2.2 Menu bar ................5-10 5.2.3 Navigation keys ..............5-10 5.2.4 Menu items ................5-11 5.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............5-11 5.2.6 Configuration fields ..............5-11 5.2.7 Pop-up window ..............5-11 5.2.8 Scroll bar ................5-11 5.2.9 General help .................5-11 5.3 Main menu ..................
  • Page 6 Contents 6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ..........6-3 6.1.4 RAID configuration utility ............6-3 6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (For PA4 model only) .. 6-4 6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set .......... 6-5 6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set ............6-11 6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ......
  • Page 7 7.2 LAN driver installation ..............7-15 7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server ..........7-15 7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux ..........7-16 7.3 VGA driver installation ..............7-17 7.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 ..........7-17 7.4 Management applications and utilities installation ....7-20 7.4.1 Running the support CD ............7-20 7.4.2 Drivers menu ...............

  • Page 8: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 9: 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 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 IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task. Reference Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the barebone server, including sections on the front panel and rear panel specifications. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    System package contents Check your ASUS TS300-E4 package with the items on the following table. The package contents vary for the following configurations: • (four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives) • (four hot-swap SAS hard disk drives) Configuration Item description ASUS TS300-E4 5U chassis with: •...

  • Page 15: System Specifications

    1.2 System specifications The ASUS TS300-E4 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5M2 Series motherboard. The server supports an Intel Pentium 4/Pentium ® ® ® processor in the 775-land package, and includes the latest technologies through the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.
  • Page 16 1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) ( supports ZCR, colored green on PX4 model only) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 Link)** 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for the ASUS Server Management Board Drive bays 1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay 3 x 5.25-inch drive bays...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Features

    Front panel features The TS300-E4 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to access the front panel components. The drive bays, power and reset buttons, LED indicators, optical drive, floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Features

    Rear panel features The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots, a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply module. Power supply module Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB 2.0 ports 12 cm system fan...

  • Page 19: Internal Features

    Internal features The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo below shows the TS300-E4 with the hard disk drive blower installed. PA4 (4 hot-swap SATA configuration) • • • • • • • • Power supply unit...
  • Page 20 • • • • • • Power supply unit Chassis fan ASUS P5M2/SAS motherboard Chassis intrusion switch Expansion card locks Optical drive 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside) Front I/0 board 10. SAS backplane Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 21: Led Information

    HDD failure (PX4 model only) Green/Red - Blinking HDD rebuilding (PX4 model only) Drive Activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD (PX4 model only) The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system front bezel is closed. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 22: Lan Led

    1.6.2 LAN LED ACT/LINK SPEED LAN port LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chassis cover The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove the cover. 2.1.1 Removing the side cover Remove the two screws that secure the cover to the chassis. Slide the side cover for about half an inch toward the rear until it is disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 25: Reinstalling The Side Cover

    Slide the cover toward the front until it snaps in place. Drive in the two screws you removed earlier to secure the side cover. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 26: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview The barebone server comes with the P5M2 (PA4 model) or P5M2/SAS (PX4 model) motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine (9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below. Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the motherboard.

  • Page 27: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Retention tab PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 28 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure...
  • Page 29 The motherboard supports Intel Xeon 3000 Series LGA775 processors with the ® Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® ® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    2.3.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The Intel Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink ® and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink,fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.
  • Page 31 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 32: System Memory

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2).

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might DDR2 DIMM notch get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS TS300-E4 2-11...

  • Page 34: Front Panel Assembly

    Front panel assembly 2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side.
  • Page 35 Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tab ASUS TS300-E4 2-13...

  • Page 36: Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly

    2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place.

  • Page 37: 5.25-Inch Drives

    5.25-inch devices. To install a 5.25-inch drive: Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to turn outward and inward the metal cover of the bay until it is completely released. Insert the optical drive into the 5.25-inch drive bay. ASUS TS300-E4 2-15...
  • Page 38 Make sure that the drive and bay hole align as shown. When in place, the drive protrudes about an inch from the front panel. Secure the drive with a screw. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE connector on the back of the drive. Connect a 4-pin plug from the power supply to the power connector on the back of the drive.
  • Page 39 On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the 5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each side of the bay cover. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly” for instructions. ASUS TS300-E4 2-17...

  • Page 40: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard disk drives 2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SAS HDD Follow the instructions in this section to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or SAS (PX4 model) hard disk drive (HDD). Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays. Release a drive tray by pushing the Spring lock Tray lever...
  • Page 41 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. ASUS TS300-E4 2-19...

  • Page 42: Installing An Hdd Dummy Cover

    2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them. To install an HDD dummy cover: From the inside of the front panel assembly, insert the flat end of a dummy cover into the slot as shown.

  • Page 43: Expansion Cards

    Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the bracket screw you removed earlier. ASUS TS300-E4 2-21...

  • Page 44: Removing An Expansion Card

    2.8.2 Removing an expansion card To remove an expansion card: Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. Carefully remove the card from the slot. Reinstall the metal bracket and secure it to the chassis with the screw that you removed earlier. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...

  • Page 45: Cable Connections

    Serial ATA connectors [connected to the SATA backplane (PA4 model Mini SAS1 connector [connected to only)] the SAS backplane (PX4 model only)] Chassis Intrusion connector SMBus connector (Connected to the (connected to the rear chassis backplane) intrusion switch) ASUS TS300-E4 2-23...

  • Page 46: Sata Backplane Connections

    SATA backplane connections (in PA4 model only) A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E4/PA4 model. The SATA backplane has four 22-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SATA hard disks.
  • Page 47 DIP_SW1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell SATA 1 CMOS Power ASMB3 SAS_EN1 8Mbit Flash LSI1068 BIOS ES1000 (P5M2/SAS) Intel Controller PXH-V SuperI/O PCI4 TPM1 PRI_IDE1 USBPW34 FLOPPY1 HDLED1 BUZZ1 RAID_EN1 USB34 AUX_PANEL1 PANEL1 BPSMB1 SASLED1 COM2 21.8cm (8.6in) ASUS TS300-E4 2-25...
  • Page 48 SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments The 6-pin jumper J3 allows you to define your desired SATA configuration. The picture below shows the location of jumper J3 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted. Refer to the table for the jumper settings J3 setting and the appropriate ID# for each SATA HDD bay.

  • Page 49: Sas Backplane Connections

    SAS backplane connections (in PX4 model only) A SAS backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E4/PX4 model. The SAS backplane has four 29-pin SAS connectors to support SAS hard disks. The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or removal of SAS hard disks.
  • Page 50 Back side The back side of SAS backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This side includes the power connectors, SAS interfaces for the motherboard SAS connector or the SAS control card, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus connectors. Power connectors (connect power plugs from the power supply) Upper 6-1 pin (J2): SMBus...

  • Page 51: 2.10 Removable Components

    Locate the four screws that secure the fan to the chassis. Remove the four screws while carefully supporting the chassis fan with your free hand to prevent it from falling off. Set the screws aside. Carefully remove the chassis fan. ASUS TS300-E4 2-29...
  • Page 52 Remove the four screws that secure the metal shroud to the fan. Set the screws aside. To reinstall the chassis fan: Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the fan screw holes to secure the metal shroud to the fan.

  • Page 53: Hdd Blower

    HDD blower case to the chassis. Firmly grip the blower case as shown, then slide it out of the chassis in the direction of the arrow until the tabs are released from the holes of the HDD cage. ASUS TS300-E4 2-31...
  • Page 54 Remove the two screws on the blower case using a Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside. Remove the blower from the case. To reinstall the HDD blower: Replace the blower into the case. Secure the blower to the case with the two screws you removed earlier.
  • Page 55 Slide in the blower case as shown, making sure the tabs fit into the holes on the HDD cage. Drive in the thumb screw to secure the HDD blower case. Connect the 3-pin fan cable to the fan connector on the backplane. ASUS TS300-E4 2-33...

  • Page 56: Sata/Sas Backplane

    2.10.3 SATA/SAS backplane To remove the SATA/SAS backplane: Remove the HDD blower case. Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD blowers” for instructions. Disconnect all cables from the SATA/SAS backplane. When disconnecting a cable, hold and firmly pull the cable plug. DO NOT pull the cable itself.
  • Page 57 Fasten the 2 screws on the backplane. Connect the appropriate cables to the backplane. Refer to sections “2.9.2 SATA backplane connections” and “2.9.3 SAS backplane connections” for details. ASUS TS300-E4 2-35...

  • Page 58: Floppy Disk Drive

    2.10.4 Floppy disk drive You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy disk drive. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the floppy disk drive: Remove the screw that secures the drive to the chassis.
  • Page 59 Floppy drive signal cable Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the connector Carefully push the drive into the bay until the drive cage fits the front edge of the bay. Secure the drive cage with a screw. ASUS TS300-E4 2-37...

  • Page 60: Front I/O Board

    2.10.5 Front I/O board You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for instructions. To remove the front I/O board: Remove the screw that secures the front I/O board bracket to the front panel.
  • Page 61 I/O cables to the connectors on the back of the I/O board. USB 2.0 connector Insert the I/O board into the bay until the bracket fits the front edge of the bay. Secure the I/O board bracket with a screw. ASUS TS300-E4 2-39...

  • Page 62: Chassis Footpads And Roller Wheels

    2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels 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: • if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels •...
  • Page 63 To remove the chassis wheels: Lay the system chassis on its side. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. Repeat step 2 to remove the other three roller wheels. ASUS TS300-E4 2-41...

  • Page 64: Power Supply Unit

    2.10.7 Power supply unit Refer to this section when removing or installing a power supply unit to the barebone system. You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other installed devices before removing the power supply unit. The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power plugs are connected.
  • Page 65 Locate the four screws on the rear panel. Remove the screws and set them aside. Locate and remove the screws that secure the PSU bracket to the chassis. Slide the bracket in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the chassis. ASUS TS300-E4 2-43...
  • Page 66 Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow until it disengages from the chassis. To reinstall the power supply unit: Carefully slide the PSU in the direction of the arrow. Secure the PSU to the chassis with the four screws you removed earlier.
  • Page 67 Slide in the PSU bracket. Align the screw holes. Secure the bracket with screws you removed earlier. ASUS TS300-E4 2-45...
  • Page 68 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware setup...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone server. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 70: Chapter 3: Installation Option

    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. Preparing the system for rack mounting Removing the footpads or roller wheels Refer to section “2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels” for instructions on removing the footpads or roller wheels.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 72: Motherboard Layouts

    Motherboard layouts P5M2/SAS model 24.5cm (9.6in) ATXPWR1 KBPWR1 PS/2KBMS PSUSMB1 T: Mouse ATX12V1 B: Keyboard USBPW12 USB12 CPU_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 Intel MCH Mukilteo 2 954123BFLF LGA775 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN2 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDRV1...
  • Page 73 BCM5721 PCIX2 Intel ICH7R PCIX3 Broadcom BCM5721 DIP_SW1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASMB3 8Mbit Flash BIOS ES1000 Intel Controller PXH-V SuperI/O PCI4 TPM1 PRI_IDE1 USBPW34 HDLED1 FLOPPY1 BUZZ1 RAID_EN1 USB34 AUX_PANEL1 PANEL1 BPSMB1 COM2 21.8cm (8.6in) ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 74 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page CPU socket DDR2 DIMM slots 2-10 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) SAS controller setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) 4-10 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)
  • Page 75 CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 4-18 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 4-18 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-19 ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V2) 4-19 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-20 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-21 ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 76: Jumpers

    Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain models. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
  • Page 77 If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 78 Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press any key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or click the mouse.
  • Page 79 Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager. ® RAID_SEL1 LSI RAID ROM INTEL RAID ROM (Default) P5M2 RAID_SEL1 Setting ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 80 SAS controller setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) [PX4 model only] This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI SAS1068 chip. SAS_EN1 Enable Disable (Default) P5M2 SAS_EN1 Setting Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted.

  • Page 81: Switch

    • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the DIP switch for a 4-pin fan, the fan controll will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS TS300-E4 4-11...

  • Page 82: Connectors

    Connectors 4.4.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

  • Page 83: Internal Connectors

    ATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra ATA 100/66/33 IDE devices. PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5M2 IDE Connector ASUS TS300-E4 4-13...
  • Page 84 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) [PA4 model only] These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration using the Intel Matrix Storage ®...
  • Page 85 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 P5M2 USB 2.0 Connector ASUS TS300-E4 4-15...
  • Page 86 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately. COM2 PIN 1 P5M2 COM Port Connector...
  • Page 87 To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: With your thumb, push down the cable lock to release. While still keeping your thumb’s grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector. ASUS TS300-E4 4-17...
  • Page 88 CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support 3-pin or 4-pin cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 89 • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 +12V DC +12V DC P5M2 ATX Power Connector ASUS TS300-E4 4-19...
  • Page 90 13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 P5M2 Auxiliary Panel Connector Front Panel SMBus (6-1 pin) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN link activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LINKACTLED and 2-pin LAN1_ LINKACTLED Both of the 2-pin connectors are for the LAN1 and LAN2 Activity LED.
  • Page 91 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS TS300-E4 4-21...
  • Page 92 4-22 Chapter 4: Motherboard information...
  • Page 93 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 94: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)

  • Page 95: Afudos Utility

    A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 96 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 97 Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iI8043A0.ROM =========================================================================== AMI Firmware Update Utility Copyright (C)2004 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ver.4.04 ASUSTEK Ver. 3.12 =========================================================================== - Bootblock chechsum ..OK - Module checksums ..OK - Erasing flash....done - Writing flash ....done - Verifying flash....done - Program ended normally ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 98: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 99 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 100: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ® • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file •...

  • Page 101: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 102: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Sun 01/01/2006] select a field. System Time [11:10:19] Use [+] or [-] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] configure system time. IDE Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 103: Menu Items

    Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on Pop-up window the screen. Scroll bar 5.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS TS300-E4 5-11...

  • Page 104: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Server Boot Exit System Date...

  • Page 105: Ide Configuration

    Due to the OS limitation, you must set a SATA RAID to use any SATA device (at least two SATA devices are needed for the RAID configuration). Refer to Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 for details on how to set a SATA RAID. ASUS TS300-E4 5-13...

  • Page 106: Primary, Tertiary, Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    For some Linux distributions which can not support SATA RAID, please set “ATA/ IDE Configuration“ as [Compatible]. Otherwise, the Linux can not detect SATA HDD as IDE HDD. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that enhance storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
  • Page 107 Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0~2] [MWDMA0~2] [UDMA0~6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E4 5-15...

  • Page 108: System Information

    System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Information Model Name ASUS P5M2 Model ID 8043A0 ASUS-BIOS Version : 1001 Date...
  • Page 109 Main System Memory Information Speed DDR2 667 Total Memory 1024MB DIMM_A1- None DIMM_A2- 1024MB DIMM_B1- None DIMM_B2- None Select Screen Select Item Change Option Tab Select field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. ASUS TS300-E4 5-17...

  • Page 110: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit...
  • Page 111 [Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Maximum Speed] [Minimum Speed] [Automatic] [Disabled] The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. ASUS TS300-E4 5-19...
  • Page 112 The following item appears only when the CPU installed supports the C-State technology. Intel C-state tech. C1 Config. [Enhanced] When set to [Standard], it runs in the conventional C-State. When set to [Enhanced], it runs in the enhanced C-State. Configuration options: [Standard] [Enhanced] 5-20 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 113: Mps Configuration

    Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E4 5-21...
  • Page 114 NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] overlapped PCI memory DRAM Frequency [Auto] above the total Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] physical memory. Boots Graphics Adapter Priority[PEG/PCI] DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory.
  • Page 115 South Bridge Chipset Configuration Options: Disabled USB Functions [4 USB Ports] 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports 6 USB Ports PCIE Ports Configuration PCI Express Port 0 [Auto] PCI Express Port 4 [Auto] PCI Express Port 5 [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS TS300-E4 5-23...
  • Page 116 USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] PCIE Port Configuration PCI Express Port 0 [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Port 0.

  • Page 117: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E4 5-25...

  • Page 118: Usb Configuration

    5.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Select Screen...
  • Page 119 Allows you to select device emulation type. If set to Auto, the part of less than 530MB of USB devices is emulated as floppy disk, and the rest part is emulated as hard disk. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS TS300-E4 5-27...

  • Page 120: Acpi Configuration

    5.4.6 ACPI Configuration The ACPI Configuration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Headless Mode [Disabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] ACPI MCFG Support [Enabled] Select Screen...

  • Page 121: Apm Configuration

    Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Allows you to select the duty cycle in the throttle mode. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] Power Button Function [On/Off] Allows you to select the power button function. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] ASUS TS300-E4 5-29...
  • Page 122 Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on 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.
  • Page 123 To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]...[31] System Time [12:30:30] To set the alarm time, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. ASUS TS300-E4 5-31...

  • Page 124: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
  • Page 125 Displays the detected CPU and system threshold temperature when the Smart Fan Control is enabled. VCORE1 Voltage, VTT Voltage, 3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS TS300-E4 5-33...

  • Page 126: Server Menu

    Server menu The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Sever Security Boot Exit Server Features Configure Remote Access. Remote Access Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features.
  • Page 127 Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E4 5-35...

  • Page 128: Security

    Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Install or change Supervisor Password : Not Installed the password. Also, User Password : Not Installed the password can be...
  • Page 129 To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Flash Write [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Flash Write function. When set to Disabled the BIOS Flash Memory is protected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS TS300-E4 5-37...
  • Page 130 Password Check [Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] Password Lock Mode [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the keyboard is locked and the user has no privilege to...

  • Page 131: Boot Menu

    (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Network: MBA v7.7.5] 3rd Boot Device [Network: MBA v7.7.5] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS TS300-E4 5-39...

  • Page 132: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 133: Exit Menu

    When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. ASUS TS300-E4 5-41...
  • Page 134 Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter>...
  • Page 135 Chapter 6 This chapter provides information on how toconfigure your hard disk drives as RAID sets. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 136: Chapter 6: Raid Configuration

    Setting up RAID For PA4 model, the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. These utilities support SATA hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, configuration.

  • Page 137: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager to create a RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 ® under Windows 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. ® Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use the RAID configuration utilities. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 138: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility (For Pa4 Model Only)

    LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (For PA4 model only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives supported by the motherboard ICH7R Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 139: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    (RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 140 The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 141 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 142 Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. When creating a RAID 1 set, select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 143 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 144 Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration.

  • Page 145: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS TS300-E4 6-11...
  • Page 146 Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. 6-12 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 147 You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS300-E4 6-13...
  • Page 148 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. 6-14 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...

  • Page 149: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS TS300-E4 6-15...
  • Page 150 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 151 Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drivers. See 6.2.4 . ASUS TS300-E4 6-17...

  • Page 152: Initializing The Logical Drives

    6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 153 <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. ASUS TS300-E4 6-19...
  • Page 154 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. 6-20 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...
  • Page 155 Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. ASUS TS300-E4 6-21...
  • Page 156 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization.

  • Page 157: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS TS300-E4 6-23...
  • Page 158 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. 6-24 Chapter 6: RAID configuration...

  • Page 159: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Press the <Spacebar> to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <F10>. ASUS TS300-E4 6-25...
  • Page 160 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options.
  • Page 161 <Enter>. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS TS300-E4 6-27...

  • Page 162: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array.

  • Page 163: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press <Enter>. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS TS300-E4 6-29...

  • Page 164: Enabling The Writecache

    6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: From the Management Menu, select Objects >...

  • Page 165: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility (For Pa4 Model Only)

    The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS TS300-E4 6-31...

  • Page 166: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0 RAID Level:...
  • Page 167 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Array menu. ASUS TS300-E4 6-33...

  • Page 168: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    6.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1 RAID Level:...

  • Page 169: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)

    Enter a name for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 10 (RAID0+1), then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section “6.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)” to create the RAID 10 set. ASUS TS300-E4 6-35...

  • Page 170: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    6.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1 RAID Level:...

  • Page 171: Deleting A Raid Set

    <Del>. This window appears. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS TS300-E4 6-37...

  • Page 172: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    6.3.6 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 hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3.
  • Page 173 From the View menu, select ‘Advanced Mode’ to display a detailed view of the Intel Matrix Storage Console. From the Volumes view in the device pane, select the RAID volume. The status will display ‘Rebuilding % complete’. After the rebuild is complete, the status will display ‘Normal’. ASUS TS300-E4 6-39...
  • Page 174 Rebuilding the RAID with new installed disk: If one member of physical SATA Hard disk within the array is off-line or failed, the status of array will become to be degraded from normal. The following displays as. Remove the failed SATA hard disk and install the same specification of new SATA hard disk into the same SATA Port.

  • Page 175: Exiting The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

    Re-boot the system and press <Del> to enter the Motherboard BIOS Setup Utility during POST. Go to [Boot] menu —> [Boot Device Priority]. Then, select the desired boot array and use <+> or <-> key to change the boot device priority. ASUS TS300-E4 6-41...

  • Page 176: Global Array Manager (For Pa4 Model Only)

    Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and save the changes. Global Array Manager (For PA4 model only) You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows operating environment using the ® Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD.

  • Page 177: Integrated Mirroring

    The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. To create an IM volume: Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. During POST, press <Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. ASUS TS300-E4 6-43...
  • Page 178 The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup. The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 179 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS TS300-E4 6-45...
  • Page 180 A confirmation screen appears. Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press <D>...

  • Page 181: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>. You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or <Space>. ASUS TS300-E4 6-47...
  • Page 182 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column.

  • Page 183: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. During POST, press <Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS300-E4 6-49...
  • Page 184 The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IS volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column.
  • Page 185 The disk is already part of another array. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. The utility creates the array. ASUS TS300-E4 6-51...

  • Page 186: Managing Arrays

    6.8.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: On the main menu, select RAID Properties.
  • Page 187 The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing <Alt+N>. ASUS TS300-E4 6-53...
  • Page 188 Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume.
  • Page 189 Follow steps 1 ~ 3 of the section “Viewing volume properties” and step 2 of the section “Managing hot spares.” From the Manage Array screen select Synchronize Array, then press <Enter>. Press <Y> to begin the synchronization, or <N> to cancel. ASUS TS300-E4 6-55...
  • Page 190 Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press <Enter>. Press <Y>...

  • Page 191: 6.8.5 Viewing Sas Topology

    6.8.5 Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press <Alt+D> to display device properties, or <Alt+M> to display more keys. Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed. ASUS TS300-E4 6-57...
  • Page 192 Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals.

  • Page 193: Global Properties

    From the Setup Utility screen, press <Ctrl+C> to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS TS300-E4 6-59...
  • Page 194 Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display minimal information] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display adapters only] Support Interrupt Configuration options: [Hook interrupt, the Default] [Bypass interrupt hook] Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6-60...
  • Page 195 Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. ASUS TS300-E4 6-61...
  • Page 196 Chapter 6: RAID configuration 6-62...
  • Page 197 Chapter 7 This chapter provides information on RAID configurations, RAID driver installation, and LAN driver installation for this motherboard. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 198: Chapter 7:Driver Installation

    Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! Press any key to boot from CDROM... The Makedisk menu appears. For PA4 Model FreeDOS command prompt B) Create Intel Matrix Storage Manager for Windows 32 bit Driver Disk C) Create Intel Matrix Storage Manager for Windows 64 bit Driver Disk D) Create LSI MegaRAID for Windows 32/64 bit Driver Disk E) Create LSI MegaRAID for RHEL4 UP2 32/64 bit Driver Disk F) Create LSI MegaRAID for RHEL3 UP6 32/64 bit Driver Disk Broadcom ASF Firmware Update Flash AMI BIOS for TS300-E4/PA4 Write TS300-Ez4/PA4 FRU Please choose A TO I: Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 199 F ) C r e a t e L S I 1 0 6 8 S A S f o r R H E L A S 3 . 0 U P 6 3 2 b i t D r i v e r D i s k Broadcom ASF Firmware Update Flash AMI BIOS for TS300-E4/PX4 system Write TS300-E4/PX4 FRU...
  • Page 200 Red Hat Enterprise Linux/SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: ® To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat Enterprise Linux / SUSE Linux Enterprise ® server environment: Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\Makedisk For LSI1068 SAS RAID RAID Driver:...

  • Page 201: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    2000/2003 Setup starts. ® Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SAS or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. When prompted, press <S> to specify an additional device. ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 202 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID: (For PA4 Model) Select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID” for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 203 Configuration, install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup. Then, select the “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” from the list. Refer to section “6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk” to create the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Intel ICH7R ACHI Driver. ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 204 • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller Driver (for PX4 Only): For Windows 2000, select “LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2000)”. For 32bit Windows 2003 , select “LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 32-bit)”. For 64bit Windows 2003 , select “LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 x64)”...
  • Page 205 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID or LSI SAS1068 SAS Driver items should appear. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 206 Red Hat Enterprise ® To install the Intel LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver or LSI1068 ® SAS controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise operating system: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-10...
  • Page 207 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. ASUS TS300-E4 7-11...
  • Page 208 When prompted, insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy ® disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers.
  • Page 209 To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press <Enter>. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. ASUS TS300-E4 7-13...
  • Page 210 When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-14...

  • Page 211: Lan Driver Installation

    Intel ICH7R LSI MegaRAID Driver Broadcom 5721 Driver Broadcom 5721 NetXtreme Software Utility Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Matrix Storage Manager driver ATI ES1000 Click Next when the installShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. ASUS TS300-E4 7-15...

  • Page 212: Red Hat® Enterprise Linux

    7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Building the driver from the TAR file Install first the Kernel Development tools before building the driver from the TAR file: To install the kernel development application: Insert the Liunx OS installation CD disk 1 to the optical drive.

  • Page 213: 7.3 Vga Driver Installation

    Intel Chipset Update Utility Global ArrayManager Intel ICH7R LSI MegaRAID Driver Broadcom 5721 Driver Broadcom 5721 NetXtreme Software Utility Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Matrix Storage Manager driver ATI ES1000 Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. ASUS TS300-E4 7-17...
  • Page 214 4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. Chapter 7: Driver installation 7-18...
  • Page 215 Press the button to activate quick installation. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS TS300-E4 7-19...

  • Page 216: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 7.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 217: Management Software Menu

    ATI ES1000 LSI 1068 SAS utility LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K / Win2K3 32 bit) 7.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click on an item to install. ASUS TS300-E4 7-21...

  • Page 218: Utilities Menu

    Click on an item to install. 7.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 7: Driver installation...
  • Page 219 Appendix This section provides information about the power supply unit and a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the barebone server. ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 220: Appendix: Reference Information

    450 W single power supply A.1.1 General description The 450 W SSI-type single power supply with universal AC input includes PFC and ATX-compliant output cables and connectors. The power supply has 13 plugs labeled P1 to P13. Take note of the devices to which you should connect the plugs. Motherboard 4-pin +12V power connector Motherboard 24-pin ATX power connector Peripheral device (available);...

  • Page 221: Specifications

    Input Voltage Range Normal Range 110 to 127 V ~ 10 A Auto Range 200 to 240 V ~ 5 A Input Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz DC Output characteristics Output Voltage Max (A) +3.33V +12V -12V +5VSB ASUS TS300-E4...

  • Page 222: Simple Fixes

    A.2 Simple fixes Some problems that you may encounter are not due to defects on the system or the components. These problems only requires simple troubleshooting actions that you can perform by yourself. Problem Action The power LED on the server Check if the power cable or on the monitor do not light is properly connected to...
  • Page 223 Check if the HDDs are properly installed. Network connection not available 1. Make sure that the network cable is connected to the LAN port on the rear panel. Make sure that you have installed the LAN drivers from the support CD. ASUS TS300-E4...
  • Page 224 Appendix: Reference information...

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